1848 - 1921 (72 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Sarah Clemmer was born 18 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1921, Near Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, USA; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Sarah Martin
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925
- Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Sarah Clemmer
- Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Sarah Clemmer, "was born October 18th, 1848. She is married to Josiah Martin. They reside near May City, Iowa, where he is engaged in farming. He is an ordained minister among the Stoufferites, a branch of the Mennonite Church."
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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].
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Martin. - Sarah Clemmer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 18, 1848; died near Stanton, Mich., at her home on Mar. 13, 1921; aged 72 y. 4 m. 23 d. In 1868 she was married to Josiah Martin who preceded her three years ago. A good many years ago they moved from Waterloo, Ont., to Iowa, then later to Stanton, Mich. She leaves 9 children, 19 grandchildren, and one sister who resides in Canada. All were present at the funeral. Services in German by Pre. Jesse Bauman of Pennsylvania and in English by Pre. Samuel Bollinger of Vestaburg, Mich. Interment at McBride's Cemetery. Sweet be her peaceful rest. Susanna Switzer
Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 1 - April 7, 1921 - page 15, 16
Sarah married Rev. Josiah Martin 29 Nov 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Josiah (son of Deacon David Z. Martin and Rebecca Shantz) was born 13 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1918; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Abraham Martin was born 19 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1926; was buried , McBridge Cemetery, McBrides, Montcalm, Michigan, United States.
- 3. Seranus C. Martin was born 28 Sep 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1935, Near, Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, USA; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
- 4. Josiah Martin was born 19 May 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Rev. Elam C. Martin was born 23 Feb 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1958, Near, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Pike Mennonite Cemetery, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
- 6. Lucy Martin was born 13 Apr 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Lydia Martin was born 16 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1966; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
- 8. Manasseh C. Martin was born 26 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1955; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
- 9. Ephraim Martin was born 29 Jan 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Menno C. Martin was born 12 Jan 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1972; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
- 11. Rebecca Martin was born 1 Nov 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. David Martin was born 13 Feb 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Sarah Martin was born 14 May 1888, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died 1 Oct 1956, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, United States; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA.
- 14. Jeremiah Martin was born Abt 1889, Of, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Simeon Martin was born 30 May 1890, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died 10 Feb 1955; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Abraham Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 19 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1926; was buried , McBridge Cemetery, McBrides, Montcalm, Michigan, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.2
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
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3. | Seranus C. Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 28 Sep 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1935, Near, Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, USA; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.3
Notes:
MARTIN. - Serenus, son of Josiah Martin and wife, was born Sept. 28, 1871; died at his home near Stanton, Mich., Oct. 4, 1935; aged 64 y. 5 d. In 1906 he united in marriage to Elizabeth Bauman of Waterloo, Ont. He leaves his wife, 5 children (Eli, Urias, Paul, Mary, and Selina), 4 brothers and 2 sisters. His death came quite suddenly, following a few days' serious illness. His desire shortly before death was to go home and be with his Lord. Funeral services were held at the home by Brethren William Ramer and Paul Hoover of Goshen, Ind.
"All is over, hands are folded,
On a calm and quiet breast;
All his toils and trails are ended,
And our husband and father is at rest." By family.
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 35 - Nov. 28, 1935, pp. 750, 751
Seranus married Elizabeth Bauman 1906. Elizabeth (daughter of Seth B. Bauman and Maria Martin) was born 6 Mar 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1954; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Eli Martin was born 10 May 1908; died 6 May 1987; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, United States.
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4. | Josiah Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 19 May 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.4
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5. | Rev. Elam C. Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 23 Feb 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1958, Near, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Pike Mennonite Cemetery, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.5
Notes:
Martin. ---- Elam C. Martin, son of the late Josiah and Sarah (Clemmer) Martin was born near Floradale, Ont., Feb. 23, 1876; died near Ephrata, Pa., Mar. 5, 1928; aged 52 y. 12 d. On Jan. 27, 1901, he was united in marriage to Lovina Gingerich. To this union were born 4 sons and 9 daughters. 1 son and 1 daughter preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves his wife and the following children: Ivan, Sarah, wife of Allen Snyder, Anna, wife of Aaron Zimmerman, Rachel, wife of Emanuel Martin, Leah, Ellen, Lovina, Ezra, Irene, Elmer and Vera; also 3 grandchildren, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. In his early youth he united with the Mennonite Church. In 1903 he was ordained to the ministry. In 1921 he was ordained as bishop. Funeral services were held March 9th with short services at the house and further services at the Pike Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. John Weaver and Jesse Bauman.
"Weep not for me, my family dear,
Nor shed for me a sorrowing tear,
I am not dead, but only sleep,
My silent slumber, oh, how sweet!"
--- By the Family.
Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 1 - April 5, 1928 - pages 14, 15
Elam married Lavina Gingerich 27 Jan 1901. Lavina (daughter of Elias Martin Gingrich and Anna Bricker "Nancy" Martin) was born 29 May 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1959, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Pike Mennonite Cemetery, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
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6. | Lucy Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 13 Apr 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.6
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7. | Lydia Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 16 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1966; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.7
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8. | Manasseh C. Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 26 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1955; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.9
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9. | Ephraim Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 29 Jan 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.10
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10. | Menno C. Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 12 Jan 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1972; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.11
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11. | Rebecca Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 1 Nov 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00024-1925.12
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12. | David Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 13 Feb 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.12
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13. | Sarah Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 14 May 1888, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died 1 Oct 1956, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, United States; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.13
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Buskirk, Sarah, daughter of Josiah and Sarah (Clemmer) Martin, was born at May City, Iowa; passed away at her home near Brutus, Mich.; In 1896 she went with her parents to Michigan. On April 21, 1918, She was united in marriage to Royal A. Buskirk. To this union 9 children were born. One daughter and one son preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. John Eby, Alanson, Mich.; Neil C., Vestaburg, Mich.; Luke, Flint, Mich.; Esther, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Ruth, Dearborn, Mich.; Joanna, Petoskey, Mich.; and Philip at home), one sister (Lydia, Brutus, Mich.), and one brother (Menno, Stanton, Mich.), 6 grandchildren, and other relatives. She accepted the Lord as her Saviour at the age of 22, and united with the Bern Mennonite Church near Pigeon, Mich., and remained faithful to the end. Her life was one of unselfishness and concern for others. Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at the Maple River Church, where she was a member at the time of death, in charge of Earl Hartman, Clyde Kauffman, and Ivan Weaver, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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14. | Jeremiah Martin (1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1889, Of, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.3
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15. | Simeon Martin (1.Sarah1) was born 30 May 1890, May City, Osceola, Iowa, USA; died 10 Feb 1955; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00075-4497.14
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Generation: 3
16. | Eli Martin (3.Seranus2, 1.Sarah1) was born 10 May 1908; died 6 May 1987; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9263
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17. | Ivan Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1901; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34385
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18. | Sarah Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1903; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Sarah Snyder
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34386
Sarah married Allan D. Snyder 10 Oct 1926. Allan (son of Abraham S. Snyder and Elizabeth S. Detweiler) was born 30 Dec 1892, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1928, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; was buried , Pike Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
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19. | Anna Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1905; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Anna Zimmerman
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34388
Anna — Aaron Zimmerman. Aaron was born 1903, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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20. | Rachel Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1906; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Rachel Martin
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34390
Rachel — Emanuel Martin. Emanuel (son of Tilman M. Martin and Elizabeth P. Martin) was born 25 Mar 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1966, Quakertown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Gingrich Mennonite Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]
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21. | Leah Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1908; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34392
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22. | Ellen Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1910; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34393
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23. | Lovina Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1912; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34394
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24. | Ezra Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1914; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34395
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25. | Irene Martin (5.Elam2, 1.Sarah1) was born Abt 1916; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34396
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