History of Kentucky, five volumes, edited by Judge Charles Kerr,
American Historical Society, New York & Chicago, 1922, Vol. V, p. 193,
Harrison Co.

     GEORGE C. MARTIN.  For one of the oldest families of the Cynthiana
locality and one of the most ancient landmarks of Harrison County, the
residents of this region point to the family now represented by George
C. Martin and the house in which he resides, located four and a half
miles northwest of Cynthiana.  Mr. Martin, a progressive and highly
respected agriculturist, was born at the old homestead in which he
lives, February 27, 1874, a son of Hon. C. B. and Sarah J. (Stump)
Martin and a grandson of James Harvey Martin.
     His father, the late Hon., C.B. Martin, was also a native of
Harrison County, born in October, 1837.  His birthplace was two and a
half miles west of Cynthiana.  He grew up there, acquired his early
education in the public schools, and later attended a private school. 
He was reared to agricultural pursuits, to which he devoted his
activities throughout life, and how industriously and capable he labored
may be seen in the fact that at the time of his death he was the owner
of 400 acres of valuable and well improved property.  He was not less
strong and influential in community affairs, a leader in the democratic
party, was chosen a magistrate and later sheriff of Harrison County, and
subsequently was sent to represent the county in the Lower House of the
Kentucky Legislature.  When his term was completed in that body he was
elected to the Kentucky Senate, in which he represented the districts of
Harrison, Nicholas and Robertson counties.  His public record was an
excellent one, and at all times had the full respect and confidence of
his associates and constituents.  Fraternally he held membership in St.
Andrew Lodge No. 18, F. and A. M., Cynthiana Chapter No. 17, R. A. M.,
Cynthiana Commandery No. 16, K. T., and was also a member of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  He was active and prominent in
the work of the Christian Church, of which he was a life long member and
in the faith in which he died June 8, 1912.  A woman of many excellent
qualities of mind and heart and a faithful helpmate and mother was his
good wife, who was born at Oddville, north of Cynthiana, in 1854, and
died in 1911.  They were the parents of four children: Sidney J., a
farmer three miles west of Cynthiana; Leslie living across the road from
the old homestead; George C.; and Daisy, wife of Ward W. Huffman, of
Berry Station.
     George C. Martin acquired his education in the public schools of
Harrison County and was reared to agricultural pursuits, to which he has
always applied himself.  For many years he was associated with his
father in his farming operations, and at his death began activities on
his own account.  On his present farm he carries on general operations
as a farmer and stock grower, and has 103 acres of well improved land,
with modern improvements and conveniences.  The old home in which he
lives was built in 1807, but numerous improvements have been made
thereto which have transformed it into a modern structure.  Mr. Martin
is accounted an able agriculturist, and as a citizen has been a helpful
supporter of worthy movements of a civic, educational and religious
character.  In his political allegiance he inclines to the principles of
the democratic party, being its precinct committeeman.  In 1912 Mr.
Martin was united in marriage with Miss Flossie Roberts who was born in
Harrison County and educated in the public schools, and to this union
there have come two children: Stanley and Sarah Belle.  Mrs. Martin is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Huffman Martin Roberts Stump
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Nicholas-KY Robertson-KY

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