John Alexander Martin1,2,3

M, #17, b. 10 March 1839, d. 2 October 1889
Father*James C Martin4,5,6 b. 9 August 1803, d. 28 May 1889
Mother*Jane Montgomery Crawford3,6,7 b. 13 January 1809, d. 18 April 1899
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Richard Tonsing
ChartsGov. John Alexander Martin's Ancestors
Gov. John Alexander Martin's Descendants
King Edward I Plantagenet Descendants
Richard Tonsing's Ancestors
Birth*10 March 1839 John Alexander Martin was born on 10 March 1839 at Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.5,8,3 
 He was the son of James C Martin and Jane Montgomery Crawford.4,5,6,3,7 
Marriage*1 June 1871 John Alexander Martin married Ida Challiss, daughter of William Lawrence Challiss and Mary Ann Harres, on 1 June 1871 at 203 North Terrace (was N. 1st), Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.9,10,11 
Engagement1869 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss were engaged in 1869 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.12,13 
Death*2 October 1889 John Alexander Martin died on 2 October 1889 at 315 North Terrace (was N. 1st), Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, at age 50 years, 6 months and 22 days.14,15,16 
Burial* John Alexander Martin was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery at 6920 Rawlins Rd, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, 39.540278,-95.143056; R68-BL105.17,18,19 
Note* Had only a common-school education.17 
Employmentfrom 1853 to 1856 John Alexander Martin was employed as an apprentice then editor at Clipper from 1853 to 1856 at Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.17,20,21,22 
Employmentsay 1857 John Alexander Martin was employed as a typesetter at Crusader for Freedom say 1857 at Doniphan, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA.22,23,24 
Employment*say 1857 John Alexander Martin was employed as a typesetter at Squatter Sovereign say 1857 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.24,16 
Employment1857 John Alexander Martin was employed as a compositor at Commercial Journal in 1857 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.17,25,21 
MiscNovember 1857 John Alexander Martin and Luther C Challiss were personally acquainted in November 1857.26 
Employmentfrom 20 February 1858 to 2 October 1889 John Alexander Martin was employed as a newspaper owner at Freedom's Champion (formerly Squatter Sovereign) from 20 February 1858 to 2 October 1889 at 500½ Commercial, John A. Martin Building, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.23,18,22 
MiscNovember 1858 John Alexander Martin was chosen as a delegate to the territorial Free State convention in November 1858.22 
Note23 April 1859 Issued a call to organize the county Republicans.22 
Misc18 May 1859 John Alexander Martin was secretary to the First State Republican Convention on 18 May 1859 at Osawatomie, Miami County, Kansas, USA.27,24,28,22 
Misc29 July 1859 John Alexander Martin was secretary to the Kansas Wyandotte Constitutional convention on 29 July 1859 at Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA.29,28,30,22,31 
Misc12 October 1859 John Alexander Martin was secretary to the state Republican convention on 12 October 1859 at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.32,22 
Note*say November 1859 John Alexander Martin was a frequent visitor at the Challiss home in November 1859.12 
(Witness) Anecdote3 December 1859 John Alexander Martin, Abraham Lincoln, and an unknown person gave a speech at Methodist Church, Parallel Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, on 3 December 1859. 
Note* John A. Martin, being a Seward supporter, made no mention in the Champion of Mr. Lincoln's presence in Atchison at that time.33 
Misc6 December 1859 John Alexander Martin was state senator for Atchison and Brown counties on 6 December 1859 at Kansas, USA.34,35,22 
Misc1860 John Alexander Martin was chosen as a delegate to the territory Republican Convention in 1860 at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.22 
Misc John Alexander Martin was Secretary of the State railroad convention at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.22 
Misc11 April 1860 John Alexander Martin was a delegate to the Republican National Convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln on 11 April 1860 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.36,22 
Occupationfrom 1 June 1860 to 1 June 1870 John Alexander Martin was an editor from 1 June 1860 to 1 June 1870.37,38,8 
Misc28 September 1860 John Alexander Martin was introduced Wm. H. Seward on 28 September 1860 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.32,22 
MiscOctober 1860 John Alexander Martin was secretary of the railroad convention in October 1860 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.28 
MiscNovember 1860 John Alexander Martin was secretary of the Relief Committee in November 1860.32 
Occupation1861 John Alexander Martin was a state senator in first state legislature in 1861 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.28,22 
Employmentfrom 20 March 1861 to 5 March 1874 John Alexander Martin was employed as a postmaster at US Postal Service from 20 March 1861 to 5 March 1874 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.39,40,41 
Military-Begin*27 October 1861 John Alexander Martin began military service on 27 October 1861 at Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA, as a Lieutenant Colonel, 8th Kansas Volunteer Regiment.42,1,14 
Name-Variation27 October 1861  As of 27 October 1861, John Alexander Martin was also known as Colonel.43 
Note*November 1861 Served together in the Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry.44,45 
Occupation1862 John Alexander Martin was a provost marshal in 1862 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA.28 
Occupation1862 John Alexander Martin was a provost marshal in 1862 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.46,1,28 
Anecdote8 October 1862 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of at Perryville, Boyle County, Kentucky, USA, 37.675278,-84.971111, on 8 October 1862.47 
Misc23 October 1862 John Alexander Martin was promoted to Colonel on 23 October 1862 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA.1,48 
Misc30 April 1863 John Alexander Martin was provost marshall on 30 April 1863 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.49 
Misc31 July 1863 John Alexander Martin was on the muster roll on 31 July 1863 at Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.1 
Misc4 August 1863 John Alexander Martin was on leave on 4 August 1863 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.1 
Anecdote19 September 1863 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of Chickamauga at 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry Monument, Highway 27 North of Viniard Rd. Across from Heg Menorial., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.904444,-85.261111, on 19 September 1863.50,51 
Anecdote19 September 1863 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of Chickamauga at 8th Kansas Volunteer Marker near Viniard, Walk through woods .11 miles NE from Viniard Rd. There is no clear trail as shown on map., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.905000,-85.255556, on 19 September 1863.50,52 
Occupation*between 19 September 1863 and 20 September 1863 John Alexander Martin was assumed command of the Third Brigade, First Division, Twentieth army corps between 19 September 1863 and 20 September 1863 at Heg Shell Pyramid, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.903611,-85.262222.50,53,28 
Anecdote20 September 1863 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of Chickamauga at 8th Kansas Volunteer Position Marker, In woods behind Brotherton Cabin 739'. South of Dyer Rd. along fence line, 28' inside fence line., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.915833,-85.262500, on 20 September 1863.50,54 
Anecdote23 November 1863 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of Orchard Knob at 8th Kansas Monument Orchard Knob, 1800-1898 E 4th St, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, 35.040000,-85.272778, on 23 November 1863.50,55 
Anecdote25 November 1863 John Alexander Martin fought in the battle of Missionary Ridge at 8th Kansas Monument North Crest, 111 N Crest Rd, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, 35.036667,-85.254444, on 25 November 1863.56,57 
Occupation1864 John Alexander Martin was a colonel First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth army corps in 1864.28 
Illness6 August 1864 John Alexander Martin was ill with scurvy at Officer's Hospital on 6 August 1864 at Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.1 
Military-End15 November 1864 John Alexander Martin ended military service on 15 November 1864.15 
Military-End*17 November 1864 John Alexander Martin ended military service Colonel Eighth Kansas volunteer infantry on 17 November 1864 at Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, USA.58,1 
Misc13 March 1865 John Alexander Martin was brevetted Brigadier General, Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry on 13 March 1865.59,60,1 
Employmentfrom 22 March 1865 to 1887 John Alexander Martin was employed as an editor and publisher at Daily Champion (formerly Freedom's Champion), 501 Commercial from 22 March 1865 to 1887 at 500½ Commercial, John A. Martin Building, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.32,61,62 
Employmentfrom May 1865 to May 1866 John Alexander Martin was employed as the Mayor from May 1865 to May 1866 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.63,64,24,65 
Misc1866 John Alexander Martin was elected secretary of the Editors' Association and Commander-in-Chief of the Veteran Brotherhood in 1866.32 
Employmentbetween 1 June 1866 and 19 June 1866 John Alexander Martin was employed as a member at Military Academy Board of Visitors between 1 June 1866 and 19 June 1866 at West Point, Orange County, New York, USA.66 
Miscsay September 1866 John Alexander Martin was Commander-in-Chief of the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic say September 1866.22 
Associationsay November 1866 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss were say November 1866.67 
Employment1867 John Alexander Martin was employed as the vice-president at Atchison Board of Education in 1867 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.68 
Association*1867 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss were church festival in 1867 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.12,13 
Misc1868 John Alexander Martin was elected Vice President of the Editors' Association in 1868.32 
Misc1868 John Alexander Martin was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1868 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.36,32,22 
Misc1870 John Alexander Martin was chairman of the committee on resolutions in the Republican State Convention in 1870 at Kansas, USA.32 
Misc1871 John Alexander Martin was one of the incorporators in 1871 at Kansas Magazine Company, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.32 
Misc*2 June 1871 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss were honeymooned on 2 June 1871 at Saint Louis, Saint Louis Independent City, Missouri, USA.69 
Misc12 August 1871 John Alexander Martin was Commissioner from Kansas to the Centennial to take place at Continental Hall in Philadelphia on 4 July 1876 on 12 August 1871.70,71,32 
Association*1 December 1871 John Alexander Martin was associated on 1 December 1871; Vice President in Kansas of the "Society of the Army of the Cumberland."72 
Misc1872 John Alexander Martin was elected a delegate to the National Republican Convention in 1872.32,22 
Religion*1857 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss was American Baptist attended the First Baptist Church in 1857 at Ninth St and Kansas Ave, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.73 
Birth of Daughter31 May 1873 His daughter Ruth Martin was born on 31 May 1873 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.2,74,75 
Birth of Daughter8 September 1874 His daughter Grace Martin was born on 8 September 1874 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.76,77,74 
Misc*8 August 1875 John Alexander Martin and Ruth Martin were were the first people to cross the bridge over the Missouri River on 8 August 1875 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.78 
Employmentfrom 1876 to 1888 John Alexander Martin was employed as a member of the board of managers at National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers from 1876 to 1888 at Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA.22,79,80 
Anecdote*1877 John Alexander Martin established at Civil War Veterans Orphans Home, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, in 1877.81 
MiscJune 1877 John Alexander Martin was chosen president of the State Editors' association in June 1877.22 
Employment1878 John Alexander Martin was employed as the President at Kansas State Historical Society in 1878 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.82,24,28,22 
Note13 June 1878 Consented to become a candidate before the Republican State Convention for nomination as Governor.83 
Misc29 August 1878 John Alexander Martin was defeated on the seventeenth ballot for the Republican nomination for Governor by Col. John P. St. John. He had led the balloting until the final ballot when Gov. Anthony gave his support to St. John on 29 August 1878.84 
Birth of Daughter6 September 1878 His daughter Ethel Martin was born on 6 September 1878 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.85,74,86 
Miscfrom 17 December 1879 to 12 June 1880 John Alexander Martin was Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 17 December 1879 to 12 June 1880 at Washington, District of Columbia, USA.87,88 
Misc* John Alexander Martin was added to Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame on 16 Mar 1933 at University of Kansas, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA. 
Association John Alexander Martin was associated at Mulford Lodge No. 137, Ancient Order of United Workmen at Odd Fellows' Hall, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA; Odd Fellow.89 
Association John Alexander Martin was associated at Friendship Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Odd Fellows Hall at SE corner 6th & Commercial, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA; Odd Fellow.89 
Association John Alexander Martin was associated at Washington Lodge No. 5 AF&AM at Masonic Hall, Hetheringtons Bank Building, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA; master mason.89 
Birth of Son29 April 1880 His son John Alexander Martin Jr was born on 29 April 1880 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.76,74,90 
Misc2 June 1880 John Alexander Martin was a delegate to the Republican National convention on 2 June 1880 at Washington, District of Columbia, USA.91,22 
Misc15 April 1882 John Alexander Martin was member of the Republican National Committee on 15 April 1882 at Washington, District of Columbia, USA.92 
Note17 July 1884 Republicans nominated him for governor.93 
Misc4 November 1884 John Alexander Martin was elected governor on 4 November 1884 at Kansas, USA.94 
Employment1885 John Alexander Martin was employed as the Governor (salary was $3,000) in 1885 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.95,18,94 
Misc13 January 1885 John Alexander Martin was attended the inauguration of Governor John A. Martin on 13 January 1885 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.96 
Birth of Daughter20 March 1885 His daughter Faith Catherine Martin was born on 20 March 1885 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.97,98,99 
Birth of Son18 May 1886 His son Paul Alexander Martin was born on 18 May 1886 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.100,101,98,102 
(Witness) Note7 June 1886 Fifty years ago yesterday, in Brownsville. Pa, Mr. James Martin and Miss Jane M. Crawford were pronounced husband and wife by Rev. Mr. Johnson an old time Presbyterian minister. A golden wedding celebration is a rare occasion. The gathering lost night was of a very pleasant and really joyous character. A venerable couple surrounded by their children and grandchildren in the enjoyment of good health, and having the reverence not only of their family, but all their numerous acquaintances is a sight not soon forgotten. The last evening at the residence of Mr. F. D. Mills was made up nearly altogether of the family and old residents of Brownsville. At the special request of the old people there was no parade and the evening was passed in cordial greetings and pleasant revival of old memories. The only living witness of the wedding of fifty years ago is Miss Isabel Crawford, the venerable sister of Mrs. Martin, now eighty five years of age, who was present last evening, full of life and energy. Mr. Martin Is eighty-three and Mrs. Martin in her seventy-fifth year. There are now living three sons and two daughters and sixteen grandchildren. There is no more beautiful sight on earth than a devoted husband and wife who have traveled together for half a century, and now in the evening of life, the center of devoted children and friends, wait their transfer to the other life. They may say one to the other: We clamb the hill thegither, And mony a canty day, John, We've had wi' ane anither; Now we maun totter down, John, But hand in hand we'll go, And sleep thegither at the foot, John Anderson, my jo! A host of friends will wish the old people many more years of comfort and joy. The following relatives of the venerable couple and old Brownsville people were present: Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Mills, Governor Martin, wife and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Alf. H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Martin and daughter, Miss Isabel Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. David Auld, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. T. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Newcomb, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Coplan, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. White, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Milner, Mr. William Auld, Mr. Thomas Butcher, Mrs. Josephine Lashler, Mr. W. C. Smith, Miss Fannie Woodard, Mr. W. U. Crookham, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Edmonson.103 
Misc2 November 1886 John Alexander Martin was reelected governor on 2 November 1886 at Kansas, USA.104,105,24 
Employment1887 John Alexander Martin was employed as the Governor in 1887 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.18,106,107 
Birth of Son25 September 1887 His son Harres Crawford Martin was born on 25 September 1887 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.108,109,98,110,111 
Illnessfrom 1864 to 1889 John Alexander Martin was ill with hacking cough and skin eruptions from 1864 to 1889.67,15 
Note*1889 Appointed.112 
Death of Father28 May 1889 His father James C Martin died on 28 May 1889 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.3,113,114 
Illness*4 August 1889 John Alexander Martin was ill on 4 August 1889 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.105 

Timeline

DateEventPrincipal
10 March 1839BirthJohn Alexander Martin5,8,3
John Alexander Martin4,5,6,3,7
1869EngagementJohn Alexander Martin12,13
1 June 1871MarriageJohn Alexander Martin9,10,11
31 May 1873Birth of DaughterRuth Martin2,74,75
8 September 1874Birth of DaughterGrace Martin76,77,74
6 September 1878Birth of DaughterEthel Martin85,74,86
29 April 1880Birth of SonJohn Alexander Martin Jr76,74,90
20 March 1885Birth of DaughterFaith Catherine Martin97,98,99
18 May 1886Birth of SonPaul Alexander Martin100,101,98,102
25 September 1887Birth of SonHarres Crawford Martin108,109,98,110,111
28 May 1889Death of FatherJames C Martin3,113,114
2 October 1889DeathJohn Alexander Martin14,15,16
BurialJohn Alexander Martin17,18,19

Census and Residence

Year & PlaceLabel & RoleHead of Household
1850, Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USACensus, WitnessJames C Martin6
1857, Merchant Hotel, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin25
1857, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin115,116,22
1857, 51 Third St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin17,117
1857, opposite Journal office, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin25
1859, Shannon, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, PrincipalJohn Alexander Martin118
1860, 3d Ward, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, WitnessJames C Martin37
1865, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, WitnessJames C Martin7
1870, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, WitnessJames C Martin8
1871-1889, 315 North Terrace (was N. 1st), Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin73,62
1875, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, PrincipalJohn Alexander Martin119
1880, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, PrincipalJohn Alexander Martin76
1885, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USACensus, PrincipalJohn Alexander Martin120
1888, Woodlawn, Nemaha County, Kansas, USAResidence, ResidentJohn Alexander Martin121

Family

Ida Challiss b. 25 May 1851, d. 2 November 1932
Engagement1869 John Alexander Martin and Ida Challiss were engaged in 1869 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.12,13 
Marriage*1 June 1871 John Alexander Martin married Ida Challiss, daughter of William Lawrence Challiss and Mary Ann Harres, on 1 June 1871 at 203 North Terrace (was N. 1st), Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA.9,10,11 
Children
Last Edited5 April 2021

Citations

  1. [S139] John Alexander Martin, Union Military Service Record, 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  2. [S296] SS-5 for Ruth Martin Tonsing, unknown file date, 512-18-6985, Social Security Administration, Treasury Department, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  3. [S427] "Lineage Application," Ernest Frederick Tonsing, 135483, held by National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  4. [S2381] Daily Globe, (Atchison, Kansas), Wednesday, May 29, 1889; Issue 4,581; col B, Cengage Learning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, Boone County, Kentucky, USA, 19th Century U.S. Newspap.
  5. [S111] Matthew A Raney, "The Early Political and Military Career of Governor John Alexander Martin of Kansas," Master Thesis, 1991, Kansas State University Library, Manhattan, Kansas, held by Kansas State University Library, Rare Books Librarian, Special Collections, Manhattan, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA, LD2668.T4 HIST 1991 R36, 7.
  6. [S154] 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 306, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, micropublication M-432 roll 780.
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  8. [S115] 1870 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Atchison County, Kansas, 224, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, micropublication M-593 roll 428.
  9. [S169] Ida C Martin, Pension Application File, WC-408623, Marriage License duplicate of John A. Martin and Ida Challiss, Record Group 15, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  10. [S728] "Scrap-Book," John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, 1861-1886, Atchison, Kansas, held by Linn, Dot, 2400 S. MacArthur, #167, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA, 1.
  11. [S240] Death Certificate for Ida Challiss Martin, 3 November 1932, 203 4025, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.
  12. [S4] Ruth Martin, Family Tree: Challiss, Harres, Martin, Tonsing, Otis (Fort Worth, Texas: Printing Center of Texas, 1979), 41; Sutro Library, California State Library System, 480 Winston Dr, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA, http://www.scribd.com/doc/27237776/4-Family-Tree
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  14. [S169] Martin, Pension Application File, Declaration for Original Pension of a Widow sworn to by Ida C. Martin.
  15. [S455] Mrs. Ida C Martin, Report from the Committee on Pensions, 53d Congress, Second Session, 6 August 1894, Report No. 640 to Accompany S. 2032, Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346, 815 K13 Pam. v. 15.
  16. [S512] "1920 to June 4, 1935," Ruth Martin Tonsing and relatives, newspaper clippings, held by Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA, 123, Oct. 2, 1889.
  17. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, Abstract.
  18. [S185] Tombstone, Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon Cemetery, 6920 Rawlins Rd, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, 39.540000,95.142778; Richard Tonsing, John Alexander & Ida Challiss Martin tombstone, read by Richard Tonsing, 24 July 1997.
  19. [S958] Ruth Martin Tonsing, "Ruth Photo Album," 1967, held by Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA. This is a color photocopy of two original albums once in possession of Ruth's son, Paul Tonsing. Each photo has a typed caption with the date, location, and people listed. The order suggests that Ruth pasted the photos and typed the captions shortly after the photo was taken or sent to her, Photo of bronze medallion on John A. Martin monument at Mt. Vernon, Atchison, Kans.
  20. [S170] The 20th Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans (Salt Lake City, Utah: n.pub., 1996), Vol.7, p.275; Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346, BB UN 3 p. 19.
  21. [S199] Ruth Tonsing, "Challiss Martin Memory Book," collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, Atchison, Kansas, http://www.scribd.com/doc/11551752/…, held by Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346, oversize B C352.
  22. [S511] "Mark Twain's Adhesive Scrap Book," John Alexander Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, held by Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA, 70-72, Leavenworth Times, The Rise of a Brownsville Boy.
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  24. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 24.
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  39. [S844] Records of Appointment of Postmasters for unknown name of person, 1832-September 30, 1971, M841, roll 40, Atchison County, Page 884, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  40. [S2464] Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America from March 5, 1869, to March 3, 1871, inclusive. Vol. XVII. , Senate Executive Proceedings Vol. 17 (Washington, District of Columbia: Senate, 1869-03-05), 366, 368, 371, & 383; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  41. [S2468] Journal of the proceedings of the United States Senate in executive session. (First session, Forty-third Congress, commencing December 1, 1873.) , Senate Executive Proceedings Vol. 19; (Washington, District of Columbia: Senate, 1873-12-02), 261; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  42. [S129] John Alexander Martin, Military History of the Eighth Kansas Veteran Volunteer Infantry (Leavenworth, Kansas: Daily Bulletin Steam Book and Job Printing House, 1869), This early Kansas regimental history was penned by the colonel of the regiment. The 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry was mustered into the service in August 1861 and fought in fifteen battles (including Perryville, Stones River, and Chickamauga) and eight skirmishes during the Civil War. During its service, the regiment traveled nearly 11,000 miles through twelve different states and was the only Kansas infantry regiment to serve beyond Missouri, 4; Kansas State University Library, Rare Books Librarian, Special Collections, Manhattan, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.
  43. [S129] Martin, History of Eighth Kansas, 23.
  44. [S4] Martin, Family Tree: Challiss, Harres, Martin, Tonsing, Otis, 83.
  45. [S291] Susan Butler, East to the Dawn: the Life of Amelia Earhart (Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1997), 15; Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.
  46. [S129] Martin, History of Eighth Kansas, 25.
  47. [S1098] "Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia," online, http://en.wikipedia.org/, held by Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, 3911 Harrisburg St NE, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA, Battle of Perryville.
  48. [S329] "Museum of the Kansas National Guard -- Hall of Fame," 1998, http:/skyways.lib.ks.us/museums/kng/hof.html/, held by University of Kansas, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
  49. [S2465] Joseph Anderson. March 24, 1869. -- Ordered to be printed and recommitted. , Serial Set Vol. No.1403; Report: H.Rpt. 1 (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, March 24, 1869), 39; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  50. [S1098] Online, Chattanooga Campaign.
  51. [S2651] "8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry Monument," Highway 27 North of Viniard Rd. Across from Heg Menorial., Chickamauga, Catoosa, GA, held by 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry Monument, 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry Monument, Highway 27 North of Viniard Rd. Across from Heg Menorial., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.904444,-85.261111. 8TH KANSAS INFANTRY
    (front) 3RD BRIGADE, 1ST. DIV., 20TH CORPS
    THE EIGHTH KANSAS VOL. INFTY.
    (rear) COL. JOHN A. MARTIN, CQMMANDING
    HEG'S BRIGADE, DAVIS’ DIVISION, MCCOOK'S CORPS
    On Sept. 19th, went into action east of this point and was in
    the hottest part of the battle from 12:30 until 6:00 p.m. Col. Heg
    was killed, Col. Martin assumed command of the brigade, and Lieut.
    Col. J. L. Abernathy commanded the regiment. The fighting during
    this day was severe. The ground where this monument stands was
    repeatedly occupied by the opposing forces. At the close of the
    day the regiment bivouacked west of the Viniard House. During the
    night the division moved to the high ground west of the Crawfish
    Springs road and north of Widow Glenn's. Sept. 20th, at 12 o'clock
    the brigade went into action on the Brotherton Farm, but was soon
    forced to retire to McFarland's Gap. The division rejoined Gen.
    Thomas at 6:00 p.m.
    Total number engaged - — — — - — — — 406
    Loss: 2 Commissioned Officers killed
    9 Commissioned Officers wounded
    28 Enlisted men killed
    156 Enlisted men wounded
    35 Enlisted men missing
    Total loss 220. 54.19 per cent.
    Monument at Viniards., 8TH KANSAS INFANTRY
    (front) 3RD BRIGADE, 1ST. DIV., 20TH CORPS
    THE EIGHTH KANSAS VOL. INFTY.
    (rear) COL. JOHN A. MARTIN, CQMMANDING
    HEG'S BRIGADE, DAVIS’ DIVISION, MCCOOK'S CORPS
    On Sept. 19th, went into action east of this point and was in
    the hottest part of the battle from 12:30 until 6:00 p.m. Col. Heg
    was killed, Col. Martin assumed command of the brigade, and Lieut.
    Col. J. L. Abernathy commanded the regiment. The fighting during
    this day was severe. The ground where this monument stands was
    repeatedly occupied by the opposing forces. At the close of the
    day the regiment bivouacked west of the Viniard House. During the
    night the division moved to the high ground west of the Crawfish
    Springs road and north of Widow Glenn's. Sept. 20th, at 12 o'clock
    the brigade went into action on the Brotherton Farm, but was soon
    forced to retire to McFarland's Gap. The division rejoined Gen.
    Thomas at 6:00 p.m.
    Total number engaged - — — — - — — — 406
    Loss: 2 Commissioned Officers killed
    9 Commissioned Officers wounded
    28 Enlisted men killed
    156 Enlisted men wounded
    35 Enlisted men missing
    Total loss 220. 54.19 per cent.
    Monument at Viniards.
  52. [S2652] "8th Kansas Volunteer Marker near Viniard,".11 miles NE from Viniard Rd., Chickamauga, Catoosa, GA, held by 8th Kansas Volunteer Marker near Viniard, 8th Kansas Volunteer Marker near Viniard, Walk through woods .11 miles NE from Viniard Rd. There is no clear trail as shown on map., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.905000,-85.255556. Structure #807. Eighth Kansas Infantry Volunteer Regiment marker
    The marker was placed on the battlefield by the veterans in commemoration of
    their participation in the Battkaof Chickamauga, Sept. 19-20, 1863, and stands
    east of the Viniard field to mark its position on Sept. l9, l863, at 12:30 p.m
    The marker was erected after 1910, exact date unknown by Smith Granite Co. of
    Westerly, RI. Coat is unknown.
    Significance: 3rd
    Treatment: Preservation
    Latitude: 34°54'14"; 34°54'42"
    Longitude: 85°15'35"; 85°14'35", Structure #807. Eighth Kansas Infantry Volunteer Regiment marker
    The marker was placed on the battlefield by the veterans in commemoration of
    their participation in the Battkaof Chickamauga, Sept. 19-20, 1863, and stands
    east of the Viniard field to mark its position on Sept. l9, l863, at 12:30 p.m
    The marker was erected after 1910, exact date unknown by Smith Granite Co. of
    Westerly, RI. Coat is unknown.
    Significance: 3rd
    Treatment: Preservation
    Latitude: 34°54'14"; 34°54'42"
    Longitude: 85°15'35"; 85°14'35."
  53. [S2654] "Heg Shell Pyramid," Heg Shell Pyramid, Chickamauga, Catoosa, GA, held by Heg Shell Pyramid, Heg Shell Pyramid, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.903611,-85.262222. Structure #808. Eighth Kansas Infantry Volunteer Regiment marker
    The marker was placed on the battlefield by the veterans in commemoration of
    their participation in the Battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 19-20, 1863, and stands
    in Brotherton field to mark its position on Sept. 20, 1863, at 12:00 noon.
    The marker was erected by Smith Granite Co., of Westerly, RI, after l9l0, exact
    date unknown. Cost is also unknown.
    Significance: 3rd
    Treatment: Preservation
    Latitude: 34°54'42"; 34°55'10"
    Longitude: 85°16'20"; 85°15'55."
  54. [S2653] "8th Kansas Volunteer Position Marker," In woods behind Brotherton Cabin 739'. South of Dyer Rd. along fence line, 28' inside fence line, Chickamauga, Catoosa, GA, held by 8th Kansas Volunteer Position Marker, 8th Kansas Volunteer Position Marker, In woods behind Brotherton Cabin 739'. South of Dyer Rd. along fence line, 28' inside fence line., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA, 34.915833,-85.262500. Structure #808. Eighth Kansas Infantry Volunteer Regiment marker
    The marker was placed on the battlefield by the veterans in commemoration of
    their participation in the Battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 19-20, 1863, and stands
    in Brotherton field to mark its position on Sept. 20, 1863, at 12:00 noon.
    The marker was erected by Smith Granite Co., of Westerly, RI, after l9l0, exact
    date unknown. Cost is also unknown.
    Significance: 3rd
    Treatment: Preservation
    Latitude: 34°54'42"; 34°55'10"
    Longitude: 85°16'20"; 85°15'55", Structure #808. Eighth Kansas Infantry Volunteer Regiment marker
    The marker was placed on the battlefield by the veterans in commemoration of
    their participation in the Battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 19-20, 1863, and stands
    in Brotherton field to mark its position on Sept. 20, 1863, at 12:00 noon.
    The marker was erected by Smith Granite Co., of Westerly, RI, after l9l0, exact
    date unknown. Cost is also unknown.
    Significance: 3rd
    Treatment: Preservation
    Latitude: 34°54'42"; 34°55'10"
    Longitude: 85°16'20"; 85°15'55."
  55. [S2650] "8th Kansas Monument Orchard Knob," 1800-1898 E 4th St, Chatanooga, Hamilton, TN, held by 8th Kansas Monument Orchard Knob, 8th Kansas Monument Orchard Knob, 1800-1898 E 4th St, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, 35.040000,-85.272778. THE 8TH KANSAS VOL INFTY
    COL. JOHN A MARTIN, COMMANDING
    1ST BRIGADE, GEN. AUGUST WILLICH
    3RD DIVISION, GEN. T. J. WOOD
    4TH A. C. GEN. GORDON GRANGER
    NOVEMBER 23, 1863
    moved on this point at 2 o'clock P.M. from
    the railroad track in front of Fort Wood
    as skirmishers for the brigade and supported
    by the brigade captured this knob and line
    of works without much resistance and before
    the main line arrived.
    The regiment remained in this position until
    3 O'clock when it moved with the brigade to
    assault the enemy's works at the foot
    of Missionary Ridge.
    (8th Kansas monument in Orchard Knob)
    THE 8TH KANSAS VOL INFTY
    COL. JOHN A MARTIN, COMMANDING
    1ST BRIGADE, GEN. AUGUST WILLICH
    3RD DIVISION, GEN. T. J. WOOD
    4TH A. C. GEN. GORDON GRANGER
    NOVEMBER 23, 1863
    moved on this point at 2 o'clock P.M. from
    the railroad track in front of Fort Wood
    as skirmishers for the brigade and supported
    by the brigade captured this knob and line
    of works without much resistance and before
    the main line arrived.
    The regiment remained in this position until
    3 o'clock when it moved with the brigade to
    assault the enemy's works at the foot
    of Missionary Ridge.
    (8th Kansas monument in Orchard Knob), THE 8TH KANSAS VOL INFTY
    COL. JOHN A MARTIN, COMMANDING
    1ST BRIGADE, GEN. AUGUST WILLICH
    3RD DIVISION, GEN. T. J. WOOD
    4TH A. C. GEN. GORDON GRANGER
    NOVEMBER 23, 1863
    moved on this point at 2 o'clock P.M. from
    the railroad track in front of Fort Wood
    as skirmishers for the brigade and supported
    by the brigade captured this knob and line
    of works without much resistance and before
    the main line arrived.
    The regiment remained in this position until
    3 O'clock when it moved with the brigade to
    assault the enemy's works at the foot
    of Missionary Ridge.
    (8th Kansas monument in Orchard Knob)
    THE 8TH KANSAS VOL INFTY
    COL. JOHN A MARTIN, COMMANDING
    1ST BRIGADE, GEN. AUGUST WILLICH
    3RD DIVISION, GEN. T. J. WOOD
    4TH A. C. GEN. GORDON GRANGER
    NOVEMBER 23, 1863
    moved on this point at 2 o'clock P.M. from
    the railroad track in front of Fort Wood
    as skirmishers for the brigade and supported
    by the brigade captured this knob and line
    of works without much resistance and before
    the main line arrived.
    The regiment remained in this position until
    3 o'clock when it moved with the brigade to
    assault the enemy's works at the foot
    of Missionary Ridge.
    (8th Kansas monument in Orchard Knob).
  56. [S1098] Online, Battle of Missionary Ridge.
  57. [S2649] "8th Kansas Monument North Crest," 111 N Crest Rd, Chatanooga, Hamilton, TN, held by 8th Kansas Monument North Crest, 8th Kansas Monument North Crest, 111 N Crest Rd, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, 35.036667,-85.254444.
  58. [S129] Martin, History of Eighth Kansas, 93.
  59. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, 196.
  60. [S129] Martin, History of Eighth Kansas, 107.
  61. [S617] Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society, Combined Standard Atlas of Atchison County Kansas 1887 1903 1925 (Mt. Vernon, Indiana: Windmill Publications, Inc, 2001), 1887 p. 5; Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.
  62. [S1626] Atchison City Directory for 1880 Containing an Alphabetical List of Citizens, A Classified Business Directory, List of Officers of the United States, State, County, and City Governments, Churches Schools, Societies, etc (Atchison, Kansas: Champion Printing Company, W. H. Haskell & Son, 1880), 175; Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.
  63. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, 197.
  64. [S196] Atchison Daily Champion March 23, 1865 - March 31, 1866 (Atchison, Kansas: Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society, n.d), 48; Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.
  65. [S512] Ruth Martin Tonsing and relatives, newspaper clippings, 187, Saturday, August 26, 1933.
  66. [S2463] Message of the President of the United States, and accompanying documents, to the two Houses of Congress, at the commencement of the second session of the Thirty-ninth Congress , Serial Set Vol. No.1285; Report: H.Exec.Doc. 1 pt. 3 (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, June 19, 1866), a. 44; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  67. [S169] Martin, Pension Application File, notarized General Affidavit of Ida C. Martin.
  68. [S512] Ruth Martin Tonsing and relatives, newspaper clippings, 64, Tuesday, June 2, 1925.
  69. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 100, unidentified newspaper, "Mr. and Mrs. John A. Martin."
  70. [S2467] The national celebration of the centennial anniversary of the independence of the United States by an international universal exhibition, to be held in Philadelphia in the year 1876. Report to Congress by the United States Centennial Commission, February, 1873; accompanied by a classified compilation of the journal of the proceedings of the Commission and other papers , Serial Set Vol. No.1572; Report: H.Misc.Doc. 99; (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, 1873-01-01), 25, 35, & 105; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  71. [S2466] Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the year 1871. , Serial Set Vol. No.1522; Report: H.Exec.Doc. 327 (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, 1872-01-01), 289; GenealogyBank, P.O. Box 219, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, USA.
  72. [S197] "Scrap-Book," John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, 1888-1889, Atchison, Kansas, held by Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346, K 040 M36, Neodesha Weekly Citizen 1 December 1871.
  73. [S495] Interview with Rev. Dr. Ernest F Tonsing, by Dr. Ernst F Tonsing, 29 March 1986. Held by Ernst Frederick Tonsing (1284 Calle Almendro, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, USA).
  74. [S169] Martin, Pension Application File, notarized General Affidavits of Ida C. Martin, Dr. W. L. Challiss, and Luther C. Challiss.
  75. [S958] Tonsing, 1967,.
  76. [S46] 1880 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Atchison County, Kansas, ED 2 p. 9, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, micropublication T-9 roll 372.
  77. [S4] Martin, Family Tree: Challiss, Harres, Martin, Tonsing, Otis, 44.
  78. [S728] John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, 1861-1886, 4.
  79. [S2469] National Home for Disabled Soldiers. Annual report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the year 1878. February 28, 1879. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed. , Serial Set Vol. No.1863; Report: H.Misc.Doc. 28 (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, February 28, 1879), 6 & 101.
  80. [S2470] Investigation of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. March 3, 1885. -- Ordered to be printed. , Serial Set Vol. No.2329; Report: H.Rpt. 2676 (Washington, District of Columbia: House of Representatives, March 3, 1885), 5, a. 20, & a. 470.
  81. [S943] "Daniel & Sandra Smitley () to Richard Tonsing", Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM, subject, A biography of Kansas Governor John A. Martin of Atchison published at the time of his death in October 1889 gives him credit for establishment of the Orphans Home. Held by Richard Tonsing (2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA).
  82. [S67] Kansas State Historical Society, Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society (Topeka, Kansas: State Printing Office, 1912), iii; Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346.
  83. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, p. 25 & 26.
  84. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, 53.
  85. [S138] 1900 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Atchison County, Kansas, ED 3 p. 10B, Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA, micropublication T-623 roll 470.
  86. [S515] Ruth Martin Tonsing, "April 27, 1939 to April 8, 1946, Book VII," Ruth Martin Tonsing and relatives, Newspaper clippings, held by Linn, Dot, 2400 S. MacArthur, #167, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA, p. 27, Sep. 16, 1940.
  87. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, 61, In Memoriam.
  88. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, 65, Kinsley Republican, Saturday June 12, 1880.
  89. [S5] Rebecca Chaky and Ruth Martin, Ruth Martin Family Tree 1995 (PO Box 1712, Friendswood, Texas 77549-1712: Never Done Press, 1995), 51-64; Rebecca Carol Chaky, 1904 Cloud Croft Dr, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA.
  90. [S185] Tombstone, Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon Cemetery, 6920 Rawlins Rd, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, 39.540000,95.142778, John A. Martin, Jr. tombstone, read by Richard Tonsing, 24 July 1997.
  91. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, 63, Wilson County Citizen, Fredonia, KS., Friday April 16, 1880.
  92. [S511] Martin, newspaper clippings, 1874-1882, 87, The New York Times, Sunday, April 16, 1882.
  93. [S513] "Scrap Book," John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, July 1884, held by Linn, Dot, 2400 S. MacArthur, #167, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA.
  94. [S499] James Smith, "The State of Kansas Certificate of Election," John Alexander Martin, Certificate of Election, 24 November 1884, held by Richard Tonsing, 2421 Rogue River Dr, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.
  95. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 36, unidentified Atchison Newspaper, Topeka, 12 January 1885, "Kansas Happenings. -- Gov. Glick Steps Down, and Col. Martin Inaugurated Governor of Kansas. -- The Reception and Ball Attendant Upon the Inauguration a Brilliant Affair. -- Legate Indignantly Denies the Authorship of the Letters Published in the Globe-Democrat. -- This Whole Business Denounced by Him, and the Man That Says He Did It Is a Liar. -- The Commonwealth Tells a Little Story of Its Own About the St. John Affair. -- The New Administration."
  96. [S512] Ruth Martin Tonsing and relatives, newspaper clippings, 161, Thursday, January 21, 1932.
  97. [S728] John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, 1861-1886, 4-5.
  98. [S169] Martin, Pension Application File, notarized General Affidavits of Ida C. Martin and Luther C. Challiss.
  99. [S2005] Ancestry.com, "Kansas State Census Collection, 1905," [database online], 2009, Provo, Utah, http://www.Ancestry.com, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. Original data: 1905 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 - K-181. Kansas State Historical Society, Mrs. John N Martin household, Ottawa, Franklin, p. 183, dwelling 140, family 141.
  100. [S728] John Alexander Martin (17), newspaper clippings, 1861-1886, 5.
  101. [S102] "Social Security Death Index Interactive Search," database online, http:/ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi/, held by RootsWeb, unknown repository address, 369-01-0208.
  102. [S746] Death Certificate for Paul Alexander Martin, 14 December 1964, 70155, Michigan Department of Community Health, Vital Records Requests, PO Box 20721, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.
  103. [S2378] Daily Champion, (Atchison, Kansas), Tuesday, June 08, 1886; Issue 67; col E, Cengage Learning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, Boone County, Kentucky, USA, 19th Century U.S. Newspap.
  104. [S4] Martin, Family Tree: Challiss, Harres, Martin, Tonsing, Otis, 40.
  105. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, 201.
  106. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 37, Atchison Champion, Topeka, 10 January 1887, "Inaugurated. -- Gov. Martin Takes Charge of the State Government for the Second Time. -- A Vast Crowd Present to Witness the Inauguration Ceremonies. -- Only Six of the Nine Ex-governors Present-Their Enthusiastic Reception. -- The Inaugural Address of Gov. Martin, and Speech of Captain Johnson. -- The Hall of Representatives Handsomely Decorated for the Occasion. The Inauguration."
  107. [S617] Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society, Combined Standard Atlas of Atchison County Kansas 1887 1903 1925, 1887, p. 5.
  108. [S714] Death Certificate for Harres Crawford Martin, 1972, 44656, Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA.
  109. [S102] Database online, 510-09-4792.
  110. [S730] 1930 U.S. Census (Population Schedule), Atchison County, Kansas, Harres Martin household, ED 7, p. 10B, dwelling 251, family 274, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, micropublication T-626 roll 693.
  111. [S376] "National Archives and Records Administration (Provo, Utah, http://www.Ancestry.com) to unknown recipient", 2002. Held by Ancestry.Com (MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA). Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 database online. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005. Original data: National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,582 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
  112. [S476] Willis K Dunbar, Michigan Through the Centuries Family and Personal History (n.p: Lewis Hist. Pub. Co, n.d), 15; Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, 39.056097, -95.775346.
  113. [S185] Tombstone, Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon Cemetery, 6920 Rawlins Rd, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, USA, 39.540000,95.142778, James Martin tombstone, read by Richard Tonsing, 24 July 1997.
  114. [S426] "Lineage Application," Elsie Mills Taggart, 78618, held by National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 902 F St, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  115. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, 14.
  116. [S169] Martin, Pension Application File, notarized General Affidavit of S. R. Washer.
  117. [S194] Martin, microfilm, 1857, 1861 - 1864, June 15, 1857.
  118. [S1867] Ancestry.com, "Kansas Territory Census, 1855-1859," [database online], 2009, Provo, Utah, http://www.Ancestry.com, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. Original data: •1855 Kansas Territory Census. Microfilm reel K-1. Kansas State Historical Society. •1856, 1857, and 1858 Kansas Territory Censuses. Microfilm reel K-1. Kansas State Historical Society. •1859 Kansas Territory Census. Microfilm reel K-1. Kansas State Historical Society, 1859, James Martin & J A Martin households, Shannon, Atchison, p. 4.
  119. [S2002] Ancestry.com, "Kansas State Census Collection, 1875," [database online], 2009, Provo, Utah, http://www.Ancestry.com, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. Original data: 1875 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 – K-20. Kansas State Historical Society, J Martin household, Atchison, Atchison, p. 93, dwelling 3, family 3.
  120. [S2003] Ancestry.com, "Kansas State Census Collection, 1885," [database online], 2009, Provo, Utah, http://www.Ancestry.com, held by Ancestry.Com, MyFamily.com, Inc., 575 Howard St, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. Original data: 1885 Kansas State Census. Microfilm reels K-1 – K-146. Kansas State Historical Society, John A Martin household, Atchison, Atchison, p. 41, dwelling 5, family 5.
  121. [S958] Tonsing, 1967, 9.
  122. [S186] Challiss and her children, Woodlawn, 105.
  123. [S186] Challiss and her children, Woodlawn, 109.
  124. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 41 or 42, unidentified Atchison? newspaper.
  125. [S186] Challiss and her children, Woodlawn, 112.
  126. [S111] Raney, Master Thesis, 1991, 199.
  127. [S199] Tonsing, collection of newspaper clippings, before 1967, 41 or 42, unidentified Atchison? newspaper, no date.