Is anyone researching the antecedents of this Thomas MARTIN? I'd love to know more about him. Thomas MARTIN b. 9 Jan 1848; ch. 5 Mar 1848 - in Whalley Lancs (Reg. Clitheroe) m. 1868, 25 Jul St Leonards, Old Llangho Church, Elizabeth Ann Smith b. 1849 Children: John 1869-70, Mary Ann 1871, Richard 1873, William A 1876. Rosalie 1877, Herbert 1880 1881 Census: Family in Rishton, Lancs, on Chapel St. 1891 Census: Family in Rishton Lanc on Derby St. Thomas Martin and most of the children were cotton weavers - name of mill not known. Oldest child - John - became a C of E clergyman John MARTIN 1869 or 70 - in Billington, Lancs . (1901 Census: John is in Nottingham) m. 1906 Holy Trinity Church, Bournemouth, Hants Emma Louise Kent 1876, Herne, Kent Chrildren: John Frederick Stuart 1907 Richard Alan 1909 -- - Anne Hance <rahance@dcn.org> or <rahance@dcn.davis.ca.us>