Civil War: Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers
William Coddington Martin was the son of Moses Rowland Martin (1789, NJ) and Nancy Coddington (1792, NJ). William relocated to California. During the Civil War he was commissioned a captain at Fort Humboldt on March 1, 1864, and was mustered in as commander of Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers. Captain Martin was mustered out at Fort Humboldt May 20, 1865 (Orton, 830, 841). After the war he remained in Humboldt County where he registered to vote August 1, 1866 (1866 Humboldt Great Register). William, a widower, was living on Rail Road Ave, Oakland, Alameda County, on June 11, 1880, with his son Ulysses (1880 US Census). He died two years later at San Francisco and was buried at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Eureka. Col. Whipple Post, No. 49, Grand Army of the Republic, obtained a headstone to place on his grave in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in December 1893 (The Humboldt Times, Vol. XLI, No. 132, Dec. 22, 1893; 4:3).
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DEATHS
MARTIN-In this city, April 18, Captain William C. Martin of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taylor and Mrs. G. G. Smith, age 64 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the First Congregational Church, corner of Post and Mason Streets. Interment at Eureka, Humboldt, Cal.
(San Francisco Call, April 21, 1882; 4:5)
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Children:
- ? (married J. S. Taylor)
- ? (married G. G. Smith)
- Ulysses Grant Martin (1863, CA)
Biography by Steve
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Obituary:
Death of W C. Martin
MARTIN—In San Francisco. April 18, 1882, Captain Wiiliam C. Martin, of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taber, and Mrs. G. G. Smith, aged 64 years, a native of New Jersey. Capt. W. C. Marlin was one of the pioneers of the state as well as of Humboldt County. When the gold fever broke out he was among the first to visit the Golden State, leaving his home in New Jersey in the spring of 1849. There was a large number of men in his party, and for better protection they formed themselves into a company, elected a captain and other officers, the deceased being second in command. Instead of coming bv the isthmus route they crossed through Mexico, suffering a good many hardships and having to travel many weary miles. However, they arrived at their destination, San Francisco, all right, and there the company disbanded, each one taking his own course and engaging in a pursuit, but the major portion struck out for the mines, among whom was the deceased. Later in the year, in December, he returned to Staten Island, and from his accounts of the new country others caught the fever, and in the spring of '50 another party started for California, coming by the way of Panama. In this party were J. E. Wyman, who died here in November, 1880, and H. J. Dart, now a resident of this city. On their arrival in San Francisco, Captain Martin and Mr. Dart entered into a partnership, leased land, put up some buildings for rental and engaged in a trading and commission business, and did a large business until their property was destroyed by fire the next year. In '51, during the Trinity River excitement, Captain Martin came to this bay, and was pleased with the outlook. They continued their business in San Francisco and also engaged in the general merchandise business at Union, now Arcata, continuing the partnership until '57, when the same was dissolved. In '52 deceased was elected to represent Trinity County in the legislature, this county then being a portion of Trinity. After closing his business at Arcata in '57 he engaged in the salmon fisheries on Eel River, and continued in that business for some time, but the same did not prove to be profitable, and he withdrew. He served as supervisor for the county from 1858 to 1860. His residence was at Arcata, and when the Indian depredations and outrages became so alarming and frequent in 1863 he was commissioned a captain in the California Battalion of Mountaineers, and organizing Company D took part in the Indian Campaign, being ordered to Camp Gaston. In May, '64, his family moved up to the post, remaining until the next year, when the battalion was ordered to Fort Humboldt, and soon afterward mustered out of the service. He was appointed collector of customs for this port, filling the position for several years, until he was superseded in July, 1872. A year or so ago, being in failing health, he moved to Sau Francisco, and in '8l was assigned a position in the U.S. mint. But sickness, in an aggravated form, coming upon him, he was confined to his bed, and death relieved him from his sufferings last Tuesday. He was one of the founders of Anniversary Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Arcata, and was a member in good standing of that lodge at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Humboldt Mutual Relief. Thus has one of the sturdy pioneers of our county and state passed through the portals of the golden city, never to return again. Like many others who braved the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, he was a true friend. Although strong in his likes and dislikes, very outspoken, quick to resent an injury, be was always ready to render assistance, and was true as steel. In February, '68, his wife, who came to this country in '52, died, and her death being shortly followed by the youngest daughter, a most promising girl, broke up the family circle, and the effects of the severe blow he never fully recovered from. During the early history of the county he was identified with all the lending enterprises, and was among the foremost of our citizens who worked for the interests of the community and county. He had lived a life of usefulness, and now takes his place in that realm where the pioneer work is done, and where the weary find rest. His remains will be brought up on the steamer tomorrow by his son-in-law, J. S. Taber, of San Francisco, and will be interred in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, beside those of his wife and daughter.
Contributor: Karen Hendricks (47322391)
William Coddington Martin was the son of Moses Rowland Martin (1789, NJ) and Nancy Coddington (1792, NJ). William relocated to California. During the Civil War he was commissioned a captain at Fort Humboldt on March 1, 1864, and was mustered in as commander of Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers. Captain Martin was mustered out at Fort Humboldt May 20, 1865 (Orton, 830, 841). After the war he remained in Humboldt County where he registered to vote August 1, 1866 (1866 Humboldt Great Register). William, a widower, was living on Rail Road Ave, Oakland, Alameda County, on June 11, 1880, with his son Ulysses (1880 US Census). He died two years later at San Francisco and was buried at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Eureka. Col. Whipple Post, No. 49, Grand Army of the Republic, obtained a headstone to place on his grave in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in December 1893 (The Humboldt Times, Vol. XLI, No. 132, Dec. 22, 1893; 4:3).
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DEATHS
MARTIN-In this city, April 18, Captain William C. Martin of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taylor and Mrs. G. G. Smith, age 64 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the First Congregational Church, corner of Post and Mason Streets. Interment at Eureka, Humboldt, Cal.
(San Francisco Call, April 21, 1882; 4:5)
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Children:
- ? (married J. S. Taylor)
- ? (married G. G. Smith)
- Ulysses Grant Martin (1863, CA)
Biography by Steve
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Obituary:
Death of W C. Martin
MARTIN—In San Francisco. April 18, 1882, Captain Wiiliam C. Martin, of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taber, and Mrs. G. G. Smith, aged 64 years, a native of New Jersey. Capt. W. C. Marlin was one of the pioneers of the state as well as of Humboldt County. When the gold fever broke out he was among the first to visit the Golden State, leaving his home in New Jersey in the spring of 1849. There was a large number of men in his party, and for better protection they formed themselves into a company, elected a captain and other officers, the deceased being second in command. Instead of coming bv the isthmus route they crossed through Mexico, suffering a good many hardships and having to travel many weary miles. However, they arrived at their destination, San Francisco, all right, and there the company disbanded, each one taking his own course and engaging in a pursuit, but the major portion struck out for the mines, among whom was the deceased. Later in the year, in December, he returned to Staten Island, and from his accounts of the new country others caught the fever, and in the spring of '50 another party started for California, coming by the way of Panama. In this party were J. E. Wyman, who died here in November, 1880, and H. J. Dart, now a resident of this city. On their arrival in San Francisco, Captain Martin and Mr. Dart entered into a partnership, leased land, put up some buildings for rental and engaged in a trading and commission business, and did a large business until their property was destroyed by fire the next year. In '51, during the Trinity River excitement, Captain Martin came to this bay, and was pleased with the outlook. They continued their business in San Francisco and also engaged in the general merchandise business at Union, now Arcata, continuing the partnership until '57, when the same was dissolved. In '52 deceased was elected to represent Trinity County in the legislature, this county then being a portion of Trinity. After closing his business at Arcata in '57 he engaged in the salmon fisheries on Eel River, and continued in that business for some time, but the same did not prove to be profitable, and he withdrew. He served as supervisor for the county from 1858 to 1860. His residence was at Arcata, and when the Indian depredations and outrages became so alarming and frequent in 1863 he was commissioned a captain in the California Battalion of Mountaineers, and organizing Company D took part in the Indian Campaign, being ordered to Camp Gaston. In May, '64, his family moved up to the post, remaining until the next year, when the battalion was ordered to Fort Humboldt, and soon afterward mustered out of the service. He was appointed collector of customs for this port, filling the position for several years, until he was superseded in July, 1872. A year or so ago, being in failing health, he moved to Sau Francisco, and in '8l was assigned a position in the U.S. mint. But sickness, in an aggravated form, coming upon him, he was confined to his bed, and death relieved him from his sufferings last Tuesday. He was one of the founders of Anniversary Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Arcata, and was a member in good standing of that lodge at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Humboldt Mutual Relief. Thus has one of the sturdy pioneers of our county and state passed through the portals of the golden city, never to return again. Like many others who braved the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, he was a true friend. Although strong in his likes and dislikes, very outspoken, quick to resent an injury, be was always ready to render assistance, and was true as steel. In February, '68, his wife, who came to this country in '52, died, and her death being shortly followed by the youngest daughter, a most promising girl, broke up the family circle, and the effects of the severe blow he never fully recovered from. During the early history of the county he was identified with all the lending enterprises, and was among the foremost of our citizens who worked for the interests of the community and county. He had lived a life of usefulness, and now takes his place in that realm where the pioneer work is done, and where the weary find rest. His remains will be brought up on the steamer tomorrow by his son-in-law, J. S. Taber, of San Francisco, and will be interred in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, beside those of his wife and daughter.
Contributor: Karen Hendricks (47322391)
Civil War: Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers
William Coddington Martin was the son of Moses Rowland Martin (1789, NJ) and Nancy Coddington (1792, NJ). William relocated to California. During the Civil War he was commissioned a captain at Fort Humboldt on March 1, 1864, and was mustered in as commander of Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers. Captain Martin was mustered out at Fort Humboldt May 20, 1865 (Orton, 830, 841). After the war he remained in Humboldt County where he registered to vote August 1, 1866 (1866 Humboldt Great Register). William, a widower, was living on Rail Road Ave, Oakland, Alameda County, on June 11, 1880, with his son Ulysses (1880 US Census). He died two years later at San Francisco and was buried at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Eureka. Col. Whipple Post, No. 49, Grand Army of the Republic, obtained a headstone to place on his grave in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in December 1893 (The Humboldt Times, Vol. XLI, No. 132, Dec. 22, 1893; 4:3).
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DEATHS
MARTIN-In this city, April 18, Captain William C. Martin of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taylor and Mrs. G. G. Smith, age 64 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the First Congregational Church, corner of Post and Mason Streets. Interment at Eureka, Humboldt, Cal.
(San Francisco Call, April 21, 1882; 4:5)
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Children:
- ? (married J. S. Taylor)
- ? (married G. G. Smith)
- Ulysses Grant Martin (1863, CA)
Biography by Steve
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Obituary:
Death of W C. Martin
MARTIN—In San Francisco. April 18, 1882, Captain Wiiliam C. Martin, of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taber, and Mrs. G. G. Smith, aged 64 years, a native of New Jersey. Capt. W. C. Marlin was one of the pioneers of the state as well as of Humboldt County. When the gold fever broke out he was among the first to visit the Golden State, leaving his home in New Jersey in the spring of 1849. There was a large number of men in his party, and for better protection they formed themselves into a company, elected a captain and other officers, the deceased being second in command. Instead of coming bv the isthmus route they crossed through Mexico, suffering a good many hardships and having to travel many weary miles. However, they arrived at their destination, San Francisco, all right, and there the company disbanded, each one taking his own course and engaging in a pursuit, but the major portion struck out for the mines, among whom was the deceased. Later in the year, in December, he returned to Staten Island, and from his accounts of the new country others caught the fever, and in the spring of '50 another party started for California, coming by the way of Panama. In this party were J. E. Wyman, who died here in November, 1880, and H. J. Dart, now a resident of this city. On their arrival in San Francisco, Captain Martin and Mr. Dart entered into a partnership, leased land, put up some buildings for rental and engaged in a trading and commission business, and did a large business until their property was destroyed by fire the next year. In '51, during the Trinity River excitement, Captain Martin came to this bay, and was pleased with the outlook. They continued their business in San Francisco and also engaged in the general merchandise business at Union, now Arcata, continuing the partnership until '57, when the same was dissolved. In '52 deceased was elected to represent Trinity County in the legislature, this county then being a portion of Trinity. After closing his business at Arcata in '57 he engaged in the salmon fisheries on Eel River, and continued in that business for some time, but the same did not prove to be profitable, and he withdrew. He served as supervisor for the county from 1858 to 1860. His residence was at Arcata, and when the Indian depredations and outrages became so alarming and frequent in 1863 he was commissioned a captain in the California Battalion of Mountaineers, and organizing Company D took part in the Indian Campaign, being ordered to Camp Gaston. In May, '64, his family moved up to the post, remaining until the next year, when the battalion was ordered to Fort Humboldt, and soon afterward mustered out of the service. He was appointed collector of customs for this port, filling the position for several years, until he was superseded in July, 1872. A year or so ago, being in failing health, he moved to Sau Francisco, and in '8l was assigned a position in the U.S. mint. But sickness, in an aggravated form, coming upon him, he was confined to his bed, and death relieved him from his sufferings last Tuesday. He was one of the founders of Anniversary Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Arcata, and was a member in good standing of that lodge at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Humboldt Mutual Relief. Thus has one of the sturdy pioneers of our county and state passed through the portals of the golden city, never to return again. Like many others who braved the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, he was a true friend. Although strong in his likes and dislikes, very outspoken, quick to resent an injury, be was always ready to render assistance, and was true as steel. In February, '68, his wife, who came to this country in '52, died, and her death being shortly followed by the youngest daughter, a most promising girl, broke up the family circle, and the effects of the severe blow he never fully recovered from. During the early history of the county he was identified with all the lending enterprises, and was among the foremost of our citizens who worked for the interests of the community and county. He had lived a life of usefulness, and now takes his place in that realm where the pioneer work is done, and where the weary find rest. His remains will be brought up on the steamer tomorrow by his son-in-law, J. S. Taber, of San Francisco, and will be interred in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, beside those of his wife and daughter.
Contributor: Karen Hendricks (47322391)
William Coddington Martin was the son of Moses Rowland Martin (1789, NJ) and Nancy Coddington (1792, NJ). William relocated to California. During the Civil War he was commissioned a captain at Fort Humboldt on March 1, 1864, and was mustered in as commander of Company D, 1st Battalion, California Mountaineers. Captain Martin was mustered out at Fort Humboldt May 20, 1865 (Orton, 830, 841). After the war he remained in Humboldt County where he registered to vote August 1, 1866 (1866 Humboldt Great Register). William, a widower, was living on Rail Road Ave, Oakland, Alameda County, on June 11, 1880, with his son Ulysses (1880 US Census). He died two years later at San Francisco and was buried at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Eureka. Col. Whipple Post, No. 49, Grand Army of the Republic, obtained a headstone to place on his grave in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in December 1893 (The Humboldt Times, Vol. XLI, No. 132, Dec. 22, 1893; 4:3).
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DEATHS
MARTIN-In this city, April 18, Captain William C. Martin of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taylor and Mrs. G. G. Smith, age 64 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Friday), at 2 o'clock p.m., from the First Congregational Church, corner of Post and Mason Streets. Interment at Eureka, Humboldt, Cal.
(San Francisco Call, April 21, 1882; 4:5)
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Children:
- ? (married J. S. Taylor)
- ? (married G. G. Smith)
- Ulysses Grant Martin (1863, CA)
Biography by Steve
*********************************
Obituary:
Death of W C. Martin
MARTIN—In San Francisco. April 18, 1882, Captain Wiiliam C. Martin, of Humboldt County, Cal., father of Mrs. J. S. Taber, and Mrs. G. G. Smith, aged 64 years, a native of New Jersey. Capt. W. C. Marlin was one of the pioneers of the state as well as of Humboldt County. When the gold fever broke out he was among the first to visit the Golden State, leaving his home in New Jersey in the spring of 1849. There was a large number of men in his party, and for better protection they formed themselves into a company, elected a captain and other officers, the deceased being second in command. Instead of coming bv the isthmus route they crossed through Mexico, suffering a good many hardships and having to travel many weary miles. However, they arrived at their destination, San Francisco, all right, and there the company disbanded, each one taking his own course and engaging in a pursuit, but the major portion struck out for the mines, among whom was the deceased. Later in the year, in December, he returned to Staten Island, and from his accounts of the new country others caught the fever, and in the spring of '50 another party started for California, coming by the way of Panama. In this party were J. E. Wyman, who died here in November, 1880, and H. J. Dart, now a resident of this city. On their arrival in San Francisco, Captain Martin and Mr. Dart entered into a partnership, leased land, put up some buildings for rental and engaged in a trading and commission business, and did a large business until their property was destroyed by fire the next year. In '51, during the Trinity River excitement, Captain Martin came to this bay, and was pleased with the outlook. They continued their business in San Francisco and also engaged in the general merchandise business at Union, now Arcata, continuing the partnership until '57, when the same was dissolved. In '52 deceased was elected to represent Trinity County in the legislature, this county then being a portion of Trinity. After closing his business at Arcata in '57 he engaged in the salmon fisheries on Eel River, and continued in that business for some time, but the same did not prove to be profitable, and he withdrew. He served as supervisor for the county from 1858 to 1860. His residence was at Arcata, and when the Indian depredations and outrages became so alarming and frequent in 1863 he was commissioned a captain in the California Battalion of Mountaineers, and organizing Company D took part in the Indian Campaign, being ordered to Camp Gaston. In May, '64, his family moved up to the post, remaining until the next year, when the battalion was ordered to Fort Humboldt, and soon afterward mustered out of the service. He was appointed collector of customs for this port, filling the position for several years, until he was superseded in July, 1872. A year or so ago, being in failing health, he moved to Sau Francisco, and in '8l was assigned a position in the U.S. mint. But sickness, in an aggravated form, coming upon him, he was confined to his bed, and death relieved him from his sufferings last Tuesday. He was one of the founders of Anniversary Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Arcata, and was a member in good standing of that lodge at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Humboldt Mutual Relief. Thus has one of the sturdy pioneers of our county and state passed through the portals of the golden city, never to return again. Like many others who braved the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, he was a true friend. Although strong in his likes and dislikes, very outspoken, quick to resent an injury, be was always ready to render assistance, and was true as steel. In February, '68, his wife, who came to this country in '52, died, and her death being shortly followed by the youngest daughter, a most promising girl, broke up the family circle, and the effects of the severe blow he never fully recovered from. During the early history of the county he was identified with all the lending enterprises, and was among the foremost of our citizens who worked for the interests of the community and county. He had lived a life of usefulness, and now takes his place in that realm where the pioneer work is done, and where the weary find rest. His remains will be brought up on the steamer tomorrow by his son-in-law, J. S. Taber, of San Francisco, and will be interred in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, beside those of his wife and daughter.
Contributor: Karen Hendricks (47322391)
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