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Eliza Ann <I>Farnsworth</I> Martin

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Eliza Ann Farnsworth Martin

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
20 Dec 1915 (aged 79)
Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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OBITUARY NOTICE..........
!Eliza Ann Farnsworth Martin's Obituary Notice:
Pioneer Woman Dies
Mrs. Jason B. Martin answers the final summons.
Mrs.Jason B. Martin died at her home on Kalamazoo Street, Monday morning.
Eliza Ann Farnsworth was born in New York City, Oct.10,1836, being at the time of her death, 79 Years, 2 Months and 10 days of age. Leaving that city when a small chld, with her parents, Oliver and Edna Farnsworth, settled in Stark County, Ohio. After residing in that place for a few years, the family moved to Milford, Defiance County, where she grew into womanhood. At the age of 18 years she was united in marriage to Jason B. Martin, of that place, the aged husband who survives her. To this union was born six children: Five daughters, and one son, one daughter dying in infancy. In the year 1874, with her husband and four children she came to Michigan, settling in Hopkins, where they resided until the year 1891, after which they came to Otsego, where she lived until the time of her death.
Besides her husband she leaves to mourn their loss, five children: Mrs.Nettie Barney, Mrs. Alma D. Jones, and Charles Martin of this place; Mrs. Eva Button of Hopkins and Mrs. Zelpha I. Hewitt of Cascade, Colorado. Eleven grandchildren six great,grandchildren. Also three brothers and three sisters and a host of friends.
When a young woman she united with the United Brethren Church. Mrs.Martin was a woman with a lovable character. She was especially active in the Woman's Relief Corps, until reclining years made it difficult. The funeral will be held today, from the home, conducted by Rev. E.R. Clark of Schoolcraft. Burial will be made in Mt.Home Cemetery.

OBITUARY NOTICE..........
!Eliza Ann Farnsworth Martin's Obituary Notice:
Pioneer Woman Dies
Mrs. Jason B. Martin answers the final summons.
Mrs.Jason B. Martin died at her home on Kalamazoo Street, Monday morning.
Eliza Ann Farnsworth was born in New York City, Oct.10,1836, being at the time of her death, 79 Years, 2 Months and 10 days of age. Leaving that city when a small chld, with her parents, Oliver and Edna Farnsworth, settled in Stark County, Ohio. After residing in that place for a few years, the family moved to Milford, Defiance County, where she grew into womanhood. At the age of 18 years she was united in marriage to Jason B. Martin, of that place, the aged husband who survives her. To this union was born six children: Five daughters, and one son, one daughter dying in infancy. In the year 1874, with her husband and four children she came to Michigan, settling in Hopkins, where they resided until the year 1891, after which they came to Otsego, where she lived until the time of her death.
Besides her husband she leaves to mourn their loss, five children: Mrs.Nettie Barney, Mrs. Alma D. Jones, and Charles Martin of this place; Mrs. Eva Button of Hopkins and Mrs. Zelpha I. Hewitt of Cascade, Colorado. Eleven grandchildren six great,grandchildren. Also three brothers and three sisters and a host of friends.
When a young woman she united with the United Brethren Church. Mrs.Martin was a woman with a lovable character. She was especially active in the Woman's Relief Corps, until reclining years made it difficult. The funeral will be held today, from the home, conducted by Rev. E.R. Clark of Schoolcraft. Burial will be made in Mt.Home Cemetery.

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