DEATH: OBIT: (paper and date not given) - "Alford Williamson, one of the old residents of the county, died at his home near Russellville Sunday morning, and the remains were interred in the Confidence Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. the funeral services were held at the late home in charge of Rev. S. A. Van Dyke, assisted by Rev. Kerns-Preston. Rev. Van Dyke read a sketch of the deceased's life and made remarks that were appropriate for the occasion. The members of Carr B. White Post, G.A.R., were present as an order and paid the last sad respects to one of their comrades, their services ending at the grave.
Alford Williamson was born in Fleming county, Ky., January 30, 1830, being at the time of his death in his 78th year. When one year of age he came with his parents, Albert and Araminor Williamson to Brown county, where he has since resided. At the age of 31 he enlisted in the Civil War, becoming a member of Foster's Cavalry and was in the service for three years. He made his home for 28 years with the family of Robert Conn, Mrs. Conn being a sister. At this period he purchased the farm on which he died, having lived with the family of William Dawley for 13 years, Mrs. Dawley being a niece of the deceased. Mr. Williamson never married but was a man strong in his religious convictions and a regular attendant at divine worship. He was a liberal contributor to the Presbyterian Church, of which he had beenDEATH: a member since early in life. One sister, Mrs. Robert Conn, and two half brothers, and other relatives are left to mourn his death."
Sketch: "Alfred Williamson, a well-known and respected citizen of Jefferson township, died at the home of his nephew, Wm. Dawley, Sunday morning last. Mr. Williamson was born in Fleming county, Ky., on the 30th of January, 1840 [sic] and at the time of his death was in his 78th year. His parents, when he was but a few months of age, moved to Brown county, where he resided the remainder of his life. His parents were Albert and Araminor Williamson. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in the cause of his country and was a member of Foster's Cavalry. At that time he was 31 years of age and he served a three-years enlistment and was mustered out. He was never married. After leaving the service he made his home with Mrs. Robert Conn for a period of 28 years, during which time he purchased the farm on which he resided at the time of his death. He united with the Presbyterian church in early life under the ministry of Rev. Lockhart. He was strictly moral in his habits, and did not use tobacco or indulge in intoxicants. He was a quiet and good citizen, and had a host of friends and relatives, who mourn his departure. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Robert Conn, two half brothers and numerous relatives. The funeral services were conducted at his late home by Rev. S. A. Van Dyke, of whose congregation he had been a member for 12 years. He was assisted by Rev. Kearns Preston. The remains were brought to Confidence cemetery, where they were laid to rest by the order of the G.A.R., of which he was a member."
BIRTH: Court records establish his birth at about 1758. He was orphaned by May 1758.
BIOGRAPHY: Indenture of Alexander Martin to William Johnston, 17 August, 1758: This Indenture Witnesseth that we Sampson Archer & John Matthews Churchwarden of Augusta Parish by Virtue of an order of Court continued and held for Augusta County May 1758 it was ordered that church wardens bind an orphan child named Alexander Martin according to Law pursuant to which I bind him to William Johnston to serve from the Date hereof until he shall be full twenty-one years of age during all which term the said Alexander Martin his Master faithfully shall serve his secrets keep his lawful commands everywhere gladly obey he shall do no damage to his said Master, nor shall not waste his said Master's Goods nor lend them unlawfully to any he shall not commit Fornication nor contract matrimony during the said Term he shall not play at cards dice or any other unlawful Game he shall not absent himself Day or Night from his said Masters service unlawfully nor haunt ale Houses Taverns or Play Houses but in all things behave himself as faithful servant & the said Wm. Johnston shall cause him to read write and cipher as far as the Rule of three and learn him a sufficient trade and procure or provide to him sufficient meat Drink washing & Lodging apparel and all other necessaries fitting for such appointment the said Term and for the True performance of all and every of said Covenants and agreements either of the said Parties bindeth themselves to the other firmly be these presents in witness thereof of the said parties interchangeably put their hands and seals this seventeenth of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and fifty-eight. This said master is to give this said servant freedom dues as the Law Directs when free. Signed sealed and Delivered in the presence of; Seals: Pat Cunningham, William Johnston, John Archer, Sampson Archer, John Matthews (Augusta County Parish Book, 1746-1776, p. 209.)
BIOGRAPHY: From Chalkley's Chronicles of the Scotch Irish Settlement in Virginia:
Volume I, p. 175 - 16 March 1784 "Alexander Martin, wounded at Guilford, is allowed as a pensioner."
" p. 256 - 18 October 1785 " Alexr. Martin allowed a pension of �18, being incapacitated from labor by wounds and injuries received in the public service."
" p. 284 - 21 March 1786 "Alexander Martin, a pensioner proved that he received his wounds at the battle of Guilford, in North Carolina, 15 March, 1781, in Capt. Joseph Alexander's Company of Militia from Rockbridge County. Is aged 27 and resides in this County."
" p. 452-454 (?) 19 Feb. 1788 "Alexr. Martin, pensioner, to receive �30."
" p. 51 (?) 22 April 1789 "Alexander Martin to be paid �16, his pension for 1788."
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"Virginia Revolutionary War State Pensions" (abstracts): MARTIN, Alexander - File 277
Augusta Co. Ct. records 1785-1789 signed by I. Lyle, Jr. an dA. McClenachan. Depositions 22 Mar. 1786 that Alexander Martin proved he received his wounds at the Battle of Guilford, N. C. 15 Mar. 1781 in Capt. Joseph Alexander's Co. of Militia from Rockbridge Co.; Staunton, 1786 by Dr. Hugh Michey that Alex'r Martin, soldier in Capt. Joseph Alexander's Co. and Col. Samuel McDowell's Corps, age 27 years, was wounded at the Battle of Guilford under the command of Gen. Stephenson. "His place of residence is and hath been at Capt. Zachariah Johnston, Delegate at the Tinkling Springs in Augusta County"; 25 Oct. 1786 by Zachariah Johnston, "Martin having been an orphan, [I have advanced] my own money for doctors and boarding." Notations to be delivered to Capt. Johnston and Jas. Hamilton. Certificate authorizing pension approved by the Executive 13 Nov. 1786. Receipt to William Chambers and signed by Alex. Martin.
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Bourbon Co. Kentucky tax lists online: Alexander paid taxes in this county in 1792, 1793, (no list for 1794,) 1795, 1796 and 1797
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Received from Jeanne Ryan 14 June 1993, source is not named here but is a book: "Alexander Martin was a Rev. Soldier & pioneer settler of Union Township. He bought a farm in 1798. The deed was signed by John Adams & Plymothy Pickering. Built a log cabin, then a stone house in 1816. As of 1965 the house still belonged to the family. Alexander is buried on the farm and is marked by a govt. marker."
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Clermont County, Ohio Pioneers, 1798-1812
Alexander Martin listed:
Census 1802
Election 1806
Tax List 1810
Courts 1800-1808
CP Cts 1808-1812
Deed Index and Yr. - 1800
Office Holder
Tax List 1806, pp. 18 & 20
" 1809, p. 35
" 1810, p. 32
Early Ohio Tax Records: 1810 Clermont Co. Ohio tax list - Alexander Martin
"News Democrat": 09 Oct. 1975 Martin farm entered in the U.S. National Register.
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Notes from Red Oak Presbyterian Church:
25 Nov. 1810 Receipt for $250 for ministerial duties for year ending 29 Nov. 1809
1811 Alexander Martin was elected Collector
26 Sept. 1811 Receipt for $250 for ministerial duties from 25 Nov. 1809 - 25 Nov. 1810
02 Dec. 1811 " elected Treasurer
07 Dec. 1812 " elected Collector
21 Nov. 1812 Receipt for $250 for ministerial duties
19 Dec. 1814 Receipt for $500 from 25 Nov. 1811-25 Nov. 1813
04 Dec. 1815 Alexander Martin was elected Treasurer
The church wardens were instructed to indenture him in May of 1758 although he wasn't indentured to Wm. Johnston until Aug. 1758. He married Jane Black, married 25 Jun 1788 in Tinkling Spring Church, Augusta Co. VA.