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1. MARTIN2 GAVIN (MICHAEL1) was born 10 Oct 1846 in Ireland1, and died 25 Nov 1932 in Elwood, Madison, Indiana2. He married ELIZABETH MCMANAMAN 09 Jan 1878 in Rush County, Indiana3. She was born 06 May 1856 in Dublin, Ireland4,5, and died 24 Sep 1909 in Elwood, Madison, Indiana6.

Notes for MARTIN GAVIN:
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Fayette County, Indiana Naturalization Records

Be it known, that on the 1st day of November A.D., 1880, personally appeared in the Fayette Circuit Court, before the clerk thereof, Martin Gavin, an alien, and reports himself for Naturalization, and being duly sworn, on oath declares that he is a native of Ireland, aged about 28 years, and owes allegiance to Victoria Queen of G.B. & of Ireland that he emigrated thence, embarked at Liverpool and arrived at New York, in the United States on the -- day of February, A. D., 1864, and that it is bona fide his intention to reside in and become a Citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Victoria Queen of Great Britain & Ireland.

[signed] Martin Gavin X his mark

Sworn to and subscribed the 1st day of November, 1880, In Testimony Whereof, I, Nelson T. Barnard, Clerk of the Fayette Circuit Court, hereunto set my name, and seal of said court the above date.

[signed] Nelson T. Barnard, Clerk

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1900 United States Census: Also living in Martin Gavin's household was James Williamson, Laborer, age 25 years.

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History of Madison County, Vol. 2, Biographical, published 1914, p. 617, "Martin Gavin."

Note: The main subject of this entry is Martin J. Gavin's son.

MARTIN GAVIN

As manager of his father's farm of one hundred and forty acres, located on the Elwood Pike about five miles north of Elwood, Mart Gavin, as he is familiarly known, is one of the progressive young farmers of Madison county, and has laid a substantial foundation for a successful career.

Mart Gavin was born where he now resides, July 1, 1891, a son of Martin and Elizabeth (McManaman) Gavin. His father was born in Ireland, was twelve years old when he came to America, and after landing in New York City, the family came west and finally located in Rex county, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood. He later came to Madison county, and from modest beginnings has acquired a generous estate and prosperity, and is one of the influential men of this section. The eight children in the family are named as follows: Mame, Michael, Nora, Nellie, Mart, Maggie, Ruth and John.

Martin Gavin as a boy attended the country schools and finished his education in the Catholic school at Elwood. All his early associations were with farm life, and when he arrived at manhood he was well prepared to take up the management of the old estate, which he now conducts in a progressive and up-to-date manner, and is one of the men who are proving the profitableness of agriculture in Madison county. He is well known socially in Elwood and vicinity, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic church. In politics he is a Democrat.

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Obituary - Elwood Call-Leader 25 Nov 1932

FARMER CALLED TO REST TODAY

Martin Gavin Died at Home, North of City, at 9 o'clock This Morning

FUNERAL WILL BE MONDAY

Martin Gavin, 86, prominent Duckcreek township farmer, died at 9:09 o'clock this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jess Moore, residing four and one half miles north of the city, of apoplexy.

He had been in failing health for some time. Tuesday he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and gradually grew weaker until the end came this morning.

The son of Michael and Mary Gavin, he was born in Ireland in 1846. He came to this country sixty-eight years ago and in 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth McMananan, of Rushville. Nine children were born to this happy union.

Leaves Seven Children.

Mr. Gavin removed to this community fifty-four years ago. He enjoyed a wide circle of friends and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the St. Joseph's church.

His wife died twenty-three years ago. Surviving are seven children: Mrs. Frank Ley, of Aliquippa, Pa.; Mike Gavin, north of Elwood; Mrs. David Durham, of Elwood; Mrs. James Shay and Martin Gavin, Jr., both of Gary; Mrs. Jess Moore, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Wayne Sutton, living north of Elwood. There are sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral Services Monday.

The body was removed to the Copher and Fesler Funeral Home and prepared for burial.

Funeral services will be conducted at the St. Joseph's church Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock with the pastor, Father Biegel, in charge. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.

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Indiana State Board of Health: Standard Certificate of Death
Madison County, Indiana

Full Name: Martin Gavin
Residence: 4 1/2 miles North of Elwood
Date of Death: 25 Nov, 1932, 9:09 A.M.
Principal cause: Intracranial hemorrhage, 21 Nov, 1932
Contributory causes: Respiratory failure, 25 Nov, 1932
Informant: Michael Gavin
Address: 4 1/2 miles North of Elwood

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More About MARTIN GAVIN:
Date born 2: Nov 1846, Dublin, Ireland7,8
Date born 3: Nov 1849, Ireland9
Age 1: 1880, 2710
Age 2: 1900, 5011
Age 3: 1910, 6012
Age 4: 1930, 8013
Burial: 28 Nov 1932, Elwood Catholic [St. Joseph's] Cemetery, Elwood, Madison, Indiana14
Cause of Death: Principal cause: Intracranial hemorrhage, 21 Nov 1932.14
Census 1: 1880, Orange Twp, Fayette, Indiana, E.D. 146, p. 18B, 158-160, 18 Jun 1880, Martin Gavin15
Census 2: 1900, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 89, Sheet No. 8B, 159-160, 16 Jun 1900, Martin Gavin16
Census 3: 1910, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 101, Sheet No. 5A (62), 101-101, 23-25 April 1910, Martin Gavin17
Census 4: 1930, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 31, Sheet No. 2A, 33-31, Hill Lake Highway, 03 Apr 1930, Martin Gavin18
Immigration 1: 186419
Immigration 2: 1860, From Ireland20
Immigration 3: 1865, From Ireland21
Medical Information: Other contributory causes of importance: Respiratory failure, 25 Nov 1932.22
Memberships: St. Joseph's Church, Elwood, Madison, Indiana23
Naturalization: 01 Nov 1880, Fayette County, Indiana24
Occupation 1: 1900, Farmer25
Occupation 2: 1880, Farmer26
Occupation 3: 1910, Farmer27
Occupation 4: 1930, Farmer, General Farm28
Property 1: 1900, Owned a farm in Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana29
Property 2: 1910, Owned a farm with a mortgage in Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana30
Property 3: 1930, Rented a farm on Hill Lake Highway in Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana31

Notes for ELIZABETH MCMANAMAN:
1900 United States Federal Census, Enumerated on 16 Jun 1900 in Duck Creek, Madison, Indiana
Mother of 9 children, 7 of them living.
Self and both parents born in Ireland.

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Obituary - Elwood Call-Leader 24 Sep 1909

WOMAN CALLED

After Long Fight With Fever.

Typhoid fever which has caused a great amount of illness in this city during the past few weeks, claimed another victim at one o'clock today when Mrs. Martin Gavin passed away.

Mrs. Gavin who lived four and one half miles north of the city was stricken with the fever several days ago and a few days ago it became apparant that she was gradually growing worse, and death when it came tday was not unexpected.

Mrs. Gavin was 50 years of age and had lived near this city the greater part of her life. She was a member of the St. Joseph's church of this city and was a regular attendant. She was a good woman, beloved by all who knew her and in a quiet way, did great good for many. Her loss will be keenly felt by the relatives and friends and many will never cease to remember her kind deeds. Besides a hoste of friends the woman leaves a husband and six children to mourn her.

Complete arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but it is understood that the services will be held at the St. Joseph's church on Monday morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery.

More About ELIZABETH MCMANAMAN:
Age 1: 1880, 2232
Age 2: 1900, 4433
Cause of Death: Typhoid fever34
Census 1: 1880, Orange Twp, Fayette, Indiana, E.D. 146, p. 18B, 158-160, 18 Jun 1880, Lizzie Gavin35
Census 2: 1900, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 89, Sheet No. 8B, 159-160, 16 Jun 1900, Elizabeth Gavin36
Immigration: 1873, From Ireland36
Memberships: 1909, St. Joseph's Church, Elwood, Madison, Indiana37

More About MARTIN GAVIN and ELIZABETH MCMANAMAN:
Marriage 1: 09 Jan 1878, Rush County, Indiana38
Marriage 2: 187639
     
Children of MARTIN GAVIN and ELIZABETH MCMANAMAN are:
2. i.   MARY ELLEN3 GAVIN, b. 14 Jul 1879, Indiana; d. 14 Apr 1964, Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
3. ii.   MICHAEL GAVIN, b. 09 Oct 1880, Indiana; d. Unknown.
  iii.   JOHN GAVIN, b. 11 Aug 1882, Indiana; d. 28 Sep 1899, [Madison County], Indiana40.
4. iv.   LENORA ALICE GAVIN, b. 25 Jun 1886, Tipton County, Indiana; d. 09 Feb 1939, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
5. v.   BESSIE GAVIN, b. 02 Aug 1888, Tipton County, Indiana; d. Unknown.
6. vi.   MARTIN JOSEPH GAVIN, b. Jul 1890, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana; d. 25 Jul 1934, Gary, Indiana.
  vii.   MARGARET GAVIN, b. 08 May 1893, Madison County, Indiana41,42,43; d. 09 May 1972, [Madison County], Indiana43,44; m. JESSE MOORE, 02 Apr 1928, [Madison County?], Indiana45; b. 04 Jul 1897, Tipton County, Indiana46,47,48; d. 07 Sep 1975, Madison County, Indiana49,50,51.
  More About MARGARET GAVIN:
Age 1: 1900, 752
Age 2: 1910, 1753
Age 3: 1930, 3654
Census 1: 1900, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 89, Sheet No. 8B, 159-160, 16 Jun 1900, Maggie M. Gavin55
Census 2: 1910, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 101, Sheet No. 5A (62), 101-101, 23-25 April 1910, Maggie Gavin56
Census 3: 1930, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 31, Sheet No. 2A, 33-31, Hill Lake Highway, 03 Apr 1930, Margaret Gavin57

  Notes for JESSE MOORE:
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Elwood Call-Leader, 08 Sep 1975, Obituary of Jesse Moore

Jesse Moore, 78, died at Mercy Hospital at 9:45 p.m. yesterday. He lived at Rt. 4, Elwood.

He was born on July 4, 1897 in Tipton County. He was the son of William and Lydia Moore. He married Margaret Gavin on April 2, 1928. She died on May 9, 1972. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by a brother, Faye Moore of Windfall and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Copher and Fesler Funeral Home.

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  More About JESSE MOORE:
Age: 1930, 3258
Census: 1930, Duck Creek Twp, Madison, Indiana, E.D. 31, Sheet No. 2A, 33-31, Hill Lake Highway, 03 Apr 1930, Jessie Moore, a laborer living in the household of Martin Gavin58
Military service: Veteran of World War I58
Occupation: 1930, Laborer, General Farm58
Social Security Number: Bef. 1951, Indiana. 310-32-706759

  More About JESSE MOORE and MARGARET GAVIN:
Marriage: 02 Apr 1928, [Madison County?], Indiana60
  viii.   KATIE GAVIN, b. 05 Dec 1894, [Madison County], Indiana; d. 23 Jan 1895, [Madison County], Indiana.
7. ix.   RUTH M. GAVIN, b. 06 Jul 1898, [Madison County], Indiana; d. Sep 1986, Madison County, Indiana.

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