Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Henry MARTIN 
3752, p 1
3752, p 1Removalabt 1839, Illinois3754 Age: 1
Memowhen he was two years of age
Removal1871, Allen County, Kansas3754 Age: 33
Death20 Nov 1907, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas1414, place only; states 1908,3753 Age: 70
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas3753
NicknameUncle Billy1414
FatherRichard MARTIN (1796-1866)
MotherBelinda WOODCOCK (~1798-)
Individual Notes
• I am the great-great-granddaughter of William H and Mary (Nettleton) Martin through their son Albert Leon Martin.3756
• [excerpts] William H. Martin, father of State Senator Charles I. Martin, died this morning at 8:30 at his home, 824 South Holbrook street, after an illness that dates only since Monday.
Mr. Martin engaged in the feed and coal business where he operated this enterprise for several years. Later he embarked in the grocery business and the few years preceding his death conducted a grocery establishment at Seventh and National avenue.
Mr. Martin had been a devout Methodist for well over the half-century mark. His long life of usefulness spanned the Scriptural statute of limitations and was filled with deeds of benevolence, love and charity.3754
• [excerpts] William H. Martin, father of State Senator Charles I. Martin, died this morning at 8:30 at his home, 824 South Holbrook street, after an illness that dates only since Monday.
Mr. Martin engaged in the feed and coal business where he operated this enterprise for several years. Later he embarked in the grocery business and the few years preceding his death conducted a grocery establishment at Seventh and National avenue.
Mr. Martin had been a devout Methodist for well over the half-century mark. His long life of usefulness spanned the Scriptural statute of limitations and was filled with deeds of benevolence, love and charity.3754
Census
• 1850 Census: Lafayette, Ogle, Illinois. Age 13, born Canada, living with Freeman Martin household, next door to father, Richard Martin.1415,1416
• 1870 Census: Lafayette, Ogle, Illinois.590, p 9
• 1880 Census: Osage, Allen, Kansas. Age 43, b Canada. Farmer. Parents b Canada.3755
• 1870 Census: Lafayette, Ogle, Illinois.590, p 9
• 1880 Census: Osage, Allen, Kansas. Age 43, b Canada. Farmer. Parents b Canada.3755
Spouses
Birth19 Jul 1834, Ontario, Canada3753,589, p 61; month, year & place only
Death16 Nov 1913, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas3753 Age: 79
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas3753
FlagsEldest Daughter
FatherSamuel NETTLETON (1809-1878)
MotherBrigit McAULEY (~1808-~1840)
Individual Notes
• Daughter of Samuel Nettleton and Brigit McAuley.3753
• Mrs. Mary Martin, wife of the late W. H. Martin, who for many years was a merchant of this city, died this morning at the family home, 824 South Holbrook, after an illness of three weeks which resulted from a fall she had three weeks ago, in which she broke her hip.3757
• Mrs. Mary Martin, wife of the late W. H. Martin, who for many years was a merchant of this city, died this morning at the family home, 824 South Holbrook, after an illness of three weeks which resulted from a fall she had three weeks ago, in which she broke her hip.3757
Census
• 1880 Census: Osage, Allen, Kansas. Age 45, b Canada. Parents b Canada.3755
Marriage26 Sep 1856, Ogle County, Illinois1414, marriage only,3753
ChildrenElla Justina (1857-1890)
Albert Leon (1862-1951)
Lillie E. (1867-1898)
Charles Irving (1871-1953)
Nettie R. M. (1873-1942)