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Martin, James W.

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Last Name Martin
First Name James
Middle Name W.
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Death Date 4/7/1903
Birth Date 1/1/1811
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Spouse Mary A. Harper
Survived By Four children: William, Wesley, Mrs. Rosier and Lambertine.
Other Age 92. "From Mooresville -- James Martin, better known as Uncle Jimmy Martin, died at his home." In the early days of Mooresville, he would buy hundreds of turkeys every fall, and after a good fall of snow, he would collect them together and drive them to Madison to sell. (Source: A Brief History of Mooresville and Vicinity, by Almira Harvey Hadley.) "Son of John and Polly Martin; born near Corydon, Ind. Married Mary A. Harper in 1833 and to them were born 9 children, with 4 surviving. His wife died 5 years ago."
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