Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #282 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 1-5, 1925
Deceased Person Mrs. Martha V. Martin
Birth ca 1869 in Quantico, Md
Death 5/12/1924 at residence 1718 Arctic Ave.; 55 yo. Interred at Pensauken, N.J.
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Wife of Rev. A. L. Martin, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Atlantic City, N.J.. Graduate Princess Anne Academy & taught there 3 years. Then taught in other Somerset County, Md schools several years. Prior to marriage she was Miss Martha V. Wright, daughter of a prominent planter in Maryland. President of District Home Missionary Society. One of largest colored funerals in history of Atlantic City attended by black & white.
Family and Other Information Parents: Spouse: Rev. Adam L., Martin md 1896 in Princess Anne, Md Son: Goodsell & Daughter: Cristal who both survive her, along with husband, 2 brothers & 3 sisters.
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