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--- "Western Times" 11 Jul 1840, page 3:
On Monday the 5th inst., the new Schoolroom lately built by the Rev. Chancellor Martin, at Halwell, was opened for the reception of poor children to be gratuitously instructed. The Rev. Chancellor Martin, and the Rev. H. Hare, gave them a handsome treat of tea, cake, &c. &c., on the occasion, which was much enjoyed in the presence of the Rev. Gentlemen.
--- Heraldic Church Notes lists on page 73:
In Harberton Church, Devon, is a marble tablet for Lady Charlotte Sophia, youngest daughter of the Right Hon. the Earl of St. Germans, and wife of the Rev. George Martin, vicar of this parish, who died 8th July, 1839, aged 38. Also Susan Isabella, their second duaghter, who died 23rd June, 1840, aged 12 years; and the sister of the last-named, Georgiana, their eldest daughter, who died 10th Sept., 1841, aged 15 years.
Near this tablet is a mural monument, with the inscription and arms on a brass plate, in memory of the Rev. George Martin, vicar of this parish for forty years, Canon RESIdentiary of the Cathedral, and Chancellor of the Diocese of Exeter, and for many years representative of the Chapter in Convocation, who died 27th August, 1860, aged 69, and was buried near the south wall of this church. He married first Lady Charlotte Sophia Eliot, youngest daughter of William, second Earl of St. Germans; and secondly Renira Henrietta Aldenburgh, only daughter of Vice-Admiral William Bentinck, who with eight children survive. This monument was erected as a token of esteem by the parishioners.
--- "The Annual Register" 1860, page 462:
Aug. 27. At Herberton, Devon, aged 67, the Worshipful George Martin, M.A.. Chancellor of the diocese of Exeter, Canon of Exeter, and Vicar of Harberton, Devon. The deceased was an able and conscientious clergyman, and highly esteemed in the diocese of Exeter; but a mistake to the amount of 3s.2d., in a return of some charities accounts, which he had forwarded to the charity committee, so preyed upon his mind, that in a fit of temporary insanity he put an end to his life.
--- "The Gentleman's Magazine" Vol 209, 1860, July to December, page 437:
Aug 27. At Harberton, Devon, (by his own hand,) the Worshipful George Martin, M.A., Chancellor of the diocese of Exeter, Canon of Exeter, and Vicar of Harberton, Devon. For some weeks the rev. gentleman's friends had observed peculiarities in his conduct, which caused them much uneasiness. His accustomed self-possession and remarkable strength of mind had given way to extreme nervousness and groundless apprehensions, which excited and depressed him by turns. During the last week of his life, particularly, certain circumstances connected with a then pending suit in Chncery, affecting the charities of the village of Harberton; a dispute in the parish itself, with regard to a proposition for re-seating the church; and a business transaction, having reference to the repair of Rockford-house, which he had presented to the new incumbent of Harberton Ford Church, preyed upon his mind. So strange was his behaviour, and so evident the aberration of the rev. gentleman's intellect, that the attention of the family medical man, Mr. Owen, of Totnes, was directed to the circumstances by a friend. On Sunday morning the Chancellor preached in the parish church, and in the afternoon he read prayers, the Rev. Mr. Greenhill, the curate, preaching the sermon. During the day he also baptized a child. His manner in the pulpit in the morning, and in the desk in the afternoon, attracted the attention of the congregation. His eye was seen to wander fitfully about the building, and his hands were constantly twitching, evincing a condition of strong nervous excitement. From the close of the afternoon's service until a late hour in the evening, Mrs. Martin and Mr. T.C. Kellock, of Totnes, who was his legal friend, were with him; and he then expressed his fear that his pecuniary affairs were going wrong, and his determination to reduce his household expenditure. For these apprehensions there was not the least foundation. He would not, however, allow himself to be convinced of this, nor of the groundlessness of other fears which troubled his mind. During the night he slept uneasily, and on Monday morning complained of a spasmodic pain through the heart. His conduct whilst dressing greatly alarmed Mrd. Martin, who remained as near him as he would allow. But, notwithstanding every precaution, the unfortunate gentleman seized an opportunity when Mrs. Martin was in another part of the room, and cut his throat in two places. He lingered about an hour, but, though promptly attended, no medical aid could save his life.
--- Burial Register Note: Sucide at 5.30.
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