3 October 1808: Notice by John Wilkinson [signs] justice of the peace, to the Overseers of the Poor of Capesthorn, Cheshire, to pay £1 13s to John Parsons, one of the Overseers of the Poor of Congleton, in reimbursement of moneys paid by order of Jonathan Broadhurst esquire, justice of the peace for the borough of Congleton, to the family of John Martin (now serving in the Cheshire Militia) for 22 weeks allowance @ 1s 6d per week. Settled 29 October 1808: John Parsons [signs]
14 January 1832: To be sold by auction, by John Martin, on Wednesday 19 January 1832, at 12 o’clock, on the premises of the late Mr Thomas White, at Stoke Bruern, Northamptonshire. Comprising one cow, two-dozen churn and stand, milk lead, kiver, part of a rick of hay, to be taken off the ground; four-post and stump bedsteads, flock beds, 30-hour clock, oak chest of drawers, bureau, tables, chairs, dresser and shelves, large deal cupboard, hanging press, brass kettles, 26-gallon copper, pewter, kitchen range, stove grate, two beer pipes, and a number of other articles;
To grocers, shopkeepers and others. To be sold by auction, by John Martin, on Thursday 19 January 1832, and following day, on the premises of Messrs Adams & Peacock, Towcester, Northamptonshire, who have dissolved partnership: The whole of the remaining stock of grocery, &c., &c.: comprising Souchong, Congou, Hyson and Twankay teas, 36 cwt coffee, moist and loaf sugars, treacle, tobacco and snuff; soap, starch, blue, pepper, pimento, mace, cloves, nutmegs, ginger, mustard, groats, pins, carraway seeds, Carolina and ground rice, Valentia and Turkey raisins, currants, saltpetre, candy, juice, barley sugar, peppermint lozenges, sago, ising-glass, cream tartar, Epsom salts, soda water, mops, dust, dairy, and shoe brushes, broom and scrub heads, Dutch twine, gunpowder, shot, flints, lard, cheese, salt butter, vinegar, ground alum, hops, 2½ firkins of tar, paste, Brunswick, and liquid blacking, Mexican jet lead, brown and cap paper, pattens, salting lead, pipes, baskets, whiting, besoms, casks, wheelbarrow, one quarter of barley, tilted cart, large beam and scale, and a number of other articles. The sale to commence at 11 o’clock. The goods will be put in convenient lots for the accommodation of purchasers.
27 October 1866: The Register of Electors to Vote in the Choice of a Member or Members to Serve in Parliament, for the City of Gloucester, for 1866-7. Occupiers of property in the parish of St Aldate: Joseph Martin, house, St Aldate Street. Occupiers of property in the parish of St John the Baptist: George Frederick Martin for a house in Worcester Parade. Occupiers of property in South Hamlet: Robert Martin, for a house in High Orchard.
7 April 1879: Deserters from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Joseph Martin, [Reg. No:] 4188, Royal Artillery; [born:] St George’s, Middlesex; [trade] labourer; [age] 19½; [size:] 5[ft] 6¼[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 24 February 1879 [at] Woolwich; [marks & remarks: blank];
William Martin, [Reg. No:] 2116, 10th Foot; [born:] Onanmore, Galway; [trade] painter; [age] 23; [size:] 5[ft] 7[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] fair; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 9 March 1879 [at] Lincoln; [marks & remarks: blank];
James Martin, [Reg. No:] 1511, 4th Hussars; [born:] Belfast; [trade] engineer; [age] 25½; [size:] 5[ft] 7½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 18 March 1879 [at] Shorncliffe; [marks & remarks:] off furlough to Belfast
25 March 1880: Frederick L. Turtle, Aghalee, Antrim, merchant, v. William J. Martin, Montprospect, Aghalee, farmer; and Anne Martin, Canaghy, Magheracloon, Monaghan, v. John Martin, Canaghy, Magheracloon, farmer
25 March 1880: Bill of sale by Sarah Martin, 138 Withington Lane, Aspull, near Wigan, butcher and grocer &c., in favour of Woolf Levy; and a bill of sale by Celina Barbe Martin, 225 Regent Street, spinster, in favour of Alexander R. Purvis; and a bill of sale by William Martin, 12 St George’s Road, West Hill, Hastings, assistant, in favour of Lewis Phillips. Bill of sale re-registered: William Martin, Denmark Road Selhurst, Surrey, brassfounder, to Henry A. Martin. Satisfaction: by John Guthiel, 2 Campsbourne Terrace, High Street, Hornsey, baker, &c., in favour of Thomas H. Martin
18 August 1880: Taunton: ‘A Company 2nd Somerset Rifle Volunteers Corps – Orders for the week ending 21st August 1880 – Monday, the regimental prize meeting at Dunball – Wednesday, 3rd class firing for old members. ‘bus from the Armoury at 3 p.m. – Thursday, company drill ; assemble in the Vivary park at 7 p.m. Band to attend. Forage caps are to be worn.’ – (Signed) H. J. Wigram, Captain commanding. On Sunday last the A company of the 2nd S.R.V. (Taunton corps), under the command of Capt. Wigram, assembled in the Castle-yard, and afterwards attended divine service at St John’s church. There were present 76 men, 8 sergeants, and about 20 bandsmen, or more than 100 out of a total of 128. – After service the men were marched back to the Parade by way of the Crescent and through High Street. Colonel Patton was present. The annual regimental prize shooting competition of the 2nd battalion Somerset Rifle Volunteers took place at Dunball on Monday under very favourable circumstances, so far as the weather was concerned, though the wind was uncertain. The ranges were 200, 500, and 600 yards (Wimbledon rules), and seven shots at each. Private Dunn, of the Wellington corps, was successful in carrying off the first prize (with 87 points). This consisted of a grand oak tankard, with silver handle rim and lip, with oxidised mountings representing a combat of armed knights. This handsome cup was offered by Lieut.-Col. Patton. Corporal Cutler, also of Wellington, took the second prize – a timepiece, which was presented by the officers of the battalion, with a total of 80 points, and Sergeant Pollard, of Bridgwater, came third with 79 points, and took a silver cup also presented by the colonel. There were six other prizes of 10s each (made up of surplus entrance fees), which were won by the following: – Private Peach, Bridgwater, 79 points; Private Thornton, Wiveliscombe, 78; Sergt. Hook, Bridgwater, 77; Private Webber, Wellington, 77; Private Martin, Bridgwater, 77; Corporal Woolfrey, Taunton, 76; and Colour-Sergt. Darby, South Petherton, 75. The officers present during the day were Lieut.-Col. Patton, Major Peard, and Capt. Wigram (Taunton); Capt. Knollys, (Wiveliscombe); and Capt. Barham (Bridgwater). At the conclusion of the competition Col. Patton addressed a few congratulatory remarks to those to whom he had the pleasure of handing prizes; he was loudly cheered by the men;
Middlezoy: A detached dwelling-house belonging to Mr Millard, and in the occupation of a labourer named Martin, was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning, and two young children, aged only three and four years, narrowly escaped being burned to death. Their mother locked them in the house while taking their father’s breakfast to a cornfield about a mile and a half distant, and shortly after her departure one of the children appeared to have played with some matches and set the bedroom on fire. The district postman (James Wenslade), when passing along the road, saw smoke and flames issuing from the thatched roof, and hearing screams proceeding from inside, he burst open the door and rushed upstairs, and brought the two children down – one on each arm. The room was filled with smoke, and in another minute or two the children, who had crouched in a corner, would have been suffocated, or soon afterwards burned to death, for in a very short time the premises were wholly destroyed.
28 August 1891: Freehold shops, 5 8 roomed double fronted shops for sale, situated Euston Terrace, Pelly Road opposite Upton Manor, E., always let at a rental of £140 per annum, tenants paying rates and taxes. This is a safe investment. Address J. Martin, 75 East Road, West Ham Park, E.
For sale: Pershore egg plums, 72lb. 8/-, 36lb. 4/6l Victorias, 72lb. 10/-, 36lb. 5/6; box included. David Martin, Broughton, Pershore
1892: Walter Martin [born 24 March 1876], of Huntsman’s Road, Foxearth, Essex, brewers drayman, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay March 1927. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
c1905: Photograph of Miss Vera Neville by Rita Martin
14 December 1906: Miss Lily Brayton, in The Virgin Goddess, photographed by Rita Martin
8 February 1908: Dressmaking – Apprentice wanted, good class trade – F. M. Martin, 1 St George’s Street, Canterbury
27 January 1909: Olivia Letitia Martin [born 3 May 1889], of Ashen Road, Clare, Suffolk, household duties, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
September 1909: Subscriptions for the Sunday School Treat: Collected by Miss Clifford – Mr Harding 3d, Mr Bishop 2d, Mr Sparrow 6d, Mr Brint 1/-, Mr Cole 1/-, Mrs Martin 6d, Miss Moreton 1/-, M. Ascough 1/-, Katie Davies 6d, Mr Barker 1/-, N. W. 6d, G. V. Preen 6d. Total 7/11.
31 July 1914: Falmouth Visitors List: Royal Hotel: Mr and Mrs W. Norman, Captain and Mrs J. Williams, Messrs Sharpe, Rose, Wills, Colmer, Ayshford, Hawke, A. Bedale, Mr and Mrs Seaman, Messrs A. H. Lee, Garres, Crocome, C. Anderson, C. H. Boyd, Passmore, C. Clark, Stancombe, Gouldsworthy, Martin, Pook, Burton, James, J. C. Turner, E. Turner, Eaves, Richardson, Lister and party, Youngman, Culverhouse, A. C. Falls, Manley, C. Russell, Thornhill.
28 July 1914: death at Fore Street, St Day, of Thomas Joseph Reginald Martin, aged 2
24 March 1915: Francis Walter Martin [born 10 August 1899], of Huntsman’s Road, Foxearth, Essex, farm labourer, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
27 March 1922: George Mervin Martin [born 7 November 1905], of Huntsman’s Road, Foxearth, Essex [1972-9 altered to Old Rectory Cottage, Lyston, Long Melford], cowman on farm, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay March 1927. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
November 1923: News of Old Girls: Eileen Martin (1909) is married and living in Withington. Her name is Mrs Doad
April 1925: Organisers of a tribute to Miss H. E. Longson after her 50 years as a teacher: Miss Bond, 47 Oliver Street; Mrs E. Gosling, 6 Heath Crescent, Cale Green; Miss A. Ogden, 44 Chatham Street; Miss E. Mellor, 2 Atherton Street, Edgeley; and Miss Doris Martin, 64 Hempshaw Lanel
Advanced Primary Department “B” held the Scholars’ Party on Saturday, Feb. 28, when a large number of scholars had a thoroughly good time. Immediately tea was over, all adjourned to the Primary Dept., where along with the teachers a programme of games ranging from Oranges and Lemons, through the intricacies of Cat and Mouse, to Oats and Beans and Barley. Everyone had a happy time, and just before home time, thanks to our good friend Mr Martin of the Scouts, we had a Magic Lantern Show of a half-hour’s duration, during which time everyone (teachers especially) “cooled down”.’
‘Some time ago we had the pleasure of listening to a lecture by Scoutmaster Martin on “Buccaneers ashore and afloat”, and we said to ourselves, in the slightly altered words of “John Gilpin”, “And when he next doth speak aloud may we be there to hear.” The opportunity of being there came on March 7, when to our delight the versatile lecturer held forth on “Buccaneers abroad”, and told us of the adventures of the Scouts who were privileged to attend the great Jamboree in Denmark. It must have been a wonderful experience for the boys, not to speak of their Chief and Uncle George, who carried a camera, and many of the older ones that listened wished that they might turn back the fingers on the dial face of Time, and be Scouts. Certainly Denmark, from the King downwards, rose to the occasion and did honour to their visitors. As the lecturer stated, the gathering together of Scouts from all parts of the world must strengthen the international bonds of friendship and make for peace. The lantern slides which illustrated the lecture were excellent. The Mayor of Stockport (Councillor H. Patten) occupied the chair, and expressed his appreciation of the work of the Scouts in general, and of the labours of the energetic Chief of the S.S.S. Scouts in particular.’
25 January 1926: Lucretia Mary Martin [born 3 July 1912], of Ashen Road, Clare, Suffolk, [1927-9 altered to The Rectory, Birdbrook, Essex], domestic, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
9 January 1928: Borough of Brighton: At the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace before William Percival Gratwicke Boxall, esquire, K.C., recorder, holden at the Town Hall, Brighton. Councillor Charles Kingston, Mayor; George Stanley Godfree, Esq., Clerk of the Peace; E. Winter, governor, His Majesty’s Prison, Portsmouth. Prisoner: William James Martin, 36, shoemaker. Previous conviction – Summarily fined and assault. Committed from Brighton 30 May 1927. Offence. – On 19 May 1927, unlawfully and maliciously wound Lilian Florence Martin. Tried before William Percival Gratwicke Boxall, Esq., K.C., 9 January 1928. Order of the Court. – Bound over in own recognisance in the sum of £20, to be of good behaviour or come up for judgment within 6 months if called upon.
April 1931: ‘Geoffrey Nicholas Straw, motor omnibus proprietor, was committed for trial at Leicester yesterday, on a charge of wounding Ivy Willis Martin. Complainant, who is married, said she had been in the habit of going on bus rides with defendant, and on March 5th, when near Kirby Muxloe, he suddenly attacked her with a hammer, causing two serious wounds on the head. In cross-examination, she admitted that she had been very friendly with defendant during the time her husband was in a sanatorium, and that she wished to break off the friendship.’;
Urban council elections: Shepshed: candidates: C. H. Nelson, H. Burton, J. A. Grant, H. E. Atkin, A. C. Bradbury, A. King, W. Martin, T. W. Peat, J. Lacey, J. H. Peberdy, G. Jordan, J. W. Smith, J. A. Harley, Miss P. M. Wade, W. F. Jones, P. J. Gough.
January 1932: Candidate for membership of the Cyclists’ Touring Club: A. J. Martin, 88 Frederick Place, S.E.18
January 1936: Valete: IV C: J. E. G. Martin, member of orchestra, has entered the R. N. School of Music at Deal.
December 1945: Candidate for membership of the Cyclists’ Touring Club: I. Martin, 3 Dryden Street, Clayton-le-Moors
15 April 1953: County court judgments against Jack Martin, Greenbury, Rosudgeon, Marazion, engineer; and against T. H. Martin, Triplets Cottage, Poldice, St Day; and against Mr Martin, 41 Metcalfe Road, Ordnance Road, Enfield Highway; and against Frederick Hope Martin, Hut No 16, Hercies Road, Hillingdon
January 1957: Life Member of the Amateur Fencing Association: Lt. Col. A. Ridley Martin, O.B.E.
25 April 1979: Crewe Alexandra Football Club Official Programme, Senior Supporters Column written by A. P. Martin
1974: Members of Seaton Carew Golf Club: Gentlemen: David D. Martin, Maltby Road, Thornton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough Tel.: 590296; C. W. E. Martin, 1 Regency Drive, Hartlepool
28 November 1981: Arthur and Tony Martin had donated the ball for the match between Crewe Alexandra and York City
1990 Freddy & Jennie Martin: The Old Foundry, Friday Street, Henley, Oxfordshire
25 March 2009: Steward signed up for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, season 2009: Sarah Martin