Mary Linnie Martin was born November 19, 1886, in Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland, daughter of Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Alice Sigmund Martin. On January 1, 1908, she and Henry Maynard Freeze went to Hagerstown and were quietly married by Rev. A. M. Evers. He was the son of John Henry "Harry" Freeze and Clara Eliza Parrish Freeze, a native of Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland. Maynard and Mary were the parents of five sons: Maynard Kenneth, Harold Martin, Victor Frederick, Robert K. and Derrell Rucker. All the sons were given the spelling "Freese" at birth. Victor and Robert later changed back to the "Freeze" spelling. Kenneth, Harold and Derrell kept the "Freese" spelling. Mary Linnie Martin Freeze (Freese) was my grandmother.
Application for Marriage License for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland:
"I, the undersigned, do hereby make application for a Marriage License for the following named parties:
1. Name, (Man) Henry M. Frieze (sic)
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 24 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
1. Name, (Woman) Mary L. Martin
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 21 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
6. The above parties are NOT related.
I hereby certify, that the facts set forth in the aforegoing application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. A. M. Evers. Subscribed and sworn before me this 31st day of December, A.D. 1907. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk for the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage License (same document).
"State of Maryland, County of Washington: To any Minister of the Gospel or other office or person authorized by the Laws of this State to solemnize Marriage: You are hereby authorized to join together in theHoly State of Matrimony, according to the rules and ceremonies of your Church, Society or Religious Sect and Laws of this State. Henry M.Frieze and Mary L. Martin. In testimony whereof, the seal of the Comptroller's office is hereto affixed. Given under my hand and the sealof the Circuit Court for Washington County, this 31st day of DecemberAnno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County. To the Rev. Mr. ______________. Clerk's Fee $1.00. I Hereby Certify, That on this first day of January one thousand nine hundred and eight, at Hagerstown Maryland, Henry M. Frieze, and Mary L. Martin, were by me united in marriage, in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland. Filed and recorded January 2, 1908. Test. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage certificate of Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin:
"I hereby certify, that on this first day of January one thousand, nine hundred and eight at Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr. Henry M. Freeze andMiss Mary L. Martin were by me united in marriage in accordance with the license issued by the clerk of the circuit court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. --A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland."
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from "The Mail", the newspaper of Hagerstown, Maryland, January 3, 1908:
"Miss Mary L. Martin and Henry M. Frieze (sic), both of Thurmont, were married New Year's day at the residence of and by Rev. A. M. Evers in this city."
[note by G. Freese: I wondered for a long time why my grandparents ran off to Hagerstown and weren't married by my grandmother's father, Rev. William Landers Martin, who was a United Brethren Minister. I finally realized that Rev. A. M. Evers was the minister who baptized my grandmother and perhaps she was especially close to him growing up. Orperhaps her parents didn't approve of their getting married.]
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from the Frederick Daily News of Saturday, January 4, 1908:
"HYMENEAL. FRIEZE--MARTIN. Miss Mary L. Martin and Mr. Henry M. Frieze, both of Thurmont, were married at Hagerstown Wednesday night. The bride is a daughter of Rev. W. L. Martin, for years pastor of the United Brethren Church at Thurmont. The wedding was a surprise to their friends."
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, probably the Catoctin Enterprise newspaper:
"Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, formerly of Thurmont, and widow of Henry Maynard Freeze, died March 29 after along illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Sigmund Martin, of Thurmont. She is the mother of M. Kenneth Freeze, of Baltimore; Victor F. Freeze, of the home address; Harold Freeze, of Arlington, Virginia; Robert K. Freeze, of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Derrell R. Freeze, of Takoma Park. Mrs. Freeze is also survived by seven grandsons, four great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Helen Harris Fisher, Darnestown, and a nephew, Major William M. Harris, Camp Springs, Maryland. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Thurmont for a memoriam. (The Rev. William L. Martin served the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren charge from 1884 to 1886)."
Death notice probably from the Washington Post:
"FREEZE, MARY MARTIN. On March 29, 1968, at Sibley Hospital, MARY MARTIN FREEZE of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, wife of the late Henry Maynard Freeze; mother of Kenneth, Victor, Harold, Robert and Derrell Freeze; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions for a memoriam to United Brethren Evangelical Church, Thurmont, Maryland."
Application for Marriage License for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland:
"I, the undersigned, do hereby make application for a Marriage License for the following named parties:
1. Name, (Man) Henry M. Frieze (sic)
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 24 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
1. Name, (Woman) Mary L. Martin
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 21 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
6. The above parties are NOT related.
I hereby certify, that the facts set forth in the aforegoing application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. A. M. Evers. Subscribed and sworn before me this 31st day of December, A.D. 1907. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk for the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage License (same document).
"State of Maryland, County of Washington: To any Minister of the Gospel or other office or person authorized by the Laws of this State to solemnize Marriage: You are hereby authorized to join together in theHoly State of Matrimony, according to the rules and ceremonies of your Church, Society or Religious Sect and Laws of this State. Henry M.Frieze and Mary L. Martin. In testimony whereof, the seal of the Comptroller's office is hereto affixed. Given under my hand and the sealof the Circuit Court for Washington County, this 31st day of DecemberAnno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County. To the Rev. Mr. ______________. Clerk's Fee $1.00. I Hereby Certify, That on this first day of January one thousand nine hundred and eight, at Hagerstown Maryland, Henry M. Frieze, and Mary L. Martin, were by me united in marriage, in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland. Filed and recorded January 2, 1908. Test. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage certificate of Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin:
"I hereby certify, that on this first day of January one thousand, nine hundred and eight at Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr. Henry M. Freeze andMiss Mary L. Martin were by me united in marriage in accordance with the license issued by the clerk of the circuit court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. --A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland."
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from "The Mail", the newspaper of Hagerstown, Maryland, January 3, 1908:
"Miss Mary L. Martin and Henry M. Frieze (sic), both of Thurmont, were married New Year's day at the residence of and by Rev. A. M. Evers in this city."
[note by G. Freese: I wondered for a long time why my grandparents ran off to Hagerstown and weren't married by my grandmother's father, Rev. William Landers Martin, who was a United Brethren Minister. I finally realized that Rev. A. M. Evers was the minister who baptized my grandmother and perhaps she was especially close to him growing up. Orperhaps her parents didn't approve of their getting married.]
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from the Frederick Daily News of Saturday, January 4, 1908:
"HYMENEAL. FRIEZE--MARTIN. Miss Mary L. Martin and Mr. Henry M. Frieze, both of Thurmont, were married at Hagerstown Wednesday night. The bride is a daughter of Rev. W. L. Martin, for years pastor of the United Brethren Church at Thurmont. The wedding was a surprise to their friends."
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, probably the Catoctin Enterprise newspaper:
"Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, formerly of Thurmont, and widow of Henry Maynard Freeze, died March 29 after along illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Sigmund Martin, of Thurmont. She is the mother of M. Kenneth Freeze, of Baltimore; Victor F. Freeze, of the home address; Harold Freeze, of Arlington, Virginia; Robert K. Freeze, of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Derrell R. Freeze, of Takoma Park. Mrs. Freeze is also survived by seven grandsons, four great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Helen Harris Fisher, Darnestown, and a nephew, Major William M. Harris, Camp Springs, Maryland. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Thurmont for a memoriam. (The Rev. William L. Martin served the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren charge from 1884 to 1886)."
Death notice probably from the Washington Post:
"FREEZE, MARY MARTIN. On March 29, 1968, at Sibley Hospital, MARY MARTIN FREEZE of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, wife of the late Henry Maynard Freeze; mother of Kenneth, Victor, Harold, Robert and Derrell Freeze; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions for a memoriam to United Brethren Evangelical Church, Thurmont, Maryland."
Mary Linnie Martin was born November 19, 1886, in Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland, daughter of Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Alice Sigmund Martin. On January 1, 1908, she and Henry Maynard Freeze went to Hagerstown and were quietly married by Rev. A. M. Evers. He was the son of John Henry "Harry" Freeze and Clara Eliza Parrish Freeze, a native of Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland. Maynard and Mary were the parents of five sons: Maynard Kenneth, Harold Martin, Victor Frederick, Robert K. and Derrell Rucker. All the sons were given the spelling "Freese" at birth. Victor and Robert later changed back to the "Freeze" spelling. Kenneth, Harold and Derrell kept the "Freese" spelling. Mary Linnie Martin Freeze (Freese) was my grandmother.
Application for Marriage License for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland:
"I, the undersigned, do hereby make application for a Marriage License for the following named parties:
1. Name, (Man) Henry M. Frieze (sic)
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 24 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
1. Name, (Woman) Mary L. Martin
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 21 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
6. The above parties are NOT related.
I hereby certify, that the facts set forth in the aforegoing application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. A. M. Evers. Subscribed and sworn before me this 31st day of December, A.D. 1907. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk for the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage License (same document).
"State of Maryland, County of Washington: To any Minister of the Gospel or other office or person authorized by the Laws of this State to solemnize Marriage: You are hereby authorized to join together in theHoly State of Matrimony, according to the rules and ceremonies of your Church, Society or Religious Sect and Laws of this State. Henry M.Frieze and Mary L. Martin. In testimony whereof, the seal of the Comptroller's office is hereto affixed. Given under my hand and the sealof the Circuit Court for Washington County, this 31st day of DecemberAnno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County. To the Rev. Mr. ______________. Clerk's Fee $1.00. I Hereby Certify, That on this first day of January one thousand nine hundred and eight, at Hagerstown Maryland, Henry M. Frieze, and Mary L. Martin, were by me united in marriage, in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland. Filed and recorded January 2, 1908. Test. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage certificate of Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin:
"I hereby certify, that on this first day of January one thousand, nine hundred and eight at Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr. Henry M. Freeze andMiss Mary L. Martin were by me united in marriage in accordance with the license issued by the clerk of the circuit court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. --A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland."
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from "The Mail", the newspaper of Hagerstown, Maryland, January 3, 1908:
"Miss Mary L. Martin and Henry M. Frieze (sic), both of Thurmont, were married New Year's day at the residence of and by Rev. A. M. Evers in this city."
[note by G. Freese: I wondered for a long time why my grandparents ran off to Hagerstown and weren't married by my grandmother's father, Rev. William Landers Martin, who was a United Brethren Minister. I finally realized that Rev. A. M. Evers was the minister who baptized my grandmother and perhaps she was especially close to him growing up. Orperhaps her parents didn't approve of their getting married.]
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from the Frederick Daily News of Saturday, January 4, 1908:
"HYMENEAL. FRIEZE--MARTIN. Miss Mary L. Martin and Mr. Henry M. Frieze, both of Thurmont, were married at Hagerstown Wednesday night. The bride is a daughter of Rev. W. L. Martin, for years pastor of the United Brethren Church at Thurmont. The wedding was a surprise to their friends."
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, probably the Catoctin Enterprise newspaper:
"Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, formerly of Thurmont, and widow of Henry Maynard Freeze, died March 29 after along illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Sigmund Martin, of Thurmont. She is the mother of M. Kenneth Freeze, of Baltimore; Victor F. Freeze, of the home address; Harold Freeze, of Arlington, Virginia; Robert K. Freeze, of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Derrell R. Freeze, of Takoma Park. Mrs. Freeze is also survived by seven grandsons, four great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Helen Harris Fisher, Darnestown, and a nephew, Major William M. Harris, Camp Springs, Maryland. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Thurmont for a memoriam. (The Rev. William L. Martin served the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren charge from 1884 to 1886)."
Death notice probably from the Washington Post:
"FREEZE, MARY MARTIN. On March 29, 1968, at Sibley Hospital, MARY MARTIN FREEZE of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, wife of the late Henry Maynard Freeze; mother of Kenneth, Victor, Harold, Robert and Derrell Freeze; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions for a memoriam to United Brethren Evangelical Church, Thurmont, Maryland."
Application for Marriage License for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland:
"I, the undersigned, do hereby make application for a Marriage License for the following named parties:
1. Name, (Man) Henry M. Frieze (sic)
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 24 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
1. Name, (Woman) Mary L. Martin
2. Residence, Thurmont, Maryland
3. Age, 21 years
4. Color, White
5. Married or Single, Single
6. The above parties are NOT related.
I hereby certify, that the facts set forth in the aforegoing application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. A. M. Evers. Subscribed and sworn before me this 31st day of December, A.D. 1907. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk for the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage License (same document).
"State of Maryland, County of Washington: To any Minister of the Gospel or other office or person authorized by the Laws of this State to solemnize Marriage: You are hereby authorized to join together in theHoly State of Matrimony, according to the rules and ceremonies of your Church, Society or Religious Sect and Laws of this State. Henry M.Frieze and Mary L. Martin. In testimony whereof, the seal of the Comptroller's office is hereto affixed. Given under my hand and the sealof the Circuit Court for Washington County, this 31st day of DecemberAnno Domini one thousand nine hundred and seven. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County. To the Rev. Mr. ______________. Clerk's Fee $1.00. I Hereby Certify, That on this first day of January one thousand nine hundred and eight, at Hagerstown Maryland, Henry M. Frieze, and Mary L. Martin, were by me united in marriage, in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland. Filed and recorded January 2, 1908. Test. Geo. B. Oswald, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County."
Marriage certificate of Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin:
"I hereby certify, that on this first day of January one thousand, nine hundred and eight at Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr. Henry M. Freeze andMiss Mary L. Martin were by me united in marriage in accordance with the license issued by the clerk of the circuit court for Washington County, in the State of Maryland. --A. M. Evers, Minister, Hagerstown, Maryland."
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from "The Mail", the newspaper of Hagerstown, Maryland, January 3, 1908:
"Miss Mary L. Martin and Henry M. Frieze (sic), both of Thurmont, were married New Year's day at the residence of and by Rev. A. M. Evers in this city."
[note by G. Freese: I wondered for a long time why my grandparents ran off to Hagerstown and weren't married by my grandmother's father, Rev. William Landers Martin, who was a United Brethren Minister. I finally realized that Rev. A. M. Evers was the minister who baptized my grandmother and perhaps she was especially close to him growing up. Orperhaps her parents didn't approve of their getting married.]
Marriage notice for Henry Maynard Freeze and Mary Linnie Martin from the Frederick Daily News of Saturday, January 4, 1908:
"HYMENEAL. FRIEZE--MARTIN. Miss Mary L. Martin and Mr. Henry M. Frieze, both of Thurmont, were married at Hagerstown Wednesday night. The bride is a daughter of Rev. W. L. Martin, for years pastor of the United Brethren Church at Thurmont. The wedding was a surprise to their friends."
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, probably the Catoctin Enterprise newspaper:
"Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze, of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, formerly of Thurmont, and widow of Henry Maynard Freeze, died March 29 after along illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. William Landers Martin and Emma Sigmund Martin, of Thurmont. She is the mother of M. Kenneth Freeze, of Baltimore; Victor F. Freeze, of the home address; Harold Freeze, of Arlington, Virginia; Robert K. Freeze, of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Derrell R. Freeze, of Takoma Park. Mrs. Freeze is also survived by seven grandsons, four great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Helen Harris Fisher, Darnestown, and a nephew, Major William M. Harris, Camp Springs, Maryland. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Thurmont for a memoriam. (The Rev. William L. Martin served the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren charge from 1884 to 1886)."
Death notice probably from the Washington Post:
"FREEZE, MARY MARTIN. On March 29, 1968, at Sibley Hospital, MARY MARTIN FREEZE of 7201 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, wife of the late Henry Maynard Freeze; mother of Kenneth, Victor, Harold, Robert and Derrell Freeze; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions for a memoriam to United Brethren Evangelical Church, Thurmont, Maryland."
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Mary was cremated. It is not known if her ashes were buried in cemetery or not.
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