Bio of Johns, Martin (b.1826) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Johns, Martin, (deceased) was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, July
9, 1826, and was reared on a farm, where he received a common-school
education. Early in life he entered the boot and shoe house of his
brother-in-law as an apprentice, and with him completed the trade. He was
married in 1853, to Miss Mary A. Frantz, and in 1857 came to Minnesota,
landing at Lake City on April 9. He soon after engaged in the manufacture
of boots and shoes, and later opened up a store for the purpose of dealing
more largely in that branch of merchandise. This he continued up till a
short time before his death, which occurred July 17, 1866. Mrs. Johns was
born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and is the daughter of Jacob
Frantz, who was born on his father's farm. and was the son and only child
of John Frantz, of whom he inherited a large estate in lands and mills. He
was the father of ten children, six of whom are still living, and died
early in life. Mr. Johns left, besides his widow, three sons, who are
worthily perpetuating their father's good name. The eldest, Horace Frantz
Johns, is now in this city, and is the junior member of the manufacturing
firm of Neal, Johns & Co.; William is merchandising in Hastings,
Minnesota, and Walter is engaged in business in St. Paul. Mrs. Johns'
second marriage was on August 8, 1872, to Mr. A. W. Detmars, who died in
this city November 6, 1882. He was a native of the State of New York, and
was born in 1822. Much of his life was spent as a traveling salesman,
though his latter years were passed in this city. During his residence
here he was an enthusiastic supporter of all measures or enterprises which
had in view the building up and advancement of the city's prosperity. Mrs.
Detmars still resides in this her adopted city, in her pleasant and
elegant residence on Lyon avenue, and is an active member of the Episcopal
church.
Revolutionary War
War of Rebellion (Civil War)