OBIT:  MARTIN, Frank P., Sr.; 1907; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA 

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 29 Nov 1907
Volume 41, Number 47


Frank P. Martin 

Frank P. Martin Sr., the father of Attorney F. P. Martin of 
Johnstown, died Saturday at his home in Easton, Pa., aged 
77 years and 4 days. The deceased, who was always of a 
strong and rugged constitution, suffered a stroke of 
paralysis about three weeks ago, from the effects of which 
he gradually declined.  His condition, however, did not 
become serious until Thursday, when Attorney Martin was 
summoned to his bedside.

Frank P. Martin Sr. was born Nov. 18, 1830 at Pottsville, 
Schuylkill County. His father was Peter Martin, who with 
his wife came to this country in 1827 and locating in the 
eastern part of the state, followed the vocation of a 
contractor. The deceased learned the machinist trade and 
later became an engineer.  He was for many years the master 
mechanic of the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad and later 
became identified with the New Jersey Central Railroad and 
the Philadelphia & Reading lines.  About 10 years ago he 
retired from active life. He was a member of the 
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers since 1867 and was 
enrolled in the organization at the time of his death. 
Besides Attorney Martin, Johnstown, he is survived by the 
following children:  John T. Martin and Mrs. A. L. Garren 
of New York and Mrs. John McCloskey of Easton.

Attorney Martin returned to Johnstown Saturday morning and 
did not learn of his father's death until he arrived there.  
In company with Mrs. Martin he left Sunday for Easton to 
attend the funeral which was held Monday.