Bio of Martin, William (b.1823) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Martin, William, farmer, son of Hugh and Rachel Martin, was born in March,
1823, in Richland county, Illinois. His parents were natives of Ohio,
coming to the birthplace of our subject in 1818 where eight children were
born, he being the third. When he was seven years of age his parents moved
into Schuyler county, where he was brought up on the farm. In 1840 removed
to Montgomery county, Indiana. On reaching his majority he worked at the
cooper's trade, and subsequently as plasterer, which he has followed part
of the time ever since. In 1868 came to Lake City, where he has resided
about seven years in all; the remaining nine years were spent on the farm
near town. He married Jane Prior in 1842 and by this union had two
children Robert Thomas and Richard. From 1847 to 1848 served in the
Mexican War. In 1850, his wife having died, married Lucinda Prior and by
this union had six children William, Willard, Sarah, Allen, David and
Mattie Bell. In 1880 he married Mrs. Jane Wills; her maiden name was Jane
Beatty. Family are members of the Prebyterian Church in Lake City.