George Martin Venters b 27 Nov 1828 Big Shelby Creek, Pike Co KY; s/o Unknown and Nancy Venters. George Martin Venters m. Susan Unknown b 1831 KY. (1860 Wise Co VA Census). Children of George Martin Venters and Susan Unknown;

I. Alexander Venters b 1848 VA

II. James M Venters b 1849 KY; m. 29 Jul 1867 Wise Co VA to Elizabeth "Bettie" Branham b 16 Oct 1851 VA; d 28 Aug 1924 Wise Co VA; d/o Martin Branham and Matilda Hall.

III. Louisa Venters b 1852 KY

IV. Helen Venters b 1854 VA

V. Leanze Venters b 20 Jul 1856 Wise Co VA

VI. Columbus M Venters b 2 Aug 1858 Wise Co VA

VII. Manda M Venters b 15 Aug 1860 Wise Co VA