Linda married TOWNSEND, Edgar Henry on 29 Apr 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edgar (son of TOWNSEND, Donald Edgar and STRASSBURG, Wilhelmina A) was born in Oct 1937; died on 18 Apr 2020 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/24/1960

Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Martin,
Townline Rd., Sanborn, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Linda S. Martin, to Edgar H. Townsend.
Mr. Townsend is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Donald E. Townsend, 25th St.
A spring wedding is planned.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 4/20/1961

A WEDDING TRIP to Washington. D.C.. is
being taken by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Townsend
and his bride, the former Miss Linda Martin,
who were wed Saturday evening (April 29. 1961).
Rev. Paul Hartenberger officiated at a candlelight
double-ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran
Church. Milton Freer was soloist, accompanied
bv Walter Kittel at tlhe organ.
THE BRIDE is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Norman D. Martin, Townline Road. Sanborn. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Townsend. 25th Street.
Given in marriage by her father, the former
Miss Martin was attired in a gown of rosepoint
lace styled with Sabrina neckline, long sleeves
and full skirt of lace and net ruffles. The gown
extended into a chapel-length train.
A crown of pearls, and crystals held her threetiered
scalloped veil, and she carried white roses
and stephanotis surrounding a white orchid.
• •» * •
MRS. RAMON RIVERA, sister of the bride,
was matron of honor. She wore a gown of white
nylon organdy over orchid taffeta featuring an
orchid pleated cummerbund ending in wide
panels down the back.
Miss Marlene Townsend, sister of the bridegroom;
Miss Caren O'Connor and Miss June
Glover were bridesmaids, attired in pink and
white ensembles similarly styled to the one worn
by the honor attendant.
Merle Hansen was best man, and ushers were
Edward Martin, brother of the bride; Robert
Townsend, brother of the bridegroom; and Anthony
Nasca.
Pamela Hoffman was flower girl for her aunt,
and serving as ring bearer was Larry McCollum,
the bride's nephew.
* • *
A RECEPTION was held in honor of the
newlyweds at the Cambria Community Center.
When thev return from their honeymoon, Mr.
and Mrs. Townsend will be at home at 746 17th
Street, after May 5.

1. TOWNSEND, Catherine Ann was born on 14 Apr 1962 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jul 1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 2/20/1986

MARTIN - Norman D. Martin, 80,
of Sanborn, NY., Thursday (February
20, 1986) at DeGraff Memorial
Hospital. Mr. Martin was a resident
of Sanborn since 1930 and an exempt
member of National Hose Co. Retired
in 1970 after 40 years with
Buffalo Slag Co. Husband of the late
Catherine (nee Langbehn) Martin.
Mr. Martin is survived by one son,
Edward (Roberta) Martin of Boise,
Idaho; six daughters, Mrs.
Lawrence (Priscilla) McCollum of
Lockport, Mrs. John (Patricia)
McCord of North Tonawanda, Mrs.
Robert (Beverly) Adams of Niagara
Falls, Mrs Arthur (Charlene)
Austin of the Town of Tonawanda,
Mrs Ramon (Norma) Rivera of Rio
Rancho, N.Mex., Mrs. Edgar
i Linda) Townsend of Niagara Falls;
two brothers, Floyd (Helen) Martin
of Tucker, Ga., and Dennis (Arlyn)
Martin of North Tonawanda; three
sisters, Mrs. Emerson (Geneva)
Cory of Tonawanda, Mrs. Bernice
Witkop and Mrs. Virginia Mussall,
both of North Tonawanda. Grandfather
of 17 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren.
Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wattengel
Funeral Home, Inc., 307 Oliver St.,
North Tonawanda where services
will be held Saturday at a time to be
announced, the Rev. Norman
Timmerman officiating. Interment
Flmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Niagara County Hospice, P.O. Box
308 Sanborn, N.Y 14132 or a charity
of your choice

Norman + LANGBEHN, Catherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + HAMANN, Ida. Ida (daughter of HAMANN, William and Christine) was born in Sep 1876 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jun 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/19/1951

NORTH TONAWANDA, June 19
-Mrs. Ida Martin, 75, a life long
resident of this city died yesterday in
her home, 283 Bryant street, after a
short illness. A Gold Star Mother,
she was a member of Tonawandas
Post 264, American Legion Auxiliary.
She was a charter member of Grace
United Lutheran church and of the
Ladies Aid of the church.
Surviving are six sons, Henry, Oscar
and Elmer, North Tonawanda;
Dennis, Tonawanda: Norman, Sanborn,
and Lt. Col. Floyd Martin of
the United States Army in Tokyo;
three daughters, Mrs. George Bingert,
Mrs. Walter Witkop and Miss
Virginia Martin; two brothers, William
and Fred Hamann, three sisters,
Mrs. Philip Martin, Ncwfanc; Mrs.
William Thielke and Mrs. Augusta
Golem, all of Tonawanda, 20 grand
children and 5 great grandchildren.
A son, George, was killed in World
War 1.
Friends may call at Wattengel
Funeral home, Oliver street. Time of
the funeral will be announced later.

William married Christine about 1863. Christine was born in 1841 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]