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John Henry Martin 1887 – 1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1887

Birth Location: Leesburg, Texas

Death Date: 3 Nov 1951

Death Location: Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA

Father: JAMES MARTIN

Mother: MARTHA BRADY

Spouse(s): Minnie COWLEY

Children(s): Derrell Martin, Rena Martin, Thelma Martin, Lela Davis, Winnie Martin, Lela MARTIN

John Henry Martin was born in 1887 in Leesburg, Texas, the child of JAMES WILEY MARTIN and MARTHA FRANCIS BRADY. In 1910, John Henry Martin resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA. In 1917, John Henry Martin resided in Camp, Texas. John Henry Martin married Minnie Mae COWLEY, and had children including Derrell Lee Martin, Rena Mae Martin, Thelma Evon Martin, Lela Ezelle Davis, Winnie Lou Martin, Lela Ezelle MARTIN. John Henry Martin passed away in 1951 in Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • John Henry Martin was born in 1887 in Leesburg, Texas, the child of JAMES WILEY MARTIN and MARTHA FRANCIS BRADY.
  • In 1910, John Henry Martin resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA.
  • In 1917, John Henry Martin resided in Camp, Texas.
  • John Henry Martin married Minnie Mae COWLEY, and had children including Derrell Lee Martin, Rena Mae Martin, Thelma Evon Martin, Lela Ezelle Davis, Winnie Lou Martin, Lela Ezelle MARTIN.
  • John Henry Martin passed away in 1951 in Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

JAMES MARTIN
1863 – 1906
Birth Location: Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, United States
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MARTHA BRADY
1868 – 1945
Birth Location: Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Minnie COWLEY
1893 – 1975
Birth Location: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States
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Children(s)

Derrell Martin
1910 – 1949
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
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Rena Martin
1912 – 1992
Birth Location: Pittsburg, Camp County, Texas, USA
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Thelma Martin
1914 – 1997
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
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Lela Davis
1916 – 1981
Birth Location: Camp County, Texas, USA
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Winnie Martin
1919 – 1978
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
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Lela MARTIN
1916 – 1981
Birth Location: Camp County, TEXAS
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John Martin's Ancestors

Self
John Martin
1887 – 1951
Birth Place: Leesburg, Texas
Parents
JAMES WILEY MARTIN
1863 – 1906
Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, United States
MARTHA (FRANCIS) BRADY
1868 – 1945
Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
James (Littleton) Martin
1830 – 1922
Madison, Georgia, United States
Mary Hood
1832 – 1910
Habersham, Georgia, United States
Asa Brady
1813 – 1901
Georgia
Missouri
1825 – 1880
Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Hood
1805 – 1879
Malessa Bruce
1814 – 1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Martin's Descendants

1.
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John (Henry) Martin (17 Sep 1887 – 3 Nov 1951) m. Minnie (Mae) COWLEY (26 Jan 1893 – 4 Jan 1975)
  1. 1. Derrell (Lee) Martin (25 Dec 1910 – 6 Jul 1949) m. Audie (Lee (twin)) Qualls (13 May 1913 – 4 September 1996)
    1. 1. Laude (Sue) Martin (abt 1933 – )
    2. 2. Henry (Leon) Martin (14 Jun 1935 – 3 Jun 2001)
    3. 3. Barbara (Nell) Martin (27 Sep 1937 – 4 Oct 2011)
    4. 4. Arnold (D) Martin (abt 1939 – )
  2. 2. Rena (Mae) Martin (Nov 21, 1912 – 17 January 1992) m. John (D.) CHISM (27 Feb 1911 – Nov 3 1978) m. Bascom Robertson (abt 1909 – )
    1. 1. Johnny (Ray) Chism (13/02/1951 – 23/11/1998) m. Sally (Joan) Cowley (13/09/1959 – 17/08/2000)
      1. 1. Jessica (Gwen) Chism (3 Jul 1980 – ) m. Brett (Kelly) Johnson (13 Jan 1982 – )
    2. 2. John (D.) CHISM
    3. 3. Peggy Martin (1936 – ) m. Billy (J) Hatfield (16 Sep 1931 – 25 Jul 2000)
      1. 1. Lisa Hatfield
      2. 2. Brian Hatfield
      3. 3. Stan Hatfield
  3. 3. Thelma (Evon) Martin (11 Nov 1914 – 12 Apr 1997) m. Fred (William) Porter (22 Sep 1911 – 5 Dec 1985)
    1. 1. Wanda (Jean) Porter (Feb 22, 1948 – )
  4. 4. Lela (Ezelle) Davis (17 November 1916 – 16 February 1981)
  5. 5. Winnie (Lou) Martin (7 Aug 1919 – 20 Jul 1978) m. John (Robert) Porter (11 September 1914 – 1 January 1999)
    1. 1. Donald (R.) Porter (20 May 1940 – 21 May 2000)
  6. 6. Lela (Ezelle) MARTIN (17 Nov 1916 – 16 Feb 1981) m. JIM (ALLEN) DAVIS (12 Nov 1905 – 13 Nov 1977) m. Arthur (Benton, Jr) COVINGTON (5 Feb 1919 – 11 May 1961)

John Martin's Timeline

9 Records

1887
17 Sep 1887
Birth of John Henry Martin in Leesburg, Texas
Leesburg, Texas
1910
1910
Age 23
John Henry Martin resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
John Henry Martin resided here in Camp, Texas
Camp, Texas
1920
1920
Age 33
John Henry Martin resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
John Henry Martin resided here in Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
1935
1935
Age 48
John Henry Martin resided here in Rural, Camp, Texas
Rural, Camp, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
John Henry Martin resided here in Camp, Texas, USA
Camp, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
John Henry Martin resided here in Leesburg, Texas, USA
Leesburg, Texas, USA
1951
3 Nov 1951
Age 64
Death of John Henry Martin in Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA
Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Leesburg, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Texas, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 1167
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas; Roll: 2354; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342088
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Camp; Roll: 1952400
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: T624_1537; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375550
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: T624_1537; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375550

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Camp, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Camp; Roll: 1952400

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 1167

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas; Roll: 2354; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342088

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Camp, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Leesburg, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Texas, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural Precinct 1, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1951
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blodgett, Titus County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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