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Menno S. Martin

Male 1861 - 1938  (77 years)


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  1. 1.  Menno S. Martin was born 11 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1938; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4312
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Menno Martin, "the eldest son, was born September 11th, 1861. He is a farmer and resides on the old "Henry Martin Farm" about a mile north of the Martin Mennonite Church. He is married to Anna Sitler. They have no family."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Menno married Anna Sittler 28 Nov 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jonathan Sittler and Maria, daughter of Jonathan Sitler and Maria "Mary" Kinsie) was born 3 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1953; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Orvie Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Elam S. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1948, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Hannah Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1980, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Salina Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1904; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Orvie Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288987
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  2. 3.  Elam S. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 18 Apr 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1948, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54613
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin. - Elam S., son of Mrs. Menno S. and the late Menno Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., April 18, 1896; died at his home, by his own hand, March 14, 1948; aged 51 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Feb. 20, 1924, he was united in marriage to Elmina Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Vernon, Vera, Lorna, Mabel, Curtis, and Willis, all at home), his aged mother, 2 sisters (Mrs. Israel Bearinger, Elmira, Ont.; and Mrs. Absalom Frey, Linwood, Ont.). In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on March 17, with Roy S. Koch in charge, assisted by Jesse B. Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 16 - April 20, 1948, pages 382, 383.

    Elam — Elmina Lichty. Elmina (daughter of George G. Lichty and Mary Ann Musselman) was born 26 Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1970, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Willis L. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Lorna L. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Curtis Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Vernon L. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Apr 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 10. Vera Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 11. Mabel Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Hannah Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 20 Sep 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1980, RR2, Wallenstein, , Ontario; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Bearinger
    • Name: Hannah Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54614
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BEARINGER, Mrs. Hannah

    On Thursday, Oct. 30, 1980, at the home of her son, Laverne Martin, RR 2, Wallenstein, aged 82 years.

    Dear mother of Laverne Martin of RR 2, Wallenstein and Wilfred Martin of RR 2, Alma. Step-mother of Mrs. Jeremiah (Selinda) Martin of St. Clements, Mrs. Ananias (Annie) Bauman of Wallenstein and Mrs. Nelson (Sarah) Brubacher of St. Jacobs. She was predeceased by her first husband, Addison Martin; her second husband, Israel Bearinger; one son, three stepdaughters and one brother. Sister of Mrs. Absolam (Selina) Frey of Linwood; 37 grandchildren and 82 great-grandchildren also survive.

    Friends called at the home of her son, Laverne Martin at RR 2, Wallenstein, where funeral service was held on Saturday morning, Nov. 1, thence to the South Peel Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Elmira Signet Nov 5 1980 pg 15

    Hannah married Addison M. Martin 6 Jan 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Addison (son of John F. Martin and Elizabeth G. Martin) was born 2 Apr 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Laverne M. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Sep 1925; died 16 Nov 2004, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Olivet Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 13. Wilfred Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jul 1927; died 19 Nov 2017, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Hannah — Israel M. Bearinger. Israel (son of Noah H. Bearinger and Anna B. "Nancy" Martin) was born 26 Dec 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Salina Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 19 Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1904; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Salina Frey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305622
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Salina married Absolom Frey 9 Dec 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Absolom (son of David S. Frey and Judith Wideman) was born 24 Dec 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1983; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Minerva Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925; died 1985; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 15. Elmina Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1926; died 1943; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. 16. Alvin M. Frey  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Milton Frey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1931; died 2001; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Willis L. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1)

    Willis — Eva M. Bauman. (daughter of Harvey S. Bauman and Saloma Martin) [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Lorna L. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1)

    Lorna — Rev. Floyd B. Shantz. (son of Ivan B. Shantz and Irene B. Bauman) [Group Sheet]


  3. 8.  Curtis Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1)

  4. 9.  Vernon L. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1) was born 7 Apr 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Floradale Mennonite Church, Floradale, , Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162797
    • Accidental Death: 31 Dec 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; car crase

    Notes:

    Alma Man, 43 Fatally Injured In 2-Car Crash

    Vernon Martin, 43, of Alma, died Dec. 31 in K-W Hospital of injuries received in a two-car crash near Elora the day before. Mr. Martin's car was in collision with another vehicle driven by Harold Drimmie of Elora. Mr. Martin was taken first to hospital in Fergus. He was later transferred to the K-W Hospital where he died following an operation. He was the son of Mrs. Elam Martin and the late Mr. Martin, RR 1, Waterloo. He was born in Woolwich Township and was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Eileen Gingrich; four sons, Kenneth 11, Frederick 9, Brian 8, and Rodney 4, and one daughter, Kristine 12; two brothers, Curtis of St. Jacobs and Willis of Kitchener; three sisters, Mrs. Willis (Vera) weber of Guernsey, Sask., Mrs. Floyd (Lorna) Shantz of Seaforth and Mrs. Mabel Snyder, RR 1, Waterloo. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral parlor in Elmira until Wednesday noon, when removal was made to Floradale Mennonite Church. The committal service took place in the adjoining cemetery with memorial services in the church. Rev. Gerald Good officiated.


    Elmira Signet 3 Jan 1968 pg 2

    Vernon — Eileen S. Gingrich. (daughter of Eli B. Gingrich and Ida M. Shantz) [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Vera Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1)

    Vera married Willis Noah Weber (son of Noah G. Weber and Louisa Biehn) [Group Sheet]


  6. 11.  Mabel Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elam2, 1.Menno1) was born 13 Feb 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mabel Snyder
    • Name: Mabel Souder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164373
    • Residence: 1968, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SAUDER, Mabel Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 89 years. Loving wife of Lewis Sauder. Dear mother of Gwendolyn Snyder (David Grove), Gail Snyder, Bonnie Snyder (Gary Southwell), mother-in-law of Shirley Snyder, stepmother of Kathy (Egan) Gotthardt, Renee Sauder (Fred Loganbill), Beverly Sauder, and stepmother-in-law of Evelyn Sauder (David Groleau). Cherished grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be missed by her siblings, Vera Weber, Lorna Shantz, Curtis (Ruth) Martin, Willis (Eva) Martin, sisters-in-law Eileen Martin, Beatrice Snyder, Naomi Sauder, brother-in-law Vernon Sauder, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Elam and Elmina (Lichty) Martin, first husband Orville Snyder (1963), sons Darcy Snyder and Timothy Snyder, stepson Gerald Sauder, and brother Vernon Martin. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1308 King St. N., St. Jacobs. A private family interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery will take place prior to the service. In Mabel's memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or St. Jacobs Mennonite Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

    The Waterloo Region Record, 26 Sept 2019

    Mabel — Orville G. Snyder. Orville (son of Edwin W. M. Snyder and Leah B. Gingerich) was born 1926; died 1963; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Mabel — Lewis Eldon Souder. Lewis (son of Ezra Sauder and Sarah Housser) was born 1922; died 10 Apr 2020, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 12.  Laverne M. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hannah2, 1.Menno1) was born 4 Sep 1925; died 16 Nov 2004, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Olivet Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176026

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Laverne M. - Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Palmerston and District Hospital, Laverne M. Martin, in his 80th year, of RR2, Wallenstein.Beloved husband of Elvina (Gingrich) Martin; father of Orlan and Ella Martin of RR2, Drayton, Annie and Lorne Burkhart of RR1, Wallenstein, Orvie and Eileen Martin of RR2, Wallenstein, Ernie and Sharon Martin of RR2, Alma, Eileen and Albert Frey of RR1, Palmerston, Melvin and Shirley Martin of RR2, Wallenstein, and Wilma and Wayne Brubacher of RR1, Wallenstein. Also survived by 45 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Wilfred and Vera Martin of RR2, Alma, also survived by two step-sisters, Selinda and Jeremiah Martin and Sarah Brubacher and one step-sister-in-law Saloma Reist.Predeceased by his parents, Addison (1929) and Hannah Martin (1980); step-father, Israel Bearinger (1956); one daughter Mary in infancy, one brother in infancy and four step-sisters.Friends may call at his home, RR2, Wallenstein (today) Wednesday 2-8 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Friday morning, November 19, 2004 at 9 a.m. then to the Olivet Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

    The Record 17 Nov 2004

    Laverne — Elvina S. Gingrich. Elvina (daughter of Seranus M. Gingrich and Madelena Shoemaker) was born 16 Jul 1927; died 4 Sep 2017; was buried , Olive Cemetery, Olive Township, Elkhart Co., Indiana. [Group Sheet]


  8. 13.  Wilfred Martin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hannah2, 1.Menno1) was born 4 Jul 1927; died 19 Nov 2017, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170731

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Wilfred Peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his home, Parkview Manors, Floradale, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Vera (Clemmer) Martin for 66 years. Dear father of Glen and Aleda of RR 2, Alma, Dennis and Verna of RR 2, Tara, and Colleen and Durrell Frey of Floradale. Will be missed by ten grandchildren and 20 great-grand- children. Step-brother of Sarah (Mrs. Nelson) Brubacher of RR 1, Holstein. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary (Mrs. Vernon) Clemmer, Ermina (Mrs. Earl) Frey, and Elsie (Mrs. Abner) Clemmer. Predeceased by his parents Addison and Hannah Martin, brother Laverne (Elvina), two great-grand- children, five step-sisters, and five step-brothers-in-law. Also predeceased by Vera's siblings Vernon, Cleason (Susannah), Viola (Norman) Bauman, Earl Frey, Lloyd (Minerva), Abner, and Lorene (Glen) Schreiber. The family will receive their relatives and friends today, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Family service will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, then to Goshen Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. A special thank you to the team at CCAC for the excellent care given to Wilfred. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    Wilfred — Vera Clemmer. (daughter of Leander Clemmer and Lovina B. Martin) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Glen Richard Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 14.  Minerva Frey Descendancy chart to this point (5.Salina2, 1.Menno1) was born 1925; died 1985; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Minerva Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74529

    Minerva — Tilman M. Bauman. Tilman (son of Urias Bauman and Hannah S. Martin) was born 1924; died 1955; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 15.  Elmina Frey Descendancy chart to this point (5.Salina2, 1.Menno1) was born 1926; died 1943; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167097


  11. 16.  Alvin M. Frey Descendancy chart to this point (5.Salina2, 1.Menno1)

    Alvin — Salema Frey. (daughter of Isaac Frey and Mary Ann Brubacher) [Group Sheet]


  12. 17.  Milton Frey Descendancy chart to this point (5.Salina2, 1.Menno1) was born 1931; died 2001; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167098

    Milton — Lovina Kraemer. Lovina (daughter of Israel Kraemer and Magdalena S. Brubacher) was born 1930; died 2002; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Glen Richard Martin Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wilfred3, 4.Hannah2, 1.Menno1)

    Glen — Aleda Weber. (daughter of Urias S. Weber and Adeline Frey) [Group Sheet]



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