Mattie R. Martin

Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 17 - April 27, 1948, pages 406, 407.

Martin.- Mattie R. Snader was born July 2, 1880, near Terre Hill, Lancaster Co., Pa.; died in the Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., after five days' illness, Feb. 11, 1948; aged 67 y. 7 m. 9 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa., of which she remained a member until death. On Dec. 17, 1899, she was married to Henry S. Martin, who died almost three years ago. To this union were born 14 children. One daughter died in infancy, another at the age of twenty-four; and one son (Henry) predeceased her by two days. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Carrie, Anna-Mrs. Luke S. Weaver, Lizzie-Mrs. Daniel H. Weaver, Samuel S., Aaron S., Leah-Mrs. Reuben F. Hurst, Walter S., Lydia M., Charles W., Edith-Mrs. Harvey Gingrich, and G. Earl), 41 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Leah Wanner), and one brother (Harry R.). One brother (Aaron) predeceased her seven weeks ago. Funeral services were held at her late home by Mahlon Witmer and at the Weaverland Church by J. Paul Graybill and David N. Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 10 2018, 21:57:33 UTC