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David A. B. Martin

Male 1903 - 1969  (65 years)


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  • Name David A. B. Martin 
    Born 5 Aug 1903  Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Laborer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-162110 
    Died 16 Jun 1969  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Buried St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I162110  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Amos A. Martin,   b. 20 Sep 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Oct 1918, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Brubacher,   b. 12 Apr 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 1954  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 11 Nov 1902  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F26788  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Susannah M. Martin,   b. 29 Mar 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 6 May 1934  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Peter M. Martin
     2. Noah M. Martin
     3. Rebecca M. Martin
     4. Leah M. Martin
     5. Lena M. Martin
     6. Susannah M. Martin
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F46667  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Martin.- David A. B., son of Amos and Elizabeth (Brubacher) Martin, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., Aug. 25, 1903; died at St. Jacobs, of asthma and a heart condition, June 9, 1969; aged 65 y. 9 m. 15 d. On May 6, 1934, he was married to Susannah Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Rebecca, Peter, Leah, Lena, Noah, and Susannah) and 4 stepchildren (Elizabeth, Tilman, Mary, and Aaron). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held June 12, with Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

      Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 33 - August 26, 1969, pages 747, 748

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      David A.B. Martin of St. Jacobs died Monday at his home. He was 65. Born in Wallenstein Aug. 5, 1903, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos A. Martin. He retired from farming in 1964 and moved to St. Jacobs. He was a member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. A brother and a sister predeceased him. Surviving are his wife the former Susannah Martin; four sons, Tilman of Montreal, Aaron of RR 3, Waterloo, Peter of RR 2, Brussels, Noah of Heidelberg, six daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Elizabeth) Bauman of RR 2, Wallenstein, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Bauman of RR 2, Drayton, Mrs. Aden H. (Rebecca) Bauman of Elmira, Mrs. John (Leah) Boehm of RR 1, St. Jacobs, Mrs. Dirk (Lena) Stegers of Ailsa Craig, Mrs. David (Susannah) Shantz of RR 4, Kitchener, three brothers, Ezra of RR 1, St. Clements, Daniel of RR 3, Waterloo, Amos of RR 1, St. Jacobs; three sisters, Mrs. John (Lovina) Brubacher of RR 3, Wallenstein, Mrs. Josiah (Rebecca) Martin of Hawkesville, Mrs. Ezra (Betsy) Wideman of RR 1, St. Jacobs, and 31 grandchildren. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday when it was moved to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church where Rev. Glenn Brubacher conducted funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial was in St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.


      Elmira Signet 18 Jun 1969 pg 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Hawkesville Div 8 Page 6.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of David A. B. Martin - August 26, 1969, pages 747, 748.

    3. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of David A. B. Martin - 18 Jun 1969 pg 12.

    4. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, SubDist. 17 Page 2.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Aug 1903 - Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Farm - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 Jun 1969 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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