Martin Runyon was born April 20, 1778 in New Jersey. He moved with his parents Phineas and Charity Runyon first to North Carolina and later to Kentucky. Martin married Patience Baxter December 18, 1799 in Madison County, Kentucky. They farmed in Madison County before half of the extended family made the decision to live as Shakers. Martin Runyon and his wife Patience joined the Shaker community in 1813. They arrived at Pleasant Hill, on Shawnee Run, northeast of Harrodsburg December 1813 with their eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14. Two of Martin's children remained at Pleasant Hill throughout their lives. Martin signed the church covenant January 1814 and again June 10, 1830. He served as a Deacon and a Trustee. Martin died in 1840 at age 62; Patience passed away seventeen years later at age 75.
Hij is getrouwd met Patience Baxter.
Zij zijn getrouwd op 18 december 1799 te Madison Co.Kentucky, hij was toen 21 jaar oud.
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