Andrew Cornelius Martin: Appalachian Aristocracy

1902 - 1935 (33 years)

Generation: 1

Andrew Cornelius Martin was born 30 Mar 1902, Coopers, Mercer Co. WV; died 23 Sep 1935, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Andrew Martin
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: C A Martin
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Viola Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
C A Martin 43
Viola Martin 43
Berkie Martin 17
Ethel Martin 16
Florence Martin 14
Bertie Martin 10
Andrew Martin 7
Geo Martin 4

1930 Census
Name: Andrew C Martin
Birth Year: abt 1903
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Montcalm Road.
Dwelling Number: 173
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Bricklayer
Industry: Building constructor
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew C Martin 27
Marie H Martin 33
Helen F Martin 5
Betty W Martin 2 years 4 months

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1955081&Type=Death

West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Name: Andrew Cornelius Martin
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1902
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Sep 1935
Death Place: McDowell, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 23 Sep 1935
Burial Place: Bluefield, West Virginia
Death Age: 33 years 5 months 21 days
Occupation: Mine Foreman
Cause of Death: crushed skull, slate fall in mine
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: C.A. Martin
Father Birth Place: N.C.
Mother Name: Viola Jane Williams
Mother Birth Place: Virginia
FHL Film Number: 800212

Andrew married Marie Helen Johnson 05 Sep 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Marie (daughter of James William Johnson and Cora Etta Wall) was born 20 Nov 1906, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV; died Jun 1979, Sebastian Co. AR; was buried , Hartford Memorial Park, Hartford, Sebastian Co. AR. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Helen F. Martin was born ca 1925, Mercer Co. WV.
3. Betty W. Martin was born ca 1928, Mercer Co. WV.
4. Eleanor Jean Martin was born 26 Sep 1932, Tazewell Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Helen F. Martin

(1.Andrew¹) was born ca 1925, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Helen F Martin
Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Montcalm Road.
Dwelling Number: 173
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew C Martin 27
Marie H Martin 33
Helen F Martin 5
Betty W Martin 2 years 4 months

1940 Census
Name: Helen Martin
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virgini
House Number: 232 1/2
Inferred Residence in 1935: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul Steele 28
Marie Steele 33
Wilma Steele 2
Morris Steele 8 months
Helen Martin 15
Betty Ann Martin 12
Eleanor Martin 7

Betty W. Martin

(1.Andrew¹) was born ca 1928, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Betty W Martin [Betty A Martin]
Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Street address: Montcalm Road.
Dwelling Number: 173
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew C Martin 27
Marie H Martin 33
Helen F Martin 5
Betty W Martin 2 years 4 months

1940 Census
Name: Betty Ann Martin
Age: 12
Estimated birth year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 232 1/2
Inferred Residence in 1935: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul Steele 28
Marie Steele 33
Wilma Steele 2
Morris Steele 8 months
Helen Martin 15
Betty Ann Martin 12
Eleanor Martin 7

Eleanor Jean Martin

(1.Andrew¹) was born 26 Sep 1932, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Eleanor Martin
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1933
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 232 1/2
Inferred Residence in 1935: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Native Language: English
Household Members:
Name Age
Paul Steele 28
Marie Steele 33
Wilma Steele 2
Morris Steele 8 months
Helen Martin 15
Betty Ann Martin 12
Eleanor Martin 7

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Eleanor Jean Martin
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1932
Birth Place: Tazewell Co. VA