Newton Co., IN Biography

Newton County, Washington Township.  From A History of Warren, Benton,
Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883.

   JOSEPH C. MARTIN was born in Henry County, Kentucky, June 29, 1822,
his father, William C., being of Scottish parentage, though born in Dublin,
Ireland; his mother, Elizabeth (Randall) Martin, a native of Virginia, 
both pioneers of Henry County, Kentucky.  Joseph attended school until
about twelve, when his father moved to Madison, Indiana, where his 
mother died of cholera.  His father then returned with him to Henry
County, Kentucky, where he was employed on the farm until 1843, when 
they removed to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, still farming and he saving
some money.
   On September 29, 1849, he married Charlotta Camblin, daughter of
David and Elizabeth (McCain) Camblin.  Six children have been born to 
them--Sarah E. (deceased), John C., William D., Mary E., Charles A. and
Edgar L.
   In 1852, he removed to Washington Township, Newton County, purchasing
eighty acres of wild land, which he improved, also raising stock; has
now 140 acres, under a high state of cultivation.  He and his wife are 
both members and pioneers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  His son, 
John is an ordained minister in the M.E. Church, being self educated.
 

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