OBIT: William P. MARTZ, 1930, Southampton Township, Somerset County, PA

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WILLIAM P. MARTZ

  The subject of this sketch was born in Southampton Township, Somerset County, 
Pa., July 17, 1856, and died Aug. 8, 1930, aged 74 years and 21 days.
  Surviving to mourn his loss are his wife, Lizzie Beal Martz, five brothers and 
one sister - Jacob R. Martz of Grundy Center, Iowa; D. J. Martz, of Wantoga, 
Oklahoma; Chas. C. Martz, of Ellerslie, Md., R.D. 1; S. H. Martz, of Whittier, 
California; H. L. Martz, of Somerset, Pa., and Laura F. Martz Erhard, of Juniata 
Station, Altoona, Pa.
  He had two children, but both died in infancy.  His deceased brothers and 
sisters are Susan Martz, intermarried with Jesse Kennell, died Nov. 11, 1871; 
Sarah E. Martz, intermarried with P J. Lantz, died July 27, 1909; Jesse J. Martz 
intermarried with Rebecca Kennell, died Aug. 10, 1905, and a brother and sister 
who died in infancy.
  He was a son of Richard and Rebecca Boyer Martz.  His grandparents were Jacob 
and Magdalena Toothman Martz, who were pioneer settlers of Southampton Township.
  His great-grandfather, William Martz, was born in Germany in 1775.  He was a 
miller by trade.  After arriving in America he settled in Berks County, Pa.
  Mr. Martz was a life-long member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and in the 
last few years worshipped in the congregation at Madley, Pa., which is a part of 
the Schellburg charge, of which Rev. Petrea recently took charge as pastor.  He 
was an invalid for a number of years, and it was only by the aid of crutches 
that he was able to get about.  He was a man of strong convictions, and his 
attitude toward right living and the principles of a noble, christian character 
was very pronounced.
  He had a host of friends, which fact was indicated by the large concourse of 
people and the many floral tributes, and respect shown by their presence.  A 
short service was held at his home, after which the remains were taken to the 
Comp's church, where the discourse was delivered by Rev. Petrea, assisted by the 
minister of the Methodist Church of Hyndman.  The funeral was in charge of John 
Sides of Hyndman.  Burial was made in the cemetery adjacent to the church.

Meyersdale Republican, August 21, 1930