THEODORE MARTIN

ALTFILLISCH, DEPPE

Posted By: Michael Altfillisch (email)
Date: 8/9/2005 at 20:47:48

THEODORE MARTIN DEAD

OLD VETERAN EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY YESTERDAY

Theodore Martin died at his home in this city yesterday at 12:40 PM., after an extended illness, aged 70 years. He was born in Luxemberg, Germany, April 8, 1828, came to Dunlieth, Illinois in 1858 and remained there about a year when he removed to Bellevue. He enlisted at the beginning of the civil war as a member of Co B, 5th Iowa Cavalry and served with distinction throughout the great struggle. He was a prisoner of war in southern prisons and endured many hardships. He received an honorable discharge at the close of the war and then returned to Bellevue to follow his trade, that of a mason. In December, 1865, he was married to Miss Susan VanDanacker and eight children were born to them, six surviving, as follows: Mrs. D. S. Weber, Henry, Frank, Theodore, Jr., Lee, all of this city and Miss Eva Martin of Davenport.

Mr. Martin was an honest, upright man who enjoyed the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was also a member of the G. A. R., and Legion of honor.

The funeral will occur tomorrow at 2:00 PM from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Hall officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery north of town.

Source: The Bellevue Leader, December 11, 1898, pg. 1