Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameCatherine Ann WHITESEL [45507], [45508]
BirthFeb 14, 1853, Randolph County, Indiana [45507]
DeathMar 9, 1895, Montier, Shannon County, Missouri [45507]
BurialDunkard Cemetery(Duncan), Montier, Shannon County, Missouri [45507]
MotherDruscilla WISE (1828-1903)
Spouses
BirthSep 12, 1848, Montgomery County, Ohio [45509]
DeathMar 12, 1927, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri [45509]
BurialDunkard Cemetery(Duncan), Montier, Shannon County, Missouri [45509]
Marriage1871 [45510]
ChildrenDrusilla Emma (1874-)
 Etta Belle (1879-1946)
 Abraham (1889-1966)
 Isaiah Newton (1891-1959)
Obituary Online notes for Catherine Ann WHITESEL
Daughter of Gabriel Whitesel and Drusilla Wise. Catherine was born on 14 Feb 1853 in Randolph County, IN. She died on 9 Mar 1895 in Montier, Shannon, Mo.
Wife of Simon Martin. They had 9 children:3 boys & 6 girls.
Source: Cindy Michelhaugh

Obit:
The Vindicator Montier, Shannon, MO p 127 Apr 1895

MARTIN.-In the Pine Grove church, Shannon Co., Mo., Catharine A. Martin, born Feb. 14th, 1852, died Mch. 9th, 1895, aged 42 years and 25 days. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss which we trust, is her eternal gain. When she saw she must leave this world, she was anointed, and eight hours afterwards, her Spirit took its flight to Him who gave it. Funeral service by the writer from 2 Tim. v, 6-8, to a large congregation. Andy Marconett.
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Obituary Online notes for Simon (Spouse 1)
Son of Emanuel Martin & Elizabeth Boogher.
Husband of:
1st) Catherine A. Martin
2nd) Matilda E. Martin
Link source: Bruce McCrea.
Simon Martin son of Emanuel & Elizabeth Boogher Martin immigrated from OH to Randolph County, IN with parents in 1856
Immigrated from Randolph County, IN to Adams County, IN bet 1871/1874 (aft marriage & bef birth of Drusilla in jan 1874)
Immigrated to Montier, Shannon, MO by 1900 cen.
Contributor: Cindy Michelhaugh.

Obit:
The Vindicator Montier, Shannon, MO p 287 Sep 1927

MARTIN.-Simon Martin, son of Emanuel and Elizabeth Martin, was born in Montg. Co., O., Sept. 12, 1849, and died March 12, 1927, at the State Hospital, at Farmington, Mo. He was afflicted with arteriosclerosis. His mind being very poor for a year or more he was taken to the hospital for treatment where he took a paralytic stroke which was the immediate cause of his death. His age was 77 years and 6 months. He was married to Catherine Ann Whitsel in 1871. To this union were born 9 children-3 boys and 6 girls-3 of whom preceded him in death. His wife died in 1895. He again married to Matilda E. Hamma in 1900. To this union were born 8 children-2 boys and 6 girl-2 of whom preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and 12 children and a host of relatives and friends. He joined the Old German Baptist Church at the age of 17 years and remained a member until death. Funeral services at the home by Leroy Cowen, a Mennonite. Interment in the Dunkard cemetery. The Family.
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