The Carl Gustav Märten Family

Children:

1. Hermann Wilhelm Märten
   b. 4 Jan 1876, Groß Schönfeld,
   Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern
   d. bef. 1883
   
   

2. Wilhelm Hermann Otto Märten [Otto Martin] (m. Wilhelmina C. A. Utnehmer)
   b. 14 Mar 1877, Groß Schönfeld,
   Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern
   m. 22 Nov 1905, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   d. 7 Jul 1955, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   bu. St. John's Cemetery, Polar, WI
   
   

3. Carl Märten
   b. abt 1880, probably Groß Schönfeld,
   Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern
   d. bef. 20 Jun 1885, Dodge County, Wisconsin
   
   

4. Hermann Wilhelm Gustav Märten ["Gust" Martin] (m. Maria Summ)
   b. 21 Jun 1882, Groß Schönfeld, Kreis
   Greifenhagen, Pommern
   conf. 29 Nov 1896, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   m. 15 Jul 1907, St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
   Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   d. 17 May 1968, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
   bu. St. John's Cemetery, Polar, WI
   
   

5. William Frederick "Bill" Martin (m1. Bertha Tomack)
   b. 1 Aug 1883, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co, WI (m2. Bessie Edith Drew)
   m1. 17 Oct 1912, Langlade Co, WI
   m2. 16 Nov 1951, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
   d. 25 Feb 1970, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   bu. St. John's Cemetery, Polar, WI
   
   

6. Alvina Emelia Augusta Martin (m. Henry Fred Kipke)
   b. 11 Feb 1885, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co, WI
   m. 6 Feb 1907, Manawa, Waupaca Co, WI
   d. 11 Apr 1909, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
   bu. 14 Apr 1909, St. John's Cemetery, Polar, WI
   
   

7. Anna Martin
   b. unknown
   d. unknown
   
   

8. unknown Martin
   *The 1910 census states Auguste Lübke Märten-Martin had a total of seven (7) children.

Chronological Timeline:

Around 1870-1871, during the Franco-Prussian war, Carl Gustav Märten was part of the 4th Company (1st Battalion) of the Lieb-Grenadier Regiment Nr. 8 (1. Brandenburg). This was a famous regiment which distinguished itself in all three of the Wars of Unification (1864, 1866, and 1870-1871). He received the Iron Cross for his service in the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871). This Regiment was part of the 5th Division of the Prussian/German army. During the Franco-Prussian war the division saw action in the battles of:

• Spicheren (August 6, 1870)

• Vionville-Mars la Tour (August 18, 1870)

• Gravelotte-St. Privat (August 18, 1870)

• The Siege of Metz (August 19 to October 27, 1870)

• Bellevue (October 7, 1870)

• Provenchères (November 6, 1870)

• Bretenay (November 7, 1870)

• Beaune-la-Rolande (November 28, 1870)

• Orléans (December 3-4, 1870)

• Revoy (December 7, 1870)

• Gien und Briare (December 8, 1870)

• Azay-Mazange (January 6, 1871)

• Le Mans (January 10-12, 1871)

SOURCE: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During War of 1812, 1899-1927, War Department. The Adjutant General's Office. 3/4/1907-9/18/1947 (National Archives at Washington, DC)

On 15 Jun 1876 in Selchow, Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern, Germany, schäfer and witwer Carl Gustav Merten was married to Louise Friedricke Auguste Lipke. Carl Gustav Merten was Evangelical, born on 23 Aug 1846 in Verwerk Töpferkutin in Kreis Landsburg and residing in Gross Schönfeld; he was son of schäferknecht Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Merten and his wife Amalie born Wehlitz residents of Pätzig bei Schönfleiss. Louise Friedricke Auguste Lipke was Evangelical, born on 30 Nov 1853 in Gross Schönfeld; she was the daughter of the late hausmann Friedrich Wilhelm Julius Lipke and his wife Charlotte Wilhelmine born Block residing in Gross Schönfeld.

SOURCE: https://www.szukajwarchiwach.gov.pl/en/skan/-/skan/ea2b30d5a2e60b6eacaedc1f62fc520f41c4f5635966a8d838bf309a499dc816

The 1885 Wisconsin state census has Gustave Martin enumerated on 20 Jun 1885 within the village of Juneau in Dodge County, Wisconsin. His household consisted of the following:

• 3 Males (Gustav Sr., Otto, Gustav Jr., William)

• 1 Female (Auguste)

• 2 born in United States

• 2 born in Germany

NOTE: This state census makes it rather clear that son Carl Märten was already deceased.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DHGS-RZY

This indenture, made this 10th day of June in the year of our Lord 1891 between G. W. Washburn and Sarah P. his wife of Winnebago County, Wis. parties of the first part, and Gustave Martin of Langlade County, Wisconsin party of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first, for and in consideration of the sum of $400, to him in hand paid, by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged; have given, granted, bargained, sold, remised, released, aliened, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, remise, release, alien, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Langlade, and State of Wisconsin, to-wit:
The East half of the South West quarter of section fourteen, Township 31 North, of Range 12 East.
Together with all the singular the Hereditaments and Appurtenaces thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim or demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, either in possession or expectancy of, in and to the above bargained premises and their Hereditaments and Appurtenaces. To have and to hold the said premises as above described, with the Hereditaments and Appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said G. W. Washburg for himself and his heirs, executors and administrators, does covenant, grant, bargain and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of ensealing and delivery of these presents he is well seized of the premises above described, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance in the law, in fee simple, and that the same are free and clear from all incumbrances whatever and that the above bargained premises, in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said part of the second part his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof he will forever Warrant and Defend. Except taxes of any assessed against said land since July 01, 1887- which the party of the second part is to pay.
In witness whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered In Presence Of: John W. Hume; P. Edward
G. W. Washburn, seal
Sarah P. Washburn, seal

State of Wisconsin
County of Winnebago;
ss. be it remembered that on the 1st day of July 1891 personally came before me, the above named G. W. Washburgn and Sarah P. his wife to me known to be the person who executed the above deed for acknowledged the same to be free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

Received for Record at 2o'clock pm.
June 27, A.D. 1891, Jno. H. Menting, Register
John W. Hume, Notary Public, Wisconsin

SOURCE: Volume ?, Page 581; Warranty Deed

This indenture, made this 27th day of June in the year of our Lord 1891 between Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin, his wife, of Langlade County, Wisconsin parties of the first part, and S. E. Leslie of Antigo, Wisconsin parties of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said part of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of $250, to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged, haved granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said part of the second, and to heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract-piece-or parcel-of land situated, lying and being in the county of Langlade, State of Wisconsin and particularly described as follows, to wit: The East half of the South West quarter of Section 14 in Township 31 North, of Range 12 East, containing 80 acres more or less according to Goernment Survey.
To have and to hold, the above bargained premises, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. Provided always, and these presents are upon the express condition, that if the said Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin parties of the first part, their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of the second part his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the sum of $250 three years after date, at office of Schintz and Hogan in Antigo, Wisconsin, with interest payable annually at the rate of 10% per annum until paid according to the condition of one certain promissary note bearing even date herewith, executed by Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin, the said parties of the first part, to the said part of the second part, as collateral security, then these presents and the said promissary note shall cease and be null and void.
And the said Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin do further covenant and agree that they will pay taxes and assessments of every nature that may be assessed on said premises, previous to the day appointed in pursuance of any law of the State for the sale of land for taxes. And also will pay the sum of $35 as solicitor's fees, in case of forclosure of this mortgage, by reason of the non-performance of any of the conditions hereof by said parties of the first part. And in the case of the non-payment of said sum, or any part thereof, at the time or times above limited for the payment thereof, or in case of the non-payment of any taxes that may be assessed on said premises in mannor aforesaid, then and in either case, it shall or may be lawful for the said party of the second part his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and the said parties of the first part do hereby covenant and agree, and by these presents empower and authorize the said party of the second part his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, to grant, bargain, sell, release and convey the said premises, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, at Public Auction or Vendue, and on such sale to make and execute to the purchaser or purchasers, his, her or their heirs and assigns forever, good, ample and sufficient DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE in the law, pursuant to the statue in such case made and provided; and out of the moneys arising from such sale, to retain the principal and interest which shall the be due on the said promissary note together with the costs and charges, and the said sum of $35, solicitor's fees as aforesaid, rendering the surplus moneys, if any there be, to the said parties of the first part, their heirs, executors, adminstrators or assigns, after deducting the cost of such Vendue as aforesaid.
In witness whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and Delivered in Presence of: George Shintz, T. W. Hogan
Gustav Martin, Seal
Auguste Martin, seal

State of Wisconsin
County of Langlade
SS. be it remembered that on the 27th day of June 1891
Personally came before me, the above named Gustav Martin and Auguste Martin his wife to me known to be in the person who executed the foregoing mortgage and acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
Received for Record at 2:30pm, June 27th, A.D. 1891, Jno. H. Menting, Register.
T.W. Hogan, Notary Public, Wisconsin

SOURCE: Mortgage Volume 21, Page 257

On 21 Feb 1895, The Antigo Republican of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"Items From the Kids for the One Dollar Prize.
MULLER'S LAKE
The workmen stopped sawing logs two weeks ago fo rthe German company. GUSTAVE MARTEN.
My father is at Muller's lake cutting fire wood. ALWINNIE MARTEN.
Gustave Wurksey has three horses. He had two and he bought one more this winter. His white horse is lame. WILLIE MARTEN."

The 1895 Wisconsin state census has Gust Martin enumerated on 20 Jun 1895 within the town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin. His household consisted of the following:

• 4 Males

• 2 Females

• 2 born in United States

• 4 born in Germany

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6SLK-5K

Mortgage bearing date 27 Jun 1891 executed by Gustave Martin and Augusta Martin his wife to S. E. Leslie and by him assigned to me which said morgage was duly recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county of Langlade in the State of Wisconsin, on the 27th day of June A. D. 1891, at 2:30pm, in Vol 21 of Mortgage, on page 257 and do hereby release the same and all my right, title and interest, in and to the premises therein described and to the Register of said is hereby authorized to enter this Satisfaction of Record.
Dated at Brillion this 13th day of October 1895
Wit: A. H Werner
Wit: J. J. Radloff

SOURCE: Satisfaction of Mortgage Volume 13, Page 280

On 2 Nov 1899, The Antigo Republican of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"COUNTY LOCALS.
MULLER'S LAKE ITEMS.
Gust Martin is making a good farm of the place known as the Jule Raddatz farm bought by Mr. Martin last spring."

On 5 Jan 1904, The Weekly News Item of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"Proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors of Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Gus Martin 2 $.50"

NOTE: Mrs. Gus Martin was paid $.50 for registering two births, deaths and/or marriages.

On 27 Feb 1904, The Weekly News Item of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"Proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors of Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Gus Martin 1 $.25"

NOTE: Mrs. Gus Martin was paid $.25 for registering a birth, death or marriage.

On 3 Nov 1905, The Weekly News Item of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"SCRAPS FROM POLAR
Gus Martin and Dave Drew are saing wood for Chris. Brandt, Sr., with the Martin gasoline outfit."

On 10 Nov 1905, The Weekly News Item of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"SCRAPS FROM POLAR
Gus Martin, Sr. and family spent Wednesday in Antigo."

On 17 Nov 1905, The Weekly News Item of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"SCRAPS FROM POLAR
Do you know what Gus Martin is riding around horseback all decked out in evergreen and ribbon for? Well, we will tell you next week."

We Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin, his wife of the Town of Polar, Langlade Co, Wis. grantors of Langlade County, Wisconsin hereby CONVEY AND WARRANT to Otto Martin grantee of Langlade County, Wisconsin, for the sum of $6,000, the following tract of land in LANGLADE COUNTY, State of Wisconsin,
The East half of the South West quarter of Section 14, Township 31 North, Range 12 East; also all horses, cattles, and other live stock ne on said farm also all farm machinery thereon, also all wagons, baggies, sleighs and other articles, in fact all persona property on said premises, except the household furniture, utencils and now in the old dwelling house on said premises, occupied by said grantors and their personal belongings
Witness, the hands and seals of said grantors this 11th day of November 1905
In Presence Of
W. F. White
H. J. Seaman
Gustav Martin, seal
Augusta Martin, seal

State of Wisconsin
County of Langlade
Personally came before me this 11th day of November, 1905, the above named Gustav Martin and Augusta Martin his wife, to me known to the persons who exceuted the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same.
Received for Record the 14th day of November, A.D. 1905, at 3:20pm.
Wm. Reader, Register
W.F. White, Court Commissioner, in and for Langlade County, Wis.

SOURCE: Warranty Deed Volume ?, Page 319

On 15 Jul 1907, Gustav Wm. H. Martens, son of Carl Gust Martens and Auguste L. Luebke, a farmer in the Town of Polar, born in Germany, was married to Maria Sum, daughter of Johann G. Summ and Maria Blume, born in Antigo. They were white. Marriage license number 895, dated 15 Jul 1907. Married at 2pm on July 15, 1907 at Ev. Luth. St. Petri Church in the Town of Polar. The witnesses were Carl Sum, Hedwig Kieper, Wm. Martens and Clara Brandt. The marriage was performed by C. D. Griese of Langlade County. Certificate dated 24 Jul 1907 and registered 29 Jul 1907.

The 1910 federal census has brothers Otto Martin and Gustav Martin enumerated neighboring one another on 10 May 1910 within the Town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin; their households consisted of the following:

Otto Martin Head M W 33 1st Marriage-4 years Germany Germany Germany 1883 Papers Farmer Gen'l farm
Minnie Wife F W 25 1st Marriage-4 years 1/1 Wisconsin Germany Germany
Harvey Son M W 2 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Gustav Sr. Father M W 63 1st Marriage-33 years Germany Germany Germany 1883 Naturalized Own income
Augusta Mother F W 56 1st Marriage-33 years 7/3 Germany Germany Germany
William brother M W 26 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany Teamster Lumbering

Gustav Martin Head M W 27 1st Marriage-2 years Germany Germany Germany 1883 Papers Farmer Gen'l farm
Mary Wife F W 26 1st Marriage-2 years 2/2 Wisconsin Germany Germany Farm labor Home farm
Harold Son M W 1 11/12 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Sylvia Daughter F W 10/12 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBM-9H8R

On 28 Jul 1910, The Antigo Republican of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"POLAR
Will Martin returned from the woods Saturday with a nice lot of ginseng."

On 7 Oct 1919, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"POLAR
Mrs. Emma Walker was a called at the Gust Marten home Saturday.
Gust Marten, Jr., and three children, Harold, Sylvia and Leonard, spent Saturday at the John Summ home helping pick potatoes.
Miss Annie Schuman spent Sunday afternoon at the Wm. Martin home.
Gust Marten and Jesse Walker made a trip to Elton Sunday to buy honey from John Wigerham.
Mr. Taylor of Elton had the misfourtune to break his car while on his way to Antigo, Sunday. Gust Marten brought his car to Polar and took Mr. Taylor home.
Gust Marten and son, Harold, went to Antigo Monday with a load of grain."

The 1920 federal census has Otto Martin enumerated on 9 Feb 1920 within the Township of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, along with his father Gustav Martin; appearing on sheet 12A. His siblings William Martin and Gust Martin, and mother Augusta Martin appear on sheet 9B.

William Martin Head M W 34 Divorced Wisconsin Germany Germany Farmer farm
Augusta Mother F W 67 Married 1883-Naturalized Germany Germany Germany

Gust Martin Head M W 37 Married 1883-Papers Germany Germany Germany Farmer farm
Mary Wife F W 36 Married Wisconsin Germany Germany
Harold Son M W 11 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Sylvia Daughter F W 10 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Leonard Son M W 8 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Marlow Son M W 5 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Oscar Son M W 3 11/2 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Anita Daughter F W 2 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany

Otto Martin Head M W 43 Married 1883-Papers Germany Germany Germany Farmer farm
Minnie Wife F W 36 Married Wisconsin Germany Germany
Harvey Son M W 12 Single Wisconsin Germany Germany
Charley Son M W 10 11/12 Single Sparta Home unk unk orphan
Gustav Father M W 73 Married 1883-Naturalized 1909 Germany Germany Germany

SOURCE [Sheet 9B]:https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RJC-CLZ
SOURCE [Sheet 12A]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RJC-Z4J

On 11 Nov 1920, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"Polar
Will Martin had dinner at the home of Mr. Froelich, Friday. Mr. Froelich showed his appreciation of our road patrolman by inviting him to a hot dinner.
Sylvia Martin is reported on the sick list.
Will Martin and Miss Jennie Drew motored to Antigo and Neva, Sunday.
Gus Martin, Sr., and son, Will, spent Sunday evening at the Dave Drew home.

On 8 Mar 1924, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:

"Polar
Mrs. Gust Marten Jr. called on Mrs. E. Walker Wednesday afternoon.
William Marten returned home from camp on Tuesday, February 26.
William and Sylvia Marten, Nina Mikkelson, Leon Fischer, and Jessie Walker enjoyed a sleighride Sunday afternoon. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hogelee.
Mrs. John Summ and son, Marcus, of the town of Norwood called on Mrs. Summ's daughter, Mrs. Gust Marten Jr., on Sunday.
Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Gust Marten were business callers at Polar on Monday.
John Hartmann and William Marten were Antigo callers on Saturday."

The 1930 federal census has brothers Gust Martin and Will Martin enumerated on 17 Apr 1930 within the Town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin; appearing on sheet 5B. Their brother Otto Martin appeared enumerated on 19 Apr 1930 on sheet 6A.

Gust Martin Head Own-$2500 M W 48 Married-24 Germany Germany Germany 1883-Naturalized Farmer-Dairy farm
Marie Wife F W 47 Married-23 Wisconsin Germany Germany
Harold Son M W 21 Single Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin
Leonard Son M W 18 Single Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin
Marlow Son M W 15 Single Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin
Osker Son M W 14 Single Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin
Anita Daughter M W 12 Single Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin

Will Martin Head Own-$1000 M W 46 Divorced-29 Wisconsin Germany Germany Farmer-Diverse feed
Augusta Mother F W 76 Married-23 Germany Germany Germany 1883-Naturalized

Otto Martin Head Own-$2000 M W 53 Married-28 Germany Germany Germany 1883-Naturalized Farmer-Dairy farm
Minnie Wife F W 45 Married-20 Wisconsin Germany Germany
Harvey Son M W 21 Married-21 Wisconsin Germany Wisconsin Helper on Farm
Vada Daughter-in-Law F W 23 Married-22 Wisconsin Kentucky Kentucky
Eleanore Gr[and]-Daughter F W 2/12 Single Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
Leman Pickle Boarder M W 57 Single USA USA USA Laborer-odd job

SOURCE [Sheet 5B]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RZZ-3ZF
SOURCE [Sheet 6A]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RZZ-3C7

On 7 Oct 1933 in Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, Gustav Martin wrote his last will and testament:

"KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I Gustav Martin of the Town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

1. I give, devise and bequeath to my son William Martin a note and mortgage executed by Walter Stuempges and Sylvia Stuempges his wife in the amount of $700.00 dated January 25, 1932, said note being secured by a real estate mortgage of even date on the following described premises: "Commencing at the Center Stake of Section Fifteen in Township Thirty One North, of Range Twelve East, thence east twenty three feet, thence south nine rods and three feet,- thence east thirty four and one half (34 1/2) rods, thence north nine rods and three feet, thence west thirty four and one half (34 1/2) rods, to place of beginning, being a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section Fifteen (15) IN Township and Range Aforesaid" which was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Langlade County, Wisconsin, on the 27th day of January, A. D. 1932 at 8:30 o'clock A. M. and recorded in Volume 181 of mortgages on page 129 as document number 121149.

2. I hereby nominate and appoint my son William Martin the executor of this my last will and request that he be not required to give a surety or sureties upon his official bond or that he be required to give no bond.

3. I make no provisions in this my last will and testament for my son Otto Martin and Gustav Martin Jr. for the reason that they have been provided for during my life time.

4. I have also made no provisions in this my last will for my debts and funeral expenses as the same are to be paid by my son Otto Martin under a bond of support heretofore executed by said Otto Martin.

     In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of October, A. D. 1933."

SOURCE: Langlade County (Wisconsin). Register in Probate

"The funeral of Gust Martin, pioneer town of Polar resident and Franco-German war veteran, who died yesterday, will be held Thursday afternoon. Short services will be held at the house at 1:30 and at two o'clock at the Evergreen Lutheran Church. The Rev. Mr. Zuberbler will officiate."

SOURCE: Antigo Daily Journal; 13 Mar 1934

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND NOTICE CREDITORS
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, LANGLADE COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Gustav MARTIN, SR., also written Gustav MARTEN, SR., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a term of said court to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of June, 1934, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Court House in the City of Antigo, in said County, there will be heard and considered:
The application of Wim. Martin for the probate of the Will of Gustav Martin, Sr., also written Gustav Marten, deceased, and for the appoinment of an executor or administrator with the will ___ ___ of the estate of said Gustav Martin, Sr., also written Gustav Marten, Sr., deceased, late of the Town of Polar in said County;
Notice is further give that all claims against the said Gustav Martin, Sr., also written Gustav Marten, deceased, late of the Town of Polar, in Langlade County, Wisconsin, must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, in said County, on or before the 11th day of September, 1934, or be barred; at that all such claims and demands will be examined and adjusted at a term of said Court to be held at the Court House in the City of Antigo, in said County, on Tuesday, the 18th day of September, 1934, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated May 10, 1934
By Order of the Court, HON. J. W. PARSONS, Judge.  Arthur H. Strochan, Attorney.

SOURCE: Langlade County (Wisconsin). Register in Probate

The 1940 census has brothers William Martin, Otto Martin and Gustive Martin enumerated on 9 May 1940 within Polar Township, Langlade County, Wisconsin; their households consisted of the following:

William Martin Head M W 56 Widowed Wisconsin Farmer-Farm

Otto W. H. Martin Head M W 63 Married Germany-Naturalized Laborer-WPA
Minnie Wife F W 58 Married Wisconsin
Stanley Hunt Lodger M W 24 Single Wisconsin Farmer-Farm

Gustive Martin Head M W 57 Married Germany-Naturalized Farmer-Farm
Marie Wife F W 56 Married Wisconsin
Marlow Son M W 25 Single Wisconsin Truck driver-Saw mill
Oscar Son M W 24 Single Wisconsin Laborer-Saw mill

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9M1-ZZJL

The 1950 census has brothers William Martin and Gust Martin enumerated on 24 Apr 1950 within Polar Township, Langlade County, Wisconsin; appearing on sheet 17. Their brother Otto Martin appeared on sheet 26 with his son, Harvey Martin. Their households consisted of the following:

William Martin Head W M 66 Divorced Wisconsin Farmer-Farm
Mae Keaugh Maid W F 56 Widowed Wisconsin

Gust Martin Head W M 67 Married Germany Farmer-Farm
Marie Wife W F 66 Married Wisconsin Farm helper-Farm

Harvey Martin Head W M 42 Married Wisconsin General labor-Saw Mill
Vada Wife W F 43 Married Wisconsin
Elmer Son W M 18 Never married Wisconsin General labor-Saw Mill
Rose Lee Daughter W F 16 Never married Wisconsin
Mildred Daughter W F 9 Never married Wisconsin
Sylvia Daughter W F 7 Never married Wisconsin

Otto Martin Head W M 76 Married Germany General labor-Saw Mill
Minnie Wife W F 66 Married Wisconsin

SOURCE [Sheet 17]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHN-GQHW-29YJ
SOURCE [Sheet 26]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHJ-5QHW-29YQ