Martin T. Weenink
Martin T. Weenink, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Holland, November 10, 1834; son of John H. and Jennie Weenink, who remained there until their death. Our subject was married, April 14, 1859, to Jennie C. Samburg, born in Holland, February 25, 1837, daughter of George and Jennie Samburg; the former of whom died in Holland in 1847, and his widow then married John D. Deuink, and with him immigrated to New York State, where they have since resided. To this union were born seven children, live of whom survive: Henry J., Anna C, May, George W. and Ida L. Jennie and Lizzie are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Weenink immigrated to America the year they were married, and after remaining fifteen years in Cleveland, Ohio, came to this county. Our subject is a carpenter and joiner by trade, also a farmer, and owns seventy-eight acres of land where he and his family live. Mr. and Mrs. Weenink are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885