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.
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
| Birth | 1 Sep 1827 | Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | Abt 1849 | Ellen "Ella" Moore | |||
| Death | 28 Jan 1892 | Martinsburg, Audrain Co., Missouri | | ||
| Burial | West Cuivre Baptist Church Cemetery, Culiver, Audrain Co., Missouri | |
Families
| Spouse | Ellen "Ella" Moore (1830 - 1889) |
| Child | Simon Snyder Martin (1851 - 1923) |
| Child | Frances "Fanny" Martin (1856 - 1924) |
| Child | Emma Elizabeth Martin (1857 - 1941) |
| Child | Jethro Martin (1859 - 1896) |
Endnotes
1. Missouri State Archives.
2. Find A Grave.
3. Ancestry.com.
4. Find A Grave.
5. Find A Grave.