Individual Details

Thomas D. Martin Jr.

(1 Sep 1827 - 28 Jan 1892)

Posted at findagrave.com: On January 26, 1892 Thomas's life was brought to an abrupt end when his son Jethro murdered him in a fit of rage. The murder is well documented on Jethro's memorial.

Thomas was described as a well-to-do citizen of Martinsburg, an ordained Missionary Baptist preacher, though he was still very much a farmer. He was described as being a straightforward, upright man and was highly respected in the community. He was missed greatly by his family and friends who were shocked by the tragic nature of his passing. He was a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Events

Birth1 Sep 1827Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania
MarriageAbt 1849Ellen "Ella" Moore
Death28 Jan 1892Martinsburg, Audrain Co., Missouri
BurialWest Cuivre Baptist Church Cemetery, Culiver, Audrain Co., Missouri

Families

SpouseEllen "Ella" Moore (1830 - 1889)
ChildSimon Snyder Martin (1851 - 1923)
ChildFrances "Fanny" Martin (1856 - 1924)
ChildEmma Elizabeth Martin (1857 - 1941)
ChildJethro Martin (1859 - 1896)

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