MARTIN, John D - Civil War
Source: Covington Friend 21 Oct 1921 p 1
John D. Martin died at his home in this city, Monday evening Oct 17 1921 after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Martin was the eldest son of Hezekiah and Zerelda Martin both preceded him in death some time ago. He was born Aug 16, 1846 being 75 years 2 months and 1 day old at death. He was in Co B 11th Regiment Ind Veteran Volunteers served faithfully for his country to the end of the war. He was then married to Malissa Martin August 1870. She preceded him in death 2 years ago. There were no children born to this union but they raised Mrs. Roswell Henson from a small child, whom they loved as their own. He united with the Presbyterian Church Nov 1908. He leaves to mourn his death one brother, John B. Martin, one nephew, Arthur Martin of California and Mrs. Roswell Henson and a host of friends.