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Martha Alice Mark

Female 1893 - 1983  (89 years)


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  • Name Martha Alice Mark  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 16 Nov 1893  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Death 16 Jan 1983  Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7
    Burial Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Notes 
    • Cass City Chronicle
      Thursday, January 27, 1983

      Martha A. Darling dies at 89

      Martha A. Darling, 89, of 4845 Richards Road, Snover, died January 16 at the Marlette Extended Care Facility after a lengthy illness.

      She was born Martha Mark, November 16, 1893, in Cass City and married Owen Darling April 16, 1916 in Caro. They spent most of their married life in Sanilac county. He died February 16, 1969.

      Mrs. Darling was a member of Decker United Methodist Church.

      She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Carl) GEISTER, Decker and Norma (Mrs. Clark) CRYDERMAN, Drayton Plains; six sons, Robert and Fred, both of Marlette; Mark, Pontiac; James, Snover; Donald, Kingston and Gerald, Lake Orion; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 step great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary BUEHRLY, Ubly, and Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER, Cass City. Two sons, Grant and Frank, died when infants.

      Funeral services were held January 19 at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Rev. James Rule of the Decker United Methodist Church officiating.

      Organist was Kay SIMS and singer was Paula MARSHALL.

      Pallbearers were Gordon CRYDERMAN, Bradley CRYDERMAN, Tim DARLING, Dick DARLING, John DARLING, and Ted ROBERSON.

      Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

    • (Research):
      Vol. 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Martha Mark Darling was the great-grandmother of the newly born Brian J. Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Woodward of Decker, Michigan. Brian was on on March 31, 1963.
    Person ID I5912  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Archibald "Archie" Mark,   b. 22 Mar 1862, Whitby Township, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Aug 1934, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Emeline Striffler,   b. 5 Sep 1860, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1939, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 23 Dec 1886  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 8, 9, 10
    Photos
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    From the postcard collection of Lena Mark Schwegler of Cass City. She had labeled it "Kolb Sisters, Mark Sisters, Elsie Buehrly, Fred Buehrly and Clarence Kolb

    The Kolb's were children of George Kolb and Maria Katharina Benkelman. The Mark's sisters were daughters of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler.


    PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY WHO IS WHO

    Headstones
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Family ID F2865  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Owen W. Darling,   b. 15 Dec 1890, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 1969, Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 19 Apr 1916  Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7
    • The 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast showed that Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling of Brown City observed their 25th anniversary Apr. 19, 1941. The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that they were honored at a reception at the home of their son Jim in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Their eight children and families planned the celebration.
    Children 
     1. Mark Owen Darling,   b. 2 Jul 1920, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 May 1996, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     2. James "Jim" Morley Darling,   b. 15 Jul 1922, Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Sep 2020, Filion, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years)
     3. Grant Darling,   b. Abt 1925, Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1930 (Age ~ 4 years)
     4. Donald Charles Darling,   b. 3 Mar 1927, Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Oct 1998, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
     5. Mary Eleanor Darling,   b. 23 Jun 1928, Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 2012, Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     6. Living
     7. Robert D. Darling,   b. 24 Sep 1934, Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Dec 2015, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     8. Fredrick "Fred" L. Darling,   b. 24 Oct 1934, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Sep 2003, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
     9. Living
    Family ID F2336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Jul 2013 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Nov 1893 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Apr 1916 - Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Jan 1983 - Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Members of the John Striffler and Mary Benkelman family, around 1908-1910

    Standing in the Back row, l to r, UNKNOWN woman in black, Esther Striffler Kaiser, Rudolph Kaiser, Cora Horn Striffler, George Albert Striffler holding his son Irvine, Pastor Schweitzer, Mattie Striffler, Archie Mark, Billy Bien

    Seated in the Middle row, l to r, Salome Striffler Bien, Paul Bien, the wife of Pastor Schweitzer, Mary Mark Buehrly, Aunt Lena Benkelman Schwegler (sister of Mary), Martha Mark Darling, Emeline Striffler Mark

    Front row, l to r, Mary Rommel Striffler (sister-in-law of John), Christian Striffler (brother of John), John Striffler, Mary Benkelman Striffler, Leonhard Benkelman (brother of Mary), Louisa Benkelman Stiffler (sister of Mary and widow of Jacob)

    Seated on ground, l to r, Alma Mark Krahling Seegar, Stanley Bien, Lena Mark Schwegler

    PLEASE HELP US IDENTIFY THE UNKNOWN WOMAN IN THIS PHOTO
    Mark, Maggie ca 1960's with her nieces by marriage, Alma and Martha
    Mark, Maggie ca 1960's with her nieces by marriage, Alma and Martha
    Photo taken "at Uncle Rob's"

    l to r, Aunt Maggie Mark, Alma Mark Seeger, Martha Mark Darling
    Cass City, Michigan 'Kill Kare Klub' Gathering
    Cass City, Michigan "Kill Kare Klub" Gathering
    A postcard from the collection of Lena Mark Schwegler.
    Back row, l to r, Dan McRea, Alma Striffler, Clayton Schenck, Elizabeth Beebeheyser, Alma Mark (in a dark colored dress)
    Middle row, l to r, UNKNOWN, Mary Gulick, Harvey Klinkman, Cora Helwig (who would later marry Harvey), and standing in white, holding Cora's hand, Minerva Helwig
    Front row, l to r, Martha Mark, Millard Spurgeon, Lena Mark

    Minerva Helwig was identified by her granddaughter, Shelly de Beaubien. Marjory Schwegler Battel had instead thought this was Ethel Striffler.

    The Kill Kare Klub was a social group with chapters throughout the midwest, whose members gathered monthly to participate in skits, games, and lively conversation.
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    l t r, Alma Mark Seeger, Ed Mark, Lena Mark Schwegler, Mary "Molly" Mark Buehrly, and Martha Mark Darling, children of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler of Cass City, Michigan

  • Sources 
    1. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982.

    2. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.).

    3. [S1610] Jacobs, BonnieMargaret McDonald "The Family Benkelman" Unpublished Manuscript, 276 pages, October 1981 Version, (Copy owned by Barney Benkelman, Helena, Montana; which he xeroxed and sent to Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio, Texas), p. 157 (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, August 31, 1934 Page 5, Obituary of Archibald Mark (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp excluding Cass City Village Enumerated 12 Jun 1900 SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 6B 125-125 (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp Enumerated 20-21 Apr 1910 SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2B 40-42 (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, January 27, 1983 (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S577] Dibean, Jack & Marianne "Michigan Marriage Index" http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/.

    9. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, August 31, 1934 Page 5 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 101513256 (Reliability: 3).