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26. George Martin was born 02 Sep 1843 in OH, known from his death certificate and the obituary of his twin sister Margaret (Martin) Greer.  George’s birth month and year are confirmed in the 1900 Census record. He died 23 Nov 1920 in Pierceton IN and was buried 25 Nov 1920 in Spring Creek Cemetery at 41.11491667 -85.70428333, Sidney, Kosciusko Co. IN. George married Albina Severns on 07 Apr 1880 in Marshall Co IN.  His death certificate was issued in Kosciusko County IN.  George’s parents were Franklin Martin and Louisa Lamb.

 

Bourbon, Marshall County, IN had a postmaster named George Martin from 1867 to 1869.  This postmaster could have been a different George Martin, although this George lived near Bourbon during those years.

 

            Martin George and Albina

            Tombstone location in Spring Creek Cemetery (1.5 miles East of Sydney, Kosciusko Co., IN)

            18860826 Obituary of infant child born to George and Albina Martin published in The Bourbon Mirror, Bourbon, Marshall County, IN.

 

            1850 Census IN Marshall - Franklin Louisa George Martin

            1860 Census IN Marshall Tippecanoe - Franklin Louisa and George Martin

            1870 Census is undiscovered for George Martin.  Possibilities include: 

                        Olive, Lukin Twp., Lawrence Co., IL – farm worker living with Kentucky-born John Martin

                        Lemont Twp., Cook Co., IL – laborer in household of Rhode Island-born Edward Martin

                        Bruckenridge, Montezuma Twp., Summit Co., CO – miner in house with fellow miners; 27-year-old James McLaughlin born in IN and 35-year-old John McKinna born in Mass.

            1880 Census IN Marshall Walnut District 110 - George and Alvina Martin with Franklin and Louisa

            1900 Census IN Marshall Tippecanoe - George and Albina Martin

            1910 Census ND Williams Dist 223 pg 6of34 - Zed Lura Roy Hoy Campbell -George and Albina Martin

            1920 Census IN Kosciusko Washington ED 102 - George and Alvina Martin

            19201123 George Martin death certificate

 

27. Albina Severns "Alvina/Alvinia" was born 18 Aug 1861 in Argos, Tippecanoe Twp., Marshall Co., IN. She died 26 Nov 1950 in Warsaw IN and was buried 28 Nov 1950 in Spring Creek Cemetery at 41.11491667 -85.70428333, Sidney, Kosciusko Co. IN.  After the 1920 death of George Martin, Albina married John Lockridge on 10 Apr 1924 (application).  Albina’s parents were Isaac Severns and Mary Ellen Wood.

 

            Tombstone location in Spring Creek Cemetery (1.5 miles East of Sydney, Kosciusko Co., IN)

            Lura and daughter Elsie Campbell with unknown Lena, Lura’s mother Albina and unknown Aunt - Possibly Bertha (Martin) Shank Note:  Zadoc Piety had an Aunt Jarza Lena (Trueblood) Petty, sister to Mary Phedora Trueblood, who lived from 22 Dec 1861 to 1947.  Although she would have been about the right age, compared to Elsie, to be the Lena of this picture, she is not.

            Albina with grandchildren Thelma, Warren and Marilyn Campbell

            19250829 Roy and Mary Campbell’s wedding – Albina and John Lockridge, Bertha and George Shank, Ora and Zadok Piety, Mary and Roy Campbell, Elsie and Hoy Campbell          

           

            Albina Severns Martin Lockridge obituary

 

            1870 Census IN Marshall Tippecanoe - John Mary E and Albina Kay

            1880 Census IN Marshall Walnut District 110 - George and Alvina Martin with Franklin and Louisa

            1900 Census IN Marshall Tippecanoe - George and Albina Martin

            1910 Census ND Williams Dist 223 pg 6of34 - Zed Lura Roy Hoy Campbell -George and Albina Martin

            1920 Census IN Kosciusko Washington ED 102 - George and Alvina Martin

            1930 Census IN Kosciusko Washington Dist 26 - John and Albina (Severns-Martin) Lockridge

 

1. George MARTIN (b.2 Sep 1843-OH d.1920-Pierceton IN)
sp: Albina SEVERNS (b.18 Aug 1861-Argos,Tippecanoe Twp.,Marshall Co.,IN m.7 Apr 1880 d.26 Nov 1950-Warsaw IN)
         -2. Lura Bell MARTIN (b.22 Feb 1881-Tippecanoe IN d.12 Mar 1930-Pierceton IN)
          sp: Zed CAMPBELL (b.29 Dec 1879-Atwood,Kosciusko Co. IN m.14 Dec 1901 d.3 Feb 1969-Volusia Co.,FL)
                  -3. Roy CAMPBELL (b.18 Dec 1902-Atwood,Kosciusko Co. IN d.18 Sep 1981-LaGrange,LaGrange Co. IN)
                   sp: Mary Edith PIETY (b.27 Jan 1907-Wills Point,Myrtle Springs,Van Zandt Co.,Texas m.29 Aug 1925 d.26 Dec 1993-LaGrange,LaGrange Co. IN)
                           -4. Thelma Mae CAMPBELL (living)
                            sp: Aubrey Dean HOGGATT (living)
                           -4. Warren Richard CAMPBELL (living)
                            sp: Annelise KRAUSE (living)
                           -4. Marilyn Joy CAMPBELL (living)
                            sp: David USELTON (living)
                            sp: Corbin E. BOLINGER (living)
                  -3. Hoy CAMPBELL (b.18 Dec 1902-Atwood,Kosciusko Co. IN d.31 Dec 1984-Velusia FL)
                   sp: Rose  (m.23 Dec 1972)
                  -3. Elsie CAMPBELL (b.9 Apr 1915-Williston,ND d.13 Feb 2000-South Bend,St. Jospeh Co. IN)
                   sp: Herbert KESLER (m.28 Feb 1931 d.9 Apr 1982)
                           -4. Jacqueline KESLER
                            sp: Raymond TETZLAFF
                           -4. Beverly KESLER
                            sp: Donald ECKHART
                           -4. Kathleen KESLER
                            sp: Gilbert NICHOLS
                           -4. Jay KESLER
                            sp: Jane 
         -2. Bertha D MARTIN (b.1882 d.1943)
          sp: George SHANK (b.Oct 1882 m.19 Jul 1902)