Harry Burton MARTIN was born 27 August 1928 in Valley Falls, Rensselear County, New York, USA. He married Alice Mae KNIBBS 13 January 1952 in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, USA. He died 01 November 2009. Alice Mae KNIBBS, daughter of Harold James KNIBBS and Pearl Nancy PALMATIER , was born 18 September 1935 in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, USA. She died 04 November 2014 in Sumterville, Sumter County, Florida, USA.


Children of Harry Burton MARTIN and Alice Mae KNIBBS are:
1. Carol Lynne MARTIN, b. Private See Rodney Frederick WILLIAMSON & Carol Lynne MARTIN OR Albert DRESCHER & Carol Lynne MARTIN OR Charles COSTELLO & Carol Lynne MARTIN
2. Michael Thomas MARTIN, b. Private
3. Julie Ann MARTIN, b. Private
4. Dean MARTIN, b. Private
5. Brian MARTIN, b. Private

Marriage Notes for Harry Burton MARTIN\Alice Mae KNIBBS:

From the Saratogian, Wednesday, 16 Jan 1952.
Miss Knibbs, Harry Martin Take Vows.
Stillwater - Miss Alice Mae Knibbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knibbs, Stillwater, became the bride Sunday of Pfc. Harry B. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, Greenwich. The wedding took place at 1 p.m. in the parsonage of the Methodist Church, Greenwich, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Edgerton, pastor.
Miss Sylvia Knibbs, Stillwater, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Harry Everett, Greenwich, was best man.
The bride wore a blue ballerina length taffeta dress with black hat and accessories and a shouder corsage of red roses. The maid of honor wore a pink taffeta dress of ballerina length with black hat and accessories and a corsage of white roses.
Following the ceremony a reception for the bridal party was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, of Greenwich.
The couple then left for Fort Benning, Ga., where Pfc. Martin is stationed and they plan to make their home near the base. Mrs. Martyin attended Stillwater Central School and Pfc. Martin attended Greenwich School and prior to entering the Army was employed at the Steven Thompson Mill, Greenwich.

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From The Greenwich Journal and Fort Edward Advertiser., January 16, 1952:
Martin - Knibbs
Miss Alice Mae Knibbs, daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Harold Knibbs of Stillwater, and Harry B. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin of Valley Falls, were married at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon, January 13. at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Charles R. Edgiington, pastor of the Centenary Methodise church.
The bride’s sister, Miss Sylvia Knibbs, of Stillwater and Harry Everett of Valley Falls attended the couple.
The bridegroom is a member of the United States army.


Notes for Harry Burton MARTIN:

Harry's parents were living at Florida, Berkshire, Massachusetts in 1920:
Thomas Martin Head Mar 20 Labourer State Roads Massachusetts
Grace Martin Wife Mar 18 New York
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We first see Harry in 1930, living at Willard Mountain, Easton Town, Washington, New York:
Thomas A Martin Head Mar 29 Labourer Massachusetts
Grace G Martin Wife Mar 28 New York
Thomas J Martin Son 8 New York
Dorothy M Martion 5 Massachusetts
Alice I Martin Daur 3 New York
Harry B Martin Son 1 New York
Hazel A Martin Daur 2 months New York
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We see Harry in 1940, living at Easton, Washington, New York:
Thomas Martin Head Mar 40 Grader Operator Town Highways New Massachusetts
Grace Martin Wife Mar 38 New York
Thomas Martin jr. Son 18 Labourer Dairy Farm New York
Dorothy Martin Daur 15 New York
Alice Martin Daur 13 New York
Harry Martin Son 12
Alberta Martin Daur 10 New York
Richard Martin Son 8 New York
Vernon Worthington Lodger 19 Labourer Dairy Farm New York
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From The Salem Press, 25 January 1951:
32 Men Report for Induction Into Army From County Board
Selective Service Office Announces List of Those Sent to Albany For Unduction On Monday
Monday morning of this week 32 men from Washington County were called to report for unduction into the armed forces. The local draft board at Hudson Falls received this call for men for January and they left from the post office building in that village at 7 a.m. on Monday by bus foe Albany where they were scheduled for induction.
Paul E. Leroux of HudsonFalls was the leader of the group and the 31 men who left with him were...........
Kenneth R. Middleton, North Granville
Harry B. Martin, Valley Falls
Wayne C., Ranney, Fair Haven, Vermont
etc............

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Harry was a military veteran and served for some time in Korea.
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Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of Harry.

Sources for Harry Burton MARTIN:

  1. Personal Contact with Ana Knibbs Rizzo,
  2. Obituary,

Notes for Alice Mae KNIBBS:

From The Saratogian, 22 December, 1944:
3 Churches Hold Holiday Parties
Stillwater—The three Protestant churches of the village held Christmas parties last evening.
In the Methodist Church a program was presented by the children of the Sunday School at 7:30 under the direction of Mrs. Leonard Kellogg Jr., Mrs. Louis Booth and Mrs. Frank Alexik. The program, announced by Mrs. Edna Baker, follows;
Christmas carols, recitations. Tiny Tot, Carl Schellenger; A Great Big Greeting, Linda Sue Kellogg; Christmas Morning, Hazel Parker; The Christmas Tree, Alice Knibbs; What Shall I Give, Sandra Robinson; Christmas carols; recitations. A Little Helper, Harolyn Bardwell.
My Gift. James Schellenger: recitations, To Be Like him, Sylvia Knibbs; exercise. Last Year's Dollies Eleanor Lowell, Annetta Smith and Patricia Parker; recitation, Even Little Children, Donald Bardwell; My Christmas Star, Velma Bryan; exercise, Sharing Christmas. George Crandall, Wil-liam Banks, Wayne Mann, Paul Parker, Harry Crandall and Ernest Parker.

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Published in The Saratogian on Nov. 7, 2014:
Alice (Knibbs) Martin LEESBURG, FL - Alice (Knibbs) Martin, 79 of Leesburg, FL passed away after a short illness at Lane Purcell Hospice House on Nov. 4th 2014. Alice was married to Harry B. Martin for almost 60 years until he passed away on Nov. 1st 2009. Alice worked as a nurse for many years and touched the lives of many people. She will be remembered by her 3 surviving siblings, 5 children, 6 surviving grand children and 14 great grand children. She was a long time native of Stillwater, NY. A memorial service will be planned for the spring.
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Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of Alice.
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My tree data doesn't go as far as including grandchildren when the name changes from Knibbs, but in this case, I've included the following reference to Joshua Michael “Josh” Burgoyne, one of Alice and Harry's grandchildren:
Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of Josh.

Sources for Alice Mae KNIBBS:

  1. Personal Contact with Ana Knibbs Rizzo,
  2. Obituary,

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