Embedded Files
Documenting my ancestors and helping others with their research.
The Gust Martin Family
Hermann Wilhelm Gustav "Gust" Märten-Martin
b. 21 Jun 1882, Groß Schönfeld, Kreis
Greifenhagen, Pommern
conf. 29 Nov 1896, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
d. 17 May 1968, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
bu. St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
Father: Carl Gustav Märten-Martin
Mother: Louise Friedricke Auguste Lübke
m. 15 Jul 1907,
St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
Maria Summ
b. 23 Jul 1883, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
ba. 30 Sep 1883, Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
conf. 29 Nov 1896, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
d. 6 Apr 1972, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
bu. St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
Father: Johann Georg Sum-Summ
Mother: Maria Blum
Children:
Harold Johann Gustav Martin (m. Martha Clara Gruenberg)
b. 18 Apr 1908, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
ba. 14 Jun 1908, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
m. 15 Sep 1934, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
d. 4 Apr 1943, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
bu. 8 Apr 1943, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WISylvia Maria Bertha Hedwig Martin (m1. Walter John Stuempges)
b. 28 May 1909, Polar, Langlade Co, WI (m2. Ewald Ferdinand Flemming)
ba. 13 Jun 1909, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
m1. 21 Sep 1926, Aberdeen, Brown Co, SD
div. 5 May 1944, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
m2. 28 May 1949, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
d. 12 Jan 2008, Antigo, Langlade Co, WI
bu. 16 Jan 2008, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WILeonard Hermann Martin (m. Mabel Alvina Rabe)
b. 28 Oct 1911, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
ba. 3 Dec 1911, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
m. 19 Jun 1937, Langlade Co, WI
d. 21 Nov 2009, Oak Creek, Milwaukee Co, WI
bu. 25 Nov 2009, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WIMarlow Charles Martin (m. Charlotte E. Keyes)
b. 9 Jul 1914, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
ba. 2 Aug 1914, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
m. 6 Jun 1946, Langlade Co, WI
d. 20 Jul 2006, Waukesha, Waukesha Co, WI
bu. St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Polar, Langlade Co, WIOscar Carl Hermann Martin (m. Irene Wege)
b. 18 Feb 1916, Polar, Langlade Co, WI
ba. 23 Apr 1916, St. John's Lutheran Church,
Polar, Langlade Co, WI
m. 21 Dec 1946, Langlade Co, WI
d. 7 Feb 1997, Antigo, Langlade Co, WIAnita Maria Florella Martin (m1. Joseph John Roche)
b. 23 Nov 1917, Polar, Langlade Co, WI (m2. James Ray "Mac" McMorrow)
m1. 26 Mar 1941, Crown Point, Lake Co, IN
m2. 23 Nov 1951
d. 2 Mar 2000, Waukegan, Lake Co, IL
bu. Fort Sheridan Cemetery, Highwood, Lake Co, IL
Chronological Timeline:
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.
On 19 Jul 1907, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Marriage Licenses.
The following licenses to wed, have been issued since our last report: Gustav Marten, Jr., of Polar, and Miss Marea Summ, of Polar"
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 9 Apr 1918 at the courthouse in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, Gustav Marten Jr. filed his Declaration of Intention, the first step of the naturalization process.
The document states he was a 35 year old farmer residing in Polar, Wisconsin, with his wife Mary Marten. He was born on 22 Jun 1882 in "Grossenfeldt, Germany" and immigrated aboard the Hohenzollern from Bremen, Germany to Baltimore, Maryland on or about 21 May 1883. His wife Mary Marten was born in Antigo, Wisconsin. He was physically described as having a fair complexion, being 5'9" and 164lbs, with dark hair and brown eyes; he had a "scar on left side of [his] forehead."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93D-9S1K
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."
On 27 Oct 1919, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"POLAR
Sunday callers at the Gus Marten home were: Mr. and Mrs. John Summ and two sons, Herman and Marcus; and Mr. and Mrs. John Summ and daughter, Margaret, all of Norwood.
Jule johanke and son, helped the Gust Marten family dig potatoes Monday and Tuesday."
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 10 Apr 1920 at the courthouse in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, Gustav Martin Jr. filed his Petition for Naturalization, the last step of the naturalization process.
The document states he was a farmer residing in Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, and that he was born on 22 Jun 1882 in "Grossenfeldt, Germany." He emigrated through Bremen, Germany on or about 1 Apr 1883 and arrived in Baltimore, Maryland on or about 21 May 1883, aboard the Hohenzollern. His wife was Marie Marten, who was born in Antigo, Wisconsin and resided with her husband. Their children were also listed as all having been born and residing in Polar, Wisconsin:
Harold Marten, born 18 Apr 1908
Sylvia Marten, born 28 May 1909
Leonard Marten, born 28 Oct 1911
Marlow Marten, born 9 Jul 1914
Oscar Marten, born 18 Feb 1916
Anita Marten, born 23 Nov 1918
The witnesses to the Petition for Naturalization were County Judge J. W. Parsons, and Register of Deeds Herman A. Freideman.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93D-9S1K
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 16 Nov 1920, The Farmers 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 21 Dec 1921, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Sylvia Martin was sick last week, but we are glad to see her back in school again."
On 9 Nov 1922, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Miss Sylvia Marten left on Friday evening for Antigo, where she visited at the home of Mrs. Walker. She returned on Monday morning."
On 14 Nov 1922, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Miss Sylvia Marten left on Friday evening for Antigo, where she visited at the home of Mrs. Walker. She returned on Monday morning."
On 5 Jun 1923, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Our school closed with a well attended picnic, May 24th.
The following finished the 8th grade: Carl Henselmann, Wallace Bloedorn, Forrest Rusch, Alvin Simmons, Arno Wiershke, Arno Mikkelson, Harold Marten, Sylvia Marten, Ida Anderson, Lucy Hanson, Lenore Hitz, Violet Waite and Elsie Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Gust Martin drove to Hiles, Sunday, to visit friends.
Mrs. G. Martin Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Martin and sons called at the homes of Ed and Otto Utnehmer, Sunday.
Antigo callers were Mr. and Mrs. Gust Martin and children, Harold and Sylvia, Orvil Mikkelson and Charles Mikkelson.
Miss Sylvia Martin caled on Mrs. Emma Walker, Saturday.
On 28 Jul 1923, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Miss Sylvia Martin had the misfortune to tear the nail off her thumb, while helping to repair their car, Sunday."
On 31 Jul 1923, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Miss Sylvia Martin had the misfortune to tear the nail off her thumb, while helping to repair their car, Sunday.
Rex Powers, of Elton, called on William Martin, Wednesday."
On 13 Oct 1923, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Riverview
Sylvia Martin, Jessie Walker, Gerald Mikkelson, and Henry Grunke attended church services at Elton Wednesday evening."
On 16 Oct 1923, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Riverview
Sylvia Martin, Jessie Walker, Gerald Mikkelson, and Henry Grunke attended church services at Elton Wednesday evening."
On 30 Oct 1923, The Farmers Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Callers at the home of Mrs. Emma Walker on Sunday were: Mrs. Gotoski and children and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Preloppe of Birnamwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kaske of Antigo, Darrell Walker and Sylvia Martin of Polar, and Elmer Walker of Elcho."
On 26 Jan 1924, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Harold and Sylvia Martin and Lucy Hansen spent Friday evening with Elsie Anderson."
On 25 Feb 1924, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Gust Marten, who is employed at Summit Lake, spent Sunday at his home here.
Miss Lenore Hitz visited Miss Sylvia Marten on Sunday."
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.
On 3 Nov 1924, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Lincoln
Walter Strempge, Orrel Mikkelson, and Sylvia Martin of Polar and Leona Drethwin of Elton visited at the Smola home Sunday morning."
On 20 Jan 1925, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Ruby and Mrs. "Vi" Hafeman returned on Monday from Elcho, where they visited at Gust Martin's camp. They say they like camp life and are going again. The Misses Sylvia Martin and Dora Borneman are cooking at the camp."
On 5 Mar 1925, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Sunset
Sylvia Martin called at the home of Nelson West on Monday."
On 18 Mar 1925, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Sunset
Callers at Nelson West's on Sunday were Ruth and Grace Schultze and Sylvia Martin."
On 23 May 1925, the Antigo Daily Journal of Antigo, Wisconsin published an article:
"Polar
Miss Nina Mikkelson and Edward Stumpges were married on Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock by Judge A. N. Whiting. They were attended by Miss Sylvia Martin and Walter Stumpges. THeir many friends wish them a long and happy wedded life."
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
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
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse