MARTIN: The House of Martin. Being Chapters in the History of the West of England Branch of That Family 1906William George Willis Watson The House of Martin. Being Chapters in the History of the West of England Branch of That Family.. a detailed history of England's Martin family, whose notable lineage dates back to Norman times. Seen by the author with an interest in history, in the beautiful Church of Crewkerne a dull sheet of brass, an inscription of the arms and crest of Adam Martin of Seaborough. This is the ancient family's history. (xii+146+8p.,