Obit: C.M.C. Martin, 1930, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Peggy Chandler Beaubouef, 2656 Hwy 1232, Winnfield, LA 71483
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Source: Undated Winn Parish newspaper article

FORMER POLICE JUROR

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C.M.C. Martin
Whose death occurred last Friday, Funeral Service Saturday.

C.M.C. MARTIN, LONG PROMINENT IN PARISH, DIES

Former President Parish Police Jury Buried Near Calvin Saturday

Funeral services for C.M.C. Martin who died Thursday, April 3rd, [1930] were
held at the Bethlehem cemetery near Calvin Saturday morning and were attended
by hosts of friends of the deceased, who has been for many years one of the
most useful and outstanding citizens of this parish.

Mr. Martin was born in Winn Parish November 21, 1866 and resided here all his
life until recently when he moved to Natchitoches where his death occurred.

For many years Mr. Martin was engaged in the mercantile business in Calvin,
later had charge of a sawmill business and at the time of his death was
employed by the State Highway Commission as Assistant District Superintendent.

As president of the Winn Parish Police Jury, which office he held four years
while Police Juror from Ward 8, Mr. Martin rendered invaluable service to the
parish and won the esteem and respect of his fellow citizens by his
faithfulness and loyalty.

He was a devout member of the Calvin Baptist Church and largely responsible
for the organization of that body of Christians.

Fraternally he was affiliated with Calvin Lodge No. 347 F.& A.M. having helped
to constitute that lodge, serving as the Worshipful Master for ten consecutive
years.

In January 1893 Mr. Martin married Miss Effie Thompson whose death occurred in
1897. To this union was born one child.

In July 1903 the marriage of Mr. Martin and Miss Elizabeth Jones was
solemnized and to them four children were born.

Mr. Martin continued active in all worthy public affairs until stricken by his
fatal illness and it was with great regret the citizens of Winn Parish learned
of his death.

Calvin Lodge No. 347 F.& A.M. had charge of the funeral services at the grave
and the ceremonies were concluded by remarks by the Rev. C. B. Claunch, former
pastor of the deceased, and the Rev. A.H. Cullen.

The deceased is survived by his widow and five children, Mrs. G.B. Chandler,
John Newton, Minnie and C.M.C. Jr., and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Guthrie of
Calvin.