John B. Martin

1896 - 1926  (30 years)

• 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
  Religion	1911	Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1921	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Farmer, Farm
  Religion	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	22 Oct 2019

  
  

  Father	Menno F. Martin,   b. 4 Mar 1866, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Oct 1928  (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F5623	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• 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

  
  

• Sources

  [S160] Wellesley e-3 Page 3. [S160] Wellesley E-3 Page 3. [S154] . 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] October 14, 1926 - Obituary of John B. Martin. [S504] Hawkesville Div 8 Page 1. [S2107] Sub Dist 8 Page 10.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 6 Jan 1896 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Religion - Mennonite - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer, Farm - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Religion - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth