Carter Weiss is a Ventrue Carthian. Benjamin Martin was born in Charlestown S.C. in 1742 to wealthy plantation owners Thomas and Emily Martin. Benjamin was well educated in the finest schools in the colonies and even sent to Paris to complete his schooling. When he returned home he took over for his father who turned ill. When war broke out in 1775 Benjamin and his brother Donavon enlisted. During the Battle at Bunker Hill Benjamin was injured and had to leave the war. He joined the newly formed Continental Congress and was present at the singing of the Declaration of Independence.