Sir,—I have been researching the history of the Martin/Martyn family of Galway, Ireland for over two years now, detailing as much as is possible of our nine-hundred year history. The real surprise of my work was that after some very detailed and painstaking research—never again!—I have been able to draw up/revise/up-date over a dozen family pedigrees, most of whom can be traced back to a single Martyn couple living in Galway in the mid-1500s; the descendants of the family must surely number in the thousands today, and I confess that I have not been able to trace all latter-day members of the family.
To this end, I am appealing to any Martin descendants, whether of the name or not, who know that their ancestors originated in Counties Galway, Clare or Mayo, to contact me, detailing as much as is known of their family background as is possible. I would be lying if I promised that I could connect all of you to the main family tree, but as there is actually far more genealogical data—both public and private—on the family that is commonly known, the odds are at least 50/50. I will be publishing the fruits of my research in a book, and it is my dream to detail as much as is known on our origins, our history in Galway, and the lives and careers of the descendants of the family world-wide. We have an incredible history, and I want to include as many sides of the story as is possible. Please get in touch.—Yours etc.,
ADRIAN JAMES MARTYN
PO Box 170
Galway
E-Mail: martyn@netaccess.ie