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

Joshua B. Martin

Male 1897 - 1966  (68 years)


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  • Name Joshua B. Martin 
    Born 19 Sep 1897  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-57494 
    Died 23 Feb 1966  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Linwood Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I57494  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Christian B. Martin,   b. 19 May 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1944  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Magdalena Brubacher,   b. 13 Apr 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 May 1929  (Age 53 years) 
    Family ID F14784  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leah W. Martin,   b. 7 Nov 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1964, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 27 Dec 1921  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth M. Martin
     2. Ephraim M. Martin,   b. 29 May 1924, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 2016, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     3. Urias M. Martin,   b. 14 Nov 1930,   d. 23 Sep 2010, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Aden M. Martin,   b. 1936,   d. 25 Jun 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F230400  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Joshua B. Martin, 68, RR 3, Wallenstein, died at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Martin was born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian B. Martin. Surviving are three sons, Ephraim of RR 4, Elmira, Urais [sic] of Glen Allan and Aden of RR 1, St. Jacobs; one daughter, Mrs. Sydney (Elizabeth) Martin, RR 3, Wallenstein; three brothers, Moses and Manasseh of RR 1, St. Jacobs; two sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Elizabeth) Martin, RR 3, Wallenstein, and Mrs. Sydney (Annie) Martin, RR 2, Wallenstein, and 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters and one brother. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until 9 a.m. Thursday when removal was made to the residence where the funeral was held Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by service in Linwood Mennonite meeting house. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.


      Elmira Signet 2 Mar 1966 pg 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-7 Page 1.

    2. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Div.. 18 Page 4.

    3. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of Joshua B. Martin - 2 Mar 1966 pg 12.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Sep 1897 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Dec 1921 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Feb 1966 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Linwood Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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