George Martin, b.Upper Chichester,4-29-1827;d.West Chester,10-28-1886;;m.Concord Meeting,2-6-1850,Ann Trimble,b.Concord,8-25-1827;d.Newport,R.I.,8-14-1890 He was son of George Martin and Edith Sharpless,of Upper Chichester;was graduated M.D.,University of Pa.,about 1847; settled at Concordville and was one of the founders of the Delaware Co. Medical Society.After three or four years he removed to Philadelphia and became connected with the Central Dispensary for about five years.He next became a partner with his cousin,John M Sharpless,in the manufacture of dye-stuffs,at Chester.Since 1866 his residence was in West Chester,retired from the practice of his profession except as a consulting physician.His health was never robust,and for several years he spent the winters in Florida for the advantage of a milder climate. At the time of his death he was one of the managers of the Penna. Training School,near Media,Pa.As a student of botany,in the department of fungi,he had few equals.His widow died at Newport,whither she had gone for a change of air. Visit The George Smedley Homepage http://smedley.lewis.home.att.net

Edith was the dau. of Nathan Sharpless 2125. Edith Sharpless^ Nathan?, b. 2, 2, 1797 ; d. 8, 20, 1867 ; m. 3, 3, 1S24, at Concord Mtg., to George Martin, b. 2, 28, 1787 ; d. 7, 26, 1S47; son of Georg-e Martin and Elizabeth Reynolds, of Upper Chichester (see p. 343, where Elizabeth Sharpless should be Edith Sharpless). She m. again, 5, 4, 1864, at Concord Mtg., John Benington, of Thornbury, widower, now of Media, Pa.; son of Robert and Rachel Benington. Children, - 6480. George, b. Upper Chichester, Del. Co., Pa., 4, 29, 1827 ; d. West Chester, Pa., 10, 28, 18S6 ; m. 2, 6, 1S50, at Concord Meeting, Ann Trimble, b. Concord, 8, 25, 1827, sister to Stephen M. Trimble (see No. 1495). Children, Edith, b. 10, 25, 1850; d. 10, 28, 1863: Rebecca, b. 6, 6, 1852; d. II, 27, 1853: George, b. 2, 7, 1854; d. ir, 4, 1S54. He was graduated M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania about 1847 ; settled LINE OF JOSHUA ^, BEJS/JAMINs, JOSEPH'. ggg at Concordville, and was one of the founders of the Delaware County Medical Society. After three or four years he removed to Philadelphia, and became connected with the Central Dispensary for about five years. He next became a partner with his cousin, John M. Sharpless, in the manufacture of dye-stuffs at Chester. Since 1866, his residence has been in West Chester, retired from the practice of his profession, except as a consulting physician. His health was never robust, and for several years he has spent the winters in Florida for the benefit of a milder climate. At the time of his death he was one of the managers of the Pennsylvania Training School, near Media, Pa. 604. Nathan Sharpless5, Joshua4, b. 12, 18,1772; d. 4, 11,1863; in. 4, 21, 1796, at Birmingham Mtg., Lydia Painter, b. 9, 20, 1774; d. 12, 26, 1845 ; ^'i'-'- of Joseph and Elizabeth (Woodward) Painter, of E. Bradford. He learned the trade of a hatter, and when married settled at Wilmington, Del. By deed of 3, 31, 1804, he purchased from James Marshall and wife Margaret, of Concord, 157 acres in that township, which James obtained through his former wife, Martha, only dau. of James Pyle3 (Nicholas^, Nicholas'). They removed at once to this place, near Concordville, and continued thereon for several years. Nathan and his sister, Martha Jefferis, were superintendent and matron at Westtown Boarding School, from 3, 28, 1S36, to 10, 27, 1843. During his last years his residence was at Concordville. Children, - 2125. Edith, b. 2, 2, 1797 ; d. S, 20, 1S67 ; m. George Martin. 2126. Joseph, b. 3, 19, 1799 ; d. 12, 27, 1833, unmarried. 2127. Elizabeth, b. S, 17, iSoi ; d. S, 19, 1844; ni. Ferree Brinton. that book is wonderful!!! Thanks, George, for the link! Gail descendant of Thomas and Margery/Marjory Mendenhall -----Original Message----- From: George Smedley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 11:01 AM To: Cyndie Eckman Cc: PaOldChester Subject: [PaOldC] Martin bio George Martin, b.Upper Chichester,4-29-1827;d.West Chester,10-28-1886;;m.Concord Meeting,2-6-1850,Ann Trimble,b.Concord,8-25-1827;d.Newport,R.I.,8-14-1890 He was son of George Martin and Edith Sharpless,of Upper Chichester;was graduated M.D.,University of Pa.,about 1847; settled at Concordville and was one of the founders of the Delaware Co. Medical Society.After three or four years he removed to Philadelphia and became connected with the Central Dispensary for about five years.He next became a partner with his cousin,John M Sharpless,in the manufacture of dye-stuffs,at Chester.Since 1866 his residence was in West Chester,retired from the practice of his profession except as a consulting physician.His health was never robust,and for several years he spent the winters in Florida for the advantage of a milder climate. At the time of his death he was one of the managers of the Penna. Training School,near Media,Pa.As a student of botany,in the department of fungi,he had few equals.His widow died at Newport,whither she had gone for a change of air. Visit The George Smedley Homepage http://smedley.lewis.home.att.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message