[p. 938] late of North Beaver Township, where he lived for many years on his farm of eighty acres, situated about one mile south of Bessemer, was a successful farmer and highly respected citizen. He was born October 3, 1853, on the farm on which he lived, and was a son of Seth and Elizabeth (McCord) Martin. Seth Martin was born in the eastern part of Pennsylvania and came to Lawrence County prior to his marriage. He was a carpenter by trade and also followed farming.
William H. Martin attended the country schools through his boyhood and being of a kind and agreeable disposition, made friends that he kept through his subsequent life. He followed the same pursuits as his father. On September 28, 1892, he was married to Maggie Pitts who is a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Unger) Pitts. Mrs. Martin's mother died when she was a child and she was reared by her stepmother, Mrs. Rebecca (Rogers) Pitts.
There were three children born to her father, namely: Albert W., who lives in California; Maggie (Mrs. Martin); and Mary Elizabeth, who is the wife of William E. Emery, residing in North Beaver Township. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Jennie Gertrude. Mr. Martin was a member and an elder of the Westfield Presbyterian Church.
The death of Mr. Martin was one of the saddest events on record in North Beaver Township. On December 8, 1907, he was bitten by a dog, and his death occurred on May 27, 1908, from a well developed case of hydrophobia. Mr. Martin was a man who is greatly missed. He was never an aspirant for public office, although he took a good citizen's interest in current events and public affairs. He was strictly honest and upright in his business dealings, was a kind neighbor and a loving husband and father.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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