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Born 1840, Livingston County
From The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882)
THOMAS L. MARTIN, M. D.,
Elmo. The subject of this sketch is a native of Missouri, and was born in Livingston County, August 4, 1840. In 185 1, he moved to Linn County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood, and received a literary education. When at the age of nineteen years he began the study of medicine, having to teach school a part of the time to defray expenses during his studies. In 1865, he began the practice of his profession in Putnam County, Missouri, and in 1870, he located in Mercer County, where he continued his practice till June, 1880. He then came to his present location. Dr. Martin attended the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he graduated February 19, 1873. He is a member of Canada Lodge, No. 329, A. F. and A. M. He was married October 27, 1867, to Miss Martha Wilson. She was born June 16, 1843, and is a native of Indiana. Dr. and Mrs. Martin have one child: Lillian May, born July 8, 1869. The doctor is an excellent physician, readily understanding the wants of his patients. He well merits his success.
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