Martin worked for the Virginia Highway Commission starting in 1925 as a guard over seeing the prison chain gangs that worked on improving the road from Vanderpool down Route 84 to the WV/VA state line in Highland Co. See The Recorders 2015 Spring Guide for a article on Martin & the building of route 84 (therecorderonline.com). He held other positions through out his career with the dept. retiring in 1952. Martin elected to change the spelling of his last name from Bodkin to Botkin because he preferred that spelling, while his brothers retained the "D" in spelling.
Highland Recorder November 23, 1928
Headwaters News
Mart Botkin and family have moved to Monterey for the winter. They paid Mr. Lank Simmons a visit Sunday, and Mr. Botkin motored over in his new Ford.
Highland Recorder February 22, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and family have moved from the apartment over the barber shop (Monterey) to Mill Gap. Mr. Botkin being engaged on the road work there.
Highland Recorder September 18, 1931
Vanderpool News
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and son Ray attended the Lawn Party at Headwaters last Saturday.
Highland Recorder April 30, 1959
Martin Edward Botkin, 72, died at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton on Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Botkin, who lived at Headwaters, had been in poor health for more than a year. He was a son of the late Eli and Ida Botkin and was born March 23, 1887 at Palo Alto. A long time Highland resident, Mr. Botkin was a veteran of World War I. He was retired from the State Highway Department in July 1952 as a foreman after 27 years service. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie J. Botkin; a son, R.M. Botkin of Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simmons, Sugar Grove, W. Va. and Mrs. Leutena Crummett, Churchville; two brothers Delbert Bodkin, Timberville, Pinkney Bodkin, Palo Alto, and one grandson, Kevin R. Botkin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 23 at Headwaters Presbyterian Church by Dr. W.O. Rhoad. Burial was in Headwaters Cemetery.
Highland Recorder December 4, 1914
Patna News
M.L. Simmons and Martin Botkin finishing J.W. Armstrong's house this week.
Highland Recorder May 2, 1924
Nellie J. Botkin etc. vs Lucy May Armstrong etc. Sale of 81 acres made to M. E. Botkin for $1,500.00 confirmed and A. L. Jones directed to make a deed thereof
Highland Recorder November 23, 1928
Headwaters News
Mart Botkin and family have moved to Monterey for the winter. They paid Mr. Lank Simmons a visit Sunday, and Mr. Botkin motored over in his new Ford.
Highland Recorder February 22, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and family have moved from the apartment over the barber shop (Monterey) to Mill Gap. Mr. Botkin being engaged on the road work there.
Highland Recorder September 18, 1931
Vanderpool News
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and son Ray attended the Lawn Party at Headwaters last Saturday.
Highland Recorder April 30, 1959
Martin Edward Botkin, 72, died at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton on Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Botkin, who lived at Headwaters, had been in poor health for more than a year. He was a son of the late Eli and Ida Botkin and was born March 23, 1887 at Palo Alto. A long time Highland resident, Mr. Botkin was a veteran of World War I. He was retired from the State Highway Department in July 1952 as a foreman after 27 years service. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie J. Botkin; a son, R.M. Botkin of Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simmons, Sugar Grove, W. Va. and Mrs. Leutena Crummett, Churchville; two brothers Delbert Bodkin, Timberville, Pinkney Bodkin, Palo Alto, and one grandson, Kevin R. Botkin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 23 at Headwaters Presbyterian Church by Dr. W.O. Rhoad. Burial was in Headwaters Cemetery.
Highland Recorder December 4, 1914
Patna News
M.L. Simmons and Martin Botkin finishing J.W. Armstrong's house this week.
Highland Recorder May 2, 1924
Nellie J. Botkin etc. vs Lucy May Armstrong etc. Sale of 81 acres made to M. E. Botkin for $1,500.00 confirmed and A. L. Jones directed to make a deed thereof
Martin worked for the Virginia Highway Commission starting in 1925 as a guard over seeing the prison chain gangs that worked on improving the road from Vanderpool down Route 84 to the WV/VA state line in Highland Co. See The Recorders 2015 Spring Guide for a article on Martin & the building of route 84 (therecorderonline.com). He held other positions through out his career with the dept. retiring in 1952. Martin elected to change the spelling of his last name from Bodkin to Botkin because he preferred that spelling, while his brothers retained the "D" in spelling.
Highland Recorder November 23, 1928
Headwaters News
Mart Botkin and family have moved to Monterey for the winter. They paid Mr. Lank Simmons a visit Sunday, and Mr. Botkin motored over in his new Ford.
Highland Recorder February 22, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and family have moved from the apartment over the barber shop (Monterey) to Mill Gap. Mr. Botkin being engaged on the road work there.
Highland Recorder September 18, 1931
Vanderpool News
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and son Ray attended the Lawn Party at Headwaters last Saturday.
Highland Recorder April 30, 1959
Martin Edward Botkin, 72, died at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton on Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Botkin, who lived at Headwaters, had been in poor health for more than a year. He was a son of the late Eli and Ida Botkin and was born March 23, 1887 at Palo Alto. A long time Highland resident, Mr. Botkin was a veteran of World War I. He was retired from the State Highway Department in July 1952 as a foreman after 27 years service. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie J. Botkin; a son, R.M. Botkin of Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simmons, Sugar Grove, W. Va. and Mrs. Leutena Crummett, Churchville; two brothers Delbert Bodkin, Timberville, Pinkney Bodkin, Palo Alto, and one grandson, Kevin R. Botkin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 23 at Headwaters Presbyterian Church by Dr. W.O. Rhoad. Burial was in Headwaters Cemetery.
Highland Recorder December 4, 1914
Patna News
M.L. Simmons and Martin Botkin finishing J.W. Armstrong's house this week.
Highland Recorder May 2, 1924
Nellie J. Botkin etc. vs Lucy May Armstrong etc. Sale of 81 acres made to M. E. Botkin for $1,500.00 confirmed and A. L. Jones directed to make a deed thereof
Highland Recorder November 23, 1928
Headwaters News
Mart Botkin and family have moved to Monterey for the winter. They paid Mr. Lank Simmons a visit Sunday, and Mr. Botkin motored over in his new Ford.
Highland Recorder February 22, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and family have moved from the apartment over the barber shop (Monterey) to Mill Gap. Mr. Botkin being engaged on the road work there.
Highland Recorder September 18, 1931
Vanderpool News
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Botkin and son Ray attended the Lawn Party at Headwaters last Saturday.
Highland Recorder April 30, 1959
Martin Edward Botkin, 72, died at Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton on Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Botkin, who lived at Headwaters, had been in poor health for more than a year. He was a son of the late Eli and Ida Botkin and was born March 23, 1887 at Palo Alto. A long time Highland resident, Mr. Botkin was a veteran of World War I. He was retired from the State Highway Department in July 1952 as a foreman after 27 years service. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie J. Botkin; a son, R.M. Botkin of Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Simmons, Sugar Grove, W. Va. and Mrs. Leutena Crummett, Churchville; two brothers Delbert Bodkin, Timberville, Pinkney Bodkin, Palo Alto, and one grandson, Kevin R. Botkin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 23 at Headwaters Presbyterian Church by Dr. W.O. Rhoad. Burial was in Headwaters Cemetery.
Highland Recorder December 4, 1914
Patna News
M.L. Simmons and Martin Botkin finishing J.W. Armstrong's house this week.
Highland Recorder May 2, 1924
Nellie J. Botkin etc. vs Lucy May Armstrong etc. Sale of 81 acres made to M. E. Botkin for $1,500.00 confirmed and A. L. Jones directed to make a deed thereof
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