NOTE:  John C. Martin & Maud Elizabeth Ice were actually married in 1905 in Paragould, AR. Also, John's Birth Certificate, which was attested to by his Aunt Cora Smith states he was born in Fairfield rather than Burnt Prairie, IL; but since Eleazer's name is spelled incorrectly on the Birth Certificate; we can only assume it was an error.

John Cleveland Martin, son of the late Eleazer and Lucretia Martin,  was born at Burnt Prairie, Illinois on Sept. 25, 1885, and passed away at his residence at 212 So. Sassafras Street In Dexter on May 12, 1958 at the age of 73 years, 7 months, and 17 days.

Mr. Martin had lived in or near Dexter since the year of 1903.  He was united in marriage to Maud Elizabeth Ice at Dexter, Missouri in the  year of 1905, and to this union five children were born. His wife preceeded him in death on Jan. 1, 1949.

Mr. Martin was a retired farmer.

He is survived by his five children, Milo Martin and Mrs. Helen Daniels  both of Flint, Michigan; Russell, Clyde, and Lee A.  Martin all of Dexter,  Missouri; by 7 grandchildren; and 8 greatgrandchildren; by one sister, Mrs. Emma Winkles of Fl;int, Michigan.  Also by a number of relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian Church on  Thursday afternoon May 15, 1958.  Rev. Walter A. Smith officiating, assisted by Rev. Eugene B. Fernald.  Interment in Dexter Cemetery. Strickland-Rainey in charge of arrangements.