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John Edward Martin
15 Sep1847-1 Oct 1929

John Edward Martin was born on 15 Sep 1847 to John Taylor and Sarah Anne Beale Martin [1820-1894] in James City County, Virginia.

The 1850 Census shows John 41, Sarah 30, siblings Louisiana 12; Ellen 11; Enoch 8; Hannah 6; William 2; John E.3; William H. 1. All living in James City County.

The 1860 Census shows John Taylor 50; Sarah 39; children: Louisiana 22; Ellen 21; Enoch 18; Hannah 16; William H. 13; John Edward 11; Isaac N. 1; Lindley 6; Floyd 5; Hanson Neville 3; Mary B. 1. All Living in James City County, Virginia. 

The 1880 Census shows John 30, living with his siblings William H. 32, and Louisiana 42 with her children Ellen 17; Benjamin T. 16, John 14; and Louise 6. They are living in Mobile, Alabama.

On 17 Jun 1888, John married Florence D. White in Milam, Texas. Their children were Karl Elmer [1889-1953]; Ernest Lenwood [1893-1964]; Eulan Bertha [1894-1956]; William [1898-1950]; Lillian Odell [1903-1996]; and Evelyn Florence [1905-1984].

The 1900 Census shows John 51, Florence 28, and children Carl 10; Ernest 7; Eulan 5; and William 1. They are living in Milam, Texas.

The 1910 Census shows John 61, Florence 38, children Carl 20; Ernest 16; Eulan 15; William 12; Lillian 8; and Evelyn 5. He is farming in Matagorda, Texas. 

John Edward passed away 1 Oct 1929 in Harris County, Texas. He is buried at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Sources:                      NOTE: Ancestry links will only work if you have a subacription.

1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: James City, Virginia; Roll: 953; Page: 283a; Line Number: 3
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #15181021 
John E Martin (3) in James City, Virginia, USA. Born in Virginia.

James City County, Virginia Cemeteries, compiled by Frederick Boelt, Patricia, V. Higgs, Karol W. Hull, and Barbara Kaufman, Published in 2011 by the Tidewater Genealogical Society in Newport News, Virginia.

1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: James City, Virginia; Roll: M653_1355; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 805355
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #33908357 
John E Martin (11) in James City, Virginia.

1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1880; Census Place: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: 25; Page: 458c; Enumeration District: 142
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #5581813
John E Martin (30), single brother, Canvas, in household of Louisiana Barret (42) in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA. Born in Virginia.

Marriage: "Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965"
Original data: Marriage Records. Texas Marriages. Texas State Library and Archives Commission and various county clerk offices, Texas
Ancestry Record 61383 #244185 
John E Martin marriage to Florence D White on 17 Jun 1888 in Milam, Texas, USA.

Marriage: "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965"
Original data: Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 978169
Ancestry Record 60183 #3168863 
John E Martin marriage to Florence D White on 17 Jun 1888 in Milam, Texas, United States.

1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Milam, Texas; Roll: 1657; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0072
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #43947766 
J E Martin (51), married, Farmer, head of household in Justice Precinct 4, Milam, Texas. Born in Virginia, USA.

1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T624_1577; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375590
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #28394134 (accessed 21 March 2026) Justice Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas, USA. Born in Virginia.

Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000"
Original data: Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Indexes, 1903-2000. Austin, TX, USA: Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit; Certificate Number:

Information courtesy of Debbie Warnock
 


Florence Evelyn White Martin

4 Mar 1869 - 8 Feb 1919

Florence Evelyn White was born to James White [1848-1931] and Elizabeth Ann Galbreath [1848-1926] in Texas. [Most likely Milam. The family seems to be from these parts]. Her death Certificate says she was born on 4 Mar 1869. Most other sources say Mar 1872. Not sure of the truth of which is right.

She married John Edward Martin [1847-1929] on 17 Jun 1888 in Milam, Texas. The marriage docs say her name was Florence D. White, but that is the only place that does. I only ever heard her called Florence Evelyn.

Their children were: Karl Elmer Martin [1889-1953]; Ernest Lenwood Martin [1893-1964]; Eulan Bertha Martin [1894-1956]; William Martin [1898-1950]; Lillian Odell Martin [1903-1966]; and Evelyn Florence Martin [1905-1984].

Florence died 8 Mar 1919 in Bay City. Apoplexy is listed as the cause of death. She is buried at Cedarvale Bay City Cemetery.

Sources:                      NOTE: Ancestry links will only work if you have a subacription.

The 1880 Census shows James 31, wife Elizabeth 30, children John 13; Hadley 12; Florence 7; Leon 5; Rosana 3; Izore 5 mos. All living in Milam, Texas. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #7117158

The 1900 Census shows Florence 28 married to John Edward 51, children Carl 10; Ernest 7; Eulan 5; and William 1. Still in Milam, Texas. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #43947767 

The 1910 Census shows Florence 28 married to John Edward 51, children Carl 10; Ernest 7; Eulan 5; and William 1. Still in Milam, Texas. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #123048801 

Marriage: "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965"
Original data: Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 978169
Ancestry Record 60183 #3168864 
Florence D White marriage to John E Martin on 17 Jun 1888 in Milam, Texas, United States.

Marriage: "Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965"
Original data: Marriage Records. Texas Marriages. Texas State Library and Archives Commission and various county clerk offices, Texas
Ancestry Record 61383 #900244185
Florence D White marriage to John E Martin on 17 Jun 1888 in Milam, Texas, USA.

 Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982"
Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #30019114
Florence J Martin Jr death 8 Feb 1919 (born 4 Mar 1869), daughter of J H White & Elizabeth Galbreth, in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

 Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000"
Original data: Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Indexes, 1903-2000. Austin, TX, USA: Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit; Certificate Number: 7109
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 4876 #4434739 
Florence Martin death 8 Feb 1919 in Harris, Texas, USA.

Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
Find A Grave: 
Memorial #101410080
Ancestry Record 60525 #57028371
Florence J Martin burial (died on 8 Feb 1919) at Cedarvale Bay City Cemetery, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America. Born in Mar 1872.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/White-105477

Information courtesy of Debbie Warnock
 


Florence Evelyn White Martin
Mrs. J. E. Martin

The remains of Mrs. J. E. Martin, wife of Mr. J. E. Martin, of this city, arrived here yesterday from Houston and were buried yesterday afternoon in Cedarvale Cemetery at this place.

Decedent was in her 47th year at the time of her death and besides her husband leaves several children.

Daily Tribune, February 10, 1919
 


Our First Big County Fair
Comes to a Close To-night After Scoring a Surprisingly Great Success

J. E. Martin, best gourd

Matagorda County Tribune, December 2, 1910
 


J. E. Martin to K. M. Martin, W. D. with V. L.; consideration $75; lot No. 9, in block 10, in Magill’s addition to the city of Bay City.

Matagorda County Tribune, June 13, 1913
 


Petition And Counter Petition Was Circulated
Commission Form of Government
Agitation General

Several days ago a petition was circulated, asking Mayor Sutherland to call an election for a commission form of government for Bay City. The mayor had this petition under advisement, but owing to complications likely to arise due to the city primaries for the nomination of city officers to be held here March 6, a counter petition was presented asking for a postponement of the election until the city election will have been settled. The last petition was liberally signed, many who had signed the first one, realizing the justness of the latter, signing it also.

Signed: J. E. Martin

Daily Tribune, February 2, 1915
 


Culberson Club Formed
Two Hundred and Thirty-Four Signatures Secured in Short Time

Signed: J. E. Martin

Matagorda County Tribune, August 4, 1916
 


Locals and Personals

We are indebted to Mr. J. E. Martin, one of the most successful truck growers in this section, for a mess of new Irish potatoes, the first we have seen this season. Mr. Martin took these potatoes from the vines just 48 days from the day he planted them. They are of good size, smooth and fine. He has a fine patch and will be putting them on the market regularly from now on.

Matagorda County Tribune, April 25, 1919
 


Locals and Personals

Mr. J. E. Martin brought to this office today nine big rosy Irish potatoes dug from his banner city garden. They are as fine as could be wished for and Mr. Martin ways are yielding bountifully.

Matagorda County Tribune, May 2, 1919
 


Locals and Personals

Mr. J. E. Martin has returned from a visit to relatives in Houston and brought back with him some specimens of very fine pecans, of the Georgia variety. He brought along some choice Caney Valley pecans by way of comparison and the contrast is remarkable.

Daily Tribune, December 29, 1919
 


Mr. J. E. Martin has become a licensed auctioneer and will hold weekly sales on Saturdays, on the vacant lots opposite the Matagorda Pharmacy.

Daily Tribune, January 5, 1920
 


NOTICE

Those who have goods they wish sold at auction will please let me know four or five days before sale, so I can get a list of them and advertise same. Respectfully,

J. E. Martin, Auctioneer
P. O. Box 11, Bay City, Texas

Daily Tribune, January 19, 1920
 


Locals and Personals

Mr. J. E. Martin, licensed auctioneer, held a very successful sale yesterday at the Ryman place below Wadsworth. He says a good crowd of buyers was present and the bidding spirited. Mr. Martin holds weekly auctions in the city.

Daily Tribune, January 20, 1920
 

 

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