HAIRSTON.org ID#1238, b. between 1776 and 1784, d. about 1831
| Birth* | Alexander MARTIN was born between 1776 and 1784. The 1810 census indicates he was born 1766 - 1784 and the 1820 census 1776-1794, therefore he was born between 1776 - 1784.2,3 |
| He was the son of Patrick MARTIN.1,4 |
| Court Record* | On 3 November 1807, Patrick Martin, Alexander Martin and John Martin petition to be citizens of the United States of America and keep the land they now have. Patrick Martin mentions "One Hundred twenty acres of land that was bequeathed to his wife by her father George Straight prior to marriage".  |
| Marriage* | Alexander MARTIN married Agnes HAIRSTON, daughter of William HAIRSTON and Ann S. (surname unknown), about 1808 in Abbeville, South Carolina.5 |
| Census 1810* | Alexander MARTIN appeared on the census of 1810 in Newberry, South Carolina, Males <10 3, 26-44 1, Females 16-25 1, Slaves 1.3 |
| Will | In Patrick MARTIN's will dated 8 December 1812 in Newberry, South Carolina, Alexander MARTIN was named as an heir; Mentions sons John and Alexander. Executors: James McMorries, James Caldwell. Witnesses: Charles Askin, Thomas Hall, Margaret Hall.1 |
| Will* | He left a will on 30 January 1814 in Newberry, South Carolina; Executors: John Martin and James Caldwell
Witnesses: John M. Morris, W. Metherford, Thomas Gordon.6 |
| Census 1820* | He appeared on the census of 1820 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Males <10 1, 10-15 2, 16-18 1, 16-15 1, 26-44 1, Females <10 3, 26-44 1, Slaves 3.2 |
| Death* | He died about 1831. |
| Probate* | His estate was probated on 3 January 1832 in Newberry, South Carolina, Will Book 2, Page 300, Estate Box 58, PKG. 1387.6 |