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Melvin Lee Martin 1898–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1898

Birth Location: Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 07 Jun 1983

Death Location: Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Giles Martin

Mother: Olive Martin

Spouse(s): Mary McCoy

Children(s): Giles Martin, Lorris Martin, Lyle Martin

In 1898, Melvin Lee Martin entered the world in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA, born to Giles Henry Martin And Olive Viola Martin. In 1920, Melvin Lee Martin resided in Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota, USA. In 1930, Melvin Lee Martin resided in Farmersburg, Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa, USA. Melvin Lee Martin married Mary Evangeline Maym Mccoy, and had children including Giles Martin, Lorris Martin, Lyle Henry Michael Martin, Viola Martin. Melvin Lee Martin passed away in 1983 in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1898, Melvin Lee Martin entered the world in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA, born to Giles Henry Martin And Olive Viola Martin.
  • In 1920, Melvin Lee Martin resided in Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Lee Martin resided in Farmersburg, Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin Lee Martin married Mary Evangeline Maym Mccoy, and had children including Giles Martin, Lorris Martin, Lyle Henry Michael Martin, Viola Martin.
  • Melvin Lee Martin passed away in 1983 in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Giles Martin
1863–1925
Birth Location: Iowa, United States of America
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Olive Martin
1867–1919
Birth Location: Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America
OM

Spouses(s)

Mary McCoy
1897–1988
Birth Location: Elkton, Mower, Minnesota, USA
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Children(s)

Giles Martin
1921–
Birth Location: Minnesota
GM
Lorris Martin
1925–
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Lyle Martin
1919–1979
Birth Location: Minnesota
LM

Melvin Martin's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Martin
1898–1983
Birth Place: Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Giles Henry Martin
1863–1925
Iowa, United States of America
Olive (Viola) Martin
1867–1919
Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
James (A) Martin
1835–1899
Butler, Ohio, United States
Emily (Lovina Burch) Martin
1839–1920
Penn
Great-Grandparents
James Martin
1781–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Martin's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Lee) Martin (23 Aug 1898–07 Jun 1983) m. Mary (Evangeline "Maym") McCoy (19 Sep 1897–29 Mar 1988)
  1. 1. Giles Martin 1921–
  2. 2. Lorris Martin 1925–
  3. 3. Lyle (Henry Michael) Martin 1919–1979 m. Doris (Jean) Hanson 1928–2002

Melvin Martin's Timeline

6 Records

1898
23 Aug 1898
Birth of Melvin Lee Martin in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Melvin Lee Martin resided here in Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota, USA
Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Melvin Lee Martin resided here in Farmersburg, Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Farmersburg, Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Melvin Lee Martin resided here in Rural, Allamakee, Iowa
Rural, Allamakee, Iowa
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 42
Melvin Lee Martin resided here in Clermont, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Clermont, Fayette, Iowa, USA
1983
07 Jun 1983
Age 85
Death of Melvin Lee Martin in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1898
    Event Place: Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clermont, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota; Roll: T625_831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 143
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 649; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340384
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota; Roll: T625_831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Farmersburg, Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 649; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Allamakee, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clermont, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clermont, Fayette, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clermont, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clermont, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mantrap, Hubbard, Minnesota; Roll: T625_831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 143
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 649; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340384

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Farmersburg, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 649; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340384

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1983
    Event Place: Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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