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William Alexander “Uncle Will” Martin

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Birth	:	1842 Indiana, USA
Death	:	25 Mar 1921 Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Goodnoe Hills, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.8310394, -120.5941162
Description	:	The Goldendale Sentinel Goldendale, WA March 31, 1921 William Alexander Martin, a pioneer settler of the Klickitat County, succumbed at his residence in Goldendale last Friday. Mr. Martin began to fail in health several months ago immediately following the death of his mother, Mrs. Susan Clossen, of Yakima, Wash., at the advanced age of 97 years. Mrs. Clossen was also a northwest pioneer. Mr. Martin was born on a farm in Indiana in 1842. Shortly after his birth his parents moved to Iowa. In 1862 he cast his lot with an emmigrant party crossing the plains with ox teams and arrived at... Read More	The Goldendale Sentinel Goldendale, WA March 31, 1921 William Alexander Martin, a pioneer settler of the Klickitat County, succumbed at his residence in Goldendale last Friday. Mr. Martin began to fail in health several months ago immediately following the death of his mother, Mrs. Susan Clossen, of Yakima, Wash., at the advanced age of 97 years. Mrs. Clossen was also a northwest pioneer. Mr. Martin was born on a farm in Indiana in 1842. Shortly after his birth his parents moved to Iowa. In 1862 he cast his lot with an emmigrant party crossing the plains with ox teams and arrived at Forest Grove, Washington county, Or., the same year. In 1863, he married Sophia Beal at Forest Grove. Mr. Martin followed the trade of wagon maker in the Willamette Valley until 1876 when he came to Klickitat county and took up land in the Pleasant Valley section 13 miles east of Goldendale. In 1901 he disposed of his holdings in Pleasant Valley and purchased a farm in the Goodnoe Hills section of Klickitat county, along of the Columbia river. About six years later he sold his holdings in the Goodnoe Hills and came to Goldendale to reside, but could not endure the inactivity of the town life and purchased a farm at Hanging Rock in the Woodland section of the Little Klickitat river, about 3 miles from Goldendale, which place he owned at the time of his demise. Mr. Martin was of the rugged pioneer type and was actively engaged in following the pursuit of agriculture and stock raising during the entire time of his long residence in Klickitat county. His first wife died in 1907 and in 1909 he married Mrs. May Thompson. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He had no children and besides his widow, is survived by the following brothers and sisters: James Martin, Goldendale; B.F. Martin, Brookings, Curry county, Ore., Mrs. C.A. Neese, Solomonville, Arizona; Mrs. W.A. Wheelock, Naches, Wash.; Mrs. W.H. Stump, Parker, Wash.; Mrs. Susan A., Harringay, Richland, Calif. _____________________ The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 31, 1921, page 1 "Pleasant Valley" Wm. A. Martin, a pioneer, of this valley, and for some time a resident here, was laid to rest in the cemetery on Sunday last. In the death of Mr. Martin, we lost a good friend and neighbor, and many of us will miss Uncle Will, as he was called by old and young. He was an uncle of the Beeks Boys, and also of Mrs. Clyde Davenport. Mr. Martin settled in the valley in the fall of 1876, coming soon after W. Cowles and his father.... __________________________ The Klickitat County Agriculturist Goldendale, WA April 1, 1921 OLD-TIME RESIDENT PASSES AWAY - William A. Martin, an early settler in the Klickitat country, died at his residence in Goldendale, Friday, March 25, 1921. Mr. Martin was born in Indiana, in 1842. Shortly after his birth his parents moved to Iowa. In 1862, with an emmigrant party, he crossed the plains, settling in Washington county, Oregon, the same year. In 1863, he married Sophia Beal at Forest Grove. Mr. Martin lived in the Willamette valley until 1876, when he came to Klickitat county, and took up land out in the Pleasant Valley section, 13 miles east of Goldendale. Later he sold his holdings and came to Goldendale to reside, but could not endure the inactivity of town life, and purchases a farm in the Woodland section, about three miles from Goldendale. This place he owned at the time of his death. His first wife died in 1907, and in 1909 he married Mrs. May Thompson, who survives. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He had no children. Brothers and sisters lving are James Martin, of Goldendale; B.F. Martin, Brookings, Oregon; Mrs. C.A. Neese, Solomonville, Arizona; Mrs. W.A. Wheelock, Naches, Wash.; Mrs. W.A. Stump, Parker, Wash.; Mrs. Susan A., Harringay, Richland, California. The funeral services were held at Pleasant Valley, where he had resided for many years, and where he had a wide circle of acquaintances. The interment was in the Pleasant Valley cemetery.

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William Alexander “Uncle Will” Martin's memorial is located at: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Goodnoe Hills, Klickitat County, USA.
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William Alexander “Uncle Will” Martin death on 25 Mar 1921 in Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 45.8310394
Longitude: -120.5941162

Family Members:

Parent

John Martin

(1818 - 1896)

Susan Jane Clossin Martin

(1823 - 1920)

Spouse

Sophia Beal Martin

(1843 - 1907)

Siblings

Johnnie Martin

(unknow - unknow)

Ben Martin

(unknow - unknow)

Cynthia A. Martin Beeks

(1858 - 1895)

John Martin

(1860 - 1915)

Benjamin Franklin Martin

(1863 - 1933)

Willie Ann Martin Stump

(1865 - 1942)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Goodnoe Hills, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8310394, -120.5941162

2. White Eagle Memorial Preserve
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8960890, -120.6108330

3. Number 6 Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7954300, -120.6878700

4. Blackwolf Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7957900, -120.4649000

5. Farris Cemetery
Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7400513, -120.4517899

6. Woodland Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8536600, -120.7893700

7. IOOF Mountain View Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8304600, -120.8211600

8. Rufus Cemetery
Rufus, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6891540, -120.7344410

9. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8095000, -120.8486000

10. Stonehenge Monument
Maryhill, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6944695, -120.8062973

11. Maryhill-Columbus Cemetery
Maryhill, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6928215, -120.8112030

12. Emigrant Springs Cemetery
Wasco, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6193000, -120.5510000

13. Cleveland Cemetery
Cleveland, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9722710, -120.3521347

14. Sundale Cemetery
Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7192000, -120.3167000

15. Spring Creek Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8606000, -120.9166000

16. Centerville Cemetery
Centerville, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7313995, -120.9044037

17. Wasco Methodist Cemetery
Wasco, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6068993, -120.7264023

18. Sun Rise Cemetery
Wasco, Sherman County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6068993, -120.7285995

19. Hugh Caldwell Gravesite
Blockhouse, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8461200, -120.9492400

20. Onepennee Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0550003, -120.3871994

21. IOOF Cemetery
Bickleton, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0133018, -120.3035965

22. Methodist Cemetery
Bickleton, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0041161, -120.2838135

23. Ghost Horse Family Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9100000, -120.9809200

24. Arlington Masonic Cemetery
Arlington, Gilliam County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7106018, -120.2018967