Martin was born September 10, 1810 in York, Pennsylvania. When this patent was filed he was 70 years of age and listed on the 1880 census as a blacksmith in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. On the Littlestown website there is this description of life in the 1880's.
The "treasure" in finding this piece of family history is creating a window into Martin's life. You can picture him tinkering with his tools, a trait we have seen evidence of in our son. Explains all of the various items he has "repaired" over the years.
This is very cool!!!
ReplyDeleteI believe I have a civil war document signed by him! Who was he? was he an important person? What was his role in the civil war? contact me plz at bgtennisstar@gmail.com with more info.
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