1. James W. MARTIN was born about 1810 in Pennsylvania (Altoona?)¹ and died after 1870.

Notes for James W. Martin:

1840 census - Miami Co., OH - Lost Creek Twp., pg. 388
(not sure if this is the right James Martin, but the ages of the children seem to fit)

Head of household: JAMES MARTIN

2 males under 5 (William H., b. 1835; Otho J., b. 1839)
1 male 15/20 (unknown, possibly another relative or laborer)
1 male 30/40 (James, b. 1810)

1 female under 5 (unknown, a dau. born between William and Otho, but who died before 1850?)
1 female 20/30 (Nancy)

On the same page was a William Martin who was old enough to be the father of James Martin.

Head of household: WILLIAM MARTIN

1 male 10/15 (b. 1825-1830)
2 males 15/20 (b. 1820-1825)
1 male 20/30 (b. 1810-1820)
1 male 50/60 (b. 1780-1790)

1 female 10/15 (b. 1825-1830)
1 female 15/20 (b. 1820-1825)
1 female 40/50 (b. 1790-1800)

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1850 census - Warren Co., IN - Jordan Twp., pg. 43
Date of census: August 30, 1850
h/h 59 fam. 59

James Martin - 40 - m/w - farmer - OH
Nancy Martin - 36 - f/w - OH
Henry Martin - 15 - m/w - OH
Otho Martin -12 - m/w - OH
Catherine Martin - 10 - f/w - OH
Elizabeth Martin - 6 - f/w - OH
John Martin - 0/12 - m/w - IN
Francis M. Igara? - 4 - m/w - IN
Mary A. Igara? - 2 - f/w - IN

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1860 census - White Co., IN - Round Grove Twp., pg. 566
Date of census: July 28, 1860
h/h 715 fam. 715

James W. Martin - 51 - m/w - farmer - PA
Nancy Martin - 48 - f/w - PA
William H. Martin - 25 - m/w - OH
Celia J. Martin - 15 - f/w - IN
David Martin - 10 - m/w - IN
William Rowen - 10 - m/w - IN (the name Rowen should probably read Roland.)

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1870 census - Tippecaneo Co., IN - Tippecanoe Twp., pg. 4
Date of census: Aug. 16, 1870
h/h 16 fam. 16

J. W. Martin - 58 - m/w - laborer - PA
Nancy Martin - 58 - f/w - keep house - PA
Otho Martin - 29 - m/w - laborer - OH
David Martin - 20 - m/w - laborer - IN

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From a short bio on his son Otho

The Warren Republican
Warren County, Indiana
February 25, 1886

"OTHO MARTIN, a son of JAMES MARTIN, a former resident of Williamsport many long years ago, has returned to this place and has taken the position of fireman and engineer at the Phil. Nordurft tile factory. OTHO's father is well remembered by many of the older citizens of the place as the ferryman for several years at the foot of Main street. Those days when ferry boats were the only mode of crossing the Wabash are one, and live only in the memory of the older inhabitants, and with them have passed from the stage of action the men, having been ferried across the invisible stream by the boatman Time."

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From information given on Emma Jones Martin's death certificate, I have wondered if the Martins were of German descent and came from the Altoona, PA, area.  The information on her death certificate was given by her son and the birthplaces he gave for her and her parent's was all wrong.  It stated that she was born in Altoona, Penn., when she was actually born in Tippecanoe County, Ind. and that her father was born in Germany, when he was actually born in Kanawha County, Virginia.  My theory from this information is that there is some grain of truth to this information, but that it should actually apply to the Martin side of the family and not the Jones.  My hunch is that the Martin's were of German extraction and that they came to Ohio from the Altoona, Pennsylvania area.  Another clue that they were of German ancestry is the name of their second son - Otho.  Any thoughts on this anyone?

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Notes for Nancy Roland:

Nancy Roland Martin was buried in the Old Hillside Cemetery in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.  Buried next to her was Rachel Martin (d. Jan. 26, 1901, age 61y), wife of Otho Martin; Thomas J.C. Morris (d. Jan. 15, 1888, age 19y, 11m, 15d), son of Thos. and Rachel Morris (this appears to have been a son of Rachel Martin by her first marriage); and L. Jane Rowland (d. Nov. 3, 1852, age 14y, 27d, dau. of J. and J. J.). 

Also buried in this cemetery were James Rowland (d. Nov. 15, 1853, age 36y, 10m, 22d, bro. of Nancy?); and Juliette J. Rowland, wife of James (d. Nov. 23, 1852, age 30y, 3m, 20d.)  (see notes on James Rowland below):

Children from this marriage were:

2. William Henry MARTIN (James W.¹) was born on 12 Jan 1835 in Ohio⁴, died on 10 Apr 1909 in Indianapolis, IN⁴ and was buried in Montmorenci Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.
 

Obituary for William Henry Martin
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier
April 12, 1909
Lafayette, Indiana

HENRY MARTIN DEAD
Former West Side Resident Dies at Son's Home in Indianapolis

Henry Martin, who formerly lived on the West Side and in recent years has lived with his son, Edward Martin, at Montmorenci, died about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Jesse Martin, in Indianapolis, where he went to visit last January. His demise is attributed to a complication of diseases. He became ill soon after reaching his son's home, but his condition did not become critical until last week. Mr. Martin, however, had been in poor health for years. The body arrived this afternoon at 2 o'clock via the Big Four and was taken direct to Montmorenci, where the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the M.E. Church at that place.

Mr. Martin is survived by a widow and four sons, Edward Martin, of Montmorenci; Claude Martin, of near Pine Village; Homer and Jesse Martin, of Indianapolis, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Anna) Gates, of Otterbein. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters: O. J. (Otho) Martin, of Williamsport; D. G. (David) Martin, of Columbus, Kas.; Mrs. Katherine Young, of Attica; and Mrs. Alex S. (Clara) Fulks, of West Lafayette.

Mr. Martin was 75 years old on January 13 last and nearly all his life was spent in Tippecanoe County, where he was well known. Mr. and Mrs. William Riehle, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Alex S. Fulks and daughter, Miss Alta, and the Misses Jones, of Oakland Hill, and Mrs. Katherine Young and O. J. Martin of Attica, will attend the funeral.

Mr. Martin was of quiet demeanor, but was charitable, kind and generous and he had a host of friends on the West Side who will regret to learn of his death.

William married Emma Quinia JONES, daughter of Carmi JONES and Mahala DOUGHERTY, on 12 Jan 1864 in Tippecanoe Co., IN⁵. (Emma Quinia JONES was born on 9 Dec 1846 in Tippecanoe Co., IN¹⁴, died on 27 Nov 1924 in Toledo, OH¹⁴ and was buried in Montmorenci Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN¹⁴.)

Notes for Emma Quinia Jones:

Lafayette Journal and Courier, page 1
November 27, 1924
Lafayette, Indiana

MRS. EMMA MARTIN CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. Emma Martin, widow of Henry Martin, a former resident of Tippecanoe County, died at the home of her son, Homer Martin, at Osborn, O., Wednesday.  She had been ill for a year and death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Martin was born Dec. 9, 1846, near Cairo in this county and the greater part of her life was spent here.  Her maiden name was Emma Jones.  She was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and was an ardent studen of the Bible.  She was a devoted wife and mother and was respected by all who knew her.

Surviving are four sons and a daughter, Mrs. B.F. Gates, of 328, South Grant Street, West Lafayette; Edward Martin, of 443 Harrison Street, West Lafayette; Claude Martin, of Brookston; Homer Martin, of Toledo, O.; and Jesse Martin, of Chicago.

The body arrived in Lafayette Thursday morning and was taken to the home of her son, Edward Martin, where friends may call.  Short services will be conducted at the house at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and final services in the U.B. Church at Montmorenci.  Rev. J.N. Jessup will be in charge and interment will be in Montmorenci Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

Notes for Otho J. Martin:

Death Record Information:
Name of Deceased: Ottie J. Martin
Date of Birth: January 13, 1839
Date of Death: July 2, 1912
Age at Death: 73 yr., 5 mo., 19 days
Birthplace: Ohio
Name of Father: James W. Martin
Birthplace of Father: Pennsylvania
Name of Mother: Nancy Roland
Birthplace of Mother: Ohio
Spouse: Jennie W. Martin
Source: Tippecanoe Co., Indiana Death Record Book S14-L, pg. 110

Otho next married Rachel NORTH on 27 Jun 1876 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

Notes for Lucinda Catherine Martin:

Death Record Information:
Name of Deceased: Lucinda C. Young
Date of Birth: not given
Date of Death: July 31, 1920
Age at Death: not given
Birthplace: Unknown
Name of Father: James Martin
Birthplace of Father: Unknown
Name of Mother: Nancie Martin
Birthplace of Mother: Unknown
Source: Fountain Co., IN Death Record Book CH-6, pg. 17

Obituary for Lucinda Catherine Martin
Lafayette Journal and Courier
August 1, 1920, pg. 10
Lafayette, Indiana

MRS. CATHERINE YOUNG
The death of Mrs. Catherine Young occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Neil Bales, in Attica and was caused by a complication of diseases. She was also the mother of Mrs. L.S. Gray, of the Wabash hotel in this city. The funeral was conducted from the Bales home at Attica Monday. Burial was in the Attica cemetery.

Lucinda married Lewis YOUNG on 19 Aug 1865 in Tippecanoe Co., IN¹⁰. (Lewis YOUNG was born about 1818 in France.)

Children from this marriage were:

Notes for Clara J. Martin:

Obituary for Clara J. Martin
Lafayette Morning Journal
Feb. 7, 1911
Lafayette, Indiana

CLARA J. FULKS
Mrs. Clara J. Fulks, wife of Alexander S. Fulks, one of the best known women in West Lafayette, died at 11:50 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 328 Salisbury street. Mrs. Fulks suffered an acute bilious attack yesterday morning after breakfast and had a severe pain in her head. A physician was called but he was compelled to leave the city soon after he prescribed for her. About 11 o'clock Mrs. Fulks became unconscious and another physician was called, but heart failure had followed the bilious attack and she died in a short time, without regaining consciousness. Her death was entirely unexpected and was a great shock to her family and friends.

Mrs. Fulks was the former Miss Clara J. Martin and was born near Dayton, in this county, on January 26, 1846. She was married to Mr. Fulks in 1868 and they lived at Wolcott for some time, coming from there to West Lafayette. Mrs. Fulks leaves a husband and the following children: Mrs. William Riehle and Miss Alta Fulks of West Lafayette, and Marcellus C. Fulks, of Houston, Tex. Mrs. Fulks was a member of the West Side Methodist church and her gentle Christian spirit was shown in her daily life. She was a devoted wife and mother and was a sincere and true friend. She endeared herself to all who knew her by her womanly qualities and no woman in the community was more sincerely loved and admired. Her death is a source of regret to the church and to the town in which she lived.

Death Record Information:
Name of Deceased: Mrs. C. J. Fulks
Date of Birth: not given
Date of Death: February 6, 1911
Age at Death: 65 yrs., 5 days
Birthplace: Indiana
Name of Father: James Martin
Birthplace of Father: Ohio
Name of Mother: Mary Roland
Birthplace of Mother: Ohio
Burial: February 9, 1911, Grand View Cemetery, West Lafayette, Indiana
Source: Tippecanoe Co., Indiana Death Record Book CH-3WL, pg. 18

Children from this marriage were:

Notes for David G. Martin:

David Martin was said to have been living in Columbus, Kas. in 1909.

1910 census - Cherokee Co., KS - Columbus City - ED 15, sheet 4A
Address: 531 Oak Street
h/h: 78 fam. 78

David G. Martin - head - 62 - md. 1, 35y - IN - Unk - IN - blacksmith
Amanda Martin - wife - 51 - md. 1, 35y - ch: 2, 1living - IN - OH - IL

8. Edward MARTIN (William Henry², James W.¹) was born on 6 Oct 1864 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, died on 11 Oct 1941 and was buried in Montmorenci Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.   Edward married Elizabeth TEMPLETON on 8 Sep 1883. (Elizabeth TEMPLETON died on 9 Sep 1945.)

Children from this marriage were:

9. Ira J. MARTIN (William Henry², James W.¹) was born about 1865.  Ira married Elizabeth TEMPLETON on 8 Sep 1883 in Tippecanoe Co., IN¹⁵.

10. Anna May MARTIN (William Henry², James W.¹) was born about 1867 in Tippecanoe Co., IN and died on 8 Jun 1943 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Notes for Anna May Martin Gates:

Obituary of Anna May Martin Gates

Lafayette Journal and Courier
June 9, 1943
Lafayette, Indiana

MRS. ANNA GATES
Mrs. Anna Gates, 75, widow of Benjamin Franklin Gates, died Tuesday night at 11:05 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Hawkins, 1611 Ferry street.

Born in Tippecanoe County she spent her entire life here. She was married July 8, 1883 and was a member of the Congress Street Methodist church. Her husband died in 1936. She leaves another daughter, Mrs. W.E. Alexander, Los Angeles, Calif., and two brothers, Claude Martin, Chalmers, and Homer Martin, Dayton, O.

Body at the Hawkins home. Services there Friday at 2 p.m. Kleinsmith, Mulberry funeral director.

Anna married Benjamin Franklin GATES, son of Henry G. GATES and Rebecca CAIN, on 8 Jul 1883 in Tippecanoe Co., IN¹⁶. (Benjamin Franklin GATES was born on 17 Jan 1859 in Tippecanoe Co., IN⁴ and died on 26 Jan 1936 in Tippecanoe Co., IN⁴.)

Children from this marriage were:

33 F ii. Flossie Elverna GATES was born on 13 Jun 1886 in Lafayette, IN and died on 12 Apr 1946 in Los Angeles, CA.   Flossie married William E. ALEXANDER on 18 Jun 1908 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. (William E. ALEXANDER was born on 28 May 1886 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 15 Jun 1972 in San Francisco, CA.)

34 M iii. Clarence W. GATES was born on 29 Jan 1889 in Warren Co., IN and died on 9 Mar 1917 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.    Clarence married Katherine M. BOEHM on 18 May 1914 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. (Katherine M. BOEHM was born on 9 Aug 1895 in Germany and died on an unknown date.)

Children from this marriage were:

15. Comfort MARTIN (Otho J.³, James W.¹) was born in Aug 1879.
Comfort married Lewis BUSH on 18 Jul 1900 in Warren Co., IN.

16. Cornelius MARTIN (Otho J.³, James W.¹) was born on 15 Sep 1884 in Warren Co., In?¹⁹.
Cornelius married Pearl CARTER on 28 Jul 1907 in Warren Co., IN. (Pearl CARTER was born on 14 Oct 1883.)

17. Elizabeth YOUNG (Lucinda Catherine MARTIN⁴, James W.¹).
Elizabeth married Lewis S. GRAY on 25 Nov 1880 in Warren Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

22. Jennie FULKS (Clara J. MARTIN⁶, James W.¹) was born in 1871. Jennie married William E. RIEHLE on 8 Nov 1898 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.

24. Alta L. FULKS (Clara J. MARTIN⁶, James W.¹) was born on 29 Apr 1883 in Tippecanoe Co., IN and died on 21 Apr 1960.  Alta was unmarried.