Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry




Stephen Martin 
      Sex: M
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Spouses and Children 
1. *Sally Crown 589 
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       Children:
                1. Hannah Martin
Living 
      Sex: M
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
       Children:
                1. Mary Martin
Thomas Martin 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Bef 2 Nov 1851 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 437
    Christening: 2 Nov 1851 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 437
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Events

•  Sponsors: Rick Martin and Dora Martin, 2 Nov 1851, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Will Martin 437
         Mother: Kate Goss 437
Notes
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140705:

November 2, 1851, Thomas of Will Martin and Kate Goss, spr. Rick Martin and Dora Martin

311213:

Cannot connect this little family group to my family tree Goss line at this time.

Thomas Martin 
      Sex: M
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Events

•  Occupation: Farmer in White Hills area, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Spouses and Children 
1. *Mary Jane Martin 1178 
       Marriage: 
       Children:
                1. Jane Martin
                2. Hannah Martin
                3. Margaret Martin
                4. Mary Martin
                5. John Martin
                6. Thomas Martin
                7. Henry Martin
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From NGB website 310811:

Will of Thomas Martin from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 468 & 469 probate year 1845 In re Thomas Martin deceased. In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Martin of Saint John's Newfoundland Farmer being now nearly eighty years of age but through the mercy of God of a sound mind do make my last will and testament in manner following hereby annulling and declaring void any other will which may have been heretofore made by me Item first, I give and bequeath to my grandson William Martin (after all my just and lawful debts are paid) all my farm and plantation situate at the White Hills containing about twenty one acres held under a grant from His Excellency Sir Richd Goodwin Keates marked IV. IP. IT dated 15th of September 1815 to be his and his heirs for ever he and they fulfilling the conditions of the said Grant also all my stock of cattle, farming utensils, household furniture wearing apparel and effects whatsoever, Upon the express condition that he the said William Martin shall and will either himself or by his heirs and executors pay or cause to be paid to my dear wife Mary Martin the sum of twelve pounds currency at the close of every year during her natural life and that he shall continue to her the use of the dwelling house I now occupy so long as she may wish to remain in it, Also that the said William Martin his heirs or executors shall and will after the decease of my said dear wife Mary pay or cause to be paid to each of my four daughters Margaret Savion Mary Hennebury, Jane Murran and Hannah Phillips at the close of every year during the term of their natural lives the sum of three pounds currency cash. Item second, To my three sons Thomas, Henry and John I give and bequeath one shilling each they having already received their proportion of my worldly estate. Item third, I give and bequeath to my two grandsons Thomas Veysey and Richard Veysey all that farm and plantation called "Burket Farm" situate near my dwelling house containing about nineteen acres held under a Grant from His Excellency Sir Richd Goodwin Keates marked IW. IX, IY date 15 Sept 1815 and another Grant marked IU of the same date to be theirs and their heirs for ever they fulfilling the conditions of the said two Grants. And I do hereby make constitute ordain and appoint Robert Job and Thomas Bulley Job of Saint John's aforesaid Merchants Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said Thomas Martin have to this my last will and testament contained in this and the two preceding sides set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Thomas his x mark Martin (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Thomas Martin as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testator and of each other after having been read over and explained to the said Thomas Martin. Cornelius Winton, Rob. H. Job. Certified Correct, D. M. Browning Registrar

Thomas Martin 
      Sex: M
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Parents 
         Father: Thomas Martin 1178
         Mother: Mary Jane Martin 1178
Spouses and Children 
1. *Ann Murrain 1177 
       Marriage: Cir 1828 1177
Thomas Charles Martin 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1935 164
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          Death: Cir 2003 -  ( about age 68) 164
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1. Living
Thomas Henry Cook Martin 
      Sex: M
AKA: Thomas Martin 331, Tom Martin 6428
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 23 Jun 1880 - St. John's, Newfoundland 3665,6429
    Christening: 18 Jul 1880 - St. John's, Newfoundland 6429
          Death: Between 1930 and 1940 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America 331,682,6430
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: Cancer

Events

•  Alt. Birth: 1879, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Farmer, 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: White Hills, 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Storekeeper, 1906, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: Forest Rd., 1906, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Storekeeper, Forest Rd., 26 Aug 1906, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Clerk, Between 1907 and 1909, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: Signal Hill Rd., 1907, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Clerk, Signal Hill Rd., 27 Oct 1907, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Labourer, 1908, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: Collier's Lane, Between 1908 and 1909, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Labourer, Colliers Lane, 6 Oct 1908, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Clerk, Colliers Lane, 19 Dec 1909, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Grocer, 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 23 Collier's Lane, 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Grocer, 23 Colliers Lane, Forest Rd., 1 May 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Arrival: 1925, United States of America. 

•  Census: 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 

•  Occupation: Office Clerk, 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 

•  Residence: 51 North 51st St., 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Parents 
         Father: Edward Martin 437
         Mother: Sarah Jane Cook 1177
Spouses and Children 
1. *Jane Elizabeth Wheeler 24,730,1241 
       Marriage: 5 Oct 1903 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 437,1275

Marriage Events

•  Minister/Priest: Henry Dunfield, 5 Oct 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Witnesses: Maria Wheeler, A. B. Wheeler and one other illegible (George Harmody?), Joseph Wheeler, 5 Oct 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 
A. B. Wheeler would be her brother Art. He signed his own marriage registere as Arthur Benjamin even though we have always known his as Arthur John. 
Marriage Notes 




140705:

Oct 5, 1903, In St. Mary?s Church, St. Thomas?s Parish, St. John?s, Thomas Martin, 24, Bachelor, Farmer, White Hills, Edward Martin, Farmer, and Jane Elizabeth Wheeler, 26,Spinster, ___, Signal Hill, Joseph Wheeler, San Employee (?), by Henry Dunfield, Maria Wheeler, A. B. Wheeler and one other illegible,  Joseph Wheeler, No. 56


       Children:
                1. Mabel Elsie Martin
                2. Sgt. Edward Albert Martin
                3. Eric Martin
                4. Mary Hannah Martin
                5. Laura Isabel Martin
                6. Irene May Martin
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190304: Information from Mom: Emigrated to Brooklyn, NY giving up a good job with the oil company in St. John's at the persuasion of sister in law and brother in law (Jake). Could not find work and then moved on to Philadelphia after he lost his fortune in the stock market crash. Died young leaving a large family. Wife could only find work as a saleslady in 5 and 10 cent store.

Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: Leslie Martin 1102
         Mother: Patricia 1102
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
Victor Arthur Martin 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 2 Aug 1920 2403
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          Death: Between Jan and Mar 1978 - Waveney District, Sussex, England 2403
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Spouses and Children 
1. *Elizabeth Webster Ferguson 2403 
       Marriage: 
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                1. Living
Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: 
         Mother: Living
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
       Children:
                1. Living

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