(See Ghigau and Rogers) Joel Thomas, son of William and Sarah Martin, born August 21, 1876, educated in Cherokee Public Schools.
Married October 26, 1896, Myrtle Stephens, nee Stephenson, born April 19, 1878, in Nodaway County, Missouri.
One son, William A. Martin, married in 1899, Stella, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Argentine Causdell. They the parents of: Pauline, May and George Martin.
Mr. Martin is a member of the Owls fraternity. He is a farmer near Ruby.
George Washington Walker married Rachel Rogers and they were the parents of Mrs. Sarah Marlins.