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Nicholas Henry Martin

Date of Birth: May 1831

Born In: New York

Age: 80

Occupation: Farmer

Marital Status: Widowed

Died: 14 Feb 1911

Cause of Death: Old Age

Death Location: Half Moon Bay

Burial Plot: 82

FindaGrave ID: 13916217

Nicholas Henry Martin

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Nicholas Henry Martin was born in New Galandm Steuben, New York to Peter Pulver Martin and Judith VanWormer Martin. His grandfathers were Nicholas Martin of Greene County, New York and Lt. Laurence VanWormer of Cohocton, New York.
He married Emma L. Hoopes and by 1860 the young couple were listed at Tuolumne, California where he was successful in the Gold Fever.
By 1861 he bought land near Half Moon Bay and the Martin Ranch was established.
Some of his ocean front property was later sold to a friend and then it became the well known 'Martin's Beach' area next to his ranch land.
His children were Clara B Martin (Greenberg), Willard P. Martin, Mary Alice (Mansfield), Luella J. Martin (Struthers), Ruth 'Emma' Evalyn Martin (Dimock) and Florence C. Martin (Beebe).
All of his children remained in the San Mateo County area.
some of his brothers were David Van Renseller Martin, William D. Martin, Sephman Martin (who died in the Civil War) , Ira Edwin Martin (of Goleta, Ca.)
His sister was Ruth Ann Martin Dewlaney of Santa Barbara, California.
His wife died 1881 in Half Moon Bay. He remained on his land until later life. He is buried in his daughter's family plot with the Mansfield family members in a unmarked grave behind his daughter's. Buried with son Willard P. Martin and daughter-in-law Lillian F. Martin. Her name is the only one on the headstone.

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Willard Peter Martin

Date of Birth: 1860

Born In: California

Age: 40

Occupation: 

Marital Status: Married

Died: 12 Oct 1900

Cause of Death: Tuberculosis

Death Location: East Oakland, Cal.

Burial Plot: 82

FindaGrave ID: 13924983

Willard Peter Martin

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HIS LAST RESTING PLACE
Woodman Unveil Monument in the Memory of Departed Brother
Several hundred people witnessed the unveiling of a monument at Union Cemetery last Sunday by the Woodmen of the World to the memory of Willard P Martin who died in San Francisco a year ago.
The deceased was a member of the Golden Gate Camp and the monument which marks his last resting place was erected by the order in accordance with it's laws.
Sixty members of the Golden Gate Camp accompanied by a uniformed drill corp came down from San Francisco on the 12:40 train and were met at the depot by Embarcadero Camp and were escorted to the lodge room on Main Street where they partook in refreshments. At 2 o'clock they formed in procession escorted by the local camp and marched to the cemetery. The members of the order formed in the shape of a triangle about the grave and the ceremony of the unveiling took place. The burial service of the order was impressively read and the monument was exposed to view, disclosing a neat granite shaft suitably inscribed. Merton C. Allen, a San Francisco newspaper man, delivered an impressive address in which he portrayed the high character of the deceased and his thoughtfulness towards his family in thus providing for their needs in the event of death. His remarks, which were delivered with eloquence, were listened to with attention by the large number who stood at the grave. Two ladies who came down the city sang two musical selections during the service in a manner which added solemnity of the occasion.
The deceased was the son of N. H. Martin, the well known coastside resident, and the brother of Mrs. J. H. Mansfield. He left a wife who received an insurance of $3000 from the order of the Woodmen.

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Alonzo Albert Martines

Date of Birth: 25 Oct 1900

Born In: Calaveras Co., Calif

Age: 31

Occupation: Laborer

Marital Status: Married

Died: 20 Feb 1931

Cause of Death: Shot and killed during store robbery

Death Location: Monterey

Burial Plot: F26

FindaGrave ID: 6542707

Alonzo Albert Martines

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STORE KEEPER FACING CHARGE OVER KILLING
Alonzo Martinez Was Slain While Trying Holdup, Claim
That Alonzo Martinez of Redwood City, who was buried in Union Cemetery here today, was fatally shot in an alleged attempt to rob a Monterey storekeeper last Friday, was revealed in news dipatches out of Monterey today.
Martinez' two brothers, Frank and Alfred, who were said to have been with him shortly before he was killed, were charged with robbery.
A surprise charge of murder was placed against the storekeeper, Theodore Spalding. The charge against Spalding was made on motion of Argyll Campbell, attorney defending the Martinez brothers.
E. A. Williams, attorney for Spalding, objected, but the charge was sustained by District Attorney Russell Scott of Monterey County. Frank Martinez signed the complaint, it was said.
Spalding was in court when the charge was filed. He submitted to arrest and immediately attempted to secure his release on $2000 bail or $4000 bond. He pleaded "not guility" to the murder charge against him, asserting that Martinez was attempted to rob the store.
The Martinez brothers also pleased "not guilty" to the robbery charges.
All three will be arraigned at 11 o'clock Thursday.
Martinez was shot while in the rear room of the Spalding store following the alleged robbery, and his brothers were said to have already left the place. He was unarmed but had a flashlight, it was said. Spalding asserts that he shot in self-defense.

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    Dolores Martinez

    Date of Birth: 24 Oct 1931

    Born In: San Mateo

    Age: 0

    Occupation: Infant

    Marital Status: Single

    Died: 24 Oct 1931

    Cause of Death: Stillborn

    Death Location: Community Hospital, San Mateo

    Burial Plot: A87

    FindaGrave ID: 8114237

    Dolores Martinez

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    Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Layng & Tinney Funeral home for Dolores Martinez, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Martinez of 1429 Oak street. Interment took place in Union Cemetery.
    Buried with her cousin John Morales.

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      Adelaide “Addie” Marvin

      Date of Birth: 23 Oct 1878

      Born In: 

      Age: 2

      Occupation: Child

      Marital Status: Single

      Died: 14 Oct 1880

      Cause of Death: 

      Death Location: 

      Burial Plot: 183

      FindaGrave ID: 186942095

      Adelaide “Addie” Marvin

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      Addie's father, Charles Marvin, was a famous trainer of trotting horses at Gov Leland Stanford's Palo Alto Stock Farm.

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        Dr. Gilbert Taylor Mason

        Date of Birth: 26 Jul 1839

        Born In: Tennessee

        Age: 54

        Occupation: Physician

        Marital Status: Married

        Died: 7 Apr 1894

        Cause of Death: Pneumonia

        Death Location: San Francisco

        Burial Plot: Masonic

        FindaGrave ID: 145096160

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        MASON - In San Francisco, April 7 1894, Dr. Gilbert T. Mason, a native of Tennessee, aged 55 years.

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          Stillborn Son Masterlet

          Date of Birth: 30 Apr 1917

          Born In: Redwood City

          Age: 0

          Occupation: Infant

          Marital Status: Single

          Died: 30 Apr 1917

          Cause of Death: Stillborn

          Death Location: Redwood City

          Burial Plot: 

          FindaGrave ID: 247473826

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            Osborn Albert Mathews

            Date of Birth: 23 Nov 1876

            Born In: Wales

            Age: 55

            Occupation: Coal Miner

            Marital Status: Divorced

            Died: 15 May 1931

            Cause of Death: Syphilis, Mitral heart disease

            Death Location: Community Hospital

            Burial Plot: E104

            FindaGrave ID: 247474046

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              Abraham Drake Matthewson

              Date of Birth: 29 Nov 1830

              Born In: Masschusetts

              Age: 73

              Occupation: 

              Marital Status: Single

              Died: 7 Jan 1903

              Cause of Death: Heart failure

              Death Location: Redwood City

              Burial Plot: 84

              FindaGrave ID: 75474905

              Abraham Drake Matthewson

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              ABRAHAM D. MATTHEWSON
              Redwood City Democrat
              January 8, 1903
              Abraham D. Matthewson who has resided so long in San Mateo County as to have become one of it’s landmarks, passed away yesterday forenoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Lottie Wilcox, after an illness from pneumonia of less than two days.
              Mr. Matthewson was one of the few remaining old residents who came to this county during the pioneer days. He was born in Mass. 72 years ago and arrived here in the latter 50’s and worked in the redwoods as a shingle maker, which pursuit he followed for many years, retiring with enough of the world’s wealth to spend his days in comfort. He made his home in this city with Mrs. Wilcox for several years and by his simple, genial, and kindly nature had become a favorite with everyone. Even to the children he was known as “Uncle Abe” and by them will be as much missed as his more elder associates. Of his whole life ¡n San Mateo County, there can be naught said than that he was a good citizen and neighbor, honest and conscientious in all his dealings.
              The deceased was never married. He leaves beside his niece in this city, a sister (Mrs. Packard) who resides in San Gregorio, and two nephews and a niece, children of the latter.
              He is a brother of Mrs. Jumel and his headstone says “Uncle Abe”.
              The date of the funeral could not be arranged last night on account of the inability of Mrs. Packard to hear from her daughter at Port Townsend, who may desire to attend the funeral.

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                Annie Marie Mathisen

                Date of Birth: 27 May 1850

                Born In: Denmark

                Age: 46

                Occupation: 

                Marital Status: Married

                Died: 13 Jan 1896

                Cause of Death: Malaria

                Death Location: Woodside

                Burial Plot: Q53

                FindaGrave ID: 6542808

                Annie Marie Mathisen

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                ANNIE MARIE MATHISON
                Redwood City Democrat
                January 16, 1896
                Early on the morning of Monday, January 13, 1896, Mrs. Annie Marie Mathisen after a brief illness was sunmmoned to her long home. Her devoted husband, Mr. P. Mathisen, was constant and untiring in his attention and nothing was left undone by the family and friends to alleviate her suffering and soothe her last moments. Her malady was very unusual, occurring very rarely in the clogging of a blood vessel in the brain. Mrs. Mathisen was the mother of Mrs. J. A. Sorensen and of Peter, Willie, Ellen, and Christian Hansen, her children by a former marriage. She also leaves a little boy, Arthur, the issue of her marriage to P. Mathisen.
                Deceased was a native of Denmark, aged 45 years 7 months and 17 days. She was an estimable woman of rare worth. She was a faithful and affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother and an amiable and considerate neighbor. In common with all, we extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.
                The funeral took place from the family residence in Woodside yesterday and was widely attended. The interment was in Union Cemetery. Rev O.M. Hester conducted the funeral.

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