Mary ‘Molly’ Martin

Biography

Retrieved from https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Martin-16032 on 5 May 2023 and then edited

George Martin was born about 1733, the son of Joseph Martin and his wife Susannah Chiles. [1]

The name of his first wife is uncertain, but the second was apparently named "Molly." [2] Molly apparently died before George since he did not name a wife in his will, only his daughters Sally and Susannah. [3] His exact death date is unknown. George made his will in July, 1774. It was probated in March, 1777.

Children

1. Sally Martin. Married Richard Flynt.
2. Susannah Martin. Unmarried in 1774.

Notes

https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I4245...

Albemarle County, Virginia Records
D.B. 4, page 234, 1766

Know all men by these present that we, John Durrett of Spotsvania County, and Richard Durrett of Albemarle County, divers and good cause do hereby give to George Martin of the said county of Albemarle, one negro girl named Dalphine and her increase which he is to xxxxxxxx and enjoy during his natural life and after his decease, we give the said negro girl and her increase to be divided Sally and Susannah Martin, daughter of George Martin by his last wife, Molly. Given under our hand this 20th day of Feb., 1766.
Wit: Mary Wilson John Durrett
Wm. Wilson Rich'd Durrett
Sarah Durrett

References

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Martin-16032 cites
   1. Will of Joseph Martin, Albemarle County Will Book 2 Page 112. Dated December 3, 1760, probated January 14, 1762. ....Son George Martin 8 pounds current money.
   2. Feb 20, 1766 John Durrett of Spotsylvania County and Richard Durrett of Albermarle County gave George MARTIN of Albermarle Co a enslaved girl named Delphia. After the death of George Martin the woman and her increase were to be divided between Sally and Susannah MARTIN, daughters of George Martin "by his last wife Molly" Albermarle Co VA Deed Book 4 page 234 recorded 4 July 1766.
2. https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I4245...