Jonathan MARTIN

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Jonathan was born in 1782.  Jonathan's father was Fenwick MARTIN and his mother was Izabel/Isabel THOMPSON.  His maternal grandparents were Richard THOMPSON and Ann RIDLEY. He had three brothers and five sisters, named William, John, Richard, Anne, Margaret, Ann, Isabel and Mary.  He died at the age of 56 on June 3rd, 1838 in St. Mary's Hospital, Bedlam Asylum.¹ 

• General Notes

  Jonathan Martin 1782.  Tanner by trade;  married twice, had oneson Richard who died 13th August 1838, London. Lived at BishopAuckland, Darlington and Norton.  Pressed into Navy ,servingunder Nelson and being made a Captain in charge of one ofNelson's prize ships. Wrote life story before he becamereligious fanatic.  Imprisoned in York before trial aftersetting fire to York Minster in January 1829 and causing £50,000of damage. Found to be insane and sent to Bedlam Asylum ,Londonwhere he died in May 1838. Hodgson's History of Northumberland,the parish of  Whitfield and under Charities of Whitfield itstates " Thos. Martin left £10  by will to the poor of theparish" which was still payable by Mr. Ord  when  Hodgson wrotehis history in 1840. A footnote says "Thomas Martin was probablya relation of Matthew Martin,  who resided in this parish, andwas ancestor of Jonathan, the unfortunate  burner of YorkCathedral, and of John, the celebrated painter and engraver,beside William, and other brothers" 

Details of Jonathan's family with Martha CARTER

Details of Jonathan's family

Details of Jonathan's family with Maria HUDSON