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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => US Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Rustymar1 on Saturday 31 October 20 19:30 GMT (UK)
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My grandfather's brother, Robert Martin, (Son of Robert Martin sr. and Susanna Hart) born 28th March 1880 in the townland of Raleagh, Crossgar, County Down emigrated to America with his childhood sweetheart (name u/k) early in the 20th century and, according to elderly relatives, they opened a small hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I would appreciate any advice from some of the more experienced researchers on this site as to how best to go about tracing Robert jr. Thank you.
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Is this their marriage on www.familysearch?
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249S-XJ8
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If so, here is the 1910 census:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGD5-W9Z
bartender in a saloon
1920 census:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXSC-DP7
salesman in grocery store
Letitia is a boarding house keeper
1930 Census:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH4D-9J5
Robert: from Northern Ireland, manager grocery store
Letitia: no occup
James Beattie: bro-in-law: manager grocery store
Anna S Carney: sis-in-law: trained nurse, general practice
1940 Census:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ4S-T3G
Robert is transcribed as "Albert"--manager, grocery store
Pennsylvania Death Certificate
Robert Martin:
DOD: 24 Dec 1944
DOB: 28 Mar 1882
Residence: 1332 Jerome, Phila., PA
Spouse: Letitia
Mother: Susanna Webb
Father: Robert Martin
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Amazing Genealiza and so quick too. Thank you very much.
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WWI Draft Registration Card:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6K9-5QQ
I don't see the WWII DRC on family search, but Anc. has it
Robert Martin
DOB: 28 Mar 1882
POB: County Down, IRE
Address: 1332 Jerome, Phila., PA
Contact: Letitia Martin
Employer: American Stores Co.
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 16
Complexion: light
Hair: gray
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findagrave: Robert: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169442129/robert-martin
Letitia: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169442134/letitia-martin
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At least Letitia had a long life. :)
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I'm not seeing her in the PA death certificates. She might be the one who died in Cape May, NJ. Maybe someone else can find the obits for you.
Glad so much information was available for you.
MODIFIED: his obit appears in The Philadelphia Inquirer, 26 Dec 1944
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Stillborn child: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JK9V-VB8
Birth of daughter: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HHLL-ZTT2
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Ellis Island arrival for Letitia:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JF4C-ZYC
Ellis Island arrival for Robert(?)--matches the date of immigration on his census return:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JF5M-YJC
MODIFIED: This probably isn't your Robert--states nationality as "English" and your Robert always uses IRE as his identifier.
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findagrave: Robert: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169442129/robert-martin
Letitia: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169442134/letitia-martin
Obit - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
26 Dec 1944, Tue • Page 20
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62278615/obituary-for-martin/
Sandra
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Elizabeth Martin and Charles Bowers - marriage hidden for 2 years.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
22 Jun 1929, Sat Page 3
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62279177/marriage-hidden-for-2-years-22-june/
Sandra
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Death of Charles Bowers - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 18 Mar 1967, Sat Page 10
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62279307/obituary-for-charles-j-bower-aged-60/
Sandra
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FIND A GRAVE
Amelia Elizabeth Bower (nee Martin) - 1907 - 1967
Northwood Cemetery Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16729186/amelia-elizabeth-bower
Sandra
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Many thanks Sandra. I haven't been on the site for a while and I've only just noticed the new material you've put on.
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Hope it all helps fill in some gaps for you.
Take Care
Sandra :)
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Yes it does Sandra. Thanks again. :)