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Michael Martin

Birth	:	11 Nov 1848 Alsace, France
Death	:	3 Apr 1929 Parnell, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5381012, -91.7985992
Description	:	Aged 80 yrs 4m 23d Martin. - Michael Martin, son of John and Magdalene Martin, was born in Alsace, France, Nov. 11, 1848; departed this life at his home near Parnell, Iowa, April 3, 1929; aged 80 y. 4 m. 23 d. On July 26, 1872, at the age of 22 years, he left his native country and came to America, arriving at New York, Aug. 16. He spent some time in Detroit, Mich., from where he came to Iowa City. Finding it hard to get work because he was unable to speak English, he soon formed the acquaintance... Read More	Aged 80 yrs 4m 23d Martin. - Michael Martin, son of John and Magdalene Martin, was born in Alsace, France, Nov. 11, 1848; departed this life at his home near Parnell, Iowa, April 3, 1929; aged 80 y. 4 m. 23 d. On July 26, 1872, at the age of 22 years, he left his native country and came to America, arriving at New York, Aug. 16. He spent some time in Detroit, Mich., from where he came to Iowa City. Finding it hard to get work because he was unable to speak English, he soon formed the acquaintance of our brethren in the Amish settlement. He was able to speak German as well as French. On Sept. 17, 1878, he was united in marriage to Salome Kemp, of Johnson Co., Iowa. She preceded him in death Sept. 22, 1894. To this union were born 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters; Mary, wife of John Yoder; Edward; John; Emma, wife of Kores Kinsinger; Elmer and Earnerst, all of Parnell, Iowa. In 1886 he moved with his family to McCook, Hayes Co., Nebr., where he lived for eight years, after which he returned to Iowa, which has since been his home. About the year 1895 he united with the Amish Mennonite Church. To this faith he remained obedient until death. Some years after the death of his wife, when his children were all grown, he made his home with his daughter, Emma, Mrs. Kores Kinsinger, with whom he lived over 20 years, until the time of his death. He leaves to mourn, 1 brother, John Martin, and a number of other relatives in France; 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, besides many other relatives, neighbors and friends. Bro. Martin had been in his usual health until Tuesday noon, the day before his death, when he was stricken with acute indigestion, to which he had been subject for some years. Having a weak heart he rapidly failed until the end. On a number of previous occasions when he suffered from the same affliction, and again on the day of his death, he expressed a readiness and willingness to depart this life. Funeral services were held at the West Union church, April 5, by Abner G. Yoder and P. P. Swartzendruber. Burial in Lower Deer Creek cemetery.

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Michael Martin's memorial is located at: Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Johnson County, USA.
When did Michael Martin death?
Michael Martin death on 3 Apr 1929 in Parnell, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5381012
Longitude: -91.7985992

Family Members:

Spouse

Saloma Kempf Martin

(1862 - 1894)

Children

Mary Martin Yoder

(1879 - 1950)

Edward Martin

(1880 - 1947)

John Martin

(1881 - 1977)

Emma Martin Kinsinger

(1882 - 1982)

Elmer Martin

(1885 - 1962)

Earnest “Earnie” Martin

(1889 - 1972)

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Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

2. Schottler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5348950, -91.8118270

3. Wertz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000

4. Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5408300, -91.8398500

5. Brenneman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

6. West Union Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5631866, -91.8408966

7. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5835991, -91.8082962

8. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

9. Angels Rest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5896000, -91.7648000

10. Coffman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

11. Frytown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

12. Wassonville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4846992, -91.8317032

13. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

14. McArtor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5520134, -91.8852692

15. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

16. Snider Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

17. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

18. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

19. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

20. Windham Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6116982, -91.7667007

21. Wellman Mennonite Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4658012, -91.8478012

22. Sharon Hill Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

23. Wellman Cemetery
Wellman, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4636002, -91.8475037

24. Saint Peters Cemetery
Windham, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6091995, -91.7407990