APPLE-Sister Martha Apple was born at Richfield Pa. April 3, 1830; died near Freeburg Pa., Dec. 22, 1907; aged 77 y. 8 m. 19 d. She was the daughter of Pre. Christian and Barbara Graybill. She was baptized and received into the church fifty years ago by Pre. Haldeman. In 1816 she was united in marriage with Benj. Apple. This union was blessed with four children, three daughters and one son, all surviving. Her husband died 38 years ago. Two sisters, two brothers and three grandchildren also survive her. Sister Apple was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and always had an encouraging word for those with whom she met. She had been blessed with good health until about a year ago when she met with an accident in dislocating her shoulder from which she entirely recovered. Later the loathesome disease, tuberculosis, took hold of her, which terminated in her death and her spirit went to God who gave it. In all her suffering she was resigned to the will of God and expressed herself as being ready to go home. She was rational to the last moment, made disposition of her funeral arrangements, selected her text and then fell asleep in Jesus surrounded by her family. Her body was laid away this Christmas Day at Freeburg, followed by a large concourse of friends, not mourning a defeat, but celebrating a glorious victory. Services were conducted by the brethren Wm. Seiber and Banks Winey. (Gospel Witness - Volume 3, Number 40 - January 1, 1908, page 639)
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PA Death Certificate
Name: Martha Apple
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Widow
Age: 77 y 8 m 19 d
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1830
Birth Place: Snyder Co., PA
Death Date: 21 Sep 1907 at p am
Death Place: Washington Twp., Snyder Co., PA
Cause of Death: Hydrop(???)tis
Father: Christian Graybill
Mother: (?) Sassaman
Informant: Frederick G. Moyer, Freeburg, PA
Burial: 25 Dec 1907, Freeburg, PA
Certificate Number: 125447