Martin arrived in the United States in 1881 or 1883. He made his way to Seattle and between 1900 and 1904 he was a lodger at the Alaska Commercial Hotel in that city, working odd jobs. Perhaps he was saving to make the trip to Cape Nome, Alaska where we find him in 1910. His occupation is a Gold Miner. In 1923 and 1924, Martin is mentions as a person living in the general area, recorded in the news paper Alaska-Yukon Gazetteer. In Oct of 1929, Martin has moved to Sitka District, Alaska. He is a retired Miner.
At sometime between 1929 and 1 Apr 1940, Martin is know an Inmate at the O'Connell Home. I can not find the link, however I assume this is today the Pioneer's Home on Lincoln Street, Sitka. HISTORY: A contingent of the U.S. Marines was stationed in Sitka in 1879, and until 1892 the men were quartered in the Russian built log barracks. Buildings were added in subsequent years. The base had expanded, but was closed in 1912 and the buildings stood idle. The people of Sitka were anxious to have a home for the increasing number of pioneers, prospectors, and others who were no longer able to care for themselves. Alaska became a Territory in 1912 and in August of that year a bill was introduced by Sitka's Representative, Arthur G. Shoup, to appropriate $10,000 and establish the Alaska Pioneer Home at Sitka. The Navy Department gave permission to use the old barracks for that purpose and the Home opened in September 1913. Only indigent men were admitted to the Home in the early years. By the early 1930s, in addition to being something of a fire trap, the buildings were becoming dilapidated and expensive to maintain. Congress enacted a law granting the former Naval Reserve to the Territory of Alaska. It was at this time that the present concrete building was constructed. The new building housed 170 men but there were no facilities for women.
Ref: Sitka Estate 1941 Probate Case Files 5829 8 9165 .
After his death, Martin's estate went into Escrow. On 26 Jul 1941 there was an account $380.00. Martin owned property on Jamestown Bay which he rented and his estate continued to receive income in 1942. This is today, 2018, location of 1705 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, Alaska. A Condo was last sold for $435,000. Martin owned 15 acres at this location. He also had US Savings Bonds, Series C-1938 for a Total = $200.
Upon his death, the Pioneers’ home submitted a bill for Subsistence of 2946 days of care at $2.00 per day = $5892.00; and, the Pioneers’ home submitted a bill for Burial Expense = $56.00.
Martin was never married. No record found on family here in the United States.