Obituaries
Miss Bernice Martin Dies;
Funeral Rites Wednesday
Submitted By Bruce Davis
Miss Bernice Martin, 75 years old, a beloved retired school teacher of Spencer, died Monday morning in the Monroe Count Hospital at Bloomington following a long illness. Miss Martin had been in failing health for the past several years but became critical only a few days before her death. She was born April 4, 1877, in Vandalia, a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Brown) Martin. Miss Martin taught school for many years retiring from Spencer schools in 1946. She taught in Jackson Township, Owen County, East Chicago, Bedford, and several places before coming to Spencer schools in 1918. During her twenty-eight years in the Spencer schools she taught one of the schools of the third grade. She loved boys and girls and theability to manage and teach each of her students. Hundreds of the students who were under her supervision will be saddened to learn of her death and they all say that Miss Martin was a fine Christian lady, and a very fine teacher. Miss Martin was a member of the Spencer Presbyterian Church, a member of the local Eastern Star Lodge, and the Thursday Study Club. Following her death the body was brought to Drescher Funeral Home. Survivors include two sisters: Mrs. Mary J. Frank, of Poland; Mrs. Grace Davis, of Spencer; seven nieces; three nephews; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law. One brother, J. D. Martin, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Frank, preceded her in death. Funeral services wer held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Drescher Chapel, Rev. Victor L. Raphael in charge and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
Catherine (Brown) Martin
Submitted By Bruce Davis
Many years ago, a company of folk from Carroll County, Ohio, came to Owen County and settled in the neighborhood west of Vandalia. They emigrated of course in the slow progressive way of their day - the wagon. Two little girls of the company, about twelve years of age, walked and played along the way, as we have often heard them say, walking full half the distance. One of these little girls was Catherine Brown, the subject of this sketch. She like other girls of her day, worked in doors and out of doors, helping to clear up the fields. She was always energetic. She worked all her life, not only did she endure physical hardships but from an early age began her spiritual activities, working to lay up treasures to build that home she has now gone to claim.
She was catechized into the Presbyterian Church at Garrard Chapel, later moving their membership to Jordan Village. She remained a faithful member until death. On the 15th day of July 1878 , she was united in marriage to Robert W. Martin. God gave to the union seven children, three boys and four girls; two boys, the eldest and youngest died in infancy. The other boy, James D., and four daughters, Mary J., Bernice, Eliza B. and Grace A. survive. She opened her home to two orphans, Ray Wisely and James Need. Her home was always open to the needy. Catherine was always a tender and devoted mother and companion, no task was too hard for her if she could be of service to her family. She was kind and faithful to her neighbors and friends.That her presence will be missed in her family and among her friends will make us learn first those things in her life that made us really love her have never left us nor have they left her for they are but part of life and are God-given and immemorial. She was the last survivor of the family of James and Eliza (Rogers) Brown. Her parents, one brother, Thomas Brown, five half brothers, Phillip, Edward, James, Jack and John Miller, one sister, Mary Jane Brown, one half sister, Margaret Yant, and her husband have preceded her in death. To mourn their loss their are: one son, James D. of Brazil, four daughters, Mary J. Frank and Eliza B. Frank of Jordan Village, Bernice Martin, a teacher in Spencer Schools, Grace A. Davis of Eminence, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many friends. She was born in Carroll County, Ohio, and departed this life December 23, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 15 days. It was at the close of the day When the sun had hid his faceThat he spirit went away To a new abiding place.There to dwell until the dawn When in glory comes our saviorGiven the righteous, all a crown And a home with God forever.
TRIBUTE TO G. A. MARTIN
Native Owen Countian, 79 Years Old,
All His Life A Resident 0f This County.
Submitted By Bruce Davis
George Alexander Martin, son of James and Martha Patterson Martin was born at Vandalia, Owen County, June 24th, 1849 and died in the Community Hospital at Brazil April 18th. 1929, aged 79 years, 9 months and 17 days. "Uncle George" as he was known to the entire Community was never married and lived, loved and labored with true devotion, in and with the family of his brother Robert W. who preceded him in death in the year 1912. An infant brother, John, died at the age of 3 years and an only sister Agnes who was married to Jos. Need and later to Lew Givens wait for him in yonder home. In early life he joined the Presbyterian Church and lived in strict conformity to its teaching. He was chosen for responsible positions therein, being at the time of death a member of this church. It was his lot to know this community from his infancy, its pleasures, its hard tasks of pioneer life, its people and their children even to the fourth generation and, through the four-score years he has lived here, not one with whom he came in contact had occasion to doubt his integrity, his love for his fellow man nor question the motive underlying his every act. He was a living example of the principal: "To thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day, 'Thou can'st not then be false to any man'" A firm believer in industry, he set an example before his neighbors, in the completion of every task which he undertook, and though often discouraged retained a smile, a bright and sunny disposition toward those for whom he labored. Quiet and unassuming by nature it was never to publish his opinions, and yet he was a keen observer of men and their motives. Like a true husbandman, his flocks and herds were his first interest, his fields and woods his playground, and he was fully happy only while giving them his best attention. His later years were spent in the commodious home which he and Robt W. built, surrounded and cared for by the family of his niece, Mrs. Grace Davis, whose son Bruce Wilson was his special care and delight. Many were the hours, in later years he spent in the company of this grand nephew, whom he lovingly called "My Boy." Can such a life. lived in this community fail to leave a lasting effect upon the members thereof? Rather let us believe that it will be the guiding light for many of us and that our final call will be answered with the same unfailing trust in our God and fellow man. We feel sure, could he speak to us now he would say with the poet "Let there be no mourning, when I have crossed the bar." Surviving Uncle George are seven nephews and nieces: James Need, Lyons, Ind.; Martha Latham, Brazil; Mary J. Frank; Eliza B. Frank; Grace Davis of Poland; Bernice, Spencer; and James D., Brazil and a sister-in-law, Aunt Catherine Martin, widow of Robert W. Martin.
IRVIN L. MARTIN
Irvin L. Martin died October 26, 1988 from farm accident on his farm. He was born March 13 1931 in Hendricks county IN, the s/o James & Margaret Darnell Martin.He married May 13 1956 to Mary E. Lund. He was a Korean Vet.This is an obit that appeared under the title of" Services were held at Whittaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, but no cemetery is listed.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. MARY A. MARTIN
Thursday 6 March 1913 Indianapolis Star
MRS. MARY A. MARTIN died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her son, PARKS M. MARTIN, 2418 East Tenth street. She was a member of the Third Christian Church. Services for the family will will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her son. The funeral and burial will be held tomorrow morning at Cloverdale. Mrs. Martin was born near Cynthiana, Ky., Sept. 25. 1821, and came to Indiana with her parents in 1833, settling near Cloverdale, Putnam County. Her father was Maj. J. B. ROSS, a man of prominence in the early history of the state. Her husband, LOUIS M. MARTIN died twenty-five years ago. Besides her son Parks, who is a tax agent of the New York Central lines west, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. O. A. CASSITY, Bainbridge; Mrs. ELIZA HOPKINS, Oak Park, ILL; Mrs. MARY L. DICKS, Muncie, and Mrs. W.H. STEAD, Chicago.
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
OWEN MARTIN
Owen County Democrat; February 4, 1892
Submitted By Randi Richardson
Owen H. Martin, an old and highly respected citizen of Jennings Township, died at his home last week aged about 80 years. The greater part of his life had been spent on the premises where he died. For some time "Uncle Owen," as all called him, had been failing in health. In the walk of life, Mr. Martin was conservative, quiet, cautious, yet firm. He was an unflinching Democrat but quiet and manly in the exercise of his rights in this regard. All regret the loss of this grand old "land mark" of our community and extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Robert Martin
Succumbs to Heart Disease at Patricksburg Friday Afternoon.
Submitted By Bruce Davis
Robert Martin, one of the prominent citizens of Jackson Township, this county, was suddenly stricken with heart trouble at Patricksburg last Friday afternoon, and died before medical aid could reach him. He had gone to Patricksburg Friday morning on business and was on his way to take the train home when he stopped in at the residence of Joe Berlin to visit a short time. While sitting in a chair talking, he was stricken and died almost instantly. To his friends he spoke to that morning he stated he was feeling exceptionally well. Robert Martin was at one time county treasurer of Owen County and at the time of his death was a member of the county council. In every public movement in thc county he was an active factor, and especially where the interest of the Democratic party was to be served. He was honest, kind hearted, and possessed of great ability. What he stated as a fact could be relied upon. In his death the county loses one of her most progressive citizens, the Democratic party a most faithful member and his fellow citizens a good neighbor and an upright friend.
ROBERT W. MARTIN
Submitted By Bruce Davis
Robert W., eldest son of James and Martha Martin, the subject of this sketch, was born at Vandalia, Owen County, Ind., Dec. 14, 1845, and died at Patricksburg, Feb. 28, 1912, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He was the second child in a family of four children, one sister, Agnes, being older than himself, and two younger brothers, George and John. Of this family only one, George, is living. On July 15, 1878, he was married to Catherine A. Brown, and to this union seven children, five of whom, Mary, Bernice, Eliza, James D., and Grace, with their mother, survive him. He opened his heart and home to the orphans, and among those who found refuge therein were Lon Stanley, James Need and Ray Wisely. He was a consistent member of the Olive Hill Presbyterian church, having joined with that congregation upon the reorganization of the church during the year 1888 or thereabouts.There is much that might be said of his life, but this we know for sure, that we who knew him in his daily life but honor ourselves when we emulate the life he lived. Uncle Bob, as he was lovingly called by the entire community, ever was ever ready to help by word and deed, and many there are in this, community who owe their success to his kindly advice and aid. His motive always seemed to be "While I am here I want to do all the good I can." To his daughter , Bernice, during the past winter, he often said, "I'm not afraid to die, and am only waiting the call to come."