Who was Martin Northway?

Martin Northway (1843–1932) was born in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA and died in Dodge Center, Dodge, Minnesota, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martin Luther Northway 1843–1932

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1843 · Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA

Died 21 Apr 1932 · Dodge Center, Dodge, Minnesota, USA

Father Herman Northway

Mother Minerva Chadwick

Spouse Mary Mosher

Children Francis Weston Northway

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Immediate Family

Parents

Herman Northway

Minerva Chadwick

Spouse(s)

Mary Mosher

Children

Francis Weston Northway

Biography

The story of Martin Luther Northway began in 1843 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA. Martin Luther Northway married mary mosher, and had children including francis weston northway. Martin Luther Northway passed away in 1932 in Dodge Center, Dodge, Minnesota, USA.

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1843

Birth of Martin Luther Northway in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA

Birth

1865

Martin Luther Northway was married in Filmore County, Minnesota

Marriage

1932

Death of Martin Luther Northway in Dodge Center, Dodge, Minnesota, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martin Northway

This ancestor line traces from Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA (1764) to Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA (1843) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martin Northway (1843–1932) was born in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA and died in Dodge Center, Dodge, Minnesota, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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