Hello again Sandy, I do not believe that there is a connection to the Martin's in My family. My Robert Martin Sr, worked in the Main Office and was a security policeman>>>>>>>>>> Nice guy, died too soon Robert married Susie Bickford, Lance Cove Bell Island . Robert had as I know 2 sons 2 daughters, Robert II[Who only one son Robert Wade] There was brother /son Lorne Daughters,Rosamond and another but the name escapes me.As I said my connection to that family was My sister married Robert SRs Son Well now do have a good time on the Island . . The mayor is Gary Gosine. He could be of help. I have a lifelong friend there as well>>>>>>>>>>>> Patrick Mansfield, much my age and never left the Island when it went bust. He lives down in the east end. Please look him up , he could help as well If all that fails Then go to St Johns or stop there B4 you go to the Island> Visit the the Rooms the roots place to goo in Newfoundland/ Check it out on "therooms.ca" Enjoy>>>>>>>>>> Like no place else regards George Fred Clarke