Martel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Martel were among those contributors:

Martel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Nicolas Martel, aged 15, settled in Louisiana in 1719
• Nicholas Martel, who settled in Louisiana in 1719
• Nicolas Martel, aged 15, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 6
• Antonio Martel, who settled in New Orleans in 1778 with Francesca his wife and children
• Antonio Martel, who settled with his wife Francesca Antonia, son Antonio 6, son Domingo 2, and daughter Blavina 11, in New Orleans in 1778
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Martel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Luis Martel, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 6
• Manuel Martel, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1823 6
• Gaspar Martel, who arrived in Spanish Main in 1836 6
• Jom Martel, aged 25, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1839 6
• Albert Martel, who landed in Texas in 1850-1906 6

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Martel Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

• Honoré Martel, son of Jean and Marie, who married Marguerite L'Admiraut, daughter of François and Jeanne, in Quebec on 26th November 1668 7
• Pierre-Gratien Martel, son of Pierre and Jeanne, who married Marie-Charlotte Charets, daughter of Étienne and Catherine, in Quebec on 16th November 1687 7
• Étienne-Joseph Martel, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Antoine Boucher, daughter of François and Anne, in Montreal, Quebec on 20th November 1695 7
• Jean Martel, son of Honoré and Marguerite, who married Madeleine Vannier, daughter of Guillaume and Madeleine, in Charlesbourg, Quebec on 14th February 1695 7
• Raymond Martel, son of Pierre and Jeanne, who married Marie-Anne Trotier, daughter of Antoine and Catherine, in Batiscan, Quebec on 8th June 1697 7
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Martel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Joseph-Alphonse Martel, son of Honoré and Marguerite, who married Marguerite Groinier, daughter of Nicolas and Marie, in Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 8th January 1701 7
• Étienne-Joseph Martel, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Marie-Anne Brebant, daughter of Pierre and Anne, in Montreal, Quebec on 21st May 1703 7
• Antoine Martel, son of Honoré and Marguerite, who married Catherine Guillet, daughter of Vincent and Isabelle, in Saint-Pierre-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 15th November 1706 7
• Jacques Martel, son of Paul and Madeleine, who married Marie-Élisabeth Rondeau, daughter of François and Marie-Anne, in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Quebec on 7th February 1727 7
• François Martel, son of Pierre and Marie-Charlotte, who married Louise-Madeleine Mariauchau, daughter of François and Louise-Philippe, in Quebec on 15th September 1732 7
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Martel Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Miss Margaret Martel, (b. 1844), aged 23, British domestic servant travelling from London aboard the ship 'Mermaid' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 3rd January 1868 8

• Diane Martel, American music video director and choreographer
• Sherri Martel (1958-2007), born Sherri Russell, an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by her ring names, Sherri Martel and Sensational Sherri
• Arlene Martel (1936-2014), American actress and acting coach, known for her roles in Star Trek, Hogan's Heroes, Perry Mason and The Twilight Zone
• Paul M. Martel, American Republican politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Manchester 3rd Ward, 1956; Candidate in primary for New Hampshire Governor's Council 3rd District, 1956 9
• Louis Israel Martel, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Manchester 3rd Ward, 1956; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1956 9
• L. J. Martel, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Mayor of Lewiston, Maine, 1893 9
• George Louis Martel, American Republican politician, Candidate for New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Manchester 6th Ward, 1938 9
• Frank X. Martel, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1932 9
• Erich H. Martel, American politician, Socialist Workers Candidate for Presidential Elector for District of Columbia, 1972 9
• Edward Martel, American politician, Delegate to New Hampshire State Constitutional Convention from Manchester 12th Ward, 1956 9
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