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Martin Luther 1871–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1871

Birth Location: Reading, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 21 Jun 1943

Death Location: Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Charles Luther

Mother: Louisa (Trenkel)

Spouse(s): Emma Schmehl

Children(s): Martin Luther

Martin Luther was born in 1871 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the child of Charles Luther And Louisa Drenkel Trenkel. In 1880, Martin Luther resided in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1904, Martin Luther resided in 322 Mifflin Street. Martin Luther married Emma Louise Schmehl, and had children including Martin Walter Luther. Martin Luther passed away in 1943 in Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martin Luther was born in 1871 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the child of Charles Luther And Louisa Drenkel Trenkel.
  • In 1880, Martin Luther resided in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1904, Martin Luther resided in 322 Mifflin Street.
  • Martin Luther married Emma Louise Schmehl, and had children including Martin Walter Luther.
  • Martin Luther passed away in 1943 in Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Luther
1830–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Louisa (Trenkel)
1832–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Emma Schmehl
1875–1957
Birth Location: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Martin Luther
1913–1975
Birth Location: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martin Luther's Ancestors

Self
Martin Luther
1871–1943
Birth Place: Reading, Pennsylvania
Parents
Charles Luther
1830–
Pennsylvania
Louisa (Drenkel) (Trenkel)
1832–1912
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
(Johannes) (George Drenkel (Trenkel)) ^[3GGF]
1793–1862
Berks Co., PA
Mary
1796–1864
USA
Great-Grandparents
Johannes ^[4GGF]
1754–1822
Susanna ^[4GGM]
1765–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthias ^[5GGF]
1720–1768
George Sr.
1741–1814
Sophie Becker
1745–1809

Martin Luther's Descendants

1.
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Martin Luther (21 Mar 1871–21 Jun 1943) m. Emma (Louise) Schmehl (9 July 1875–27 May 1957)
  1. 1. Martin (Walter) Luther 1913–1975
    1. 1. Martin (Walter Luther) Jr 1947–2005

Martin Luther's Timeline

6 Records

1871
21 Mar 1871
Birth of Martin Luther in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 9
Martin Luther resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1904
Abt 1904
Age 33
Martin Luther resided here in 322 Mifflin Street
322 Mifflin Street
1913
abt 1913
Age 42
Martin Luther resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 59
Martin Luther resided here in Reading, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
21 Jun 1943
Age 72
Death of Martin Luther in Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Reading, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 052701-055400
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1101; Page: 48C; Enumeration District: 040
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1101; Page: 48C; Enumeration District: 040

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1904
    Event Place: 322 Mifflin Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 23 Sep 1904; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.8859569,0.7748267,0.91261077&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 564; Certificate Number Range: 114001-116850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Reading, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2341735

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 052701-055400
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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