Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NamePhiletus Sylvanus MARTIN 
585
585Birth27 Mar 1844, Nashua, Ogle, Illinois586,587, p 2; date only,588,589, p 42,590, p 2; year & state only
MemoLighthouse Point
Removal1887, Pomona, Los Angeles, California591, p 1 Age: 42
Death8 Mar 1934, Pomona, Los Angeles, California592, p 6; date only,586,588 Age: 89
Burial10 Mar 1934, Pomona Cemetery, Pomona, Los Angeles, California588,593, place only,594
ResidenceRockford, IL; 659 N. Towne Avenue, Pomona (1898)202
Occupationhorticulturist202
FatherJohn MARTIN (1794-1870)
MotherAnnis NETTLETON (1800-1886)
Individual Notes
• Named “P. S.” as a postscript - the “caboose” baby.
• The “P.S.” of P. S. Martin really stands for “Post Script.” You notice he was born when Annis was 44.595, p 3
• MARRIED.
MARTIN - DAUGHERTY. In this city, on Tuesday evening, July 23d, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A. L. Martin, Philetus S. Martin and Miss Flora M., eldest daughter of E. C. Daugherty, all of Rockford.223
• Marriage document gives date of marriage as 10 Aug 1867.596
• This management continued until October 7, 1871, when the name of S. M. Daugherty, widow of the founder of the paper, appeared as proprietor. The following week the Register announced that P. S. Martin was business manager.597, p 764
• Came to California with his family by rail in 1887.
• Another son, Philetus S., is a ranchman near Pomona, Cal., on the Cheno [sic] Ranch.598, p 741
• Flora & Philetus moved with their 3 sons to Pomona, Calif. in 1887. They purchased 10 acres of the Chino Ranch and planted it to fruit trees. In 1895 they purchased a block and built a home at 659 N. Towne Ave. where they spent their remaining years. Before moving to Calif., P. S. M. had been a bookkeeper and part owner of a steam cracker factory in Rockford. He passed away March 7, 1934.591, p 2
• Letter written by Philetus Sylvanus Martin:
Rockford, Ills Dec. 3rd 1876
“To day Mother gave me the following facts in regard to the Ancestors of the Martin family. About one hundred and thirty-five (135) years ago James or Richard Martin (Mother is not quite positive as to the name) being disowned by his parents for marrying a Catholic girl, took his wife, and little babe named William, then six weeks old, and left his home in the north of Ireland and came to America. William had no brothers, but 2 sisters, one married a man named Bradshaw, the other died an old maid at Father’s house. William lived about 72 years.
William had three sons, the first two dying in infancy, they were all named James, and 3 daughters the last one by a second wife. James had 2 sons John & Richard and 3 daughters Lydia, Phoebe & Sophia – he was over 70 years old when he died in 1838.
John had six (6) sons & 1 daughter named respectively William, James, Henry, Moses, John Wesley, and Philetus S. and Sarah Jane. He lived to the good old age of 76 years before he died.
Philetus S. Martin599
• P. S. Martin, book-keeper at O. I. Luce’s screen door works, is laid up with a badly sprained ankle which he got yesterday morning trying to hold a runaway horse. While on his way to work he saw a buggy drive under the C. & N. W. track on South Main Street, with two young ladies and a boy in it. The C. & I. Train passed the street at that moment and frightened the horse. He turned short, nearly upsetting the carriage and dumping both girls into the street. A disastrous runaway was threatened and running out into the street the bookkeeper threw one arm around the steed’s neck and with his other hand grabbed the bit. In the tussle that ensued his left ankle was sprained so that he nearly fainted when he tried to stand on the member. The driver was thrown out bruised some, but thanks to Mr. Martin’s timely assistance no serious injury was occasioned.600
• A Brave Action.
P. S. Martin, the bookkeeper at the Cutlery Works, while on his way home last evening did a brave act, and received in doing it a badly sprained ankle, which will lay him up for some time. A gentleman drove his team and carriage up in front of D. A. Elmore’s coal yard, and alighted from the carriage, leaving two ladies, who were with him, seated therein, while he went into the office. An engine in the C. & I. yard frightened the horses, who started off at break neck pace. The ladies lost all control of them. Mr. Martin sprang forward and seized one of them. He was dragged some distance, but retained his hold and succeeded in stopping the team. No damage was done to the team or the carriage. Martin, however, did not escape unhurt, for his ankle was so badly injured that he will be obliged to walk on crutches for a couple of weeks, his physician thinks.601
• Pomona, Cal., May 23, ‘05.
Sixty years ago the 27th of last March I made my advent into this world. If I was intended as a birthday present to my father on his 50th birthday I spoiled the program by making my appearance just two days ahead of time. The P. S. to a letter may convey some important information overlooked before, or some trifling jest.
What I have been to the Martin family, the well known Martin modesty forbids further comment on my part. It was a great pleasure to Flora and I last year to meet a number of our relatives of the younger generation that we had never seen. To them and also to those whom, although not seen we yet love, we extend heartfelt greetings. I expect time will reveal the mystery of the hand on Riley’s shoulder. And would say to those who are “waiting” that “All things come to those who wait.” We do not forget in our years the one called of God to do his work in strange lands. That her life may be precious in His sight and work blessed of Him.
With a “God bless you” to all I am yours,
P. S. Martin206, p 28
• [excerpt] Pomona, Cal., Feb. 5, 1906.
It goes without saying that we all were very much interested in Clara’s [missionary to Penang, Malaysia] letter. Anything about the habits and customs of the people in strange lands is of interest to us, especially if written by those near and dear to us. We shall look for much of interest from Arthur in his letter, giving his impressions of and experiences with the “Heathen Chinese.” We trust the Boxers will not get him and that he and his helpmeet and Clara will be blessed with good health and prospered in their labors.206, pp 69-70
• Cause of death: Accident. Fell in bed room; fractured femur.588
• Philetus S. Martin passed away this morning at the family home, 659 N. Towne avenue, after a short illness.
Mr. Martin was born March 27, 1844, at Light House Point, Ill. He has been a resident of Pomona for 47 years, coming here from Rockford, Ill. He was a charter member of the Trinity Methodist church, being the oldest living member. He was always an active church worker and hand only missed a very few Sundays in attendance at Sunday school and the church serve since a small boy.
Mr. Martin is survived by three sons, Elias C., and John J. Martin of Pomona, and Walter M. Martin of Pasadena. There are four grandchildren.602
• The “P.S.” of P. S. Martin really stands for “Post Script.” You notice he was born when Annis was 44.595, p 3
• MARRIED.
MARTIN - DAUGHERTY. In this city, on Tuesday evening, July 23d, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A. L. Martin, Philetus S. Martin and Miss Flora M., eldest daughter of E. C. Daugherty, all of Rockford.223
• Marriage document gives date of marriage as 10 Aug 1867.596
• This management continued until October 7, 1871, when the name of S. M. Daugherty, widow of the founder of the paper, appeared as proprietor. The following week the Register announced that P. S. Martin was business manager.597, p 764
• Came to California with his family by rail in 1887.
• Another son, Philetus S., is a ranchman near Pomona, Cal., on the Cheno [sic] Ranch.598, p 741
• Flora & Philetus moved with their 3 sons to Pomona, Calif. in 1887. They purchased 10 acres of the Chino Ranch and planted it to fruit trees. In 1895 they purchased a block and built a home at 659 N. Towne Ave. where they spent their remaining years. Before moving to Calif., P. S. M. had been a bookkeeper and part owner of a steam cracker factory in Rockford. He passed away March 7, 1934.591, p 2
• Letter written by Philetus Sylvanus Martin:
Rockford, Ills Dec. 3rd 1876
“To day Mother gave me the following facts in regard to the Ancestors of the Martin family. About one hundred and thirty-five (135) years ago James or Richard Martin (Mother is not quite positive as to the name) being disowned by his parents for marrying a Catholic girl, took his wife, and little babe named William, then six weeks old, and left his home in the north of Ireland and came to America. William had no brothers, but 2 sisters, one married a man named Bradshaw, the other died an old maid at Father’s house. William lived about 72 years.
William had three sons, the first two dying in infancy, they were all named James, and 3 daughters the last one by a second wife. James had 2 sons John & Richard and 3 daughters Lydia, Phoebe & Sophia – he was over 70 years old when he died in 1838.
John had six (6) sons & 1 daughter named respectively William, James, Henry, Moses, John Wesley, and Philetus S. and Sarah Jane. He lived to the good old age of 76 years before he died.
Philetus S. Martin599
• P. S. Martin, book-keeper at O. I. Luce’s screen door works, is laid up with a badly sprained ankle which he got yesterday morning trying to hold a runaway horse. While on his way to work he saw a buggy drive under the C. & N. W. track on South Main Street, with two young ladies and a boy in it. The C. & I. Train passed the street at that moment and frightened the horse. He turned short, nearly upsetting the carriage and dumping both girls into the street. A disastrous runaway was threatened and running out into the street the bookkeeper threw one arm around the steed’s neck and with his other hand grabbed the bit. In the tussle that ensued his left ankle was sprained so that he nearly fainted when he tried to stand on the member. The driver was thrown out bruised some, but thanks to Mr. Martin’s timely assistance no serious injury was occasioned.600
• A Brave Action.
P. S. Martin, the bookkeeper at the Cutlery Works, while on his way home last evening did a brave act, and received in doing it a badly sprained ankle, which will lay him up for some time. A gentleman drove his team and carriage up in front of D. A. Elmore’s coal yard, and alighted from the carriage, leaving two ladies, who were with him, seated therein, while he went into the office. An engine in the C. & I. yard frightened the horses, who started off at break neck pace. The ladies lost all control of them. Mr. Martin sprang forward and seized one of them. He was dragged some distance, but retained his hold and succeeded in stopping the team. No damage was done to the team or the carriage. Martin, however, did not escape unhurt, for his ankle was so badly injured that he will be obliged to walk on crutches for a couple of weeks, his physician thinks.601
• Pomona, Cal., May 23, ‘05.
Sixty years ago the 27th of last March I made my advent into this world. If I was intended as a birthday present to my father on his 50th birthday I spoiled the program by making my appearance just two days ahead of time. The P. S. to a letter may convey some important information overlooked before, or some trifling jest.
What I have been to the Martin family, the well known Martin modesty forbids further comment on my part. It was a great pleasure to Flora and I last year to meet a number of our relatives of the younger generation that we had never seen. To them and also to those whom, although not seen we yet love, we extend heartfelt greetings. I expect time will reveal the mystery of the hand on Riley’s shoulder. And would say to those who are “waiting” that “All things come to those who wait.” We do not forget in our years the one called of God to do his work in strange lands. That her life may be precious in His sight and work blessed of Him.
With a “God bless you” to all I am yours,
P. S. Martin206, p 28
• [excerpt] Pomona, Cal., Feb. 5, 1906.
It goes without saying that we all were very much interested in Clara’s [missionary to Penang, Malaysia] letter. Anything about the habits and customs of the people in strange lands is of interest to us, especially if written by those near and dear to us. We shall look for much of interest from Arthur in his letter, giving his impressions of and experiences with the “Heathen Chinese.” We trust the Boxers will not get him and that he and his helpmeet and Clara will be blessed with good health and prospered in their labors.206, pp 69-70
• Cause of death: Accident. Fell in bed room; fractured femur.588
• Philetus S. Martin passed away this morning at the family home, 659 N. Towne avenue, after a short illness.
Mr. Martin was born March 27, 1844, at Light House Point, Ill. He has been a resident of Pomona for 47 years, coming here from Rockford, Ill. He was a charter member of the Trinity Methodist church, being the oldest living member. He was always an active church worker and hand only missed a very few Sundays in attendance at Sunday school and the church serve since a small boy.
Mr. Martin is survived by three sons, Elias C., and John J. Martin of Pomona, and Walter M. Martin of Pasadena. There are four grandchildren.602
Census
• 1850 Census: Nashua, Ogle, Illinois. Age 6, born IL.603,604
• 1860 Census: Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois. Age 16, b IL.605
• 1870 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 26, b IL. Retail grocer. $0; $2,000.606
• 1880 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 36, b IL. Shipping Clerk. Parents b Canada.210
• 1900 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 57, b Mar 1843, IL. Farmer. Father b Canada (Eng); mother b Canada (Fr) [sic].607
• 1910 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 66, b IL. Parents b Canada Eng.608
• 1920 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 76, b IL. Parents b Canada.609
• 1930 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 86, b IL. Parents b Canada Eng.610
• 1860 Census: Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois. Age 16, b IL.605
• 1870 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 26, b IL. Retail grocer. $0; $2,000.606
• 1880 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 36, b IL. Shipping Clerk. Parents b Canada.210
• 1900 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 57, b Mar 1843, IL. Farmer. Father b Canada (Eng); mother b Canada (Fr) [sic].607
• 1910 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 66, b IL. Parents b Canada Eng.608
• 1920 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 76, b IL. Parents b Canada.609
• 1930 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 86, b IL. Parents b Canada Eng.610
Directories
• Pomona City Directories
1896-7: horticulturist, 659 N Town ave.202, p 95
1898: hort, r 659 N. Town.202, p 74
1896-7: horticulturist, 659 N Town ave.202, p 95
1898: hort, r 659 N. Town.202, p 74
General
• Pomona Cemetery is as old as the city itself, the first interment have been made in 1877.593, p 3
Spouses
Death8 Jan 1926, Pomona, Los Angeles, California587, p 4; date only,611 Age: 76
Burial11 Jan 1926, Pomona Cemetery, Pomona, Los Angeles, California612, place only,593, place only,594
FlagsMayflower Descendant
FatherElias Charles DAUGHERTY (1825-1868)
MotherSophronia Maria CLARK (1827-1903)
Individual Notes
• Born: May 14 or 17, 1849: Buffalo, New York
Died: Jan. 9, 1923 [sic] Pomona, Calif.
Flora was the daughter of E. C. Daugherty and Sophronia Marie Clark. The family moved from Buffalo to Dansville, N.Y. in 1850 and Rockford, Ill. in 1855. She married Philetus S. Martin on July 23, 1867. He was the son of John Martin and Annis Nettleton of Prescott, Ont., Can. They were married on Oct. 21, 1818 and had emigrated with four sons by covered wagon to Ogle County, Ill. in 1838. P.S.M. was born March 27, 1844 at Lighthouse Point near Oregon, Ill. John and Annis and 5 sons all celebrated 50 yrs. of marriage.
Flora & Philetus moved with their 3 sons to Pomona, Calif. in 1887. They purchased 10 acres of the Chino Ranch and planted it to fruit trees. In 1895 they purchased a block and built a home at 659 N. Towne Ave., where they spent their remaining years. Before moving to Calif., P. S. M. had been a bookkeeper and part owner of a steam cracker factory in Rockford. He passed away March 7, 1934591, pp 1 & 2
• Pomona, May 21, 1905.
Well, that dear budget of letters has reached Pomona and I can’t begin to tell what a jolly good time we had this Sunday afternoon listening to the reading of the same by the Post Script as he styles himself sometimes, of the original Martin family with whom I cast my lot in with some thirty-eight years ago, back in the dear old Rockford home. Yes, some people rave over California with its sunshine and flowers, but there are some things it lacks and one of them is the beautiful rivers and smaller streams of the East. Then we miss our friends so much, they come so seldom and so far between, and some never come at all. But I want you all to remember that the latch string is always out, and hoping to see more of you or all of you in the near future I will say good bye with love to all of you.
I remain lovingly,
Mrs. Flora M. Martin206, p 29
• Mrs. P. S. Martin
A resident of Pomona for 37 years, Mrs. Flora Martin, wife of P. S. Martin of 659 N. Towne avenue, died at 10 o’clock last night after an illness of several months. She was 76 years old.
Funeral services have been arranged by Todd and Reeves, and will be held from the residence at 10:30 Monday morning, with the Rev. Fletcher G. Watson of Trinity Methodist church officiating. Burial will be at Pomona cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin had come to Pomona from Rockford, Ill. They were charter members of Trinity M. E. church, and Mrs. Martin had been active in church circles for many years.
Besides her husband there survive three sons, Elias C. of Claremont, John J. of Pomona, and Walter W. of Pasadena. There are four grandchildren.613
Died: Jan. 9, 1923 [sic] Pomona, Calif.
Flora was the daughter of E. C. Daugherty and Sophronia Marie Clark. The family moved from Buffalo to Dansville, N.Y. in 1850 and Rockford, Ill. in 1855. She married Philetus S. Martin on July 23, 1867. He was the son of John Martin and Annis Nettleton of Prescott, Ont., Can. They were married on Oct. 21, 1818 and had emigrated with four sons by covered wagon to Ogle County, Ill. in 1838. P.S.M. was born March 27, 1844 at Lighthouse Point near Oregon, Ill. John and Annis and 5 sons all celebrated 50 yrs. of marriage.
Flora & Philetus moved with their 3 sons to Pomona, Calif. in 1887. They purchased 10 acres of the Chino Ranch and planted it to fruit trees. In 1895 they purchased a block and built a home at 659 N. Towne Ave., where they spent their remaining years. Before moving to Calif., P. S. M. had been a bookkeeper and part owner of a steam cracker factory in Rockford. He passed away March 7, 1934591, pp 1 & 2
• Pomona, May 21, 1905.
Well, that dear budget of letters has reached Pomona and I can’t begin to tell what a jolly good time we had this Sunday afternoon listening to the reading of the same by the Post Script as he styles himself sometimes, of the original Martin family with whom I cast my lot in with some thirty-eight years ago, back in the dear old Rockford home. Yes, some people rave over California with its sunshine and flowers, but there are some things it lacks and one of them is the beautiful rivers and smaller streams of the East. Then we miss our friends so much, they come so seldom and so far between, and some never come at all. But I want you all to remember that the latch string is always out, and hoping to see more of you or all of you in the near future I will say good bye with love to all of you.
I remain lovingly,
Mrs. Flora M. Martin206, p 29
• Mrs. P. S. Martin
A resident of Pomona for 37 years, Mrs. Flora Martin, wife of P. S. Martin of 659 N. Towne avenue, died at 10 o’clock last night after an illness of several months. She was 76 years old.
Funeral services have been arranged by Todd and Reeves, and will be held from the residence at 10:30 Monday morning, with the Rev. Fletcher G. Watson of Trinity Methodist church officiating. Burial will be at Pomona cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin had come to Pomona from Rockford, Ill. They were charter members of Trinity M. E. church, and Mrs. Martin had been active in church circles for many years.
Besides her husband there survive three sons, Elias C. of Claremont, John J. of Pomona, and Walter W. of Pasadena. There are four grandchildren.613
Census
• 1850 Census: North Dansville, Livingston, New York. Age 1, b NY.614
• 1860 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 11, b NY.615
• 1870 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 21, b NY.606
• 1880 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 31, b NY. Parents b NY.210
• 1900 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 51, b May 1849, NY. Parents b NY.607
• 1910 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 62, b NY. Parents b NY.608
• 1920 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 70, b NY. Parents b NY.609
• 1860 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 11, b NY.615
• 1870 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 21, b NY.606
• 1880 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 31, b NY. Parents b NY.210
• 1900 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 51, b May 1849, NY. Parents b NY.607
• 1910 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 62, b NY. Parents b NY.608
• 1920 Census: Pomona, Los Angeles, California. Age 70, b NY. Parents b NY.609
Marr Memomarriage license dated 23 Jul 1867
Marriage Notes
• MARTIN-DAUGHERTY. In this city, on Tuesday evening, July 23d, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. A. L. Martin, Philetus S. Martin and Miss Flora M., eldest daughter of E. C. Daugherty; all of Rockford.223
• Married 32 years in 1900.607
• MR. AND MRS. MARTIN WEDDED FORTY YEARS.
Yesterday July 23d, was the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Philetus S. Martin, of 695 North Towne avenue, and last evening twenty-four of their friends and relatives gave the Martins the surprise of their lives. The throng proceeded stealthily in the Martin home and took possession before the host and hostess were aware of what was taking place.
Refreshments were served on the veranda early in the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin were presented with a silver pudding dish as a token of the love and esteem of their friends.
Games and social intercourse were indulged in until a late hour when the company dispersed, wishing the hosts many more years of wedded life.
The out of town guests were Walter Martin and wife of Pasadena and the Misses Funk of northern California.617
• Attended 80th Birthday celebration of Dr. A. L. Gilbert in North Cohocton, NY in 1904.618, p 2
• Married 32 years in 1900.607
• MR. AND MRS. MARTIN WEDDED FORTY YEARS.
Yesterday July 23d, was the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Philetus S. Martin, of 695 North Towne avenue, and last evening twenty-four of their friends and relatives gave the Martins the surprise of their lives. The throng proceeded stealthily in the Martin home and took possession before the host and hostess were aware of what was taking place.
Refreshments were served on the veranda early in the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin were presented with a silver pudding dish as a token of the love and esteem of their friends.
Games and social intercourse were indulged in until a late hour when the company dispersed, wishing the hosts many more years of wedded life.
The out of town guests were Walter Martin and wife of Pasadena and the Misses Funk of northern California.617
• Attended 80th Birthday celebration of Dr. A. L. Gilbert in North Cohocton, NY in 1904.618, p 2