Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pvt Christopher Martin
A ship's caulker, he belonged to the 3d Presbyterian Church where many members of the 1st Continental Congress attended.
At age 45, he joined the fight for independence with the Southwark Associators, one of the earliest volunteer militia troops to support the Revolution.
He served until age 50, joining the 6th Battalion under Captains Ryan and Brown.
Christopher Martin died Sept. 23, 1805. He is buried here long with his wife, Agnes Schmehl Martin (D. 1806) and 3 of their 9 children: George (1781-1782), Christiana Martin Hardy (1775-1798) and Mary M. Brotherton (1770-1854).
Erected by Old Pine Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1805.
Location. 39° 56.596′ N, 75° 8.948′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker can be reached from Pine Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. During the 1775-1778 Revolutionary War… (here, next to this marker); Lydia Bailey
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
