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Marriage: Children:
  1. Lovina S Marker: Birth: 12 FEB 1838.

  2. Martin V Marker: Birth: 27 JUN 1841 in Wayne Twp, Darke, OH.

  3. Mary Marker: Birth: 27 MAR 1843. Death: 2 MAR 1936 in Springdale, Cedar, IA

  4. Emanuel Marker: Birth: 12 SEP 1845.

  5. Cornelius Marker: Birth: ABT 1848. Death: 1851 in Darke Co, OH

  6. Martha J Marker: Birth: 25 MAY 1851. Death: 22 NOV 1942

  7. Lucinda Marker: Birth: 12 MAR 1855. Death: 1937

  8. Malinda Marker: Birth: 12 MAR 1855. Death: 1928 in Ohio

  9. Josiah Marker: Birth: 28 MAR 1858.

  10. Amanda Marker: Birth: 9 NOV 1872.


Sources
1. Title:   Laura Drake .FTW
Page:   Family File rec'd April 1999
Publication:   Family File rec'd April 1999
2. Title:   Roger Lynch, Waterloo, IA
3. Title:   Obituary
Page:   Copy in file received from Roger from George Marker of Kettering,Ohio.
4. Title:   Laura Drake .FTW
Page:   April 1999 April, 1999
Publication:   Family File rec'd April 1999
5. Title:   1850 Federal Census of Ohio
Page:   Wayne twp, Darke Co, page 308
6. Title:   1860 Federal Census
Page:   1860 Ohio Census, Wayne twp, Darke Co, p 254
7. Title:   Laura Drake .FTW
Publication:   Family File rec'd April 1999
8. Title:   Miami Valley Index (Internet)

Notes
a. Note:   in parents farm. Received education at subscription schools inMontgomery Co. Married Margaret Weaver moved to Darke Co. Ohio. Leased in ButlerTwnshp. Father-in-law gave him 94 acres in York Twnshp inleiu of $100 Tradedhis farm for John Hole Mill (saw and flouring Mill) Operated for 10years then lost it in a law suit Leased 70 Acres in York Twnshp, then purchased it for $600, thenpruchased 80 additional acres (built brick home) In 1850 he sold farmto brother Raymond, purchased 164 acres (returns to farm in 1866)( in1863 he sold farm and purchased 240 acres in Cedar Co. Iowa. Movedthere and added 280 acres more, making 520 acres in all. In 1866 he sold land for $6000, went back to Darke Co, Ohio (buyersnever paid for it) Members of Lutherin Church for 45 years Elected District Assessor in1851 Known as The best and most successful auctioneer Had 11 children. Info from Laura Drake GEDCOM April, 1999. Additional from RogerLynch, June 1999 Copy of Obituary in RH file Martin Marker (Copied to Note file 15 Feb 2001) Once more the Angel of Death visits our earthly home and calls onefrom our midst. The death of Martin Marker took place at his home in Versailles, Ohio,Oct. 24, 1803, age 78 years, 4 months and 9 days. He was born in Fredrick, Co., Maryland, June 15, 1815. At the age ofseven he came with his parents to Montgomery Co., Ohio, where theythen located. This is where the happy days of childhood were spent. May 30, 1837, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Weaver. Asthe fruits of this union were born eleven children, three of whom havepreceded him to the "land of rest." In 1863, he moved his family to Cedar Co., Iowa where they remainedtwo and one half years. He then returned to Darke Co., O., and thereremained until the day of his death. The old homestead is located onemile northwest of Versailles. Many are the pleasant memories of thatdear old farm. Where would the children or grandchildren resemble thanat "Grandpas"? And who enjoyed their presence of childish sports morethan this loved one.? When health began to fail him he sold the old farm and moved to townwhere he could live a more retired life. In his early days Mr. Marker, physically was very strong and robust ,endured many hardships due to manual labor and exposure in inclementweather, so that his family need never come to want. He was one of themost active, most energetic, most vigorous men to be found; and he hada constitution that one might be proud to possess. When most peoplewould have given up, this acted as a stimulus in giving him new energyto meet the emergencies of life. With a more generous man you seldom come in contact. He would see noone supper about him. He was of a kind, charitable, open nature soall felt that "Uncle Mart" was their friend. When health began to fail him he could not be reconciled to the facthe must be more moderate and less active than in the prime of manhood.For this reason, no doubt disease contracted more rapidly. About sixyears ago he was first striken down; he then made all preparations tomeet death. His text for his funeral was selected and Rev. Hoffer wasasked to conduct the services. Although six years ago these requestswere first made, yet at his death they were granted with only oneexception. About a year and a half ago, a still greater afflictionvisited him - that of total blindness. This brought to many sad hours.The thought that all the beauties of nature must forever be shut outfrom him, that he must be deprived of all the pleasure of sight, thathis usefulness was a thing of the past and from that time on he wouldbe a helpless old man was almost more than he could bear. In conversation with you his eyes would airflow, an tears trickle downhis cheeks. Should not one=s sympathy be with the aged? He united withthe Lutheran church about fifty years ago, and remained a faithfulmember until disease and age brought him so near the grave. He leaves to mourn his loss an aged wife, three sons, five daughtersand one brother, grandchildren and a host of other friends andrelatives. Bereaved once, husband, father , grandfather is gone. Never again willhe grope in the darkness, using that dear old cane as a partial guide;never again will you take him by the hand and lead him to the table;he has eaten with you for the last time. He needs the old arm chair nomore; his slippers can now be laid away; his voice you hear not again Obituary - Martin Marker was born in Frederick Co., Maryland, June 15, 1815,and died at his home in Versailles, on Oct. 24, 1893, aged 78 years, 4months and 9 days. He came with his parents to Montgomery Co., O., when he was about 7years old, where he spent his boyhood on his father=s farm. On the30th of May, 1837, he was united in marriage to Margaret Weaver, whois a native of Montgomery Co., O. To them were born eleven children,two of whom died in infancy, and one the oldest daughter, died a fewyears ago in Iowa. Shortly after his marriage rented a farm on whichhe remained about two years, when he took a lease in Butler township,Darke Co., but remained only six months, when he removed on a tract ofland in York township where he erected a log cabin and began thelaborious task of opening up a farm. In 1863, he sold out, andpurchased 240 acres in cedar Co, Iowa, where he moved and soon afteradded 120 acres more. In 1866 he sold the entire body at a gain of$6000; he then removed to Wayne township, this count, where hecontinued to reside until death. In politics he was a Democrat, andhas had his share of township offices since his residence in thecounty. He was also one of the best and most successful auctioneers inthe county. His health commenced failing about seven years ago, andsince that time he has been unable to attend to business affairs.During the last few years he was totally blind. Over fifty years agohe united with the Lutheran Church, and remained a member till death.Being asked by his granddaughter a few days before his death if he wasready to die, he answered "Yes; I have been praying to the dear Lordto take me himself where suffering is no more." The funeral serviceswere held from the Christian Church, in Versailles, Thursday, October26, at one o=clock. Sermon on the occasion by Rev. C.W. Hoffer. Theremains were interred in the cemetery at Brock. He leaves an agedwife, one brother, five daughters, three sons, fortyeightgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn hisdeath.
Note:   Came with parents to Montgomery Co. Ohio at age 7, spent childhood
b. Note:   age 78-4-9


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