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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ James M. Martin
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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James M. Martin
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| LAST NAME: Martin
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FIRST NAME: James
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MIDDLE NAME: M.
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| BORN: 4 Aug 1834
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DIED: 16 Nov 1910
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BURIED: 17 Nov 1910
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| BIRTH PLACE: New Castle, Pennsylvania
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| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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1st MARRIAGE - Cynthia Robinson
1870 OR CENSUS - J. M. Martin, age 32, grocer, b. Pennsylvania, is enumerated with C. C. Martin, age 28, b. Tennessee, along with Lena, age 1, b. Oregon and a David Allen, age 45, grocer, b. Virginia;
2nd MARRIAGE - "Jas. M. Martin, over 21 & Miranda Tillotson, over 18, m 25 Oct 1881 at house of W. H. Odell; J. N. Dennison, M. G. Wit: W. H. & Mrs. W. H. Odell #2621 pf 273";
1910 OR CENSUS - James Martin, age 74, civil engineer, b. Pennsylvanina, is enumerated with Miranda Martin, age 74, b. New York, [has been married twice, she has been married once, and has no children], they are enumerated with Maud Scott, age 33 b. Oregon, identified as daughter, and John H. Scott, age 43, b. Oregon, identified as son-in-law, they have been married 7 years.
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DEATH CERTIFICATE:
OSBH DC (Marion County 1910) #3554
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OBITUARY:
A GOOD MAN AT REST.
James M. Martin was born at Newcastle, Pennsylvania, August 4, 1834, and died at his home in this city November 16, 1910. He was of sturdy Scotch-Irish ancestry. Early in life he removed with his father to Illinois, where he laid the foundation of his education. He returned later to Pennsylvania and graduated at the Associate Reform Presbyterian college of New Wilmington, near the place of his birth. Returning to Illinois he engaged with his father in the grain and commission business in Galena, until 1862, when he crossed the plains, driving a mule team from Omaha to Salem. He first taught school and worked in a store for some two years, when he went to the Idaho mines, taking up a claim which he worked with fair success, and in 1866 sold his claim, came to Salem, opened a grocery store in partnership with David Allen, which firm continued in business until 1885.
In 1871 James M. Martin and David Allen secured a franchise from the city of Salem to supply the city with water. Afterward associating themselves with W. F. Boothby and H. Stapleton they organized the Salem Water company, taking over the franchise and constructing the initial plant of the present water company, of which Mr. Martin became secretary, president and later superintendent, which position he retained until he sold out his interest some fifteen years ago.
Mr. Martin was a busy man and his early habits of industry prevented rest. Since his retirement he has filled the office of street commissioner and of assistant engineer in the street improvement department.
Mr. Martin was married in 1866 to Miss Cynthia C. Robinson, who died July 14, 1877, of which union Mrs. Maud A. Scott, wife of John H. Scott, is the only surviving child. Mr. Martin was again married November 14, 1884, to Miss Miranda Tillotson, who survives him. Mr. Martin leaves, besides his widow and daughter, a brother, Mr. W. W. Martin of this city.
A prominent trait in the character of Mr. Martin was his strict observance of his religious duties, being well grounded in the faith and doctrines of the church of his fathers. He was "after the most straitest sect of our religion," a Presbyterian in the observance of his duties as a member of that church and his faithful attendance upon all its religious services. During the time of his long residence in Salem he never absented himself from a Sabbath or week day meeting of the church if it were possible for him to [….????….missing lines] Presbyterian church in Salem and retained the eldership to which he was then ordained until the day of his death. His interest in the temporal welfare of the church kept pace with his spiritual zeal and no member of that church since its organization has contributed so much of his time and labor as Mr. Martin.
Mr. Martin's busy life in Salem brought him in contact with many men in the humbler walks of life who will attest that he lived his religion in his daily intercourse with. He was never harsh or overbearing, but always kind and considerate. Ever ready to go out of his way and give his time and means to relieve distress or do a favor for his fellows. His name is written on high with those "who loved his fellow men."
The funeral service will be held at the family residence, corner Court and Twelfth streets, this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Rural cemetery.
Chapman Scrapbook, pg. 142. [unnamed and undated newspaper clipping]
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INSCRIPTION:
James M.
Martin
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SOURCES:
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Saucy Survey & Photographs
ODI
1870 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Salem Pct., FA #89)
Marion Co. Oregon Marriage Records, 1879-84, Vol IV, pg 22
1910 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Salem ED 222, sheet, 6A)
Chapman Scrapbook, pg 142
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| LOT: 414
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SPACE: 2 NW
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LONGITUDE: N 44° 55.209'
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LATITUDE: W 123° 02.830'
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