Be Aware - Since the world's first surviving photograph was taken in 1826/27, there could be NO image of Valentine.

Valentine Martin was probably the son of Martin Martin and Sarah Hix. He was baptized on June 18, 1710 in St. Peter's Episcopal Parish of New Kent County, Virginia - exact date of birth is unknown.

A land deed dated May 15, 1739, listed Valentine Martin purchasing 200 acres along the Willis River from Merry Webb for Eight Pounds - located at that time in Goochland County, Virginia.

On March 15, 1744, Valentine received patent for 400 more acres lying adjacent and on both sides of the Cat Tail Branch of the same river. The land is now located in Cumberland County since that section of Goochland County became Cumberland County in 1749.

Valentine married Jane Bridgewater and they had at least eleven children. He wrote his Will on May 21, 1758 and the will was probated on July 28, 1760. Burial took place on the south side of his farm in what was known as Burnt Chimney Cemetery. When the cemetery was visited in 1954 by Valentine Martin Family Historian, John R. Martin, there were no stones.

Bio written by J. E. Henshaw
Updated July 18, 2018

Be Aware - Since the world's first surviving photograph was taken in 1826/27, there could be NO image of Valentine.

Valentine Martin was probably the son of Martin Martin and Sarah Hix. He was baptized on June 18, 1710 in St. Peter's Episcopal Parish of New Kent County, Virginia - exact date of birth is unknown.

A land deed dated May 15, 1739, listed Valentine Martin purchasing 200 acres along the Willis River from Merry Webb for Eight Pounds - located at that time in Goochland County, Virginia.

On March 15, 1744, Valentine received patent for 400 more acres lying adjacent and on both sides of the Cat Tail Branch of the same river. The land is now located in Cumberland County since that section of Goochland County became Cumberland County in 1749.

Valentine married Jane Bridgewater and they had at least eleven children. He wrote his Will on May 21, 1758 and the will was probated on July 28, 1760. Burial took place on the south side of his farm in what was known as Burnt Chimney Cemetery. When the cemetery was visited in 1954 by Valentine Martin Family Historian, John R. Martin, there were no stones.

Bio written by J. E. Henshaw
Updated July 18, 2018