John Martin

#95, (31 December 1896 - 1 February 1957)
Pedigree
John Martin
(1954)
Father*John Martin1,2,3 b. 5 Oct 1870, d. 6 Nov 1940
Mother*Elizabeth Swanson McNicoll1,2,3 b. 21 May 1871, d. 24 Sep 1955
RelationshipGrandfather of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
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Descendent Chart for Peter Martin
Descendent Chart for James McNicoll
Descendent Chart for David Todd
Descendent Chart for John Kerr
Birth*31 Dec 1896 John Martin was born at Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4 
Residence
(Resident)		31 Dec 1896 John Martin, Elizabeth Swanson McNicoll and John Martin lived at Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Birth Reg15 Jan 1897 His birth was registered by John Martin, his father, in Rattray.1 
Baptism21 Feb 1897 John Martin was baptised at Rattray Free Church, Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland.5 
Residence*10 Sep 1920 He lived at 92 High Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.2 
Occupation*10 Sep 1920 He was a shoemaker.2  
Marriage*10 Sep 1920 He married Johanna Kerr Todd, daughter of James Todd and Maggie Kerr, at 94 Links Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.2,6,7,8,3,9,10,11,4 
Residence7 Nov 1920 John Martin, Johanna Kerr Todd and Margaret Kerr Martin lived at 2 Methilhill, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.6 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		20 Nov 1920 He registered the birth of Margaret Kerr Martin, his daughter, in Buckhaven.6 
Birth
(Witness)		25 Mar 1924 John Martin was present at the birth of Elizabeth McNicoll Martin at 99 High Street, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.7,8,11 
Occupation25 Mar 1924 John Martin was a floorcloth worker.7  
Residence*25 Mar 1924 John Martin, Johanna Kerr Todd and Elizabeth McNicoll Martin lived at 99 High Street, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.7 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		8 Apr 1924 He registered the birth of Elizabeth McNicoll Martin, his daughter, in Dysart.7 
Marriage
(Witness)		12 Jul 1941 John Martin officially Witnessed the marriage of Charles Stewart Chalmers Martin and Barbara Fraser Leith at Reid Memorial Church, West Saville Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland.12,13,14 
Residence12 Jul 1941 John Martin lived at 21 Mill Street, Kinross, Fife, Scotland.12 
Residence17 Mar 1949 He lived at 14 Grieve Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.15 
Death Reg
(Informant)		17 Mar 1949 He registered the death of Margaret Todd, his aunt, in Kirkcaldy.15 
Anecdote* Co-founders of Dysart Scout Troop.16
Occupationc 1954 John Martin was a caretaker Adam Smith Halls, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.16  
Occupation20 Feb 1954 He was a probation officer.8,11  
Death*1 Feb 1957 He died at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland, aged 60. He was survived by his wife, Johanna.3,4 
Death Reg2 Feb 1957 His death was registered by Elizabeth McNicoll Chalmers, his daughter, in Edinburgh.3 
Burial*5 Feb 1957 John Martin was buried at Sect.C, Plot 330, Hayfield Cemetery, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.17 
Memorial A gravestone to the memory of John Martin is located at Sect.C, Plot 330, Hayfield Cemetery, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.4 

Family

Johanna Kerr Todd (25 Jan 1894 - 28 Feb 1981)
Children
Last Edited16 Jun 2020

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1897: Rattray (389),2. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1920: Kirkcaldy (442),271. Cert/transcript held
  3. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1957: George Sq. (685/5),199. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S76] Memorial Stone : Kirkcaldy, Hayfield Cemetery, Sect.C, Row 5R, No.1.
  5. [S66] Other Document : Annotation by minister on original Birth certificate showing baptism.
  6. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1920: Buckhaven (459/2),582. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1924: Dysart (426),33. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1954: Kirkcaldy (421),41. Cert/transcript held
  9. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1981: Kirkcaldy (421),135. Cert/transcript held
  10. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 2009: Kirkcaldy (421),487. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 2012: Kirkcaldy (421),764. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1941: Newington (685/6),236. Cert/transcript held
  13. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1989: Pitlochry (383),45. Cert/transcript held
  14. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 2001: Glenrothes (420),101. Cert/transcript held
  15. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1949: Kirkcaldy (442),140. Cert/transcript held
  16. [S99] Personal knowledge : Mrs EM Chalmers.
  17. [S32] UK Local Records : Crematorium Office, Kirkcaldy.