Family register
Christopher Martin
- Mayflower passenger
Mayflower passengerChristopher Martin (1582 – 8 January 1621) was a member of the Martin family. He married Mary (Prowe) Martin. His child was Nathaniel Martin. He died in 1621, in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony.
Early life
Christopher Martin was born about 1582 and was of Great Burstead, Essex.[1]
Marriage and family
He married the widow Mary Prowe in Great Burstead parish, Essex, on 26 February 1606/07.[3] Christopher and Mary Martin had their only child together, Nathaniel Martin, born probably in 1609 in Great Burstead.[2]
Mayflower voyage
Martin sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 with his wife Mary.[1] He signed the Mayflower Compact.[1]
Later life and death
He is believed to have died on 8 January 1621.[1] He was buried on Coles Hill, Plymouth.[1]
Life and records
Governor of passengers on the Speedwell and initially the Mayflower. MayflowerHistory: died 8 January 1620/1 aboard the Mayflower off Plymouth; birth perhaps around 1580.