William James Martin (1870 - 1953)

Born 14 Apr 1870 in Kingower, Victoria, Australia

Husband of Sophia (Robinson) Martin — married 12 Dec 1894 in Gowar, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 13 Mar 1953 at age 82 in Koondrook, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

William James Martin was born on 14 April 1870 in Kingower, Victoria, Australia, the son of Mary (Rodger) Martin and James Martin.^[1]

He married Sophia Robinson on 12 December 1894 at the residence of Agnes Massina in Gowar, Victoria.^[2] Their children were:^{[citation needed]}

• Margaret Mary Sophia Jane Martin (1896–1966)
• Henrietta Sarah Ellen Caroline Martin (1897–1986)
• Isabella Agnes Martin (1899–1987)
• William James John Martin (1901–1971)
• Gladys Evelyn Martin (1904–1979)
• Elsie May Martin (1909–1984)
• Pearlie Mavis Martin (1911–1992)
• Ethel Eileen Martin (1916–2010)
• Alexander Martin (1917–1935)

William died on 13 March 1953 in Koondrook, Victoria, aged 82 years.^[3]

William and Sophia are interred in Koondrook Civil Cemetery, Koondrook, Gannawarra Shire, Victoria, Australia. C of E.^[4]

Research notes

No sources provided for children named in profile. More research needed.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth record: 23714 / 1870. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history.
   (Name: William MARTIN); (Place: INGL); (Mother: Mary RODGER); (Father: James)
2. ↑ Marriage record: 6309 / 1894. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history.
   (Sophia ROBINSON and Wm Jas MARTIN)
3. ↑ Death record: 16959 / 1953. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history.
   (Name: William James MARTIN); (Place of birth: KINGOWER); (Place of death: KOONDROOK); (Age at death: 82); (Mother: Mary ROGERS); (Father: MARTIN James)
4. ↑ Interred: Find A Grave: Memorial #226420072 William James Martin Accessed 30 Apr 2023