Martín History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Martín:

Martín Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Capt. John Martin, (1560 - 1623), who arrived in Jamestown, Virginia aboard the ship "Discovery" in 1607, 3rd son of Sir Richard Martin.
• Mr. George Martin, who arrived in Jamestown, Virginia aboard the ship "Discovery" in 1607 11
• Mr. William Martin, who was aboard the ship "Sea Venture" who wrecked in Bermudas in 1609, they managed to build a new ship to continue to Jamestown in 1610. 11
• Mr. George Martin, who arrived in Virginia in 1616 aboard the ship "George" 11
• Mrs. Mary Martin, (nee Prower), (c. 1580-1621), who arrived in Plymouth, Mass in 1620 aboard the ship "Mayflower"
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Martín Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Adam Martin, who landed in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1782 12

Martín Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Charles Martin, aged 20, who landed in New York, NY in 1803 12
• Barbara Martin, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 12
• Andrew Martin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 12
• James Martin, who arrived in New York in 1820
• August, Edmond and Belfort Saint Martin, who settled in New Orleans in 1820
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Martín Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Mr. Robert Martin, (b. 1842), aged 58, Cornish farmer, from St Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, UK on 13th October 1900 en route to California, USA 13
• Mr. Richard Martin, (b. 1903), aged 6 months, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, UK on 4th July 1903 en route to Vulcan, Michigan, USA 13
• Miss Mildred Martin, (b. 1890), aged 13, Cornish settler, from Helston, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, UK on 12th September 1903 en route to Vulcan, Michigan, USA 13
• Mr. John Martin, (b. 1873), aged 30, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 19th July 1903 en route to Park City, Utah, USA 13
• Mrs. Mary Martin, (b. 1865), aged 38, Cornish settler, from Helstone, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 12th September 1903 en route to Vulcan, Michigan, USA 13
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Martín Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

• Bernard Martin, who landed in Acadia in 1636
• Pierre Martin, who married Catherine Vigneau in 1630 and sailed with her from Touraine to Acadia in 1636
• Antoine Martin, son of Jean and Isabelle, who married Denise Sevestre, daughter of Charles and Marie, in Quebec on 18th June 1646 14
• Mr. Louis Martin, French labourer travelling to Canada to work for Arnaud Peré arriving on 26th March 1656 15
• Mr. Joachim Martin, French labourer travelling to Canada to work for François Peron, arriving on 11th April 1656 15
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Martín Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Louis Martin, son of Joachim and Anne, who married Louise Raté, daughter of Jacques and Anne, in Saint-Pierre-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 12th January 1700 14
• Jean-Baptiste Martin, son of Joachim and Anne, who married Marie Genest, daughter of Jacques and Catherine, in Saint-Pierre-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 25th November 1710 14
• Jean-François Martin, son of Mathieu-François and Catherine, who married Angélique Chartier, daughter of René-Louis and Marie-Madeleine, in Quebec on 3rd November 1712 14
• François Martin, son of François and Catherine, who married Marie-Jeanne Trotier, daughter of Joseph and Jeanne, in Quebec on 14th May 1713 14
• Hilaire Martin, son of Pierre and Marie-Madeleine, who married Marguerite Bruneau, daughter of René and Anne, in Quebec on 8th November 1714 14
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Martín Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Christian Martin, who arrived in Canada in 1831
• Thomas Martin, aged 25, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "William" from Cork, Ireland
• Johanna Martin, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "William" from Cork, Ireland
• William Martin, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Billow" in 1833
• Jane Martin, aged 35, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Sea Horse" in 1833
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Martín Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

• Mr. William Martin, (b. 1884), aged 21, Cornish carpenter, from St Blazey, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Caronia" arriving at Ellis Island, UK on 10th April 1905 en route to Greenwood, British Columbia, Canada 13

Martín Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

• Mr. John Martin, Cornish settler convicted in Cornwall, UK on 16th July 1789, sentenced for 7 years for stealing black tin from Mr. Daniell, transported Atlantic" on 27th March 1791 to New South Wales, Australia 16

Martín Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. William Martin, British Convict who was convicted in Southampton, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
• Miss. Jane Martin, Irish convict who was convicted in Waterford, Ireland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 29th November 1801, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 18
• Mr. Joseph Martin, (Shephard, John), British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 19
• Mr. James Martin, English convict who was convicted in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England for 7 years for burglary, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 20
• Mr. Joseph Martin, (b. 1765), aged 42, English brick layer who was convicted in Chelmsford, Essex, England for 14 years , transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 20
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Martín Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

• Miss Millicent Martin, (b. 1883), aged 18, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Devonshire" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 16th January 1901 21

Martín Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Albin Martin, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840
• Mrs Hannah Martin, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Martha Ridgway
• Hugh Martin, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1840
• Robert Martin, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
• James Martin, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
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Martín Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

• Mr. John Martin, Cornish settler from St Ives, Cornwall, (b. 1616), aged 18, British settler travelling from Plymouth, England aboard the ship "Margarett" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) on 1st March 1634 23
• Mr. Simon Martin, Cornish settler from St Ives, Cornwall, (b. 1616), aged 18, British settler travelling from Plymouth, England aboard the ship "Margarett" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) on 1st March 1634 23
• Mr. Thomas Martin, Cornish settler from Cardinham, Cornwall, (b. 1610), aged 24, British settler travelling from Plymouth, England aboard the ship "Margarett" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) on 1st March 1634 23
• Mr. Thomas Martin, (b. 1619), aged 16, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Anne and Elizabeth" arriving in Barbados in 1635 24
• Mr. William Martin, (b. 1622), aged 13, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Alexander" arriving in Barbados in 1635 25
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• Sir George Martin (1926-2016), English six-time Grammy Award winning music producer, best known for his work with the "Beatles,"sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Beatle"; for 37 straight weeks one of Martin's recordings topped the British charts in 1963
• Michael David Martin Sr. (1944-2024), American head baseball coach
• Maria Emilia Martin (1950-1951), Mexican-American journalist who primarily focused on Latin American and Latino affairs
• Gary Martin (1958-2022), American politics reporter, Washington bureau chief who covered the United States Congress for the Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Fred Thomas Martin (1927-2022), American artist, writer and arts administrator and educator from the San Francisco Bay Area
• Knox Martin (1923-2022), Columbian-born, American painter, sculptor and muralist, named to the National Academy of Design in 2002
• Andra Martin (1935-2022), born Sandra Rehn, an American actress who appeared in many television series and a few movies, known or her roles in Up Periscope, The Thing That Couldn't Die, Yellowstone Kelly
• Keith Eric Martin (1966-2022), American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer, best known for writing and singing romantic love songs
• Howard "Pepper" Martin (1936-2022), Canadian-American actor and professional wrestler, born in Hamilton, Ontario, best known for his role as the truck driver, Rocky, who beats up a depowered Superman and later, beaten up by a repowered Superman-in Superman II
• Brad Martin (1973-2022), American country music singer-songwriter, best known for his No. 15 single "Before I Knew Better"
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Air New Zealand Flight 901

• Miss Sarah Jane Martin (1914-1979), New Zealander passenger, from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand aboard the Air New Zealand Flight 901 for an Antarctic sightseeing flight when it flew into Mount Erebus; she died in the crash 26

Arrow Air Flight 1285

• Mr. Thomas L Martin (1962-1985), American Private from Louisville, Kentucky, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 27

Bismarck

• Rudolf Martin (1920-2004), German Maschinengefreiter serving aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he survived the sinking 28

Empress of Ireland

• Mrs. Emma Martin (1861-1914), née Payne Canadian Third Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 29

Flight TWA 800

• Mrs. Betty Ruth Martin (1927-1996), from Belleville, Illinois, USA, American passenger flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 30

Fraterville mine

• Mr. James W. Martin (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died 31
• Mr. Daniel Martin (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died 31

Halifax Explosion

• Mr. Basil  Martin, Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 32

HMAS Sydney II

• Mr. Leslie Frank Martin (1921-1941), Australian Steward from Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 33
• Mr. Leslie James Frederick Martin (1922-1941), Australian Ordinary Seaman from Clyde, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 33
• Mr. James Hearle Martin (1919-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Prospect, South Australia, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 33
• Mr. Alan Douglas Martin (1923-1941), Australian Ordinary Seaman from Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 33

HMS Dorsetshire

• David Martin (d. 1945), British Stoker 1st Class aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 34

HMS Hood

• Mr. William R Martin (b. 1915), English Sergeant serving for the Royal Marine from Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 35
• Mr. Thomas G Martin (b. 1914), Welsh Stoker 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 35
• Mr. John W Martin (b. 1924), English Boy 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 35

HMS Prince of Wales

• Mr. William Martin, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 36
• Mr. Frederick J Martin, British Leading Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 36
• Mr. Francis John Martin, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 36

HMS Repulse

• Mr. William Martin (b. 1917), British sailor, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 37
• Mr. Edgar Martin, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 37

HMS Royal Oak

• R. Martin, British Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 38
• Frederick A. Martin, British Marine with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 38
• Leonard George Martin (1923-1939), British Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 38
• Horace James Martin (1920-1939), British Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 38
• Edward James Martin (d. 1939), British Midshipman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 38

Monongah Mine

• Mr. Henry Martin (b. 1864), Italian coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 39
• Mr. John Martin (b. 1879), Italian coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 39
• Mr. Scott Martin (b. 1876), Italian coal miner who was in mine 8 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 39

Mount Mulligan Mine

• Harold Martin, Australian coal miner who was killed in the Mount Mulligan Mine explosion in 1921

Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerbie)

• Noel George Martin (1961-1988), Jamaican Passenger from Clapton, England, who flew aboard the Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit, known as the Lockerbie bombing in 1988 and died 40

RMS Lusitania

• Mr. Albert Martin, English Leading Fireman from England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 41
• Miss Ruby Martin, English 2nd Class passenger residing in New York, New York, USA returning to England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 42
• Mr. Charles D. Martin, American 2nd Class passenger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 42
• Mrs. Laura Martin, English 3rd Class passenger from Nottinghamshire, England returning home after her husband died, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 42

RMS Titanic

• Miss Margaret Edwina "Mabel" Martin, aged 20, English Cashier from London, England who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 6 43
• Mrs. Annie Martin, aged 33, English Stewardess from Portsmouth, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 11 43
• Mr. F. Martin, aged 29, English Scullion from Fareham, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 13 43

Senghenydd colliery

• Mr. Alfred Charles Martin (b. 1890), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died

SS Caribou

• Mr. Edgar Raymond Martin, Newfoundland passenger from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he died in the sinking

SS Newfoundland

• Mr. Charles Martin (b. 1894), Newfoundlander from Elliston, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he survived
• Mr. Eric Martin, Newfoundlander from Pouch Cove, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he survived
• Mr. Samuel Martin (1862-1914), Newfoundlander from Elliston, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he died during this time

SS Southern Cross

• Mr. James Martin (1895-1914), Newfoundlander from St. John's who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found
• Mr. Arthur Martin (1892-1914), Newfoundlander from Harbour Grace who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found

USS Arizona

• Mr. Luster Lee Martin, American Fireman Third Class from Arkansas, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 44
• Mr. Hugh Lee Martin, American Yeoman Third Class from Utah, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 44
• Mr. James Albert Martin, American Boatswain's Mate First Class from Texas, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 44
• Mr. James Orrwell Martin, American Seaman Second Class from California, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 44

Winter Quarters coal mine

• Mr. J. C. Martin, American mine worker residing in Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 45

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• Adam Martin (1755-1835) and Thomas Roy Musick (1757-1842), St. Louis County, Missouri, Pioneers by Michal Martin Farmer.
• Colonial Pioneers: Martin and Bell Families and their Kin by Mary Coates Martin.
• Deacon John Burnham of Ipswich and Ebenezeer Martin of Rehoboth, Massachusetts by Elisabeth Puckett Martin.