OBIT: Martin S. GREENLEAF, 1918, Brooks Mills, Blair County, PA

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GREENLEAF

  Martin S. Greenleaf, one of Blair county's oldest and best known 
residents, died at his home at Brooks Mills station yesterday evening, 
at 7.30 o'clock, following a long illness from a complication of 
diseases, aged 78 years.  Mr. Greenleaf was born and raised in 
Lancaster county but removed to this county early in life where he 
secured employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad company.  He worked 
in the shops in this city for many years, or until he was retired some 
years ago on account of failing health.  In 1880 he purchased the 
Leamer farm, at Leamersville, and removed there with his family [and] 
engaged in farming along with his work in the shops.  After retiring 
from the shops, he sold the farm and built himself a fine home at 
Brooks Mills where he has since lived in retirement.  His wife preceded 
him to the grave two years ago.  He is survived by two sons and two 
daughters, Jacob Greenleaf of McKee and Harry Greenleaf, of 
Martinsburg, Mrs. Irene Clark of Pittsburgh and Cora, at home.  He is 
also survived by a number of grandchildren and one great-grand child.  
He was a member of the Leamersville Church of the Brethren, and was a 
deacon in the church.  He was always a regular attendant at the 
services when his health permitted.  Mr. Greenleaf is well known in 
this city and has a number of relatives living here.  Funeral 
announcements will be made later.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Thursday Morning, October 31, 1918 [page 
erroneously headed Tuesday]

1900 Freedom Township, Blair County census -
Martin S. Greenleaf, 59  
Lydia Greenleaf, 62  
Cora Greenleaf, 31  
Harry C. Greenleaf, 20