Martin Digital History

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  • Published in celebration of the centennial anniversary of Martin County.

    Written by Jackie Williams with contributions from The Alfred Miller Family, Julie Preast, Sandra Thurlow, and Jacqui Thurlow Lippisch. Design and production by richworks graphics with contributions from Martin Digital History.

    Includes sections on: Stuart, East Stuart, Port Salerno, New Monrovia, Jensen Beach, Rio, Frances Langford, Sewall's Point, Palm City, Indiantown, Hobe Sound, and Banner Lake.
  • High quality booklet featuring historical information, a timeline of preservation activities, reminisces and testimonials, and sponsor advertisements from local businesses.
  • This wedding dress was originally worn by Sarah Josephine Kitching Taylor (1895-1987) on her 10 March 1914 wedding day to John E. Taylor. It was then worn by:

    • Emma Elizabeth Taylor (Josephine's daughter) for her wedding to Richard "Dick" Ashley on 10 March 1939,
    • Josephine Marie Ashley for her wedding to Ronald Paradise on 22 November 1962 (Emma's daughter)
    • Marjorie Elizabeth Ashley for her wedding to Robert Houmes on 30 Jan 1972 (Emma's daughter)
    • Judith Winifred Ashley for her wedding to Larry Clark on 30 June 1972 (Emma's daughter)
    • Joy Paradise for her wedding to Derek Tomei on 15 December 1990 (Jo Paradise's daughter)
    It was donated in 2006 to the Historical Society of Martin County.
  • Sign: Martin County Public Safety Complex at Holt Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff's Office & County Jail, Martin County Fire Rescue, Emergency Operations Center.
  • Portraits of Sheriffs of all 67 counties of Florida.
  • Sign: Martin County Sheriff's Office. John M. Budensiek, Sheriff. Holt Correctional Facility.
  • Four color newsclippings featuring William Snyder being sworn in as sheriff of Martin County. Snyder was elected to the office of Martin County sheriff in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Very low quality print.
  • Warner Belknap Tilton Sr. (1896-1984) was a significant figure in the establishment of Martin County. This is a story he told his grandson, Warner, about his efforts on behalf of the county.
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