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 Death Announcements 1731-1831

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Surname  Martin    
First names  Matthew    
Rank/ occupation  Commander & MP    
Unit  Indiaman    
Death date  20 Jul 1749    
Source  Gentleman's Magazine    
Date  Jul 1749    
Page number  332    
Detail  Matthew Martin, Esq. at Wivenhoe, Essex, a member of last Parliament, and formerly commander of an E. India ship, when he fought Angria the famous pirate, several hours, and beat him off, for which brave action the company made him a present of £1000 and a gold medal set with diamonds, value £500.    
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