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Martin Melvin “Mel” Hobbs

Birth	:	14 Dec 1845 Madison Township, Tipton County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	19 May 1929 Hobbs, Tipton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Hebrew Memorial Park, Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5421982, -82.9030991
Description	:	First married Sarah J. Lilly, 26 Mar 1874. Married Clara Castor on April 6, 1905. Martin Melvin Hobbs, retired grain dealer and merchant of Hobbs, has occupied a large place in the business, social and political affairs of his community. He served Tipton County faithfully and efficiently as treasurer and his township as trustee and supervisor, instituting many business-like reforms in those responsible offices and making a record as a public official that yet stands as a model to his successors. He is a native son of this county, having been born in Madison township December 14, 1845, the... Read More	First married Sarah J. Lilly, 26 Mar 1874. Married Clara Castor on April 6, 1905. Martin Melvin Hobbs, retired grain dealer and merchant of Hobbs, has occupied a large place in the business, social and political affairs of his community. He served Tipton County faithfully and efficiently as treasurer and his township as trustee and supervisor, instituting many business-like reforms in those responsible offices and making a record as a public official that yet stands as a model to his successors. He is a native son of this county, having been born in Madison township December 14, 1845, the son of Levi and Cynthia (Boles) Hobbs. The mother's family came from Butler County, Ohio, and she was the last of the name. Levi Hobbs was a native of Lee County, Virginia. On coming to the Hoosier state, he settled in Marion County about the year 1836, living on a farm and teaching school, his early education having been acquired in his native state. In 1841, he removed to Tipton County and obtained a tract of twenty-nine acres on the southeast corner of section 23, which constituted the first settlement in Madison township. He was the father of ten children: Lavisa and Tilman are deceased; Elmina Houser; Clinton H.; Martin Melvin; William B.; Miranda; Ann Eliza; Cynthia, deceased, and Preston L. Martin Melvin Hobbs acquired his education in an old log school house near his father's place and was engaged in assisting his parents in the labor on the home farm until he reached mature years. At the age of twenty-one years, he learned the carpenter's trade, at which he was employed for some time, also teaching school for several terms. Eventually the subject settled on an eighty-acre tract of land and for four years devoted his attention to the cultivation of the same. At the end of this period, he disposed of his holdings and came to Hobbs, about the year 1878 or 1879, and engaged in the merchandise business, having continued in this line and in the lumber and grain business for over thirty-five years. On March 26, 1874, Mr. Hobbs was united in marriage to Sarah J. Lilly, the daughter of Green and Eliza (Wright) Lilly. She died February 26, 1904 and was buried in the Hobbs Cemetery. Mr. Hobbs was married a second time, his present wife being the daughter of James and Elizabeth ( Parmer) Castor, who came from Decatur County, this state. Mr. Hobbs has always displayed an active and intelligent interest in political affairs, although of late years he has been content to limit his activities to the casting of his ballot for the Republican party, which in his younger days so signally honored him. Fraternally, he is a member of Elwood Lodge No. 230, Free and Accepted Masons, in which he takes an appreciative interest. A life of industry and good management has brought to Mr. Hobbs rich rewards and his declining years as a result are being passed in peace and comfort, surrounded by loyal friends and neighbors. He now owns two valuable farms, one of one hundred and fifty-two and one of eighty acres. The Farmers State Bank of Hobbs began business January 1, 1914, and Mr. Hobbs became its president. Contributor: H. Bundy (46837514)

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Martin Melvin “Mel” Hobbs's memorial is located at: Hebrew Memorial Park, Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA.
When did Martin Melvin “Mel” Hobbs death?
Martin Melvin “Mel” Hobbs death on 19 May 1929 in Hobbs, Tipton County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 42.5421982
Longitude: -82.9030991

Family Members:

Parent

Levi Thomas Hobbs

(1809 - 1863)

Cynthia Boles Hobbs

(1816 - 1892)

Spouse

Clara "Inez" Castor Hobbs

(1878 - 1973)

Siblings

Ivy Lavisa “Ibby” Hobbs Cook

(1838 - 1878)

Cynthia Ann Hobbs

(1840 - 1860)

Elmina Hobbs Houser

(1841 - 1921)

Clinton Howard “Clint” Hobbs

(1843 - 1917)

Meranda Jane Hobbs

(1848 - 1860)

Amelia Anna E. “Annie” Hobbs Resseler

(1850 - 1902)

William Boles Hobbs

(1853 - 1934)

Preston L Hobbs

(1859 - 1923)

Children

Cynthia Elizabeth Hobbs Warner Kelly

(1915 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hebrew Memorial Park
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5421982, -82.9030991

2. Workmens Circle Cemetery
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5433006, -82.9028015

3. Radomer Cemetery
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -82.9030991

4. Lincoln Memorial Park
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5419006, -82.8964005

5. Brith Sholom Cemetery
Roseville, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358009, -82.9088974

6. Beth Ahm Memorial Park
Roseville, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5339012, -82.9085999

7. Erin Grove Cemetery
Roseville, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5307999, -82.9085999

8. HarperLawn Pet Memorial Gardens
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5436700, -82.8794100

9. Cryonics Institute
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5548782, -82.8660736

10. Saint Gertrude Cemetery
Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5116997, -82.8861008

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Fraser, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5383760, -82.9546580

12. Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Fraser, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5381730, -82.9552600

13. German Cemetery
Roseville, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5021020, -82.9233110

14. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Roseville, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5018539, -82.9294281

15. Saint John Cemetery
Fraser, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5400009, -82.9649963

16. Trinity Lutheran Church Columbarium
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5833270, -82.8670770

17. Resurrection Cemetery
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5896988, -82.9381027

18. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5936584, -82.8794403

19. Cadys Corner Cemetery
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5669290, -82.9696460

20. Cadillac Memorial Gardens East
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5819016, -82.9563980

21. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5980320, -82.8844920

22. Zion United Church of Christ Memorial Garden
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5996475, -82.8777390

23. Beth Tephilath Moses Cemetery
Mount Clemens, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6025830, -82.9006390

24. Clinton Grove Cemetery
Clinton Township, Macomb County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6030998, -82.9036026