John W. Martin, son of Omega and Mary Staggs Martin, was born near Bridgeton, Parke, Indiana on November 4, 1842, fell asleep in Jesus, February 25, 1928 at his home in Rockville at the ripe old age of 85 years, 3 months and 21 days.
When but a small lad he moved with his parents to a farm in the Ferndale neighborhood and here he grew to manhood. On August 6, 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Carmichael and for nearly 60 years they had mutually shared the sunshine and shadows of life. One son, George W. Martin came to bless this union and he was only spared to them until he reached man's estate. By his going away the deceased leaves the devoted wife, one granddaughter Miss Dellas Martin and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Martin, as dear as his own, of Rockville, in loneliness. Besides these, three brothers survive -- James Martin of Bridgeton, Harvey of Ferndale and Will of Cherryvale, Kansas.
Inspired by love of his country he answered the call to arms in the mighty conflict of the states, from which a new nation was born and enlisted for service in Company I, 115th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry 6, 1863 was honorably discharged from an enlistment of seven months and 19 days. February 25, 1864 and re-enlisted February 27, 1864 in Company H, 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war and being honorably discharged February 10, 1866. He took part in several noted battles and was taken prisoner at Union town. He was a good soldier and his war record is without blemish
He took up farming again after the war but owing to disabilities suffered in the service was unable to do heavy work for many years. Six years ago he moved to Rockville for residence and here he enjoyed mingling in happy fellowship with the few comrades-in-arms yet spared to us, whom he so dearly loved and who held him in high esteem. From the close of the war it was his unwavering habit unless prevented by something unavoidable to pay a tribute of honor and love to the memory of the brave fallen heroes on Memorial Day. He bore his burdens through life gallantly and without complaint --a soldier to the last. He went his way, quietly, honestly, uprightness and good citizenship, characterizing his daily life. At home he was loveable and considerate always having the comfort and happiness of loved ones at heart.
He was a charter member of Barton Post No. 515 G.A.R. until feebleness of its members caused it to disband and later affiliated with Steele Post at Rockville.
When a young man he accepted Christ as his savior and united with the United Brethren church at Farmers Chapel and in this faith he lived and calmly and serenely waited for and answered the last roll call of the Great Commander-in-Chief and passed on to silent tents of blessed, eternal rest. "Peace be to his ashes and honor to his memory."
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. John McHargue of Perrysville were held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Shores and Mrs. J. R. Bloomer sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and an obituary was read. The mortal remains were taken to the Martin cemetery in Union township, where they were laid to rest. The bearers of the pall were: Oscar Carmichael, James Martin, Marion Martin, Fred Mershon, ames Merson and Cecil Snow.
When but a small lad he moved with his parents to a farm in the Ferndale neighborhood and here he grew to manhood. On August 6, 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Carmichael and for nearly 60 years they had mutually shared the sunshine and shadows of life. One son, George W. Martin came to bless this union and he was only spared to them until he reached man's estate. By his going away the deceased leaves the devoted wife, one granddaughter Miss Dellas Martin and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Martin, as dear as his own, of Rockville, in loneliness. Besides these, three brothers survive -- James Martin of Bridgeton, Harvey of Ferndale and Will of Cherryvale, Kansas.
Inspired by love of his country he answered the call to arms in the mighty conflict of the states, from which a new nation was born and enlisted for service in Company I, 115th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry 6, 1863 was honorably discharged from an enlistment of seven months and 19 days. February 25, 1864 and re-enlisted February 27, 1864 in Company H, 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war and being honorably discharged February 10, 1866. He took part in several noted battles and was taken prisoner at Union town. He was a good soldier and his war record is without blemish
He took up farming again after the war but owing to disabilities suffered in the service was unable to do heavy work for many years. Six years ago he moved to Rockville for residence and here he enjoyed mingling in happy fellowship with the few comrades-in-arms yet spared to us, whom he so dearly loved and who held him in high esteem. From the close of the war it was his unwavering habit unless prevented by something unavoidable to pay a tribute of honor and love to the memory of the brave fallen heroes on Memorial Day. He bore his burdens through life gallantly and without complaint --a soldier to the last. He went his way, quietly, honestly, uprightness and good citizenship, characterizing his daily life. At home he was loveable and considerate always having the comfort and happiness of loved ones at heart.
He was a charter member of Barton Post No. 515 G.A.R. until feebleness of its members caused it to disband and later affiliated with Steele Post at Rockville.
When a young man he accepted Christ as his savior and united with the United Brethren church at Farmers Chapel and in this faith he lived and calmly and serenely waited for and answered the last roll call of the Great Commander-in-Chief and passed on to silent tents of blessed, eternal rest. "Peace be to his ashes and honor to his memory."
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. John McHargue of Perrysville were held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Shores and Mrs. J. R. Bloomer sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and an obituary was read. The mortal remains were taken to the Martin cemetery in Union township, where they were laid to rest. The bearers of the pall were: Oscar Carmichael, James Martin, Marion Martin, Fred Mershon, ames Merson and Cecil Snow.
John W. Martin, son of Omega and Mary Staggs Martin, was born near Bridgeton, Parke, Indiana on November 4, 1842, fell asleep in Jesus, February 25, 1928 at his home in Rockville at the ripe old age of 85 years, 3 months and 21 days.
When but a small lad he moved with his parents to a farm in the Ferndale neighborhood and here he grew to manhood. On August 6, 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Carmichael and for nearly 60 years they had mutually shared the sunshine and shadows of life. One son, George W. Martin came to bless this union and he was only spared to them until he reached man's estate. By his going away the deceased leaves the devoted wife, one granddaughter Miss Dellas Martin and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Martin, as dear as his own, of Rockville, in loneliness. Besides these, three brothers survive -- James Martin of Bridgeton, Harvey of Ferndale and Will of Cherryvale, Kansas.
Inspired by love of his country he answered the call to arms in the mighty conflict of the states, from which a new nation was born and enlisted for service in Company I, 115th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry 6, 1863 was honorably discharged from an enlistment of seven months and 19 days. February 25, 1864 and re-enlisted February 27, 1864 in Company H, 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war and being honorably discharged February 10, 1866. He took part in several noted battles and was taken prisoner at Union town. He was a good soldier and his war record is without blemish
He took up farming again after the war but owing to disabilities suffered in the service was unable to do heavy work for many years. Six years ago he moved to Rockville for residence and here he enjoyed mingling in happy fellowship with the few comrades-in-arms yet spared to us, whom he so dearly loved and who held him in high esteem. From the close of the war it was his unwavering habit unless prevented by something unavoidable to pay a tribute of honor and love to the memory of the brave fallen heroes on Memorial Day. He bore his burdens through life gallantly and without complaint --a soldier to the last. He went his way, quietly, honestly, uprightness and good citizenship, characterizing his daily life. At home he was loveable and considerate always having the comfort and happiness of loved ones at heart.
He was a charter member of Barton Post No. 515 G.A.R. until feebleness of its members caused it to disband and later affiliated with Steele Post at Rockville.
When a young man he accepted Christ as his savior and united with the United Brethren church at Farmers Chapel and in this faith he lived and calmly and serenely waited for and answered the last roll call of the Great Commander-in-Chief and passed on to silent tents of blessed, eternal rest. "Peace be to his ashes and honor to his memory."
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. John McHargue of Perrysville were held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Shores and Mrs. J. R. Bloomer sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and an obituary was read. The mortal remains were taken to the Martin cemetery in Union township, where they were laid to rest. The bearers of the pall were: Oscar Carmichael, James Martin, Marion Martin, Fred Mershon, ames Merson and Cecil Snow.
When but a small lad he moved with his parents to a farm in the Ferndale neighborhood and here he grew to manhood. On August 6, 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Carmichael and for nearly 60 years they had mutually shared the sunshine and shadows of life. One son, George W. Martin came to bless this union and he was only spared to them until he reached man's estate. By his going away the deceased leaves the devoted wife, one granddaughter Miss Dellas Martin and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Martin, as dear as his own, of Rockville, in loneliness. Besides these, three brothers survive -- James Martin of Bridgeton, Harvey of Ferndale and Will of Cherryvale, Kansas.
Inspired by love of his country he answered the call to arms in the mighty conflict of the states, from which a new nation was born and enlisted for service in Company I, 115th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry 6, 1863 was honorably discharged from an enlistment of seven months and 19 days. February 25, 1864 and re-enlisted February 27, 1864 in Company H, 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war and being honorably discharged February 10, 1866. He took part in several noted battles and was taken prisoner at Union town. He was a good soldier and his war record is without blemish
He took up farming again after the war but owing to disabilities suffered in the service was unable to do heavy work for many years. Six years ago he moved to Rockville for residence and here he enjoyed mingling in happy fellowship with the few comrades-in-arms yet spared to us, whom he so dearly loved and who held him in high esteem. From the close of the war it was his unwavering habit unless prevented by something unavoidable to pay a tribute of honor and love to the memory of the brave fallen heroes on Memorial Day. He bore his burdens through life gallantly and without complaint --a soldier to the last. He went his way, quietly, honestly, uprightness and good citizenship, characterizing his daily life. At home he was loveable and considerate always having the comfort and happiness of loved ones at heart.
He was a charter member of Barton Post No. 515 G.A.R. until feebleness of its members caused it to disband and later affiliated with Steele Post at Rockville.
When a young man he accepted Christ as his savior and united with the United Brethren church at Farmers Chapel and in this faith he lived and calmly and serenely waited for and answered the last roll call of the Great Commander-in-Chief and passed on to silent tents of blessed, eternal rest. "Peace be to his ashes and honor to his memory."
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. John McHargue of Perrysville were held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Shores and Mrs. J. R. Bloomer sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and an obituary was read. The mortal remains were taken to the Martin cemetery in Union township, where they were laid to rest. The bearers of the pall were: Oscar Carmichael, James Martin, Marion Martin, Fred Mershon, ames Merson and Cecil Snow.
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