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Euclid Lodge No.65 A.F. & A.M.
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Naperville Clarion, Wednesday, July 24, 1889
GEORGE MARTIN
The death of him whose name heads this article would seem to call for more than a passing notice from his fellow townsmen.
George Martin, the fourth of that name, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 29, 1826. In 1833 he came with his parents to America, and in June of that year they moved on to the farm lying just south of Naperville, a part of which he still owned at the time of his death. He here received the advantage of the district and select schools of this vicinity.
He was for a time engaged in mercantile business here, and later in company with Hon. J. G. Wright composed the firm of Martin & Wright, Bankers.
Some sixteen years ago in company with Wm. King, he began the manufacture of tile and brick. The firm of Martin & King was succeeded by that of Martin & Von Oven, who have conducted the business successfully for the past eleven years. This firm has done the most extensive tile business in this part of the State.
In 1854, Mr. Martin was married to Sibelia Riddler, who survives him, daughter of Rev. Alex. Riddler, of Peoria. He also leaves four children to mourn his death: Elizabeth, Kittie, George Jr. and Carrie.
In 1883 Mr. Martin built on of the finest residences in Naperville on an eminence commanding a splendid view of the whole town, where he greatly delighted to entertain his friends in a most hospitable manner.
Mr. Martin was a thorough believer in the truth of Christianity and was for many years a member of the Congregational Church, of this place. In later years he has been equally faithful in his attendance upon the services of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a liberal contributor to both these churches. All the brick used in construction of the Cong. Parsonage was a gift from him.
He laid out two additions to this village which bear his name. All the town lying south of the River and west of Washington St. were once a part of the old Martin farm.
His illness was short and his death which took place July 15, 1889, was very sudden. Very few of his neighbors and acquaintances were aware that he was ill until they learned of his death. His health, however, had been delicate for several years, he having had previous attacks of the malady from which he died.
Mr. Martin was of a very social disposition and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends here and elsewhere. His funeral, which occurred on Wednesday morning last, was large and impressive.
Euclid Lodge No.65 A.F. & A.M.
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Naperville Clarion, Wednesday, July 24, 1889
GEORGE MARTIN
The death of him whose name heads this article would seem to call for more than a passing notice from his fellow townsmen.
George Martin, the fourth of that name, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 29, 1826. In 1833 he came with his parents to America, and in June of that year they moved on to the farm lying just south of Naperville, a part of which he still owned at the time of his death. He here received the advantage of the district and select schools of this vicinity.
He was for a time engaged in mercantile business here, and later in company with Hon. J. G. Wright composed the firm of Martin & Wright, Bankers.
Some sixteen years ago in company with Wm. King, he began the manufacture of tile and brick. The firm of Martin & King was succeeded by that of Martin & Von Oven, who have conducted the business successfully for the past eleven years. This firm has done the most extensive tile business in this part of the State.
In 1854, Mr. Martin was married to Sibelia Riddler, who survives him, daughter of Rev. Alex. Riddler, of Peoria. He also leaves four children to mourn his death: Elizabeth, Kittie, George Jr. and Carrie.
In 1883 Mr. Martin built on of the finest residences in Naperville on an eminence commanding a splendid view of the whole town, where he greatly delighted to entertain his friends in a most hospitable manner.
Mr. Martin was a thorough believer in the truth of Christianity and was for many years a member of the Congregational Church, of this place. In later years he has been equally faithful in his attendance upon the services of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a liberal contributor to both these churches. All the brick used in construction of the Cong. Parsonage was a gift from him.
He laid out two additions to this village which bear his name. All the town lying south of the River and west of Washington St. were once a part of the old Martin farm.
His illness was short and his death which took place July 15, 1889, was very sudden. Very few of his neighbors and acquaintances were aware that he was ill until they learned of his death. His health, however, had been delicate for several years, he having had previous attacks of the malady from which he died.
Mr. Martin was of a very social disposition and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends here and elsewhere. His funeral, which occurred on Wednesday morning last, was large and impressive.
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Euclid Lodge No.65 A.F. & A.M.
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Naperville Clarion, Wednesday, July 24, 1889
GEORGE MARTIN
The death of him whose name heads this article would seem to call for more than a passing notice from his fellow townsmen.
George Martin, the fourth of that name, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 29, 1826. In 1833 he came with his parents to America, and in June of that year they moved on to the farm lying just south of Naperville, a part of which he still owned at the time of his death. He here received the advantage of the district and select schools of this vicinity.
He was for a time engaged in mercantile business here, and later in company with Hon. J. G. Wright composed the firm of Martin & Wright, Bankers.
Some sixteen years ago in company with Wm. King, he began the manufacture of tile and brick. The firm of Martin & King was succeeded by that of Martin & Von Oven, who have conducted the business successfully for the past eleven years. This firm has done the most extensive tile business in this part of the State.
In 1854, Mr. Martin was married to Sibelia Riddler, who survives him, daughter of Rev. Alex. Riddler, of Peoria. He also leaves four children to mourn his death: Elizabeth, Kittie, George Jr. and Carrie.
In 1883 Mr. Martin built on of the finest residences in Naperville on an eminence commanding a splendid view of the whole town, where he greatly delighted to entertain his friends in a most hospitable manner.
Mr. Martin was a thorough believer in the truth of Christianity and was for many years a member of the Congregational Church, of this place. In later years he has been equally faithful in his attendance upon the services of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a liberal contributor to both these churches. All the brick used in construction of the Cong. Parsonage was a gift from him.
He laid out two additions to this village which bear his name. All the town lying south of the River and west of Washington St. were once a part of the old Martin farm.
His illness was short and his death which took place July 15, 1889, was very sudden. Very few of his neighbors and acquaintances were aware that he was ill until they learned of his death. His health, however, had been delicate for several years, he having had previous attacks of the malady from which he died.
Mr. Martin was of a very social disposition and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends here and elsewhere. His funeral, which occurred on Wednesday morning last, was large and impressive.
Euclid Lodge No.65 A.F. & A.M.
Euclid Chapter No. 13 R.A.M.
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Naperville Clarion, Wednesday, July 24, 1889
GEORGE MARTIN
The death of him whose name heads this article would seem to call for more than a passing notice from his fellow townsmen.
George Martin, the fourth of that name, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 29, 1826. In 1833 he came with his parents to America, and in June of that year they moved on to the farm lying just south of Naperville, a part of which he still owned at the time of his death. He here received the advantage of the district and select schools of this vicinity.
He was for a time engaged in mercantile business here, and later in company with Hon. J. G. Wright composed the firm of Martin & Wright, Bankers.
Some sixteen years ago in company with Wm. King, he began the manufacture of tile and brick. The firm of Martin & King was succeeded by that of Martin & Von Oven, who have conducted the business successfully for the past eleven years. This firm has done the most extensive tile business in this part of the State.
In 1854, Mr. Martin was married to Sibelia Riddler, who survives him, daughter of Rev. Alex. Riddler, of Peoria. He also leaves four children to mourn his death: Elizabeth, Kittie, George Jr. and Carrie.
In 1883 Mr. Martin built on of the finest residences in Naperville on an eminence commanding a splendid view of the whole town, where he greatly delighted to entertain his friends in a most hospitable manner.
Mr. Martin was a thorough believer in the truth of Christianity and was for many years a member of the Congregational Church, of this place. In later years he has been equally faithful in his attendance upon the services of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a liberal contributor to both these churches. All the brick used in construction of the Cong. Parsonage was a gift from him.
He laid out two additions to this village which bear his name. All the town lying south of the River and west of Washington St. were once a part of the old Martin farm.
His illness was short and his death which took place July 15, 1889, was very sudden. Very few of his neighbors and acquaintances were aware that he was ill until they learned of his death. His health, however, had been delicate for several years, he having had previous attacks of the malady from which he died.
Mr. Martin was of a very social disposition and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends here and elsewhere. His funeral, which occurred on Wednesday morning last, was large and impressive.
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GEORGE MARTIN
BORN NOV. 30, 1826-DIED JULY 15, 1889
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