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Seranus S. Martin

Male 1887 - 1964  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Seranus S. Martin was born 10 Dec 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1964, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4502.2
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer farm
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin, Seranus S., son of Manasseh and Magdalena Martin, was born in Waterloo Typ., Ont., Dec. 10, 1887; died at his home in Floradale, Ont., June 5, 1964; aged 76 y. 5 m. 26 d. In 1912 he was married to Blandina Gingrich, who died in 1956. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Willard, and Floyd), 5 daughters (Lena - Mrs. John Snyder, Naomi - Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Valina, Lucinda, and Viola), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Eden, and Ephraim), and 4 sisters (Rebecca - Mrs. Moses Martin, Valina - Mrs. Jeremiah Bauman, Lucinda - Mrs. Clayton Martin, and Salome - Mrs. Harvey Bauman). He was a member of the Floradale Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Rufus Jutzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 30 - August 4, 1964 - pp 677-679

    Seranus married Blandina Gingerich 1912. Blandina (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Magdalena Bauman) was born 5 Jul 1889, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Magdalena "Lena" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elmer Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Dec 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1998; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Ida G. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Apr 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1918.
    4. 5. Naomi G. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 2012, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Valina Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 2013, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Willard "Dick" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2009, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
    7. 8. Viola Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1925, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Floyd "Butch" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Magdalena "Lena" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 21 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122958
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LENA SNYDER 1912- 2007 Lena died peacefully, with her family at her side, at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo, on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. She was in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of John W. S. Snyder, who together joyfully shared 66 years of marriage. Dear mother of Kathleen (Carl) Snyder of Bloomingdale, Stuart (Margaret Bell) Snyder of Conestogo, Brenda (John) Hagey of Cambridge and mother-in-law of Peggy Snyder of Waterloo. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Unrau, Bradley, Joanna Snyder, Kevin (Anne) Snyder, Kristine Snyder, Jeffrey (Jill) Snyder, Sheila Snyder and Linford Clarke, Mark, Gregory, Brent, Nadine and Yves Hallman; great-grandchildren, Owen, Leah, Addison, Michaella, Bronwyn, Blake, Trent, P.J. and Tiana. Sister of Naomi Hoffman of Kitchener, Valina and Viola Martin of Elmira, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, KA, Willard (Melba) Martin of Goshen, IN. and Floyd (Ethleen) Martin of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her parents, Blendina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin; son, James (1991), son-in-law, Peter Hallman (1999); sister, Ida in infancy; brother, Elmer and sister-in-law, Mabel Martin and brother-in-law, Ephriam Hoffman. Lena was a life long member of the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, the WMCEC of the church and the Bloomingdale Women's Institute. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 3, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 10: 45 a.m. A memorial service to celebrate Lena's life and faith will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences or donations to Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Building or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Lena, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

    The Record 23 Feb 2007

    Magdalena married John Willard Shirk Snyder 1 Jun 1940. John (son of Addison D. Snyder and Maria Shirk) was born 23 Apr 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 2012, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. James Albert Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Aug 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Kathleen Joan Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Stuart Ross Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 13. Brenda Faye Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Elmer Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 29 Dec 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1998; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306508
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Elmer — Mabel Martin. Mabel (daughter of Albert Martin and Susannah Musser) was born 4 Feb 1916; died 18 Feb 1994; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Ida G. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 22 Apr 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1918.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200102


  4. 5.  Naomi G. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 10 Oct 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 2012, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Naomi G. Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84858
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    HOFFMAN, Naomi (nee Martin) 1916 - 2012 Passed away peacefully at Twin Oaks of Maryhill on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Ephraim (2005); loving mother of Don and his wife Cheryl of Kitchener, Phyllis and her husband Gerry of Parry Sound and the late Larry and his late wife. Proud and loving grandmother of Brett Hoffman, Travis (Cheryl) Schmidt, Donna (Eoin) McKenna, Erin Hoffman (Wes Faria), Adam (Diane) Hoffman and Jordan Hoffman. Great- grandmother of Dylan, Dawson, Eoin and Taylor. Will be fondly remembered by her brother Floyd "Butch" Martin and sisters Valina Martin and Viola Martin. Pre- deceased by her parents Blendina and Seranus Martin; two brothers and two sisters. Naomi was a long-time and active member of Breslau Mennonite Church. She was also a volunteer with the Mennonite Relief Sale for many years. Friends are invited to share their memories of Naomi with her family during visitation at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Naomi's life will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Darrel Toews officiating. Interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Naomi — Ephraim "Eph" Hoffman. Ephraim (son of Daniel B. Hoffman and Mary Ann Bauman) was born 1 Apr 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. David Lawrence "Larry" Hoffman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 2001; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 15. Donald Peter Hoffman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Phyllis Dianne Hoffman  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Valina Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 24 Jul 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 2013, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306510
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Valina Peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs at the age of 95 years. Valina was born in Woolwich Township on July 24, 1918 and lived in the Floradale, Elmira area for most of her life. Dear sister of Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kansas, Viola Martin of St. Jacobs and "Butch" (Floyd) Martin of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Kathleen Snyder, Stuart Snyder, Brenda Hallman, Don Hoffman, Phyllis Schmidt and Kelly Martin, and by their families. Pre- deceased by her parents Blandina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin, siblings Lena (John) Snyder, Elmer (Mabel) Martin, Ida Martin, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman, Willard (Melba) Martin, sister-in-law Ethleen "PeeWee" Martin, nephews James Snyder and Larry Hoffman. Valina was an active, lifelong member at the Floradale Mennonite Church. At Valina's request, cremation has taken place. There is no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Valina's life and faith will be held at the Floradale Mennonite Church on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 4 p.m. In her memory, donations to the Floradale Mennonite Church or MCC would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    The Record Aug 16 2013


  6. 7.  Willard "Dick" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 8 Jan 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2009, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306511
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    WILLARD MARTIN
    GOSHEN -- Willard "Dick" Martin, 89, of 1801 Greencroft Drive, Apt. 432, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at 10: 18 a.m. in Goshen General Hospital.

    He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, to Seranus S. and Blendina (Gingrich) Martin. He married Melba Weaver on Dec. 15, 1962, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

    She survives along with four sisters, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman of Kitchener, Ontario, Valina Martin of Elmira, Ontario, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kan., and Viola Martin of Elmira; and one brother, Floyd "Butch" Martin of Waterloo, Ontario.

    He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Martin, and one sister, Lena Snyder.

    Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, is handling arrangements. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at College Mennonite Church with Pastors Gary Martin and Katie Cunningham officiating.

    Mr. Martin, formerly of Floradale, Ontario, began working in a sawmill with his father and brother Elmer while living in Canada and ultimately became head sawyer. He received a B.A. in history from Goshen College and a B.D. in theology from Goshen Biblical Seminary. After college, he worked eight years at the Mennonite Board of Missions, where he met his wife, in the 1-W program, serving as 1-W coordinator in Denver from 1964 to 1968. He also worked at the Great Commonwealth Insurance Company, the Wakarusa Farm Center and the Rochester Silo Company. He served in alternate service at Montreal River Camp in 1941, worked on a drilling crew on the TransCanada Highway, helped start Chesley Lake Camp in Ontario and served for 30 years at many Mennonite camps in Ontario, Illinois and Pennsylvania. He belonged to College Mennonite Church, was a volunteer with the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program and helped start the Pa. Deitsch Society of Northern Indiana and the Indiana-Michigan Open Golf Tournament. In retirement he golfed, read and did woodwork.

    Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network, Elkhart or Goshen College. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.


  7. 8.  Viola Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1) was born 8 Dec 1925, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200103

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Viola Peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, September 6, 2013 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 87 years. Viola was born in Floradale on December 8, 1925 and lived in the Elmira area for most of her life. Dear sister of Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kansas and "Butch" (Floyd) Martin of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Kathleen Snyder, Stuart Snyder, Brenda Hallman, Don Hoffman, Phyllis Schmidt and Kelly Martin, and by their families. Predeceased by her parents Blandina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin, siblings Lena (John) Snyder, Elmer (Mabel) Martin, Ida Martin, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman, Valina Martin (August 15, 2013), Willard (Melba) Martin, sister-in-law Ethleen "PeeWee" Martin, nephews James Snyder and Larry Hoffman. Viola was an active member of Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira with a strong involvement in the church choir. At Viola's request, cremation has taken place. There is no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Viola's life and faith will be held at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira next Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. In her memory, donations to Gale Presbyterian Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com


  8. 9.  Floyd "Butch" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Seranus1)

    Floyd — Ethleen Veronica Gerber. (daughter of Elmer Gerber and Vietta Alvina Shantz) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  James Albert Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Magdalena2, 1.Seranus1) was born 30 Aug 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70564

    Notes:

    Snyder, James Albert, 50, Breslau, Ont. Born: Aug. 30, 1941, Kitchener, Ont., to John and Lena (Martin) Snyder. Died: Sept 28, 1991, Kitchener, Ont., from diabetes complications. Survivors-wife: Margaret (Peggy) Musselman; children: Jennifer, Bradley, Joanna; brother and sisters: Stuart, Kathleen, Brenda Hallman. Funeral and burial: Oct. 1, Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, by Bertha Landers and John Snyder.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 48 - December 10, 1991 - page 15.

    James — Margaret Ann "Peggy" Musselman. (daughter of Reuben George Musselman and Marjorie Mae Bachert) [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Kathleen Joan Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Magdalena2, 1.Seranus1)

    Kathleen — Carl Edward Snyder. (son of Joseph W. Snyder and Reta Marie Hemmerich) [Group Sheet]


  3. 12.  Stuart Ross Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Magdalena2, 1.Seranus1)

    Stuart — Eleanor Doris Koch. (daughter of Lester S. Koch and Alice Alta Nahrgang) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Jeffrey Ross Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Brenda Faye Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Magdalena2, 1.Seranus1)

    Brenda — John Hagey. (son of Joseph Lloyd "Lloyd" Hagey and Bertha May Beattie) [Group Sheet]

    Brenda — Peter George Hallman. (son of Lyle S. Hallman and Dorothy Groff) [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  David Lawrence "Larry" Hoffman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Naomi2, 1.Seranus1) was born 25 Apr 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 2001; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200105

    David — Wendy Parr. Wendy (daughter of Kenneth William "Ken" Parr and Jean Hope) was born 20 Jun 1947; died 8 Nov 2006, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Donald Peter Hoffman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Naomi2, 1.Seranus1)

    Donald — Dianne Beatrice Kneisel. (daughter of Wilfred William Kneisel and Reta Bernice Schmidt) [Group Sheet]


  7. 16.  Phyllis Dianne Hoffman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Naomi2, 1.Seranus1)

    Phyllis — Gerald Robert Schmidt. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Jeffrey Ross Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (12.Stuart3, 2.Magdalena2, 1.Seranus1)

    Jeffrey — Jill Semple. (daughter of Bruce Semple and Janet Lackenbauer) [Group Sheet]



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