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William Sidney Thompson “Sid” Martin

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Birth	:	21 Aug 1859 Havelock, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	17 Feb 1899 Napanee, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.9349430, -80.0981640
Description	:	William Sidney Thompson Martin was husband of Clara Ann Eve Empey, son of William Ward Martin and (1) Elizabeth Thompson. Sid farmed his father's farm near Switzerville, Ontario. He owned and drove one of the first Clyde Stallions, "Clan-Grant", used in Camden(East) township. This well-known sire left hundreds of fine colts in north Addington and helped establish the conditions of a horse economy in the 1890s and 1900s. Obit. Feb. 1889, Napanee newspaper (Unknown) Mr. Sidney Martin It was a great shock and surprise to many to learn on Friday last, 17th inst., that Mr. Sidney Martin, of Switzerville, had died that... Read More	William Sidney Thompson Martin was husband of Clara Ann Eve Empey, son of William Ward Martin and (1) Elizabeth Thompson. Sid farmed his father's farm near Switzerville, Ontario. He owned and drove one of the first Clyde Stallions, "Clan-Grant", used in Camden(East) township. This well-known sire left hundreds of fine colts in north Addington and helped establish the conditions of a horse economy in the 1890s and 1900s. Obit. Feb. 1889, Napanee newspaper (Unknown) Mr. Sidney Martin It was a great shock and surprise to many to learn on Friday last, 17th inst., that Mr. Sidney Martin, of Switzerville, had died that morning. He was, one of the well known and much respected farmers of Ernestown, and was yet in the full viger of his manhood, being in his fortieth year. He was son of the late William Martin, for years one of the well known residents of Richmond and Ernestown and has lived all his life in this county. He married Miss Clara Empey, daughter of our townsman, Thos. Empey, Esq., town collector, who with their five sons are left to mourn their irrparable loss. The children range from 14 years to 14 months in age. Mr. Martin was in his usual health until about the first of this month when he had an attack of the grippe which resulted in pneumonia. The Sunday before he had recovered sufficiently to be out, but was taken worse. It was not until a few hours before his death that he was supposed to be dangerously ill. He was a consistant member of the Methodist church and a man much respected for his uprightness in life. It may truly be said of him that "many may be as sudden, but few as safe." He had made arrangements to go to Manitoba for an extended trip in the spring, leaving his family to reside in Napanee during his absence. The two surviving brothers are Mr. Robert Martin of Selby, and Henry Martin of Winnipeg. Mrs. Wilbur Switzer in Manitoba, and Mrs. Wood of Tamworth are his sisters. The funeral took place at the Switzer church on Sunday afternoon last and was so largely attended that many could not even find standing room in the church. Numbers came miles to attend, five municipalities being well represented. The Rev. C. L. Thompston, his former pastor, preached a very impressive and appropriate sermon. The body was deposited in the vault at the Napanee cemetery. Mr. Martin was a member of Selby Court of Foresters, the members of which and of several of the surrounding courts attended in regalia and took part of the funeral ceremonies according to the ritual of the Order.

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Where is William Sidney Thompson “Sid” Martin's memorial?
William Sidney Thompson “Sid” Martin's memorial is located at: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada.
When did William Sidney Thompson “Sid” Martin death?
William Sidney Thompson “Sid” Martin death on 17 Feb 1899 in Napanee, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 43.9349430
Longitude: -80.0981640

Family Members:

Parent

William Ward Martin

(1820 - 1881)

Elizabeth Thompson Martin

(1821 - 1871)

Spouse

Clara Ann Eve Empey Martin

(1860 - 1948)

Siblings

Henry Anson Ryan Martin

(1852 - 1942)

Robert Denison Martin

(1854 - 1905)

Charles Willard Thompson Martin

(1857 - 1884)

Isaac Edward Thompson Martin

(1863 - 1867)

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