James Martin (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

JAMES MARTIN, farmer, P.O. Moline, was born in Ireland, in 1832.  Emigrated to America in 1855, locating in Missouri, and lived there and in Illinois until 1869, when he came to Kansas, locating in Howard County, south of the present town site of Howard, then went onto Grouse Creek, then came to WildCat Township and took a claim on Section 9, Town 31, Range 10.  The place is watered by Wild Cat Creek, which furnishes plenty of water for stock.  He has 329 acres, with 160 acres hedged and seventy acres under the plow.  Has 150 apple trees, a large peach orchard, a fine grove, forty acres of pasture, a variety of small fruits, cherries, pears, grapes, etc.  Has a good frame house and is extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising.  In 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss A. Baker, of Howard County, a pleasant lady and good housekeeper.  They have two children living -  John and Mary Belle.  He is a member of Elk Falls Lodge No 126, A. F. & A.M.