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Title: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: silverdean on Tuesday 08 March 11 10:12 GMT (UK)

I was born at Godolphin Cross, the eldest son of William John Martin Of St. Just who was the eldest son of John Henry Martin of Newbridge.  I am researching my family and have, at present,  traced it back to Christopher Martin of Sancreed in 1501.  I have only now become a registered member 'rootschat'.  If I can be of assistance to any family member, please contact.  silverdean.

Title: Re: Martin/s of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: Billy Anderson on Wednesday 09 March 11 11:28 GMT (UK)

Hi Silverdean,
Welcome to RootsChat,
Billy.

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: silverdean on Thursday 10 March 11 19:35 GMT (UK)

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thanks billy, it is going to take some practice to become rootschat member!!!
I will do my utmost to help with your search.
Silverdean.

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: silverdean on Tuesday 19 August 14 12:43 BST (UK)

cannot find  parents of Mary Elizabeth Martin (nee Williams) of Newbridge, Penzance, Cornwall born 1882 died 1908 Sancreed.  Husband was John Henry Martin of Newbridge, Penzance.  Mary's father was John Williams who died before her marriage in 1902.  Could someone solve my problem?
Silverdean. 

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: osprey on Wednesday 20 August 14 09:33 BST (UK)

is there an address given for Mary Elizabeth on the marriage certificate? What occupation is given for her father?
Have you traced the witnesses to the marriage to see if they are linked to her?
Have you asked the registrars in Truro to find a birth registration with father John?

Her burial looks to be in 1910
http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/search-database/more-info/?t=burials&id=2740344

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: silverdean on Wednesday 20 August 14 13:46 BST (UK)

many thanks for the advice.   by banns 9/8/1902--john henry martin 20yrs--fr: john henry martin of newbridge, cwll.  mary elizabeth williams 20yrs also of newbridge--fr: john williams deceased--farm lab.
witnesses: john henry martin--john hutchins thomas.
next step to contact truro.  again many thanks.

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: osprey on Thursday 21 August 14 10:01 BST (UK)

John Hutchins Thomas appears to have been born in St Just in Penwith in 1848

1901 census Grumbla, Sancreed RG13/2256 folio 12 pg 1
John H Thomas head mar 53 ordinary agricultural labourer b. St Just
Mary wife 55 b. Breage
Philip son 19 ordinary agricultural labourer

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: osprey on Thursday 21 August 14 10:21 BST (UK)

just spotted a marriage for one of the daughters of John Hutchings Thomas, and he was noted as sexton in Sancreed in 1901, so he may not be related.

http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/search-database/more-info/?t=marriages&id=557080 

Title: Re: MARTIN of Penwith,Cornwall.
Post by: silverdean on Thursday 21 August 14 11:04 BST (UK)

thanks for your time and interest.  the answers are most likely simple but i am new to tracing my roots and although joining RootsChat.com some time ago i am guilty of not being a regular user.
I have searched as far back to the 13/14oo's in parts of my ancesters so if i can be of any help to anyone, just ask.
Silverdean