- MARTIN, Simon B., son of Elias and Maryann Martin, was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Sept 14, 1897; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Nov 13, 1984, aged 87 y. On April 13, 1919, he was married to Lydia BAUMAN, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Violet Mrs. John Ropp; Elsie Mrs. Ephraim Gingrich, and Lois Mrs. Robert Witmer), 4 sons (Clare, James, Paul, and Laurence), 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos) and 2 sisters (Nancy and Salome). He was preceded in death by one sister, 2 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. In 1925 he was ordained as minister and bishop in the Ontario Conference and served in the Sherkston, Weber and Monetville congregations. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 16,, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the church cemetery.
Note that "Daughter" Violet, and "Son" Clare are adopted. Clare and Violet are the biological children of Allen & Anna (Bauman) Snyder. Anna is the sister of Simon's wife, Lydia. So, Clare and Violet are biologically a niece and nephew to Simon and Lydia.
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