In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the birth certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" from Wales, which stated that he was born on 21 April 1913 at: The Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, and that he was the son of Charles Herbert George Martin, "of Independent means", and "Beatrice Elise Martin formerly Hanbury".
The birth of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The marriage certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" and "Marjorie Violet Edlin" is listed online in FindMyPast. The marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 4 June 1936 at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, London, England; that Charles Edward Capel Martin he was 23 years old (born about 1913), a Bachelor and Gentleman of Manor House, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire, and that his father was Charles Herbert George Martin (deceased), an "Officer in H[is] M[ajesty's] Forces"; and that Marjorie Violet Edlin was 24 years old (born about 1912) a Spinster of 13 North Audley Street, W.L., and that her father was Lloyd Edgar Edlin, a Gentleman. The marriage was witnessed by J. Hanbury ? and Lloyd Edlin.
In the 1939 England and Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Charles E. Martin" is listed as being born on 21 April 1913, married (although his wife is not listed with him), living on "Private Income" and residing at: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade Road, Bedfordshire, England.
In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of Charles Edward Capel Martin from England, which stated that he died of "Bronchopneumonia" on 19 February 1998 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Chelsea, London, England; that he was born on 21 April 13 in Abergavenny, Gwent, North Wales; and that the informant of his death was John Gilbert Frankau, a Brother-in-Law, of: 1 Heather Lodge, Leigh Corner, Cobham, Surrey.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that his death was registered in February 1998 in Kensington & Chelsea district, London, England, and that he was born on 21 April 1913.
The obituary of "C. E. C. Martin" appeared in the "Motor Sport" magazine of April 1998, pages 100-101, and reads as follows: "That cheerful extrovert racing driver Charles Martin, who drove with enthusiastic verve, an amateur amongst professionals, has died. Charlie Martin ran illicit motorcycles while at Eton, his first car a Vitasse-GN, followed by a Brescia Bugatti, a Lancia Lambda and, while apprenticed to Austin's, a s/c Ulster A7. He [had] some good placings in races and trials, with a Frazer Nash, a T37 Bugatti, an F-type MG Magna, and a new K3 MG Magnette. After sharing MGs in LCC and BRDC events, real racing began with a T35B Bugatti and the K3, the latter fourth at Le Mans in 1934. Charles then went to Molsheim with Charles Brackenbury and bought a T59 3.3 GP Bugatti. Awaiting delivery, he ordered a T51, which he raced with some success. When the 3.3 Bugatti was ready he drove this pure GP car back to England in pouring rain. Not overly reliable, it was second in the loM and third in the 1935 Donington GP. With a works Aston Martin he and Brackenbury, a lively pair, won the Biennial Cup at Le Mans. He drove a works Aston Martin in the 1935 TT, and a 135 Delahaye in 1936. Martin next bought a 2.9 P3 Alfa Romeo, placing second to Etancelin's 4.8 V8 Maserati in the 1936 Pau GP, second to Wimilee's T59 Bugatti at Deauville and second again in the 1936 Donington GP behind the works 3.8 Alfa Romeo. Martin also won the 1936 Nuffield Trophy race in a borrowed ERA (R9B). Winning form came again in the 1936 '500' with Dixon in the 2-litre Riley. For 1937 Charles bought ERA R3A, winning at the Avus. He then turned to boats, but road cars included a Railton, a Lancia Aprilia and T55 Bugatti, and he created the four-engined Martin-JAP. Latterly a Brooklands Society Vice-President, he was absolutely in the spirit of pre-war racing. The memory of Charlie Martin and 'The Brack' will not diminish; our deep sympathy goes to Joy, his wife."
Historical Information from "Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) Officers 1939-1945" (http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersM.html):
Charles "Charlie" Edward Capel Martin. Only son of Lt. Charles Herbert George Martin (1882-1915), and Beatrice Elsie Hanbury. [Born] 21.04.1913, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. [Died] 19.02.1998, Chelsea, London.
[Service Began] 19.04.1941.
Distinguished Service Cross, DSC, 18.01.1944, 13 operations enemy coast Plymouth area 42-43.
Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit (USA), LM, 20.03.1945, Bay of Seine 06.44.
1942-1943: HM MGB 318 (motor gun boat)
1944: Commanding Officer, HMS Grey Wolf [which was Grey Seal Class Steam Gunboat of the British Royal Navy Coastal Forces, which was lunched in 1942 as SGB8, renamed Grey Wolf in 1944, and sold in 1948].
Also, family sources state that Charles Edward Capel Martin was "decorated" in World War II "for being a Captain of motor gun boats taking spies in and out of northern France".The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Pamela R. P. Sword" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1949 in Paddington district, London, England. Also, the "London Times" newspaper of 11 October 1949 states the following: Martin: Sword. - On October 5, 1949, in London. Charles Edward Capel Martin, D.F.C., to Pamela Rachel Palles Sword."
Historical Information from "Wikipedia" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Martin):
Charles Edward Capel Martin (born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, 21 April 1913 - died in Chelsea, London, 19 February 1998) was an auto racing driver from Wales. He started racing at Southport sands on the Lancashire coast in 1932 moving on to circuit racing driving an MG, also racing in Bugatti's and Alfa Romeo's at Donnington and throughout Europe at Pau and Deauville in Grand Prix gaining wins at Brooklands in 1936. He participated in the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix in 1936, driving an Alfa Romeo. He lived in Notting Hill, London.Historical Information from "The Golden Era of Grand Prix Racing" (http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/dm.htm):
Charles Edward Capel "Charlie" Martin D.S.C. (GB)
21 Apr 1913 - 19 Feb 1998
Welch driver born in Abergavenny Monmouthshire 1913. Close friend of Richard Shuttleworth. Raced Bugatti T59 in 1935. During the 1936 season he used his private Alfa Romeo Tipo B for GP racing and an ERA for Voiturette races. He continued racing ERA for the 1937 season and then sold the ERA. Died in Chelsea, London 1998.
1934: 5 Donington Trophy / 4 Mountain
1935: DNS Tunis GP / 2 Mannin Moar / 6 Marne GP / DNF Dieppe GP / DNF Nice GP / 3 Donington GP /
2 Mountain
1936: 2 Pau GP / DNF Eifel GP / DNF Hungarian GP / 1 Nuffield Trophy (Handicap) / 2 Deauville GP /
DNA Swiss GP / DNS JCC 200 / 1* BRDC 500 Miles (Handicap) / 2 Donington GP / 10 Mountain
1937: 1 AVUS (Voiturette) / DNS Isle of Man (Voiturette) / DNF Picardie (Voiturette) / 2 Albi (Voiturette) /
5 Swiss GP (Voiturette) / DNF JCC 200 GP / 2 Czech GP (Voiturette) / DNF Donington GP
1938: DNS Picardie (Voiturette)Research Note: The online FreeBMD lists a marriage of a "John G. Frankau" to a "Jean B. Wildblood" in October-December 1948 in N.E. Cheshire district, Cheshire, England.
The birth of "Margery Violet Edlin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1910 in Steyning district (which includes Hove), Sussex, England.
In the 1911 Census, Margery Violet Edlin is listed as being "11 months" old (born about May 1910--as the 1911 Census was taken on 2 April 1911), born in Hove, Sussex, and the daughter of Lloyd Edgar and Mary Kate Edlin.
The marriage certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" and "Marjorie Violet Edlin" is listed online in FindMyPast. The marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 4 June 1936 at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, London, England; that Charles Edward Capel Martin he was 23 years old (born about 1913), a Bachelor and Gentleman of Manor House, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire, and that his father was Charles Herbert George Martin (deceased), an "Officer in H[is] M[ajesty's] Forces"; and that Marjorie Violet Edlin was 24 years old (born about 1912) a Spinster of 13 North Audley Street, W.L., and that her father was Lloyd Edgar Edlin, a Gentleman. The marriage was witnessed by J. Hanbury ? and Lloyd Edlin.
The death of "Margery Martin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in October-December 1947 in Cheltenham district, Gloucestershire, England, and that she died when she was "37" years old (born about 1910). Caution: The death of a "Marjorie Violet E. Martin" is listed in the "England & Wales Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 4 November 1909 and that her death was registered in May 2003 in Kent district, Kent, England. However, according to the 1939 England and Wales Register, this individual was the wife of "Frederick W. Martin" who resided at Beckenham, Kent, England.
Marriage Notes for Charles Edward Capel Martin and Margery Violet Edlin-2467
The marriage certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" and "Marjorie Violet Edlin" is listed online in FindMyPast. The marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 4 June 1936 at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, London, England; that Charles Edward Capel Martin he was 23 years old (born about 1913), a Bachelor and Gentleman of Manor House, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire, and that his father was Charles Herbert George Martin (deceased), an "Officer in H[is] M[ajesty's] Forces"; and that Marjorie Violet Edlin was 24 years old (born about 1912) a Spinster of 13 North Audley Street, W.L., and that her father was Lloyd Edgar Edlin, a Gentleman. The marriage was witnessed by J. Hanbury ? and Lloyd Edlin.
The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Marjorie V. Edlin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in April-June 1936 in Westminster district, London, England.
The "London Times" newspaper of 21 January 1936 states the following: "Forthcoming Marriages.... Mr. C. E. C. Martin and Miss Edlin. The engagement is announced between Charles Edward Capel Martin, son of the late C. H. Martin, The Hill, Abergavenny, and Mrs. Solly-Flood, Butler's Marston, Warwickshire, and Marjorie, only child of Mr. Lloyd Edlin, Gloucester Mansions, Brighton."
In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the birth certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" from Wales, which stated that he was born on 21 April 1913 at: The Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, and that he was the son of Charles Herbert George Martin, "of Independent means", and "Beatrice Elise Martin formerly Hanbury".
The birth of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The marriage certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" and "Marjorie Violet Edlin" is listed online in FindMyPast. The marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 4 June 1936 at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, London, England; that Charles Edward Capel Martin he was 23 years old (born about 1913), a Bachelor and Gentleman of Manor House, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire, and that his father was Charles Herbert George Martin (deceased), an "Officer in H[is] M[ajesty's] Forces"; and that Marjorie Violet Edlin was 24 years old (born about 1912) a Spinster of 13 North Audley Street, W.L., and that her father was Lloyd Edgar Edlin, a Gentleman. The marriage was witnessed by J. Hanbury ? and Lloyd Edlin.
In the 1939 England and Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Charles E. Martin" is listed as being born on 21 April 1913, married (although his wife is not listed with him), living on "Private Income" and residing at: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade Road, Bedfordshire, England.
In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of Charles Edward Capel Martin from England, which stated that he died of "Bronchopneumonia" on 19 February 1998 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Chelsea, London, England; that he was born on 21 April 13 in Abergavenny, Gwent, North Wales; and that the informant of his death was John Gilbert Frankau, a Brother-in-Law, of: 1 Heather Lodge, Leigh Corner, Cobham, Surrey.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that his death was registered in February 1998 in Kensington & Chelsea district, London, England, and that he was born on 21 April 1913.
The obituary of "C. E. C. Martin" appeared in the "Motor Sport" magazine of April 1998, pages 100-101, and reads as follows: "That cheerful extrovert racing driver Charles Martin, who drove with enthusiastic verve, an amateur amongst professionals, has died. Charlie Martin ran illicit motorcycles while at Eton, his first car a Vitasse-GN, followed by a Brescia Bugatti, a Lancia Lambda and, while apprenticed to Austin's, a s/c Ulster A7. He [had] some good placings in races and trials, with a Frazer Nash, a T37 Bugatti, an F-type MG Magna, and a new K3 MG Magnette. After sharing MGs in LCC and BRDC events, real racing began with a T35B Bugatti and the K3, the latter fourth at Le Mans in 1934. Charles then went to Molsheim with Charles Brackenbury and bought a T59 3.3 GP Bugatti. Awaiting delivery, he ordered a T51, which he raced with some success. When the 3.3 Bugatti was ready he drove this pure GP car back to England in pouring rain. Not overly reliable, it was second in the loM and third in the 1935 Donington GP. With a works Aston Martin he and Brackenbury, a lively pair, won the Biennial Cup at Le Mans. He drove a works Aston Martin in the 1935 TT, and a 135 Delahaye in 1936. Martin next bought a 2.9 P3 Alfa Romeo, placing second to Etancelin's 4.8 V8 Maserati in the 1936 Pau GP, second to Wimilee's T59 Bugatti at Deauville and second again in the 1936 Donington GP behind the works 3.8 Alfa Romeo. Martin also won the 1936 Nuffield Trophy race in a borrowed ERA (R9B). Winning form came again in the 1936 '500' with Dixon in the 2-litre Riley. For 1937 Charles bought ERA R3A, winning at the Avus. He then turned to boats, but road cars included a Railton, a Lancia Aprilia and T55 Bugatti, and he created the four-engined Martin-JAP. Latterly a Brooklands Society Vice-President, he was absolutely in the spirit of pre-war racing. The memory of Charlie Martin and 'The Brack' will not diminish; our deep sympathy goes to Joy, his wife."
Historical Information from "Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) Officers 1939-1945" (http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersM.html):
Charles "Charlie" Edward Capel Martin. Only son of Lt. Charles Herbert George Martin (1882-1915), and Beatrice Elsie Hanbury. [Born] 21.04.1913, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. [Died] 19.02.1998, Chelsea, London.
[Service Began] 19.04.1941.
Distinguished Service Cross, DSC, 18.01.1944, 13 operations enemy coast Plymouth area 42-43.
Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit (USA), LM, 20.03.1945, Bay of Seine 06.44.
1942-1943: HM MGB 318 (motor gun boat)
1944: Commanding Officer, HMS Grey Wolf [which was Grey Seal Class Steam Gunboat of the British Royal Navy Coastal Forces, which was lunched in 1942 as SGB8, renamed Grey Wolf in 1944, and sold in 1948].
Also, family sources state that Charles Edward Capel Martin was "decorated" in World War II "for being a Captain of motor gun boats taking spies in and out of northern France".The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Pamela R. P. Sword" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1949 in Paddington district, London, England. Also, the "London Times" newspaper of 11 October 1949 states the following: Martin: Sword. - On October 5, 1949, in London. Charles Edward Capel Martin, D.F.C., to Pamela Rachel Palles Sword."
Historical Information from "Wikipedia" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Martin):
Charles Edward Capel Martin (born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, 21 April 1913 - died in Chelsea, London, 19 February 1998) was an auto racing driver from Wales. He started racing at Southport sands on the Lancashire coast in 1932 moving on to circuit racing driving an MG, also racing in Bugatti's and Alfa Romeo's at Donnington and throughout Europe at Pau and Deauville in Grand Prix gaining wins at Brooklands in 1936. He participated in the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix in 1936, driving an Alfa Romeo. He lived in Notting Hill, London.Historical Information from "The Golden Era of Grand Prix Racing" (http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/dm.htm):
Charles Edward Capel "Charlie" Martin D.S.C. (GB)
21 Apr 1913 - 19 Feb 1998
Welch driver born in Abergavenny Monmouthshire 1913. Close friend of Richard Shuttleworth. Raced Bugatti T59 in 1935. During the 1936 season he used his private Alfa Romeo Tipo B for GP racing and an ERA for Voiturette races. He continued racing ERA for the 1937 season and then sold the ERA. Died in Chelsea, London 1998.
1934: 5 Donington Trophy / 4 Mountain
1935: DNS Tunis GP / 2 Mannin Moar / 6 Marne GP / DNF Dieppe GP / DNF Nice GP / 3 Donington GP /
2 Mountain
1936: 2 Pau GP / DNF Eifel GP / DNF Hungarian GP / 1 Nuffield Trophy (Handicap) / 2 Deauville GP /
DNA Swiss GP / DNS JCC 200 / 1* BRDC 500 Miles (Handicap) / 2 Donington GP / 10 Mountain
1937: 1 AVUS (Voiturette) / DNS Isle of Man (Voiturette) / DNF Picardie (Voiturette) / 2 Albi (Voiturette) /
5 Swiss GP (Voiturette) / DNF JCC 200 GP / 2 Czech GP (Voiturette) / DNF Donington GP
1938: DNS Picardie (Voiturette)Research Note: The online FreeBMD lists a marriage of a "John G. Frankau" to a "Jean B. Wildblood" in October-December 1948 in N.E. Cheshire district, Cheshire, England.
The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Pamela R. P. Sword" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1949 in Paddington district, London, England. Also, the "London Times" newspaper of 11 October 1949 states the following: Martin: Sword. - On October 5, 1949, in London. Charles Edward Capel Martin, D.F.C., to Pamela Rachel Palles Sword."
Research Note: This marriage certificate needs to be ordered from England.
The online "UK. Incoming Passenger List, 1878-1960" (via Ancestry.com) states that "Roderick W. Sword" and "Pamela R. Sword", departed in 1938 from Mombassa, Kenya, and sailed aboard the ship "Llan Stephan Castle", arriving in London, England, on 1 March 1938. According to the passenger record, Roderick W. Sword was 28 years old (born about 1910) and an "Army Officer", and Pamela R. Sword was 19 years old (born about 1919) and a "Housewife". Their last permanent residence was "Tanganyika", East Africa, and their future permanent residence was to be "18 Stan Hope Gardens, Queens Gate, London", England.
"Pamela Rachel Palles Sword" is listed in the online "Britain: Outbound Passenger List Leaving UK, 1890-1960" of FindMyPast, which states that in 1946 she was 28 years old (born about 1918) and of: 11 Kinnarton Street, Belgrave Square, London, England, and that on 5 July 1946 she departed from Southampton, England, aboard the ship "Alcantara", for the destination of Kilindini, Kenya.
The death of "Pamela Rachel P. Martin" is listed in the online "Death Record Transcirpt" of FindMyPast, which states that she died in Tangier, Morocco in 1977 age age 58 (born about 1919).
Marriage Notes for Charles Edward Capel Martin and Pamela Rachel Palles-2471
The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Pamela R. P. Sword" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1949 in Paddington district, London, England. Also, the "London Times" newspaper of 11 October 1949 states the following: Martin: Sword. - On October 5, 1949, in London. Charles Edward Capel Martin, D.F.C., to Pamela Rachel Palles Sword."
In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the birth certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" from Wales, which stated that he was born on 21 April 1913 at: The Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, and that he was the son of Charles Herbert George Martin, "of Independent means", and "Beatrice Elise Martin formerly Hanbury".
The birth of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The marriage certificate of "Charles Edward Capel Martin" and "Marjorie Violet Edlin" is listed online in FindMyPast. The marriage certificate states that they were married by Banns on 4 June 1936 at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, London, England; that Charles Edward Capel Martin he was 23 years old (born about 1913), a Bachelor and Gentleman of Manor House, Butlers Marston, Warwickshire, and that his father was Charles Herbert George Martin (deceased), an "Officer in H[is] M[ajesty's] Forces"; and that Marjorie Violet Edlin was 24 years old (born about 1912) a Spinster of 13 North Audley Street, W.L., and that her father was Lloyd Edgar Edlin, a Gentleman. The marriage was witnessed by J. Hanbury ? and Lloyd Edlin.
In the 1939 England and Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Charles E. Martin" is listed as being born on 21 April 1913, married (although his wife is not listed with him), living on "Private Income" and residing at: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade Road, Bedfordshire, England.
In May 2013, the Osmond Family Organization obtained a copy of the death certificate of Charles Edward Capel Martin from England, which stated that he died of "Bronchopneumonia" on 19 February 1998 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Chelsea, London, England; that he was born on 21 April 13 in Abergavenny, Gwent, North Wales; and that the informant of his death was John Gilbert Frankau, a Brother-in-Law, of: 1 Heather Lodge, Leigh Corner, Cobham, Surrey.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2006" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 21 April 1913 and that his death was registered in February 1998 when he was "84" years old in Kensington and Chelsea district, London, England.
The death of "Charles Edward C. Martin" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that his death was registered in February 1998 in Kensington & Chelsea district, London, England, and that he was born on 21 April 1913.
The obituary of "C. E. C. Martin" appeared in the "Motor Sport" magazine of April 1998, pages 100-101, and reads as follows: "That cheerful extrovert racing driver Charles Martin, who drove with enthusiastic verve, an amateur amongst professionals, has died. Charlie Martin ran illicit motorcycles while at Eton, his first car a Vitasse-GN, followed by a Brescia Bugatti, a Lancia Lambda and, while apprenticed to Austin's, a s/c Ulster A7. He [had] some good placings in races and trials, with a Frazer Nash, a T37 Bugatti, an F-type MG Magna, and a new K3 MG Magnette. After sharing MGs in LCC and BRDC events, real racing began with a T35B Bugatti and the K3, the latter fourth at Le Mans in 1934. Charles then went to Molsheim with Charles Brackenbury and bought a T59 3.3 GP Bugatti. Awaiting delivery, he ordered a T51, which he raced with some success. When the 3.3 Bugatti was ready he drove this pure GP car back to England in pouring rain. Not overly reliable, it was second in the loM and third in the 1935 Donington GP. With a works Aston Martin he and Brackenbury, a lively pair, won the Biennial Cup at Le Mans. He drove a works Aston Martin in the 1935 TT, and a 135 Delahaye in 1936. Martin next bought a 2.9 P3 Alfa Romeo, placing second to Etancelin's 4.8 V8 Maserati in the 1936 Pau GP, second to Wimilee's T59 Bugatti at Deauville and second again in the 1936 Donington GP behind the works 3.8 Alfa Romeo. Martin also won the 1936 Nuffield Trophy race in a borrowed ERA (R9B). Winning form came again in the 1936 '500' with Dixon in the 2-litre Riley. For 1937 Charles bought ERA R3A, winning at the Avus. He then turned to boats, but road cars included a Railton, a Lancia Aprilia and T55 Bugatti, and he created the four-engined Martin-JAP. Latterly a Brooklands Society Vice-President, he was absolutely in the spirit of pre-war racing. The memory of Charlie Martin and 'The Brack' will not diminish; our deep sympathy goes to Joy, his wife."
Historical Information from "Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) Officers 1939-1945" (http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersM.html):
Charles "Charlie" Edward Capel Martin. Only son of Lt. Charles Herbert George Martin (1882-1915), and Beatrice Elsie Hanbury. [Born] 21.04.1913, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. [Died] 19.02.1998, Chelsea, London.
[Service Began] 19.04.1941.
Distinguished Service Cross, DSC, 18.01.1944, 13 operations enemy coast Plymouth area 42-43.
Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit (USA), LM, 20.03.1945, Bay of Seine 06.44.
1942-1943: HM MGB 318 (motor gun boat)
1944: Commanding Officer, HMS Grey Wolf [which was Grey Seal Class Steam Gunboat of the British Royal Navy Coastal Forces, which was lunched in 1942 as SGB8, renamed Grey Wolf in 1944, and sold in 1948].
Also, family sources state that Charles Edward Capel Martin was "decorated" in World War II "for being a Captain of motor gun boats taking spies in and out of northern France".The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Pamela R. P. Sword" is listed in the "Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales" (via FindMyPast), which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1949 in Paddington district, London, England. Also, the "London Times" newspaper of 11 October 1949 states the following: Martin: Sword. - On October 5, 1949, in London. Charles Edward Capel Martin, D.F.C., to Pamela Rachel Palles Sword."
Historical Information from "Wikipedia" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Martin):
Charles Edward Capel Martin (born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, 21 April 1913 - died in Chelsea, London, 19 February 1998) was an auto racing driver from Wales. He started racing at Southport sands on the Lancashire coast in 1932 moving on to circuit racing driving an MG, also racing in Bugatti's and Alfa Romeo's at Donnington and throughout Europe at Pau and Deauville in Grand Prix gaining wins at Brooklands in 1936. He participated in the inaugural Hungarian Grand Prix in 1936, driving an Alfa Romeo. He lived in Notting Hill, London.Historical Information from "The Golden Era of Grand Prix Racing" (http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/dm.htm):
Charles Edward Capel "Charlie" Martin D.S.C. (GB)
21 Apr 1913 - 19 Feb 1998
Welch driver born in Abergavenny Monmouthshire 1913. Close friend of Richard Shuttleworth. Raced Bugatti T59 in 1935. During the 1936 season he used his private Alfa Romeo Tipo B for GP racing and an ERA for Voiturette races. He continued racing ERA for the 1937 season and then sold the ERA. Died in Chelsea, London 1998.
1934: 5 Donington Trophy / 4 Mountain
1935: DNS Tunis GP / 2 Mannin Moar / 6 Marne GP / DNF Dieppe GP / DNF Nice GP / 3 Donington GP /
2 Mountain
1936: 2 Pau GP / DNF Eifel GP / DNF Hungarian GP / 1 Nuffield Trophy (Handicap) / 2 Deauville GP /
DNA Swiss GP / DNS JCC 200 / 1* BRDC 500 Miles (Handicap) / 2 Donington GP / 10 Mountain
1937: 1 AVUS (Voiturette) / DNS Isle of Man (Voiturette) / DNF Picardie (Voiturette) / 2 Albi (Voiturette) /
5 Swiss GP (Voiturette) / DNF JCC 200 GP / 2 Czech GP (Voiturette) / DNF Donington GP
1938: DNS Picardie (Voiturette)Research Note: The online FreeBMD lists a marriage of a "John G. Frankau" to a "Jean B. Wildblood" in October-December 1948 in N.E. Cheshire district, Cheshire, England.
The birth of "Joy A. M. Frankau" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1920 in Eastbourne district, East Sussex, and that her mother's surname was "Petley".
"Joy Martin" is listed as the "wife" of "Charles E.C. Martin" in his "Obituary" of "C. E. C. Martin" that appeared in the "Motor Sport" magazine of April 1998, pages 100-101, and which reads as follows: ....
The death of "Joy Angela M. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Death Index, 1916-2007" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was born on 19 June 1920 and her death was registered in December 2011 in Westminster district, London, and that she died when she was 81 years old (born about 1920).
On August 12, 2013, Simon Collier personal spoke with John Gilbert Frankau (of: 13, The Severals, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, England), who confirmed that his sister Joy Frankau, had married Charles Edward Capel Martin, that they had no children from their marriage, and that Charles Edward Capel Martin did have a son, named "Charles Martin", from an earlier marriage, and that John believed the son was still "allve and well and living in France on a vineyard."
Marriage Notes for Charles Edward Capel Martin and Joy Angela M. Frankau-2484
The marriage of "Charles E. C. Martin" and "Joy A. M. Lazzolo" is listed in the online "England & Wales Marriage Index, 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which states that they were married in April-June 1955 in Chelsea district, Middlesex, England.
The birth of "Michael G. Wright" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in July-September 1929 in Nottingham district, Nottinghamshire, England.
Additional information on the birth of "Timothy Michael Wright" was provided to the OFO in 2014 by Charles Richard Lloyd Martin.
The death of "Michael George Wright" is listed in the "England and Wales Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was born on 1 July 1929 and died in May 2004 at the age of "74" in Chichester district, Sussex, England.
The birth of "Suzanne C. Martin" is listed in the online "England & Wales Birth Index, 1916-2005" (via Ancestry.com), which states that her birth was registered in April-June 1940 in Hove district, "Sussex, Isle of Wright", England, and that her mother's surname was "Edlin".
Additional information on the birth of "Suzanne Carolyn Martin" was provided to the OFO in 2014 by Charles Richard Lloyd Martin.
The death of "Susanne Carolynne Wright" is listed in the online "England and Wales Death Index" (via Ancestry.com), which sttates that she was born on 12 April 1940 and that her death was registered in April 1989 in Chichester district (which includes Birdham), Sussex, England, when she was "49" years old.
Marriage Notes for Michael George Wright and Suzanne Carolyn Martin-2470
The marriage of "Michael G. Wright" and "Suzanne C. Martin" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in January-March 1961 in Chichester district, West Sussex, England.
The christening of "Walter Nichol" is listed and shown in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 94970), which states that he was christened on 5 February 1752 in Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, and that his father was "Walter Nichol" of "Beadnell".
The 1778 marriage of "Walter Nickol" and "Mary Litster" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91148), which states that they were married on 15 December 1778 in Washington, Durham, England.
The burial of "Walter Nicholl" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 993567), which states that he was buried on 19 March 1820 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.
The christening of "Mary Litster" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1068649), which states that she was christened on 6 April 1758 in Hartburn, Northumberland, England, and that her parents were "William Litster" and "Eleanor".
The 1778 marriage of "Walter Nickol" and "Mary Litster" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91148), which states that they were married on 15 December 1778 in Washington, Durham, England.
Marriage Notes for Walter Nichol and Mary Litster-3369
The 1778 marriage of "Walter Nickol" and "Mary Litster" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91148), which states that they were married on 15 December 1778 in Washington, Durham, England.
The christening of "Eleanor Nickol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91148), which states that she was christened on 20 February 1779 in Washington, Durham, England, and that her father was "Walter Nickol".
The christening of "Anne Niccol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 91148), which states that she was christened on 28 October 1780 in Washington, Durham, England, and that her parents were "Walter Niccol" and "Mary".
The christening of "Mary Nickel" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1068939), which states that she was christened on 15 June 1783 in All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, and that her father was "Walter Nickel".
The christening of "William Nichole" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1068939), which states that he was christened on 19 June 1785 in All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, and that his father was "Walter Nichole".
The christening of "Grace Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 574950), which states that she was christened on 29 April 1787 in Gosforth, Northumberland, England, and that her father was "Walter Nichol".
The christening of "John Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 95029), which states that he was christened on 7 June 1789 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary".
The christening of "Elizabeth Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 95029), which states that she was christened on 10 May 1795 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that her parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary".
The christening of "Thomas Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 95029), which states that he was christened on 23 October 1796 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary".
The birth and christening of "Jane Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 95029), which states that she was born on 10 November 1798 and christened on 23 December 1798 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that her parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary Lidster".
The burial of "Jane Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Digital Folder # 004006330), which states that she was buried on 22 September 1802 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that she died when she was "4" years old (born about 1798), and that her parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary Lister Nichol".
The birth and christening of "Matthew Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 95029), which states that he was born on 21 June 1801 and christened on 30 August 1801 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary Lidster".
The burial of "Matthew Nichol" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Digital Folder # 004006330), which states that he was buried on 6 September 1802 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, and that he died when she was "1" year old (born about 1801), and that his parents were "Walter Nichol" and "Mary Lister Nichol".
The birth and death of "George Frew Yuill" is listed in the online FindMyPast, which states that he was born on 27 August 1898 and that his death was registered in October-December 1979 in Stockport district, Cheshire, England.
The birth of "Enid M. Barnard" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1910 in Rugby district, Warwickshire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Enid Mary Barnard" is listed as being "9 months" old (born about July 1910--as the 1911 Census was taken on 2 April 1911), born in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, and residing with her parents, Samuel and Mary Harrietta Mabel Barnard, and two siblings, at: 1 Whitehall Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, England.
In 1933, "Mary Enid Barnard" is listed (via Ancestry.com) in a "Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate" as being born on 26 June 1910 at Rugby, Warwickshire, England, and that she was "Medical Student" at "Marshall's Flying Club" on 10 August 1933.
The birth and death of "Mary Enid Yuill" is listed in the online FindMyPast, which states that she was born on 26 June 1910 and that her death was registered in July-September 1973 in North East Cheshire district, Cheshire, England.
Marriage Notes for George Frew Yuill and Enid Mary Barnard-2498
The marriage of "Mary E. Barnard" and "George F. Yuill" is listed in the online FindMyPast, which states that their marriage was registered in July-September 1937 in Surrey South Eastern district, Surrey, England.
The christening of Christifor Lythgoe is listed in the parish register of Leigh, Lancashire (FHL Book # 942.72/K29pr, V.87, page 23), which states that Christifor Lythgoe was christened on 24 January 1634/1635 and that he was of "Bedford".
Christifor Lythgoe is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: M73S-QD7.
Marriage Notes for Christifor Lythgoe and Ellen Collier-2509
The marriage of ""Christofor Lithgoe" and "Ellen Collier" is listed in the parish register of Leigh, Lancashire (FHL Book #: 942.72, K29pr, V.87, page 154), which states that they were married on 20 October 1654 and that they were both of Bradford, Lancashire.
The birth and christening of Samuel James Osmond is listed in the "Australia Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981" records for Holy Trinity Church, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (FHL Film # 951872), which states that he was born on 15 September 1859 and then christened on 27 October 1859 in Holy Trinity Church, Adelaide, South Australia, and that his mother, Isabella Osmond, was a "Single woman" and that her "Abode" was "Destitute Asylum".
The 1888 marriage of "Samuel James Osmond" and "Harriett Ann Edwards" is listed in the "Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950" (via Ancestry.com), which states that they were married on 12 July 1888 at the Residence of Mr. Wyatt, Jamestown, Clare, South Australia, and that the father of Samuel James Osmond was "James Osmond", and the father of Harriet Ann Edwards was "Josiah Edwards". Note: Although Samuel James Osmond states that his father was "James Osmond" when he married Harriet Ann Edwards, it is probable that Samuel used the given name of his maternal grandfather, James Osmond, as that of his father, since his mother--Isabella Osmond--was listed as a "Single woman" when Samuel was born.
The death of Samuel James Osmond is listed in Ancestry.com, via "Matthews / Roberti Family Tree" (julieawk), which states that he died on 3 July 1910 in Mannahill, South Australia, Australia.
Some information on Samuel James Osmond and his family was provided to the Osmond Family Organization in September 2013 by Leslie (Les) James Osmond (dozerles@bigpond.com).
Samuel James Osmond is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: L42D-N8J.
The birth of "Harriet Ann Edward" is listed in the IGI (via an LDS Patron submission, FHL Film # 1395638), which states that she was born on 26 August 1865 in Allen Creek, South Australia, Australia, and that her parents were Josiah Edward and Ellen Mary Staker.
Genealogical information about this person is listed in the online NSW BDM Registry.
Marriage Notes for Samuel James Osmond and Harriett Ann Edward-2514
The 1888 marriage of "Samuel James Osmond" and "Harriett Ann Edwards" is listed in the "Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950" (via Ancestry.com), which states that they were married on 12 July 1888 at the Residence of Mr. Wyatt, Jamestown, Clare, South Australia, and that the father of Samuel James Osmond was "James Osmond", and the father of Harriet Ann Edwards was "Josiah Edwards". Note: Although Samuel James Osmond states that his father was "James Osmond" when he married Harriet Ann Edwards, it is probable that Samuel used the given name of his maternal grandfather, James Osmond, as that of his father, since his mother--Isabella Osmond--was listed as a "Single woman" when Samuel was born.
Genealogical information about this person is listed in the online NSW BDM Registry.
The death of Helen Osmond is listed in the NSW BDM Registry, which states that she died in 1889 in Broken Hill district, New South Wales, and that her parents were Samuel J. and Harriett A. Osmond.
The birth and death of "Isabella Osmond" is listed in Ancestry.com, via "Duell Family Tree" (bjduell), which states that she was born on 22 March 1840 in Devon, England; and died on 13 April 1933 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; and that she was the daughter of James Osmond and Vigesima Proctor.
The death of "Isabella Meech" is listed in the "Australia Death Index, 1787-1985" (via Ancestry.com), which states that she died on 13 April 1933 in South Australia.
In the 1841 Census, "Isabel Osmond" is listed as being 1 year old (born about 1840), born in Devon, and residing with her apparent parents, James and Vigesmia Osmond, and two apparent sister, in Dawlish, Devon.
In the 1851 Census, "Isabella Osmond" is listed as being 11 years old (born about 1840), born in Dawlish, Devon, and residing with her parents, James and Vigesima Osmond, and a sister, at: Westwood, Dawlish, Devon.
In September 2013, Leslie (Les) James Osmond (email: dozerles@bigpond.com) contacted the Osmond Family Organization and stated the following: "... Isabella Osmond...came from England in 1858 [to Australia] on a ship named the "Storm Cloud". Isabella Osmond was the eighth child of James and Vigessima Osmond of Starcross, Devon, England. Her brothers and sisters were: Martha, John, Francis Tolver and Sarah (twins) then George, Rebecca, and Thirza."
Isabella Osmond is listed in FamilySearch Tree, PID#: MXXX-CFK.