The Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Monday, December 13, 1948
Mrs. Applegate Died Thursday
PAYETTE - Mrs. Martha Applegate, long time resident of the Payette community, died Thursday at her home in Payette. She was 88 years of age.
Born at Elm Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. Applegate came to Payette from Midvale 63 years ago. She was the last charter member of the Payette Baptist Church organized 62 years ago. Her husband, Samuel Applegate, died in 1920.
Survivors include three sons, Edward Newton of Parma, Jess Newton of Payette and John Applegate of Payette; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Edna Vance, Mrs. Esther Jane Wells, and Mary Wilson, all of Payette; a sister, Mrs. Edna Ross of Parma; and 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
