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Amos J. Martin

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Amos J. Martin

Birth
Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Death
13 Sep 1965 (aged 74)
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Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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Martin, Amos J., son of Abraham H. And Elizabeth (Shank) Martin, was born near Smithsburg, Md., Dec. 14, 1890; died at his home where he had resided for nearly 50 years, Sept. 13, 1965; aged 74 y. 8 m. 30 d. On Nov. 11, 1911, he was married to Anna M. Strite, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth E. and Marvin J.), one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. John M. Strite), one foster daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Hubert Williams), 2 brothers (Ira D. and Abraham E.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Fannie A. Strite, Mrs. Maggie S. Diller, Mrs. Ruth L. Eshleman, and Mrs. Naomi P. Rudolph), 22 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. On Jan. 7, 1931, he was ordained to the ministry for his congregation, where he served his remaining life. He took a special interest in helping the C.O. boys at the Leitersburg CPS Camp #24 in World War II years and often welcomed them into his home. He began serving on the Washington-Franklin Mission Board in 1932 and was president from 1957 - 1961. Amos J. retired from farming and his butchering interests by 1954. He canvassed the Pondsville area, found an unchurched community and asked the bishop for permission to open a mission church which was granted. In 1954 he, with others, began mission work in Pondsville. He was superintendent of this mission until his death. He was a member of the Stouffer Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, with Reuben Martin, Moses Horst, and the local ministry in charge.The remainder of his ministery was focussed on winning people from the Pondsville community. His last sermon was preached May 25, 1965, at the Pondsville Mennonite Church.


Martin, Amos J., son of Abraham H. And Elizabeth (Shank) Martin, was born near Smithsburg, Md., Dec. 14, 1890; died at his home where he had resided for nearly 50 years, Sept. 13, 1965; aged 74 y. 8 m. 30 d. On Nov. 11, 1911, he was married to Anna M. Strite, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth E. and Marvin J.), one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. John M. Strite), one foster daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Hubert Williams), 2 brothers (Ira D. and Abraham E.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Fannie A. Strite, Mrs. Maggie S. Diller, Mrs. Ruth L. Eshleman, and Mrs. Naomi P. Rudolph), 22 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. On Jan. 7, 1931, he was ordained to the ministry for his congregation, where he served his remaining life. He took a special interest in helping the C.O. boys at the Leitersburg CPS Camp #24 in World War II years and often welcomed them into his home. He began serving on the Washington-Franklin Mission Board in 1932 and was president from 1957 - 1961. Amos J. retired from farming and his butchering interests by 1954. He canvassed the Pondsville area, found an unchurched community and asked the bishop for permission to open a mission church which was granted. In 1954 he, with others, began mission work in Pondsville. He was superintendent of this mission until his death. He was a member of the Stouffer Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, with Reuben Martin, Moses Horst, and the local ministry in charge.The remainder of his ministery was focussed on winning people from the Pondsville community. His last sermon was preached May 25, 1965, at the Pondsville Mennonite Church.


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  • Created by: Tom Crago
  • Added: Jul 17, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20493492/amos_j-martin: accessed ), memorial page for Amos J. Martin (14 Dec 1890–13 Sep 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20493492, citing Stouffers Mennonite Church Cemetery, Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Tom Crago (contributor 46845398).