Martin, William

MARTIN

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/9/2021 at 15:14:53

History of Warren County, Iowa; Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns & Etc., by Union Historical Company, 1879, p.661

MARTIN, WILLIAM, farmer, Jackson Township, Sec. 28; P. O. St. Charles; born in the northern part of Ireland, Nov. 15, 1815; while yet an infant, parents emigrated to America, landing in Canada, remaining there, however, but a few months; determined to take shelter beneath the protecting wings of the Eagle, they removed to New York city, and two years after came to Washington county, Pennsylvania, where their son was raised; his father having exhausted his wealth and the hard earnings of years in reaching this country, William, while yet a youth, was thrown upon his own resources, deprived even of the limited educational advantages commonly afforded to children in those parts; in the year 1841, Mr. Martin removed to Des Moines county, this State, and three years after was married to Miss Mary Ann Sharp, a native of Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 1844; by this union they have two sons living: John S. and George; James M. died Dec. 2, 1876; Mrs. Martin died October 2, 1854; Feb. 20, 1856, Mr. Martin was married again to Miss Mary McClellan, of Pennsylvania; by this marriage they have four children: Thomas, Robert, Jesse, Henry L.; on Jan. 3, 1866, Mr. Martin was again left a widower, and after a lapse of time was married to Miss Elizabeth Jourdan, of Marion county, Iowa, formerly of Holmes county, Ohio; Mr. Martin located where he now resides in the spring of 1857, having entered 160 acres about two years previous; having but little means at this time and quite a family to support, the battle of life became an earnest struggle; although meeting with many discouragements, he has won for himself and family a substantial home, and has the confidence and respect of all that know him.