Henry W. Martin served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, aboard the USS Vermont. He died in 1885, and his widow, Sophia Martin later received a Widow's Pension, based on his U.S. Navy service, which lasted until she died in 1919.
He married Sophia Elways on 19 March 1873 in New York. Their children:
1. Sarah E. Martin (1873-1924)
2. Charles Martin (b 1876, d after 1930)
3. Emma Jane Martin (b 16 Oct 1878, d after 1910)
4. Ralph Frederick Martin (b 30 Aug 1883, d after 1930)
Sources:
New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York Death Certificate #483.
Green-Wood Cemetery burial records
U.S. Navy Widow's Pension records for Sophia Martin, from 1892-1919
Henry W. Martin served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, aboard the USS Vermont. He died in 1885, and his widow, Sophia Martin later received a Widow's Pension, based on his U.S. Navy service, which lasted until she died in 1919.
He married Sophia Elways on 19 March 1873 in New York. Their children:
1. Sarah E. Martin (1873-1924)
2. Charles Martin (b 1876, d after 1930)
3. Emma Jane Martin (b 16 Oct 1878, d after 1910)
4. Ralph Frederick Martin (b 30 Aug 1883, d after 1930)
Sources:
New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York Death Certificate #483.
Green-Wood Cemetery burial records
U.S. Navy Widow's Pension records for Sophia Martin, from 1892-1919
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