Thomas Martin (abt. 1531 - abt. 1584)

Born about 1531 in Athelhampton, Dorset, England

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Gerrard) Martin — married 25 Nov 1561 in Trent, Somerset, England

Descendants

Died about 1584 at about age 53 in Park Pale, Tolpuddle, Dorset, England

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Helen Ford [send private message]

Biography

Birth

Thomas was the second son of Robert Martin and his wife Elizabeth Kelway. The author of his article in the History of Parliament suggests a birthdate of 1530, however, his elder brother was born in 1530 ^[1] Thomas, was still a minor at his fathers death but he is known to have had several younger brothers, 3 of which were named in his mothers will ^[2] He also had three known sisters ^[3]An estimated birthdate of c.1531 has been used As a second son, Thomas inherited a small estate, that of Park Pale. This may have been part of the originally enclosed deer park belonging to the Athelhampton estate. It is situated within the parish of Tolpuddle. ^[4] He also inherited other land within the parish of Tolpuddle after the death of his uncle Henry Martin

He is thought to have been the second member for Dorchester in the. parliament of 1563. Otherwise, like his father Robert he was probably a sheep farmer. ^[5]

Marriage

He married Elizabeth Gerrard, daughter of William Gerard of Trent, Somerset (now in Dorset)^[6] The marriage took place at Trent on 25th of November 1561^[7]

Children

These sons appear in the Visitation of Dorset

Francis baptised 15th July 1562 at Trent ^[8]

John 2nd son therefore born between 1563-4, (but probably 1564 see baptisms below)

William born circa 1565 (aet 58 in 1623)

Nicholas baptised the 3rd January 1570/1 at Trent ^{[9] [10]}

These additional children's baptisms were found in the Trent register . The girls are mentioned in their mother, Elizabeth's will . No burial of Thomas has been found but he does not appear in the visitation or in Elizabeths will so it would appear he died young (could have been buried in the family chapel at Puddletown. There are many Martin burials but no ages given)

Thomas baptised 20th June 1563 at Trent ^[11]

Elizabeth baptised 13th November 1567 at Trent ^[12]'

Cisely baptised at Trent the 16th May 1572 ^[13]

Catherine baptised the 15th? January 1573/4 at Trent ^[14]

Death and Burial

The history of Parliament article gives a year of death of about 1583. (he died within a year of being asked to oversee the will of his brother in law) and notes that he was buried at Puddletown. Hutchins also gives a date from the register extant in his time as 1583. However, the burial is recorded in the Puddletown register on 16th March 1584. (St Mary, Puddletown has a 'Martyn chapel' containing the burials and monuments to the Martyns of Athelhampton),this is where his brother and his ancestors were buried ^[15]

Note

The original date on this profile was 1562, with a christening date of 1562 in Egginton, Derby) ^[16]

The death date has also been changed from after 1612 to 1584 in accord with the History of Parliament article .

The sources of confusion of dates on this profile may stem in part from a gedcom from Geni which is has incorrect , unsourced and has implausible dates. Robert Martin being born in 1539, (he died in 1549 as stated in his IPM) Thomas Martin being born in 1562 yet marrying in 1561! The dates of birth of the children are clearly incorrect . ^[17]

Sources

1. ↑ D-CRI/A/32/3/1, Dorset History Centre, Dorchester document in Latin so have relied on Archivists summary of document "Tincleton. Inquisition post mortem. Upon the death of Robert Martyn who died seised of manors of Tincleton, Athelhampton, Barston, Pudelbarston, etc and premises in Puddletown and Bere Regis; also of advowsons of churches of Tincleton, Athelhampton and Farringdon; also reciting fines, bargains and sales involving Robert Keylwaye; also reciting in full the will of Robert Martyn, made 28 Jun 1548. He died 19 Jul 1548. His son and heir was Nicholas Martyn aged 20 on 22 Feb 1549. Latin )
2. ↑ : Will of Elizabeth Tregonwell probate granted 15 May 1584 .National Archives Prob 11piece 67, Watson quire

   "my poor and fatherless children, Thomas, George, James and Henry Martyn" and 3 sisters

3. ↑ John Hutchins The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset Third edition, corrected, augmented, and improved by William Shipp and James Whitworth Hodson 1861-73 Vol 2 pedigree p 582 (Ann, married Tregonwell then Wallop, Catherine married Edward Knoyle, Caelia married George Bingham )
4. ↑ John Hutchins The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset Third edition, corrected, augmented, and improved by William Shipp and James Whitworth Hodson 1861-73 page 632, note there is still a Farm of that name
5. ↑ MARTIN, Thomas (c.1530-83), of Park Pale, Tolpuddle, Dorset. The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603, ed. P.W. Hasler, 1981History of Parliament online]
6. ↑ The visitation of the county of Dorset, taken in the year 1623 Archive books
7. ↑ Dorset Records Office, Trent, Somerset register, PE TNT RE 1/1

   1561 Thomas Martine and Elizabeth Jerarde married ye xxvth daie of November

8. ↑ Trent register, op cit

   Francis Martyne ye son of Thomas Martyne was baptised the xvth daye of July

9. ↑ Trent Register op cit

   Nicholas Martyne the son of Thomas Martyne was baptised the third day of January

10. ↑ Visitation of Dorset 1623
11. ↑ Trent register, op cir

    Thomas Martyne ye son of Thomas Martyne was baptised the xxth daye of June

12. ↑ Trent Register op cit

    Elizabeth Martyne the daughter of Thomas Martine was baptised the xiijth daye of November

13. ↑ Trent Register op cit

    Cisely Martine daughter of Thomas Martine gent' was baptised the xvjth daie of Maie

14. ↑ Trent Register op cit

    Catherine Martine the daughter of Thomas Martine was baptised the xvth? daie of January

15. ↑ Dorset Records Office, Puddletown Parish registers,

    PE PUD RE 1/1 image 31 1584 (no day and month given) Thomas Martine gent' was buryed (first Folio but may not be the original register )

    PE PUD RE1/2 image 1584 Thomas Martine gent' was buried the xvl day of march

16. ↑ Christening 1562-02-08 at Egginton, Derby, EnglandEntered by MJ Martin.
17. ↑ Geni User Profile (unsourced) Thomas Martin, of Parkpole

    Birth: ABT 1562

    Father: Robert Martin b: ABT 1539 in Athelhamson House, England

    Mother: Elizabeth Kelway b: ABT 1540

    Marriage 1 Mary Elizabeth Gerrard b: ABT 1560

    Children

    Francis Martin b: ABT 1576

    Thomas Martin b: ABT 1578

    William Martin b: ABT 1580

    John Martin b: ABT 1616 in Pale Park, Dorsetshire, England

• Visitation of the county of Dorsett taken in the year 1623, Henry St. George, Ed., John Paul Rylands, London, 1885

• Sir Thomas Martin M.P

• The Visitations of the County of Devon: Comprising the Herald's Visitations of 1531, 1564, & 1620, Volume 1, Pages 1-452, John Lambrick Vivian. For the author, by H. S. Eland, 1895 - Devon (England) - 899 pages

• The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603, ed. P.W. Hasler, 1981,

• Hutchins, Dorset, ii. 582; Genealogist, n.s. iii. 163-4; Vis. Dorset (Harl. Soc. xx), 66; Vis. Dorset, Add. ed. Colby and Rylands, 32-3.

• W. G. W. Watson, House of Martin, 21; Hutchins, i. 447; ii. 586, 589, 615, 617, 627, 632; C142/88/15; PCC 18 Populwell; CPR, 1549-51, p. 190; 1550-3, p. 45; Dorchester Recs. 320, 326, 332, 334, 338, 358.

• PCC 18 Populwell, 27 Butts; Hutchins, ii. 623, 632; APC, xiii. 150-1.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NK65-DS9 : accessed 23 July 2015), Thomas Martin in entry for William Martin, 1614; citing BRAMLEY,HAMPSHIRE,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,041,171.

• Some Martin families : descendants of Martin de Tours and his wife, Geva de Burci, 1033-199, compiled by Leroy and Mildred (English) Collier, Authors:Collier, Leroy, 1920- (Main Author),Collier, Mildred English, 1920- (Added Author), Bowling Green, Kentucky : L. Collier, c1992, 130 p. : geneal. tables, 929.273 M363

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/family/LBDW-911 (caution this is very inaccurate on 28 April 2022)

Acknowledgments

Thanks to MJ Martin for starting this profile. Click the Changes tab for the details of contributions by MJ and others.