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Mary Jane Lighter Martz

Birth	:	1846
Death	:	1921 Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3114014, -92.8827972
Description	:	Miss Mary Jane Lighter, daughter of Solomon Lighter, of Frederick County, Maryland, was married to Jacob R. Martz in 1869. The following year they moved from Grundy County to Butler County, Iowa, where for a year he taught school. They then returned to Grundy County and located upon the farm which is now their home for almost 24 years at the time of this writing. At the time there were no improvements upon it, and the land was in its primitive condition, but the labors of the owners have transformed it into rich and fertile fields. The farm is one hundred... Read More	Miss Mary Jane Lighter, daughter of Solomon Lighter, of Frederick County, Maryland, was married to Jacob R. Martz in 1869. The following year they moved from Grundy County to Butler County, Iowa, where for a year he taught school. They then returned to Grundy County and located upon the farm which is now their home for almost 24 years at the time of this writing. At the time there were no improvements upon it, and the land was in its primitive condition, but the labors of the owners have transformed it into rich and fertile fields. The farm is one hundred and sixty acres in extent, and in connection with its cultivation Mr. Martz is engaged in raising seeds of different kinds, which he supplies to wholesale dealers. He also makes a specialty of bee culture, and his apiary comprises one hundred hives. He has met with good success in this branch of his business, and it adds materially to their income. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Martz have been born six children, and all are still under the parental roof, namely: E. W., Stella V., Elsie V., Clyde S., Solomon R. and Elizabeth R. The parents are well known people of this community, and their home is the abode of hospitality and good cheer.

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Mary Jane Lighter Martz's memorial is located at: Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA.
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Mary Jane Lighter Martz death on 1921 in Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3114014
Longitude: -92.8827972

Family Members:

Parent

Solomon Lighter

(1819 - 1889)

Elizabeth Ann Long Lighter

(1820 - 1899)

Spouse

Jacob R. Martz

(1842 - 1933)

Siblings

John Jacob Lighter

(1848 - 1934)

Children

Bessie Keller

(1889 - 1981)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Alice Union Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3114014, -92.8827972

2. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

3. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

4. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3627180, -92.7879900

5. Conrad Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2235298, -92.8834534

6. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Grundy Center, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3648860, -92.7879630

7. Fairview Cemetery
Grundy Center, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3657820, -92.7879260

8. Benson Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

9. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Dinsdale, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2952995, -92.7572021

10. Oakland Cemetery
Beaman, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2214012, -92.8153000

11. Holland Cemetery
Holland, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3992004, -92.7947006

12. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

13. Colfax Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Holland, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4275017, -92.8274994

14. Shiloh Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

15. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

16. Vienna Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1949997, -92.8246994

17. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

18. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

19. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

20. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

21. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

22. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

23. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4624780, -92.8868270

24. Badger Hill Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1972008, -92.7469025