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If you Google Scottish Mining there are several sites with information. I have been looking at the one below, but there is no Christopher Martin listed in 1903, or 1904, where I looked in case he didn't die until the year following the accident.

There are a couple of John Martins, who may be related.

This particular site would be great for anybody with Scottish ancestors in the mining industry.

http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/

Thank you LondonBelle

Thank you LondonBelle

Article in the Wilkes-Barre Record 7 Dec 1903

Badly Hurt In Scotland

Word has been received by Sarah Honeychurch that her father, Christopher Martin, who left here about five years ago for Scotland, was seriously injured in a mine near Glasgow about two months ago. He is not expected to live. He formerly resided at Lee Park and was well known as a mine contractor, having lived here over fifteen years.

Christopher Martin Obituary in the Wilkes-Barre Record 03 Nov 1942.

Christopher B Martin, 55, died early yesterday morning at is home, 206 Penn Street, Lee Park, following a lingering illness.
A native of Shickshinny, Mr Martin had resided in Hanover Township since a child. Prior to his illness he was employed as a miner at Buttonwood Colliery for 26 years. He was a member of Douglas Presbyterian Church.
Surviving him are his widow, the former Anna Leslie and these children; Mrs Adam Mahaleck, Philadelphia; Mrs Fred Schwalbach, city; Mrs Anthony Polina, New York City; Mary Martin, Philadelphia; Mildred, at home; Edward of Dallas; PFC Joseph Martin armed forces overseas and Richard, at home.
Other survivors are four grandchildren; a brother Richard, Buttonwood; four sisters, Charlotte and Bessie, Buttonwood; Mrs Sara Honeychurch, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs Edward Lanyon, Philadelphia.

Thankyou LondonBelle, I really appreciate your help.

Thomas Martin Obituary in the Wilkes-Barre Record 19 Jul 1937

Thomas Martin, 56, esteemed life long resident of Hanover Township section died yesterday at his home, 63 Oxford Street, Lee Park at 12:45. Deceased was the son of the late Mr & Mrs Christopher Martin. He was the a member of the Douglas Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by the following children: Charlotte, Bessie and Richard, at home; Mrs Edward Lanyon, Mrs Sarah Honeychurch and John C Martin, Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral will be held from the home next Tuesday at 2 with Rev Samuel McDowell officiating. Interment will be in Shickshinny Cemetery.

Cherry Martin
in the UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Departure Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Departure Date: 24 Oct 1908
Departure Port: Scotland
Ship Name: California
Shipping Line: Anchor Line
Destination Port: New York, USA
Master: J Blaikie


Cherry Martin
in the New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Marital status: Single
Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Birth Place: United States of America
Other Birth Place: Wilresbane
Last Known Residence: Wilksbane, USA
Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Date: 4 Nov 1908
Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA
Final Destination: Wilksbane, Pennsylvania
Person in US: John C Martin
Person in US Relationship: Father
Father: John C Martin
Ship Name: California


Travelling with Minnie 29, Christopher 4, John 8 months.

Cherry Martin
in the New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
Name: Cherry Martin
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Marital status: Single
Age: 2
Birth Date: abt 1906
Birth Place: United States of America
Other Birth Place: Wilresbane
Last Known Residence: Wilksbane, USA
Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Date: 4 Nov 1908
Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA
Final Destination: Wilksbane, Pennsylvania
Person in US: John C Martin
Person in US Relationship: Father
Father: John C Martin
Ship Name: California


Travelling with Minnie 29, Christopher 4, John 8 months.

Thankyou LondonBelle, these obituary's give a lot of information.

Cherrie Martin
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherrie Martin
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940:
Street: Oxford Street
House Number: 57
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Hanover
Sheet Number: 32B
Occupation: Teacher
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 38
Income: 1600
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
Minnie Martin 62 Head
Chris Martin 36 Son
Cherrie Martin 34 Daughter
Thomas Martin 21 Son


Cherrie Martin
in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherrie Martin
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age in 1930: 24
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Map of Home:
Street Address: Axford St.
House Number: 57
Dwelling Number: 181
Family Number: 193
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Teacher
Industry: Public School
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 55 Head
Minnie Marti 52 Wife
Cherrie Martin 24 Daughter
John Martin 22 Son
George Martin 20 Son
Sydney Martin 18 Son
Thelma Martin 15 Daughter
Thomas Martin 11 Son


Cherry Martin
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherry Martin
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Street: Offord Street
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John C Martin
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Name: Minnie L Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 50 Head
Minnie L Martin 44 Wife
Christopher M Martin 16 Son
Cherry Martin 14 Daughter
John Martin Jr 11 Son
George L Martin 8 Son
Sydney A Martin 8 Son
Thelma A Martin 5 Daughter
Thomas P Martin 1 Son


Cherry Martin
in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Cherry Martin
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Date: 1906 [1906]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Street: Keith Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John C Martin
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Name: Minnie Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John C Martin 40 Head
Minnie Martin 34 Wife
Christopher Martin 6 Son
Cherry Martin 4 Son
John Martin 2 Son
George Martin 0 Son


Cherry Martin
in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Cherry Martin
Social Security Number: 202-32-5006
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1905
Issue Year: 1958-1960
Issue State: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 7 May 1990

Article in the Wilkes-Barre Record 07 Mar 1940

Mine Foreman Dies On Duty
John C Martin succumbs to heart attack at City Colliery

John C Martin, 69, died suddenly of a heart attack last night at South Wilkes-Barre Colliery, Glen Alden Coal Company, where he had been employed as amine foreman for a number of years. He resided at 57 Oxford Street, Lee Park.
Mr Martin was born in Wales and was a resident of this section since coming to this country more than 50 years ago. For the last 35 years he lived in Lee Park and was widely known in Hanover Township. He had been employed at the South Wilkes-Barre Colliery for 25 years. He was a member of The Douglas Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are five sons, Christopher, John, George, Sidney and Thomas Martin, and two daughters, Mrs Robert Smith and Cherie Martin, a teacher in the main building, Lee Park, Hanover Township school district.

Obituary for Richard Martin in the Wilkes-Barre Record 25 Mar 1948

Richard Martin, 74, died suddenly yesterday morning at 11 at his home, 72 Simon Block, Buttonwood, of a heart attack.
Mr Martin was born in Wales, coming to this country as a boy. He settled in Wilkes-Barre and resided in Lee Park prior to moving to Buttonwood five years ago. For 40 years he was a company man at Inman Shaft of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Mr Martin is survived by four sisters, Miss Bessie Martin and Miss Charlotte Martin, at home; Mrs Sara Honeychurch, Lee Park and Mrs Catherine Lanyon of Philadelphia.
Arrangements by Luther M Kniffen.

Thank you so much for all that, I am so grateful.

https://www.wilkes-barre.city/sites/g/files/vyhlif4086/f/uploads/wbcemeteryrecordscomplete.pdf

Lot no 653:
Burial of Lilian May Lanyon on 29 Jan 1906, aged 2 yrs 5 mths, "septicemia following blood poison". Death 28 Jan 1906. Daughter of E Lanyon. Grand-daughter of Mr & Mrs Christopher Martin, Oxford Street.

Death Announcement for Christopher Martin in the Wilkes-Barre Record 20 Mar 1912

Christopher Martin, aged 62, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 65 Oxford Street, of bronchitis. He is survived by his wife and the following children: John, Richard, Charlotte, Mrs Richard Honeychurch, Thomas, Bessie, Mrs Edward Lanyon and Christopher Jr.

Obituary for Charlotte Martin in the Wilkes-Barre Record 19 Mar 1949

Miss Charlotte Martin, 73 died at her home 72 Simon Block Street, Buttonwood at 12:30 yesterday following an illness of several years.
Born in England, Miss Martin came to Lee Park as a young girl and spent most of her life there, moving to Buttonwood several years ago.
She is survived by three sisters, Miss Bessie Martin with whom she made her home; Mrs Sarah Honeychurch, Lee Park, and Mrs Kate Lanyon, Philadelphia. A brother, Richard Martin, died one year ago.
The funeral will take place from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 with interment at Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny
Arrangements by Luther M Kniffen

Just looked at my tree, Minnie is one of my Ancestors. Minnie Jane Lanyon 1874, Scotland to 1951, Pennsylvania, Father William George Lanyon, Mother Charity Martin 1850 Lugdvan,Cornwall.

Lanyon is another family name who I am familiar with, thank you Maddie, this is all brilliant, thank you.

son john

Name: Minnie Martin
[Minnie Lanyon]
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scottish (Scotish)
Marital status: Married
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1879
Birth Place: Scotland
Other Birth Place: Lakhall
Last Known Residence: Wilksbane, USA
Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Date: 4 Nov 1908
Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA
Final Destination: Wilksbane, Pennsylvania
Height: 5 Feet, 3 Inches
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Black
Complexion: Fair
Person in Old Country: Wm Lanyon
Person in Old Country Relationship: Father
Person in US: John C Martin
Person in US Relationship: Husband
Father: Wm Lanyon
Spouse: John C Martin
Ship Name: California
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