Bios: John M. Martin, 1823 - : Washington Twp, Greene County

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History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, By Samuel P. Bates, Chicago, 1888

Pg. 868
JOHN M. MARTIN, farmer and stock-dealer, P.O. Ten Mile, was born in
Morgan Township, Greene County, August 12, 1823.  His parents were
Thomas and Mary (BRADBURY) MARTIN, natives of New Jersey.  They were
married in Washington County, Penn., and made their home in Greene
County, where Mr. Martin died.  Mrs. Martin died in Missouri.  After her
husband's death, she lived with her children, who were - John M., the
eldest and the subject of this sketch; Thomas and David. C.  John M. was
united in marriage January 18, 1848, with Miss Martha MOORE, born in
Washington County, Penn., in 1819.  Her parents were Joseph and Mary
(SHACKLETON) MOORE, both deceased.  By this union Mr. Martin is the
father of four children-Joseph T., Martha A. and James J., living; and
Mary E., deceased.  Mrs. Martin departed this life in 1880.  February 8,
1881, Mr. Martin was again united in marriage with Isabella (BARR)
MONTGOMERY.  She was born in Washington County, and is a daughter of
Samuel and Sarah BARR, the former deceased.  By his last marriage Mr.
Martin is the father of two sons-Charles A. and Ira H.  He was raised on
a farm and made farming his business through life, having also delt
somewhat in stock.  He owns about 200 acres of land in Greene County,
and is one of the industrious and substantial citizens of Washington
Township.
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