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Early Origins of the Martyn family

The surname Martyn was first found in Oldenburg in Lower Saxony where the name Martin was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Martyn family

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Martyn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Martin, Martinn, Martins, Martinnes, Martinns, Marttin, Marttins, Marttines, Martines, Martinss, Marrtin, Marrttin, Martine, Marttine and many more.

Early Notables of the Martyn family

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Martyn migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Martyn Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Joane Martyn, aged 44, who arrived in New England in 1635 from Weymouth, England possible boat is Mary Gould 1
Robert Martyn, aged 44, who arrived in New England in 1635 from Weymouth, England possible boat is Mary Gould 1
Patience Martyn, who arrived in Virginia in 1636 1
Robert Martyn, who landed in Virginia in 1638 1
Eliza Martyn, who landed in Virginia in 1653 1
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Martyn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Thoms Martyn, who landed in New York in 1709 1

Martyn Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arend Martyn, aged 9, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
Guimm Martyn, aged 48, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
Gun Martyn, aged 16, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
Lisabeth Martyn, aged 7, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
M Martyn, aged 55, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
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Martyn Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. Arthur Martyn, (b. 1881), aged 19, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, UK on 4th March 1900 en route to Chicago, Illinois, USA 2
Mr. William Martyn, (b. 1880), aged 21, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Majestic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 6th June 1901 en route to Park City, Utah, USA 2
Mr. William John Martyn, (b. 1876), aged 27, English miner, from St Stephens, Hertfordshire, UK travelling aboard the ship "Cedric" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 17th May 1903 en route to Ogden, Utah, USA 2
Ms. Eliza Martyn, (b. 1848), aged 57, Cornish housekeeper, from Gunnislake, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, UK in 1905 en route to Calumet, Michigan, USA 2
Mr. Thomas Martyn, (b. 1852), aged 53, American miner returning from Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, UK in 1905 en route to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvani, USA 2
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Martyn migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Martyn Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Andrew Martyn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Santipore" in 1848 3
Elizabeth Martyn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Santipore" in 1848 3
Vivian Martyn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Santipore" in 1848 3
William Martyn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Santipore" in 1848 3
James Martyn, aged 25, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Money" in 1849 4
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Martyn migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Martyn Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Miss Mary Martyn, British settler travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 19th March 1858 5
Mr. Martyn, British settler travelling from Plymouth with family aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 19th March 1858 5
Mr. John Martyn, British settler travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 19th March 1858 5
Mr. W. Martyn, British settler travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 19th March 1858 5
Mrs. Eliza Martyn, (b. 1833), aged 27, Irish settler from County Mayo travelling from Bristol aboard the ship "William Miles" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st August 1860 6
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Contemporary Notables of the name Martyn (post 1700) +

Leslie "Les" John Martyn MBE (1932-2021), Australian sports administrator, President of the Australian Weightlifting Federation, Confederation of Australian Sport and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association
Michael "Mick" Martyn (1936-2017), English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and 1960s
Beverley Martyn (b. 1947), English singer, songwriter, and guitarist
Adrian James Martyn (b. 1975), Irish local historical writer in Galway, Ireland
Thomas "Tommy" Martyn (1946-2016), English professional rugby league footballer
Brigadier Athelsan Markham Martyn (1881-1956), Australian Administrator of Camps New South Wales from 1939 to 1940 7
Tommy Martyn (b. 1971), English former professional rugby league footballer
Edward Martyn (1859-1923), Irish political and cultural activist and playwright
John Martyn (1948-2009), British singer-songwriter and guitarist
Ciarán Martyn (b. 1980), Irish football midfielder
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Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_ellis_island_1892_on.pdf
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SANTIPORE 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Santipore.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "WILLIAM MONEY" 1848-49. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849WmMoney.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, August 30) Athelsan Martyn. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Martyn/Athelsan_Markham/Australia.html