Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

John M. Martin

Male 1910 - 2011  (100 years)


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  • Name John M. Martin 
    Born 16 Nov 1910  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-162503 
    Died 3 May 2011  Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I162503  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father John F. Martin,   b. 31 May 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1958, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth G. Martin,   b. 19 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1932  (Age 63 years) 
    Married 25 Mar 1890  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F12770  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Melissa D. Brubacher,   b. 25 Feb 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 2014, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 103 years) 
    Married 8 May 1932  [2
    Children 
     1. Ruth B. Martin
     2. Ernie Martin,   b. 8 Dec 1934,   d. 16 Oct 2004  (Age 69 years)
     3. Doris B. Martin
     4. Timothy John Martin
     5. Eleanor June Martin
     6. Murray David Martin
     7. James Neil Martin,   b. 19 Oct 1949,   d. 10 Mar 2004  (Age 54 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F47094  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • MARTIN, John M. 100, passed away in the Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. He was born in Wellesley Township, Waterloo County on November 16, 1910, a son of the late John F. and Elizabeth Martin. He had ministered in Brethren Assemblies as an itinerant preacher throughout Ontario and beyond for over seventy years. John is survived by his wife, the former Melissa Brubacher, whom he married on May 8, 1932; five children, Ruth Martin of St. Agatha, Doris and husband Lorne Clarke of Oakville, Timothy and wife Shelley Martin of Burlington, Eleanor and husband Garry Jenkins of Tavistock, Murray and wife Ruth Martin of Wilton, Conn., U.S.A.; daughters-in-law, Laura Martin of Renfrew, Mary Martin of Aurora; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Ernie Martin (October 2004) and Neil Martin (March 2004). He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ivan and Elizabeth Martin, Clayton and Viola Martin, Addison and Hannah Martin, Amsey and Sarah Martin, Noah and Emma Martin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah and Elam Gingrich, Elvina and Onias Clemmer, Lydian and Owen Bauman and three sisters in infancy. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home , 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 7-9 p.m. The casket will be open at Hawkesville Cemetery on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 10 a.m. until a graveside committal service at 10: 30 a.m. A memorial service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday at 3 p.m. with a reception following. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Everyday Publications, the Canadian Cancer Society or Conestoga Bible Camp would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

      Waterloo Region Record 4 May 2011

  • Sources 
    1. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Hawkesville Div 8 Page 2.

    2. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of John M. Martin - 4 May 2011.

    3. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub Dist 8 Page 8.

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      John Martin Born: Wellesley Tp Waterloo Co. Age: 24 Father: Henry Martin Mother: Christina Martin Born: abt 1866 Spouse: Elizabeth Martin Age: 21 born: Woolwich Tp Father: Noah Martin Mother: Mary Ann Martin married 25 Mar 1890 married: Waterloo, Woolwich

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Nov 1910 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 May 2011 - Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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