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Obituary for Richard Martin in the Wilkes-Barre Record 25 Mar 1948

Richard Martin, 74, died suddenly yesterday morning at 11 at his home, 72 Simon Block, Buttonwood, of a heart attack.
Mr Martin was born in Wales, coming to this country as a boy. He settled in Wilkes-Barre and resided in Lee Park prior to moving to Buttonwood five years ago. For 40 years he was a company man at Inman Shaft of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Mr Martin is survived by four sisters, Miss Bessie Martin and Miss Charlotte Martin, at home; Mrs Sara Honeychurch, Lee Park and Mrs Catherine Lanyon of Philadelphia.
Arrangements by Luther M Kniffen.

Article in the Wilkes-Barre Record 07 Mar 1940

Mine Foreman Dies On Duty
John C Martin succumbs to heart attack at City Colliery

John C Martin, 69, died suddenly of a heart attack last night at South Wilkes-Barre Colliery, Glen Alden Coal Company, where he had been employed as amine foreman for a number of years. He resided at 57 Oxford Street, Lee Park.
Mr Martin was born in Wales and was a resident of this section since coming to this country more than 50 years ago. For the last 35 years he lived in Lee Park and was widely known in Hanover Township. He had been employed at the South Wilkes-Barre Colliery for 25 years. He was a member of The Douglas Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are five sons, Christopher, John, George, Sidney and Thomas Martin, and two daughters, Mrs Robert Smith and Cherie Martin, a teacher in the main building, Lee Park, Hanover Township school district.

Cherrie Martin
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherrie Martin
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940:
Street: Oxford Street
House Number: 57
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Hanover
Sheet Number: 32B
Occupation: Teacher
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 38
Income: 1600
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
Minnie Martin 62 Head
Chris Martin 36 Son
Cherrie Martin 34 Daughter
Thomas Martin 21 Son


Cherrie Martin
in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherrie Martin
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age in 1930: 24
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Map of Home:
Street Address: Axford St.
House Number: 57
Dwelling Number: 181
Family Number: 193
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Teacher
Industry: Public School
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 55 Head
Minnie Marti 52 Wife
Cherrie Martin 24 Daughter
John Martin 22 Son
George Martin 20 Son
Sydney Martin 18 Son
Thelma Martin 15 Daughter
Thomas Martin 11 Son


Cherry Martin
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherry Martin
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Street: Offord Street
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John C Martin
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Name: Minnie L Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 50 Head
Minnie L Martin 44 Wife
Christopher M Martin 16 Son
Cherry Martin 14 Daughter
John Martin Jr 11 Son
George L Martin 8 Son
Sydney A Martin 8 Son
Thelma A Martin 5 Daughter
Thomas P Martin 1 Son


Cherry Martin
in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherry Martin
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Date: 1906 [1906]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Keith Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John C Martin
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Name: Minnie Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 40 Head
Minnie Martin 34 Wife
Christopher Martin 6 Son
Cherry Martin 4 Son
John Martin 2 Son
George Martin 0 Son


Cherry Martin
in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Cherry Martin
Social Security Number: 202-32-5006
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1905
Issue Year: 1958-1960
Issue State: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 7 May 1990

Thankyou LondonBelle, these obituary's give a lot of information.

Cherry Martin
in the New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Marital status: Single
Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Birth Place: United States of America
Other Birth Place: Wilresbane
Last Known Residence: Wilksbane, USA
Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Date: 4 Nov 1908
Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA
Final Destination: Wilksbane, Pennsylvania
Person in US: John C Martin
Person in US Relationship: Father
Father: John C Martin
Ship Name: California


Travelling with Minnie 29, Christopher 4, John 8 months.

Cherry Martin
in the UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Departure Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Departure Date: 24 Oct 1908
Departure Port: Scotland
Ship Name: California
Shipping Line: Anchor Line
Destination Port: New York, USA
Master: J Blaikie


Cherry Martin
in the New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Marital status: Single
Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Birth Place: United States of America
Other Birth Place: Wilresbane
Last Known Residence: Wilksbane, USA
Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Date: 4 Nov 1908
Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA
Final Destination: Wilksbane, Pennsylvania
Person in US: John C Martin
Person in US Relationship: Father
Father: John C Martin
Ship Name: California


Travelling with Minnie 29, Christopher 4, John 8 months.

Thomas Martin Obituary in the Wilkes-Barre Record 19 Jul 1937

Thomas Martin, 56, esteemed life long resident of Hanover Township section died yesterday at his home, 63 Oxford Street, Lee Park at 12:45. Deceased was the son of the late Mr & Mrs Christopher Martin. He was the a member of the Douglas Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by the following children: Charlotte, Bessie and Richard, at home; Mrs Edward Lanyon, Mrs Sarah Honeychurch and John C Martin, Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral will be held from the home next Tuesday at 2 with Rev Samuel McDowell officiating. Interment will be in Shickshinny Cemetery.

Thankyou LondonBelle, I really appreciate your help.

Christopher Martin Obituary in the Wilkes-Barre Record 03 Nov 1942.

Christopher B Martin, 55, died early yesterday morning at is home, 206 Penn Street, Lee Park, following a lingering illness.
A native of Shickshinny, Mr Martin had resided in Hanover Township since a child. Prior to his illness he was employed as a miner at Buttonwood Colliery for 26 years. He was a member of Douglas Presbyterian Church.
Surviving him are his widow, the former Anna Leslie and these children; Mrs Adam Mahaleck, Philadelphia; Mrs Fred Schwalbach, city; Mrs Anthony Polina, New York City; Mary Martin, Philadelphia; Mildred, at home; Edward of Dallas; PFC Joseph Martin armed forces overseas and Richard, at home.
Other survivors are four grandchildren; a brother Richard, Buttonwood; four sisters, Charlotte and Bessie, Buttonwood; Mrs Sara Honeychurch, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs Edward Lanyon, Philadelphia.

Article in the Wilkes-Barre Record 7 Dec 1903

Badly Hurt In Scotland

Word has been received by Sarah Honeychurch that her father, Christopher Martin, who left here about five years ago for Scotland, was seriously injured in a mine near Glasgow about two months ago. He is not expected to live. He formerly resided at Lee Park and was well known as a mine contractor, having lived here over fifteen years.

Thank you LondonBelle

Thank you LondonBelle

If you Google Scottish Mining there are several sites with information. I have been looking at the one below, but there is no Christopher Martin listed in 1903, or 1904, where I looked in case he didn't die until the year following the accident.

There are a couple of John Martins, who may be related.

This particular site would be great for anybody with Scottish ancestors in the mining industry.

http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/

Thankyou Andysmum I will look at that. The Martin side of my family is a bit of a minefield, many Martin's marrying Martin's, trying to prove if they are related to each other!! I suspect they are. Names repeating themselves, and with no middle initial its really hard sometimes. I go round in circles, giving up and going back all the time.

I did know from my Grandmother that the Martins came from Cornwall, but now I find they also descended from Scotland, a lot emigrated to the USA, this now explains why I have so much Scottish DNA. Which until this week surprised me.

I have also done my Parents and my DNA, Martin is my Mums side, and we have more DNA matches relating to Martins than any other.

I appreciate your post, thank you.

Although it stated in the newspaper article that Christopher wasn't expected to live, he did live and returned to Wilkes-Barre where he died in 1912.

Thankyou for clarifying that LondonBelle.

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The Wilkes-Barre Record, 07 Apr 1894
Will of Glen Lyon Decedent

The Will of James E Martin was probated yesterday. To his brother, Christopher Martin, he gives two houses and lots, under lease from the Susquehanna Coal Co. Glen Lyon,and all his personal affects, with the proviso that he will provide for his wife. Samuel Langley is constituted sole executor. This Will was made July 20, 1893. The estate is valued at $600.

Could be another branch of the family, the only James Martin I have was baptised 16 Dec 1836, Ludgvan, Cornwall. No initial E though. Haven't looked for a spouse for him yet, but he is the brother of Christopher Martin 1849-1912. There are so many with the same common name and no middle name/initial.

Are there any specific Martins you are looking for, Deborah?

There is a Martin who I am trying to see if she is a relative of mine. My previous post dated 9th September 2021. I am trying to prove whether or not she is a relation. My Great Aunt Bessie was sent to live with her when Bessie's Mother died.

My Great Grandmother Charity Potter nee Martin died in childbirth in 1911, and all 5 siblings were sent to live with relatives. I know where the other 4 went but Bessie was sent to a Mary Honour Humphreys. Mary married a man called Evan Jones, I presume he died and she married a Joseph Humphreys. I have the marriage certificates.

I cant think why she would not have been sent to a relation when all the others were.

I have her birth certificate, she was born 5th July 1867 at Highway, Illogan. Spelt Mary Honor on BC. Father William Martin, Mother Nanny/Nancy Martin nee Martin. Father a Copper miner.

To be honest I have given up looking, I thought I would wait for the 1921 census and see if that helps.