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Irvin M. Martin

Male 1897 - 1965  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  Irvin M. Martin was born 23 Jun 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Norman M. Martin and Lydia M. Martin); died 9 Jun 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71625
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1933, 132 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Elected Office: 1951, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Woolwich Township
    • Elected Office: 1955, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
    • Elected Office: 1955, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Woolwich Township
    • Elected Office: 1961, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Woolwich Township

    Notes:

    Irvin M. Martin, 67, of RR 2, West Montrose, died Wednesday in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a short illness. Born June 23, 1897, in Woolwich Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman M. Martin. His first wife, the former Lillian Gallagher, died in 1928. In 1931 he married Marion E. Petteplace. Mr. Martin farmed in the West Montrose area until retiring in March. He was a member of the Conestoga United Church. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Norman of Victoria, B.C., Stanley of West Montrose and William D. of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Jean) Siebert of Kitchener and Mrs. Russell (Marion) Goodwin of Victoria; a brother, Ananias of Elmira and 10 grandchildren. The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Friday noon when removal was made to Conestoga United Church for service at 3 pm. Rev. A. L. Evans officiated. Burial was in Winterborne Cemetery.

    The Elmira Signet Jun 16 1965 pg 11

    Irvin married Mary Lilly "Lillian" Gallagher 17 Apr 1917, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of James Gallagher and Catharine McGarvey) was born 24 Jan 1898, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Norman Martin was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mildred Martin was born 1922; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Irvin married Marion Euphemia Petteplace 20 Jan 1931, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Marion was born 6 Jul 1902, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died 1992; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. William D. Martin
    2. Jean Martin
    3. Mitchell Martin died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Marion Lydia Martin was born 28 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1992, Trenton, Hastings Co., Ontario; was buried 11 Oct 1992, Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Stanley Irvin Martin was born 20 Mar 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1996, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norman M. Martin was born 26 Aug 1873, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Amos S. Martin and Magdaline G. Musselman); died 3 Apr 1953; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4300.2
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin, --- Norman M., son of the late Amos and Magdalene (Nussbaum) Martin, was born in the year 1874; died April 3, 1953; aged 79 y. He was married to Lydia Martin in 1896 who preceded him in death in 1946. In 1948 he married Sophianna Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Irvin and Ananias, West Montrose, Ont.), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, attending services regularly as long as he was able. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church, April 6, in charge of Oliver D. Snider and Noah Hunsberger. Burial was made in Martin's Cemetery near Waterloo.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 18 - May 5, 1953--- page 429, 430

    Norman married Lydia M. Martin 1896. Lydia (daughter of Absalom Martin and Leah Musselman) was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1946, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia M. Martin was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Absalom Martin and Leah Musselman); died 1 Aug 1946, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia M. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4495.7
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin.--Lydia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Absalom Martin, was born in Woolwich Township, Ont., Feb. 4, 1873; passed away at her home in Conestogo, Ont., after a short illness, Aug. 1, 1946; aged 73 y. 5 m. 28 d. Surviving are her husband (Norman Martin), 2 sons (Ervin and Ananias), 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Susannah--Mrs. Ezra Burkhardt, Elmira, Ont.; Sophiana, of Conestogo; Nancy--Mrs. Peter Bowman, also of Elmira), and 2 brothers (Absalom, of Elmira; and Ananias, Floradale, Ont.). In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Oliver D. Snyder. Interment was made in the Martin cemetery, near Waterloo.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 21 - August 20, 1946--Pages 446, 447

    Children:
    1. 1. Irvin M. Martin was born 23 Jun 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ananias M. Martin was born 7 Oct 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1974; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Amos S. MartinAmos S. Martin was born 26 Sep 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Peter M. Martin and Mary Snyder); died 25 Apr 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42566986
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4300
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Block Layer
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos S. Martin, "was born September 26th, 1849. On December 10th, 1872, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Isaac and Magdalena (Groff) Musselman. She was born December 25th, 1853. They reside in Elmira and have a family of eight children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Amos married Magdaline G. Musselman 10 Dec 1872. Magdaline (daughter of Isaac Musselman and Magdalena Groff) was born 25 Dec 1853, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdaline G. Musselman was born 25 Dec 1853, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Musselman and Magdalena Groff); died 17 Jul 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42567168
    • Name: Magdaline G. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4983
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena G. Musselman, "was born December 25th, 1853. She was married to Amos Martin and resides in Elmira, Ontario. They have seven children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Menno Martin was born , Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Norman M. Martin was born 26 Aug 1873, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1953; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Ann Martin was born 14 Jan 1875, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Martin was born 14 Apr 1876, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1877; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Angeline Martin was born Nov 1878, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Isaac M. Martin was born 21 Jul 1879, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1961, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter Oscar Martin was born 19 Jan 1881, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1965, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catherine M. Martin was born 9 Mar 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1974, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. Angus Martin was born 1 Oct 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Annie Martin was born Jul 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Absalom Martin was born 1 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon David Z. Martin and Rebecca Shantz); died 13 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4495
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Absalom Martin, "was born November 1st, 1840, and died September 13th, 1887. On October 21st, 1862, he was married to Leah Musselman. They resided on the old "Jacob Cress Farm", adjoining that of his father's farm on the west. They have had a family of twelve children...The mother, since the decease of Mr. Martin, was married to Deacon Menno S. Shantz."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    ______________


    MARTIN.-On the of September, in Waterloo county, Ontario, of typhoid fever, Absalom Martin, aged about 54 years. He was buried on the 16th. He leaves a large family and many relatives and friends to mourn his departure from their midst.


    HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXIV, Number 21, November 1, 1887 - pg 333

    Absalom married Leah Musselman 21 Oct 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin) was born 3 May 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Leah Musselman was born 3 May 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin); died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Martin
    • Name: Leah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4963
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Musselman, "was born May 3rd, 1844. On October 21st, 1962, she was married to Absalom Martin who was born November 1st, 1840, and died September 13th, 1887. After Mr. Martin's death she was again married, December 2nd, 1894, to Deacon Menno S. Shantz."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Urias Martin was born 30 Jan 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1885; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. David M. Martin was born 12 Sep 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Paul M. Martin was born 9 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1937, RR3, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rebecca Martin was born 5 Aug 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1943; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Esther Martin was born 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 3. Lydia M. Martin was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1946, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Absalom Martin was born 25 Apr 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1874; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Absalom Martin, II was born 23 Sep 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Leah Martin was born 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Susannah Martin was born 25 Jul 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1956; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ananias M. Martin was born 20 Oct 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1960, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sophiana Martin was born 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Nancy Martin was born 14 Jun 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Peter M. Martin was born 30 Sep 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller); died 1 Dec 1902; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4297
    • Residence: 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Rev. Peter Martin, "the eldest son of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin, was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, September 30th, 1820. On October 17th, 1843, he was married to Mary, daughter of Christian J. and Magdalena (Shantz) Schneider. She was born December 14th, 1822. On October 31st, 1843, they moved about a mile south of Elmira, on their farm then all bush save a few acres, where they still reside. Their family consisted of six children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Peter married Mary Snyder 17 Oct 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz) was born 4 Dec 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary SnyderMary Snyder was born 4 Dec 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz); died 11 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Schneider
    • Name: Mary Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6141
    • Artifact: 1841; Embroidered Towel
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Snider, "was born December 4th, 1822. On October 17th, 1843, she was married to Rev. Peter Martin. They reside a little south of Elmira"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    __________________

    Woolwich Pioneer Passed Away

    One of the oldest residents of this district passed away on Monday in the person of Mary Martin, relict of the late Peter M. Martin. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 93 years, 6 months and 7 days, her husband having predeceased her many years. All the children of deceased are still living, namely Henry, at Floradale, Amos, in Elmira, Eli on the old homestead south of Elmira where the deceased had lived, Mrs. Menno Good, near Elmira, Mrs. Martin Brubacher and Mrs. David Bauman, Kansas U.S. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

    Elmira Signet Jun 15 1916

    Children:
    1. Susannah Martin was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Joannah Martin was born 28 Jul 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1922; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry S. Martin was born 18 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. Amos S. Martin was born 26 Sep 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Martin was born 23 Jan 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Eli S. Martin was born 11 Oct 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1946; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catharine S. Martin was born 27 Mar 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, United States.
    8. Nancy Martin was born 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Isaac Musselman was born 1 Sep 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Musselman and Anna Erb); died 4 Sep 1884, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44659227
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4982
    • Residence: 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Isaac Musselman, "the second son of Frederick and Anna (Erb) Musselman, was born September 1st, 1833. He was first married to Magdalena Groff who was born April 8th, 1832, and died July 21st, 1856, leaving two children. After her decease he was married to Susannah, daughter of Peter and Maria (Bowman) Winger. She was born January 23rd, 1840. They resided in Elmira where he died September 4th, 1884"

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Isaac — Magdalena Groff. Magdalena (daughter of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber) was born 8 Apr 1832, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Groff was born 8 Apr 1832, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber); died 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67212611
    • Name: Magdalena Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3387

    Notes:

    Magdalena Groff, "was born April 8th, 1832. She was married to Isaac Musselman, a farmer. They resided in Woolwich Township, near Elmira, where she died, July 21st, 1856, leaving a family of two children, namely Magdalena, born December 25th, 1853, and Israel, born January 10th, 1856, and died January 25th, 1872."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. 5. Magdaline G. Musselman was born 25 Dec 1853, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Israel Musselman was born 10 Jan 1856, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1872; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Deacon David Z. Martin was born 30 Aug 1815, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4493
    • Residence: 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Ordained: 21 Jun 1857
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Deacon David Martin, "the ninth son of old Peter Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 30th, 1815, came to Canada with his parents in 1819 and was raised on the old "Martin Farm" now possessed by Menno Gingerich. On September 2nd, 1838, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. Some time during October of the same year they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 6, Woolwich Township, one-half mile north of the Martin Meeting House. Here he has resided until his death which took place September 23rd, 1894. His first wife was born March 3rd, 1815, and died June 23rd, 1876. After her decease he was again married to Mary Johnson, widow of the late Henry Rittenhouse of South Cayuga, Welland County, Ontario. After Mr. Martin's decease she returned to South Cayuga,Ontario, where she now has her home with her son, Freeman. On June 21st, 1857, he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite Church which position he held unto his death. His family consisted of nine children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    David married Rebecca Shantz 2 Sep 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rebecca Shantz was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6971
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Shantz, "the youngest daughter of old Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz, was born March 3rd, 1815. She was married to David Martin. They resided south of St. Jacobs where she died June 23rd, 1876."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Rachel Martin was born 7 May 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Absalom Martin was born 1 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Martin was born 4 Sep 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1845.
    4. Rev. Josiah Martin was born 13 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1918; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
    5. David Martin was born 22 Apr 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1850; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Paul S. Martin was born 14 Feb 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Martin was born 11 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Martin was born 6 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rebecca S. Martin was born 10 Oct 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Manasseh Martin was born 29 Sep 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  David Musselman was born 18 Apr 1799, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37030080
    • Interesting: pioneer, mill, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00083.4908
    • Birth: CALC 25 Apr 1799
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Musselman, "The two old pioneer settlers of this numerous family were David and Frederick who were no relatives to each other. They came to Canada in 1819 and settled in Waterloo County. The former, Mr. David Musselman settled in Woolwich Township, near Conestogo, on the farm now possessed by David Koch, while Frederick Musselman settled on the farm known as Rev. Elias Snider's place a little north of Waterloo. We shall first five the family of David and then of Frederick."

    David Musselman, "was a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 18th, 1799, and was married to Esther, daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 29th, 1803, and died July 31st, 1872. He died October 25th, 1870. To them was born a family of twelve children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    All lands in the early days was in the hands of large holders. Where the village now standing was part of a large holding belonging to David Musselman who himself lived on the western side of the village[Conestogo]. It was this man Musselman who started the wheels of Conestogo running by beginning the very important business of flour milling. This was urgent owing to the extreme distance that settlers had to hand for their supplies as all these were brought in on horseback from Dundas.

    The Milling Industry

    In 1845 the flour mill was built, also a saw mill, both run by waterpower, obtained from the waters of the Conestogo River diverted to these plants thru a raceway nearly a mile in length, the building of which was a colossal piece of work.

    Mr. Musselman did not continue long as a miller, for in 1850 he sold the saw and grist mill with the property belonging to them to Henry Snider who conducted both for some years. The saw mill was finally abandoned and the mill taken away. More time was devoted to the flour mill which had attained wonderful proportions so much so that a new building on a far larger scale was put up equipped with more machinery.

    About this time it was a common occurrence for farmers to come 40 and 45 miles with their wheat, so that very often from 20 to 30 teams stood waiting at this mill for their chance to unload. After a very successful term, Mr. Snider turned over his interests here to one of his sons Menno who remained at the head until about 1916. During this time he suffered reverses and a severe fire in 1904 wiped out the mill with its contents together with the storeroom for wheat all of which was lost.

    Berlin Daily Record Apr. 26, 2008 typed by Marion Roes

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    CONESTOGA

    A pioneer named David Musselman is credited with having founded Conestoga. He first purchased 700 acres of forest in the vicinity. In 1830 he bought a parcel of land where the village stands from Abram Martin. It was watered by the Conestoga River and Spring Creek, on which he built a sawmill. In 1844 he built a dam across the Conestoga River and erected another sawmill and a flourmill. A hamlet sprang up. Among the first buyers of lots in Musselman's survey were: John Miller, Adam Heller, Stephen Washburn, John B. Eby, Christian Stuernagel, James Merrilees, H. von Trilera, Theodore Spetz, Henry Snider, Jacob Grosz, Philip Oswald, Joseph S. Weaver, George Davidson, Peter Eby, S. B. Eby, Peter Buchanan, Michael Oswald, Jacob Kuntz, Charles Hendry, Solomon Kaufman, and Jacob Lippert.

    After their advent a cooper shop, blacksmithshop, a store, an hotel, and a post office followed. In time a brickyard, a school, and a church were added, and the place was called Musselman's Mills. Later Perine Brothers built a flaxmill on Spring Creek, while on the same stream Goodworth & Sills constructed a paint mill.

    The hamlet was known as Musselman's Mills until 1852, when it was renamed Conestoga, after the Conestoga River or the town of Conestoga in Lancaster County, Pa., from which county many of the pioneers had come. David Musselman operated his mills until 1856 and then sold them to Henry Snider, who carried on the milling till his death in 1885. His executors sold the mills to Menno Snider, who operated the flourmill until his own death in 1916. During his closing years he was assisted by his son Walter J. Snider, who succeeded to the property. Walter Snider afterward purchased the flour-mill at St. Jacobs from W. W. Snider and operated the two mills as the Snider Flour Milling Company, Limited. After his decease, his son Russell became head of the industries..

    Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1933 pg 16 - Woolwich Township - Its Early Settlement by W. V. Uttley

    David — Esther Z. Martin. Esther (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 29 Aug 1803, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 31 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Esther Z. Martin was born 29 Aug 1803, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 31 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Z. Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4391
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther Martin, "the fourth daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 29th, 1803, and came to Canada when sixteen years of age. She was married to David Musselman who died October 25th, 1870. She died July 31st, 1872."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Anna "Nancy" Musselman was born 26 Dec 1823, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1902; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Peter M. Musselman was born 7 Oct 1825, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1904; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Musselman was born 16 Dec 1827, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel M. Musselman was born 10 Apr 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David M. Musselman was born 26 May 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Musselman was born 24 Nov 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1867, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John M. Musselman was born 15 Nov 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1918; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Musselman was born 22 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Solomon M. Musselman was born 8 Sep 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1891, Near Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Esther Musselman was born 18 Nov 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Leo Musselman was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. 7. Leah Musselman was born 3 May 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Elizabeth Musselman was born 27 Nov 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1926; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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