The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 as the son of "Timothy and Mary Martin", that he was christened when he was "4" years old (born about 1810), that he was of "Penydarren", and that his father, Timothy Martin, was a "Agent".
The christening of "John Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 4 January 1814 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; that he was "4" years old when he was christened (born about 1810); that he was of "Pendaren" (or Penydarren); that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin; and that Timothy Martin was an "Agent".
In the 1841 Census, John Martin is listed as being 30 years old (born about 1811), born in Glamorgan, working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Margarett, and their two children, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, John Martin is listed as being 41 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon", and residing with his wife, Mary, and their 11 year old daughter, Margaret, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1861 Census, John Martin is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1810), born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, married and working as a "Surgeon" and residing with his wife, Mary Ann, and their 21 year old daughter, Margaret, on Thomas Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
The death of "John Martin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1861 in Merthyr Tydfil district, Glamorganshire, Wales. (Note: No death age is listed.)
John Martin is buried in Cefn Coed Cemetery, Merthyr Tydfil. This is one of the largest cemeteries in the land covering about 40 acres. The first burial took place in the cemetery in April 1859. As John Martin passed away in 1861 he was one of the first to be buried here. His headstone transcript reads:
[In t]...he Memory of John Martin
Surgeon
Of Merthyr Tydvil
Who departed this life
July 24th 1861
Aged 52 yearsAlso of Edward Martin of Penydarren
Born Dec 8th 1806
Died Oct 15 1892John Martin had or was married to two wives, the first being Margaret Jones and the second being Mary Ablett. John Martin Jr. was born between these marriages to Mary Ann Gibbs. Mary Ann Gibbs was from Laugharne and had a brother who worked in Merthyr Tydfil...which might be how she met John Martin Sr. After having the baby Mary Ann returned to live with her parents in Laugharne and there she remained, unmarried, until her death. She is buried in St. Martin's Church with her parents and siblings.
In the 1851 Census, Mary (Martin) is listed as being 25 years old (born about 1826), born in Chatham, Kent, England, married and residing with her husband, John Martin, and their 11 year old daughter, Margaret, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1861 Census, Mary Ann (Martin) is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1826), born in Kent, married and residing with her husband, John Martin, and their 21 year old daughter, Margaret, on Thomas Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1851 Census, Margaret Martin is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1840), born in Merthyr, Glamorgan, and residing with her parents, John and Mary Martin, on High Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
In the 1861 Census, Margaret Martin is listed as being 21 years old (born about 1840), born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, unmarried and residing with her parents, John and Mary Ann Martin, on Thomas Street in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
The christening of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Film # 412846), which states that she was christened on 3 December 1761 as "Timothy Martin [the] son of Benjamin Martin and Mary".
The burial of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, St. Tydfil's Burial Ground, Burials 1838-1888" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mtg, V.1-5, Book #3: Job-Mehan, page 149), which states that he was of "Pendarren", that he was buried on 23 January 1838, and that he died when he was "77" years old (born about 1761).
Genealogical information about "Timothy Martin" and his family is listed in "Burke's Family Records" (via Ancestry.com), 1994, pages 426-427. This source states: "Timothy Martin, of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glamorgan, b. 3 November 1761, m. 18 Jan. 1795, Mary Grey, of Clyndn, same co., and d. 26 Jan. 1838, having by her, who d. 1 July 1823, had, with other issue, a son, George Martin...."
Historical Note: Timothy Martin was christened in Matterdale, Cumberland, England, in 1761. He married Mary Grey in 1795 in 1795 in Llangyfelach, Glamoganshire, Wales. The travel distance from Matterdale southward to Llangyfelach is about 275 miles. According to family sources, Timothy was a "Mining Engineer", and may have moved from Cumberland to Glamorganshire because of his occupation or employment. The understanding that Timothy Martin moved from northern England to Wales is supported by information shown in the "Martin Family Records" that are found in "Burke's Family Records" (via Ancestry.com), 1994, pages 426-427.
Genealogical information on "Timothy Martin" and his family was obtained from the International Genealogical Index (IGI) and other sources.
Genealogical information about "Timothy Martin" and his family was provided in 2014 to the OFO by Charles Richard Lloyd Martin.
The burial of "Mary Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 5, Burials 1704-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.4-5, Book #5: page 287), which states that she was buried on 3 July 1823, that she was "51" years old when she died (born about 1772), and that she was of "Penydarren".
Marriage Notes for Timothy Martin and Mary Grey-885
The marriage of "Timothy Martin" and "Mary Grey" is listed in the parish register of Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales (via FHL Digital Image 4262742, Image# 120), which states that they were married by Licence on 18 January 1795; that Timothy Martin was of Llansamlet, Glamorganshire, Wales; and that Mary Grey was of Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales. The marriage was witnessed by Evan John and Rees Beven. (Note: The above Marriage Licence states that Timothy Martin was a "Bachelor" and that Mary Grey was a "Spinster".
The marriage of "Timothy Martin" and "Mary Grey" is listed in the "Glamorgan Marriage Index pre-1837 Transcription" (via FindMyPast), which states that they were married by Licence on 18 January 1795 in Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire, Wales.
The christening of "Christopher Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 18 May 1797 in Llansamlet, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin.
The burial of "Christopher Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Burial Index Transcription" and "National Burial Index for England & Wales Transcription" via FindMyPast, which combined states that he was buried on 19 December 1833 at St. Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; and that he died when he was "36" years old (born about 1797).
The christening of "Mary Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 25 January 1799 in Loughor, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that her parents were Timothy and Mary Martin.
The christening of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that he was christened on 11 December 1800 in Loughor, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin.
The burial of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 5, Burials 1704-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.4-5, Book #5: page 287), which states that he was buried on 5 June 1826, and that he was of "Penydarren".
The burial of "Timothy Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Burial Index Transcription" and "National Burial Index for England & Wales Transcription" via FindMyPast, which combined states that he was buried on 5 June 1826 at St. Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; and that he died when he was "26" years old (born about 1800).
The first christening of "Jane Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 21 January 1803 in Loughor, Glamorganshire, Wales, and that his parents were Timothy and Mary Martin.
The second christening of "Jane Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that she was christened on 30 August 1807 as the daughter of "Timothy and Mary Martin", and that she was christened when she was "4" years old (born about 1803).
The christening of "Elizabeth Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that she was christened on 25 December 1804 as the daughter of "Timothy and Mary Martin", and that she was of "Penydarren".
The burial of "Elizabeth Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 5, Burials 1704-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.4-5, Book #5: page 287), which states that she was buried on 19 February 1806, that she was "1" year old when she died, and that she was of "Penydarren".
The burial of "Elizth Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Burials Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that she was buried on 19 February 1806; that she died when she was "1" year old (born about 1805); and that she was of "Pendaren" (or Penydarren), Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales.
The christening of "Elizabeth Martin" is listed in the "Glamorgan F.H.S." publication entitled "Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Parish Church of St. Tydfil, Part 2, Baptisms 1764-1837" (FHL Book # 942.97/M1, K22mt, V.1-3, Book #2: page 76), which states that she was christened on 4 January 1814 as the daughter of "Timothy and Mary Martin", that she was "2" years old when she was christened (born about 1812), that she was of "Penydarren", and that her father, Timothy Martin, was a "Agent".
The christening of "Elizabeth Martin" is listed in the online "Glamorgan Baptisms Transcription" via FindMyPast, which states that she was christened on 4 January 1814 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales; that she was "2" years old when she was christened (born about 1812); that she was of "Pendaren" (or Penydarren); that her parents were Timothy and Mary Martin; and that Timothy Martin was an "Agent".
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In January 2008, Elinor Gilbey provided Clayton and Ethel Brough with the following information about the gravestone of William Gibbs: The gravestone of William Gibbs (1815-1835) is located in St. Martin’s churchyard in Laugharne, Wales. William Gibbs was a brother to Mary Ann Gibbs (b.1812) who was the mother of John Martin Jr. (1846-1900). John Martin Jr. immigrated to the United States in 1868, and died in Samaria, Idaho, in 1900. Mary Ann Gibbs apparently never married John Martin Sr., but she is buried in the same churchyard as her brother, William Gibbs. Members of the Gibbs family are buried in the same section of the churchyard but the gravestones are not all intact.
David Jenkins dropped the name "Jones" when he came to America. His father's name was John Jenkins Jones.
Record shows David Jenkins as first husband. Later: It was Thomas Williams. Information said, "Three children of Anna Evans and Thomas Williams sealed to David Jenkins, 21 Jun 1899". The three children were: Sarah Jane Williams; Mary Ann Williams and Mair (Mary) Williams. After her divorce she had these three sealed to David Jenkins. They all carried the Jenkins name.
1841 & 1851 Census F Wales 7 Pt 5, 21 & 22, Marr. & Death Cert. from Somerset House, London.
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The christening of "Benjamin Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Book title: "Watermillock and Matterdale Parish Register", FHL Book # 942.85, K29C; second half of book: page 34), which states that he was christened on 19 March 1714 as the son of "Timothy Martin of Dockaray".
The marriage of "Benjamin Martin" and "Mary Lancaster" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Matterdale (FHL Film # 90646), which states: "Benjamin Martin & Mary Lancaster both of Matterdale were married by Banns published the 16th day of November 1855 By me Wm. Wright Curate".
The burial of "Benjamin Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Film # 412846), which sttates that he was buried on 10 January 1789 in Matterdale as "Benjamin Martin, Widower and House Holder, aged 75" (born about 1714).
Genealogical information about "Benjamin Martin" and his family is listed in "Burke's Family Records" (via Ancestry.com), 1994, pages 426-427. This source states: "Benjamin Martin, of Dockwray, bapt. 19 March 1714, m. 16 Nov. 1755, Mary Lancaster, and was buried Jan. 1789, aged 75, having by her, who was buried 13 Feb. 1786, aged 53, had issue: John, bapt. 16 Nov 1757; Joseph, bapt. 28 Oct 1759; Timothy, of whom presently [b. 3 Nov. 1761]; George; Benjamin; Christopher; Jane; Ann; Ruth; Betty, all living 1789."
Genealogical information on "Benjamin Martin" and his family was obtained from the International Genealogical Index (IGI) and other sources.
Genealogical information about "Benjamin Martin" and his family was provided in 2014 to the OFO by Charles Richard Lloyd Martin.
The christening of "Mary Lancaster" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Film # 412846), which sttates that he was buried on 10 January 1789 in Matterdale as "Benjamin Martin, Widower and House Holder, aged 75" (born about 1714).
The marriage of "Benjamin Martin" and "Mary Lancaster" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Matterdale (FHL Film # 90646), which states: "Benjamin Martin & Mary Lancaster both of Matterdale were married by Banns published the 16th day of November 1855 By me Wm. Wright Curate".
The burial of "Mary Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Book title: "Watermillock and Matterdale Parish Register", FHL Book # 942.85, K29C; first half of book: page 98), which states that she was christened on 7 March 1732/1733 as the daughter of "Jo. Lancaster de [of] Lane Head".
Marriage Notes for Benjamin Martin and Mary Lancaster-893
The marriage of "Benjamin Martin" and "Mary Lancaster" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Matterdale (FHL Film # 90646), which states: "Benjamin Martin & Mary Lancaster both of Matterdale were married by Banns published the 16th day of November 1855 By me Wm. Wright Curate".
The christening of "Benjamin Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Film # 412846), which states that he was christened on 9 October 1774 as "Benjamin [the] son of Benjamin Martin and Mary his wife".
The christening of "Christopher Martin" is listed in the parish register of Matterdale, Cumberland (FHL Film # 412846), which states that he was christened on 23 March 1777 as "Christopher [the] son of Benjamin Martin and Mary".
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