Before Martin died he told his 1 year old daughter, Ellen, that her hair was black as coal.  In 1873 Martin, a Protestant, married Mary Cussen, a Catholic. Both of their parents/families disinherited them, which probably added to Martin/Mary's financial/social challenges. For a time Martin/Mary lived in the Rathkeale Workhouse, which is were their daughter, Ellen Josephine, was born.  A year later Martin was living in the Limerick Workhouse, were he died on August 4, 1884 under the incorrect last name of Stoker.

Additional Information
Date of Birth 1st Jan 1839
Date of Death 4th Aug 1884 VIEW SOURCE
Associated Building (s) Limerick Workhouse  
Father (First Name/s and Surname) John Stokes. He was a linen weaver; probably worked at the Askeaton Mills
Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) Mary Cussen

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