Bernard, b approx 1825 Ratoath, Meath. Father Nicholas Martin, Mother: Mary Catherine King. Brother: James, b approx 1829.

Bernard and James did not marry in Ireland. Both Bernard and James left Ireland approx 1848 for Liverpoole, England, and then departed on Ship Isaac Newton for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, arriving in Port of Philadelphia 1849.

Bernard was apparently a "farmer" in New Jersey, before marrying Mary Ann McGovern, b approx 1833, Castlerahan, Cavan (Magauran, Father Francis Magauran, Mother Mary Anne Everard, Brother Edward McGovern, b. approx 1835 same place as Mary) in Philadelphia in 1863. Mary's brother Edward also immigrated to Philadelphia. Bernard and Mary settled in Philadelphia and raised a family: Mary Ann, John Joseph, Bernard Francis Jr., James, and Jane. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois approx 1878. Bernard died in Chicago in 1903.

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Additional Information
Date of Birth 1st Sep 1825
Date of Death 1st Jan 1903
Father (First Name/s and Surname) Nicholas Martin
Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) Mary Catherine King
Names of Siblings James Martin
Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) Mary Ann McGovern, b approx 1833, Castlerahan, Cavan (Magauran, Father Francis Magauran, Mother Mary Anne Everard, Brother Edward McGovern, b. approx 1835 same place as Mary)
Names of Children Mary Ann, John Joseph, Bernard Francis Jr., James, and Jane
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