1896 - 1926 (30 years)
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Name |
John B. Martin |
Born |
6 Jan 1896 |
Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
Gender |
Male |
Interesting |
accident, misfortune |
Occupation |
1911 |
Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [5] |
Farmer |
Residence |
1911 |
Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [5] |
Mennonite |
Occupation |
1921 |
Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [6] |
Farmer, Farm |
Residence |
1921 |
Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [6] |
Mennonite |
Misfortune |
1926 |
electrocuted |
Eby ID Number |
00075-4581.203 |
Died |
18 Sep 1926 [3, 4] |
Cause: electrocution |
Buried |
Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [3] |
Person ID |
I8589 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
10 Jul 2025 |
Father |
Menno F. Martin, b. 4 Mar 1866, , Ontario, Canada , d. 20 Oct 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 62 years) |
Mother |
Nancy Brubacher, b. 25 Oct 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 20 May 1953, RR3, Wallenstein, , Ontario (Age 85 years) |
Family ID |
F5623 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Ida Frey Bauman, b. 21 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 27 May 1952, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 51 years) |
Married |
1926 [7] |
Last Modified |
10 Jul 2025 |
Family ID |
F21321 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- Martin.-John, son of Menno and Nancy Martin, was born near Elmira, Ont., Jan. 6, 1896; died Sept. 18, 1926; aged 30 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Dec. 14, 1921, he was united in marriage to Ida Bauman who survives him. Thus he leaves a loving companion, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and a wide circle of relatives and friends to mourn his early departure. He was an employee of the Elmira Public Utilities Commission since Oct. 1922, and it was while engaged at this work, that he accidently came in contact with a live wire, which caused his immediate death. Little did he think that perhaps when he climbed the pole to make a few adjustments that in a few moments he would be let down by a rope, as one who made the change in the twinkling of an eye. One hand was severely burned and also three fingers of the other hand. The sad news came as a heartfelt shock to those who knew him best. He was well known throughout the whole community, and was possessed with a cheery disposition, always ready with a kind word and a smile. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and was very much interested in the work of the Lord. It was his earnest desire to be a bright and shining light in this world. Funeral services were held on Sept. 22 at the Elmira Mennonite Church, and at the Old Order Mennonite Church which was nearby. Both houses being filled to their capacity. Services were conducted by Bro. A. B. Gingerinch and Bro. O. D. Snider at the one church, while at the same time Bro. Moses Brubaker and Bro. Jess B. Martin conducted the services at the other church. Texts, Amos 4: 12; Jno. 11: 28; Jas. 4: 4.
Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 29 - October 14, 1926 - pp 622, 623
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Sources |
- [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley e-3 Page 3.
- [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-3 Page 3.
- [S154] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Mennonite CC#4584 Internet Link.
In memory of/ John B.Martin/ born/ Jan.6,1897/ died/ Sept.18 1926/ aged 29 yrs 8 m./ & 12 days/ Asleep in Jesus/
- [S8] News - Gospel Herald, October 14, 1926 - Obituary of John B. Martin.
- [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Hawkesville Div 8 Page 1.
- [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub Dist 8 Page 10.
- [S8] News - Gospel Herald, September 9, 1952 - Obituary of Ida Bauman.
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Event Map |
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 | Born - 6 Jan 1896 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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 | Occupation - Farmer - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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 | Residence - Mennonite - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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 | Occupation - Farmer, Farm - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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 | Residence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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 | Buried - - Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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