Warranty Deed: 19 Jan 1932; Emil & Olga Kramer to Walter & Sylvia Stuempges

Warranty Deed; Vol. 173, Page 32
Number 121148
   This indenture, made by Emil R. Kramer and Olga Kramer, his wife, as such and in her individual and separate capacity, of Antigo, Wisconsin, grantors of Langlade County, Wisconsin, hereby conveys and warrants to Walter Stuempges and Sylvia Stuempges, his wife, as joint tenants, of Polar, Wisconsin, grantees of Langlade County, Wisconsin, for the sum of $1 and other good and valuable consideration the following tract of land in Langlade County, State of Wisconsin;
   Commencing at the Center Stake of Section 15 in Township 31 North, of Range 12 East, thence East 23 feet, thence South 9 rods and 3 feet, thence East 34 and 1/2 rods, thence North 9 rods and 3 feet, thence West 34 and 1/2 rods, thence North 9 rods and 3 feet, thence West 34 and 1/4 rods, to place of beginning, being a part of the North West 1/4 of South East 1/4 of Section 15 in Township and Range aforesaid;
   This conveyance fulfills all agreements between the parties or any or either of them relating in any manner to above described premises, and in subject to all acts, if any of the grantees or either of them, and of all persons claiming by, through or under them or either of them; it is further subject to all taxes and assessments if any assessed or levied since the first day of January, A.D. 1917.
   In witness whereof, the said grantors have hereunto set their hands and seals this 19th day of January, A.D. 1932
   Signed and Sealed in Presence of
   Chas. H. Avery
   Martha I. Spiegl
   Emil R. Kramer, seal
   Olga Kramer, seal
State of Wisconsin,
Langlade County
   Personally came before me, this 19th day of January, A.D. 1932, the above named Emil R. Kramer and Olga Kramer, his wife as such and in her individual and separate capacity, to me known to be the persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.
   Received for Record this 27th day of January, A.D. 1932, 8:30 o'clock AM.
Adela Friedeman, Register of Deeds
   Chas H. Avery, Notary Public, Langlade County, Wis.
   My Commission expires Dec. 10, A.D. 1933.

Warranty Deed: 10 Jun 1924; Willie H. & Lena Brandt to Anna Stuempges

Warranty Deed; Vol. 148, Page 262
Number 102510
   This indenture, made by Willie H. Brandt and Lena Brandt his wife grantors of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, hereby conveys and warrants to Anna Stuempges grantee of Langlade County, Wisconsin, for the sum of $2,000 the following tract of land in Langlade County, State of Wisconsin;
   The South 8 rods of the North 43 rods and 16 feet of the West 36 rods of Government lot number 5 of Section 15 in Township 31 North of Range 12 East, except that portion in Mueller's Lake and reserving a driveway along the edge of said lake, containing about 1 3/4 acres of land; also that part of Lot number 5 in Section 15 Township 12 East, which lies South and East of the land conveyed by A. H. Herman and wife to Willie H. Brandt on May 27th, 1913 and North of the land conveyed by Otto P. Walch and his wife on September 28th, 1909.
   In witness thereof, the said grantors have hereunto set their hands and seals this 10th day of June, A.D. 1924
Signed and Sealed in Presence of
Agnes A. Hickey
Edna Person
William H. Brandt, seal
Lena Brandt, seal
   State of Wisconsin
   Langlade County
   Personally came before me, this 10th day of June, A.D. 1924, the above named Willie H. Brandt and Lena Brandt his wife to me known to be the persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.
   Received for Record this 13th day of June, A.D. 1924 at 9 o'clock AM
   H.A. Friedeman, Register of Deeds
   Adela Friedeman, Deputy
   Agnes A. Hickey, Notary Public Langlade County, Wis.
   My Commission expires Feb. 19, A.D. 1928.

Langlade County, Wisconsin; Judgments - 1922: Edward Hanke & wife Ida VS. John J. Stuempges & wife

Judgments; Vol. 10, Page 267-269
File Number 98363
In Municipal Court, Langlade County, Wisconsin
   Edward Hanke, and
   Ida Hanke, his wife,
           Plaintiffs,
       -vs-
   John J. Stuempges, and
   Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife;
   G.W. Moore, and G.E. Moore,
   Individually and as co-partners,
          Defendants.
At the regular term of the Municipal Court of Langlade County, Wisconsin begun and held in the Court House, in the City of Antigo, in said County and State, on the last Monday of August, A.D. 1922, and on the 27th day of November, A.D. 1922, in said term.
Present and presiding:
Hon. Arthur Goodrick,
Municipal Judge.
    The above entitled action coming on to be heard before the Court without a jury, on the 27th day of November, A.D. 1922, Attorneys Avery & Plantz appearing for the plantiffs, and no one appearing for the defendants or either of them, and due proof having been made and filed that the summons and notice of object of action herein were duly and personally served upon the defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife, on the 11th day of August, 1922, as appears by the sheriff's certificate of service as filed herein, and said defendants, G.W. Moore and G.E. Moore, individually and as co-partners, having appeared in this action by their Attorneys Hay A. White, an said Hay & White having served a notice of retainer and notice of appearance on Avery & Plantz, plaintiffs' attorneys, on the 11th day of August, 1922, and Attorneys Morson & Reinert having served a notice of retainer and notice of appearance for and on behalf of said defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife, and on the 6th day of November, 1922, said plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Avery & Plantz, having served on said attorneys, Morson & Reinert, a regular eight day notice of motion for judgment, the original of which is on file herein, and on the 25th day of November, 1922, said attorneys, Hay & White, on behalf of said defendants, G.W. Moore and G.E. Moore, having entered into stipulation with Avery & Plantz, attorneys for plaintiffs, whereby it was stipulated that judgement could be taken without further notice and without serving the regular eight day notice of motion for judgment, which stipulation is on file herein, and more than twenty days having expired since the service of said summons and notice of object of action on said defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, and more than twenty days having elapsed since the service of the notice of appearance and retainer by Hay & White on behalf of said defendants, G.W. Moore and G.E. Moore, and no answer, or demurrer having been received by plaintiffs or their attorneys, as appears by the affidavit of no answer on file herein, and it further appearing that none of the defendants is an infant, an incompetent, or in the military or naval service of the United State, and the complaint having been duly filed August 11th, A.D. 1922, and the filing fees having been prepaid, and due notice of the pendency of this action having been filed in the office of the Register of deeds of Langlade County, Wisconsin, after filing of the complaint as aforesaid, and on the 11th day of August, A.D. 1922, at 11:30 o'clock A.M., in Volume 2 of Lis Pendens, on page 3, and are made to the plaintiffs or to anyone for their use on account of the demand set forth is the complaint herein, and other proofs having been submitted by the plaintiffs in open court in support of all the allegations of said complaint, and it appearing that all the allegations of said complaint are true.
    It Is Ordered And Adjudged:
    1. That all the allegations of the complaint herein are proven and true.
    2. That on the 26th day of April, 1920, the plaintiffs, being the owners of the premises hereinafter described, entered into a written contract to sell and convey the said to the defendant, John J. Stuempges, for the sum of $10,500, payable as follows, to-wit: $1,500 at the ensealing and delivery thereof and the sum of $1,000 payable April 26, 1921, and on April 26 of each and every year thereafter, until the full sum of $10,500 was paid together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, payable April 26 each year.
    3. That it was further provided in and by the terms of said contract that in case said defendant, John J. Stuempges, should fail or neglect to make any payment provided in said contract, at the time when the same became due and payable, or if he violated any of the terms or conditions of said contract, then and in that case the whole of said principal sum then upaid, together with interest thereon as therein provided, would, at the option of said plaintiffs, be deemed to be due and payable in the same manner as if the whole of said principal sum had been made payable at the time of such failure, neglect or violation would occur, and it was further provided in said contract that if said defendant, John J. Stuempges, should fail to make any of the payments of purchase money or interest at the time and in the manner specified in said contract, or should violate any of the provisions of said contract, then and in that case, said agreement would, at the option of said plaintiffs or the mutual agreement of all parties.
    4. That although the sum of $1,000 became due as principal to plaintiffs on said contract on the 26th day of April, 1921, and the sum of $1,000 became due as principal on April 26, 1922, and the sum of $545 became due as interest on April 26, 1922, yet no part of said principal or interest has been paid, except that defendant paid the sum of $125 past due as interest; and that said defendant has neglected and refused to pay said principal so due, or any part thereof, and the balance due for interest for April 26, 1921, to April 26, 1922, in the sum of $425; that on the 22nd day of June, 1922, while the defendant was in default as hereinbefore found, the plaintiffs herein, pursuant to and in conformity with the provisions contained in said contract, elected to declare said contract due and payable forthwith on account of defendant's said defaults, and pursuant thereto, on said date, gave notice in writing of such election and declaration by mailing a copy of said notice to said defendant, who resided on the premises hereinafter described, all in manner and form as required by law.
    5. That the defendant, Mrs. John J. Stuempges, in the wife of John J. Stuempges; that the defendants, G.W. Moore and G.E. Moore, individually and as co-partners, have a lien, interest or claim in, to, or upon said premises by reason of a judgement rendered in the Municipal Court of Langlade County, Wisconsin, against said defendant, John J. Stuempges, which lien is subject to the rights of the plaintiffs.
    6. That the plaintiffs have at all times been ready and willing to perform their part of said contract.
    7. That thereafter, and while the defendant was still in default, the plaintiffs commenced this action for the strict foreclosure of said contract, and now, at the time of the trial of said action, there is justly due and owing to the plaintiffs from said defendant upon said contract the sum of $9,000 principal, together with the sum of $650 interest.
    It is further ordered and adjudged, that the above named defendants, John J. Stuempges, Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife, G.W. Moore and G.E. Moore, individually and as co-partners, and all persons claiming under them or either of them, subsequent to the filing of the notice of pendency of this action, be foreclosed and barred of any and all right, lien, claim, interest or equity of redemption in and to the premises described in said complaint, which premises consist of that real estate lying and being in Langlade County, State of Wisconsin, particularly described as the SW1/4 of S35, T31N R12E, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, after the expiration of sixty days from service on each of them or their attorneys, of the notice of the entry of this judgement, unless the defendants pay or cause to be paid into court the sum of $9,665 and interest thereon at 6% per annum from the date of this judgement to the date of such payment, together with the costs and disbursements of this action, taxed at $66.25.
    That upon such payment duly made within such period, the defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, will be entitled to a conveyance of said premises from the plaintiffs according to the terms of the contract, set forth in the complain.
    That in default of such payment herein authorized, the title to said premises be confirmed in the plaintiffs, their heirs, administrators and assigns forever, discharged of all right, lien, claim, interest, or equity of redemption of said defendants or any or either of them, or of any person claiming by, through or under them or either of them, since the filing of the notice of pendency of this action as aforesaid; that until the said defendants shall have redeemed the said premises as herein required, the said defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife, their agents, servants, tenants, and employees, do absolutely desist and refrain from committing and permitting waste upon said premises or any part thereof, either by removing or damaging buildings or fences thereon, or by cutting down and removing forest products therefrom, or by any other acts of waste or damage to the premises.
    That in the event of failure to redeem the premises as aforesaid within the time aforesaid the said plaintiffs have possession as aforesaid, and that the defendants, John J. Stuempges and Mrs. John J. Stuempges, his wife, deliver and wield up possession thereof.
    That the plaintiffs do have and recover of the defendant, John J. Stuempges, the sum of $65.25, the costs and disbursements of this action.
    Let a copy of this judgement be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Langlade County, State of Wisconsin.
    Dated at Antigo, Wisconsin, November 29th, A.D. 1922.
By the Court: Arthur Goodrick, Municipal Judge.
    Edward Hanke, et al,
        vs
    John J. Stuempges, et al,

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Martin Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Antigo Daily Journal
Thursday, August 1, 1957; page 5

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Martin Celebrate 50th Anniversary

   Mr. and Mrs. Gust Martin of Polar, who were married fifty years July 23 were guests at a surprise dance given for them July 27 at the Polar country club. Music was furnished by the Phil Fleischmann orchestra and lunch was served.
   Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married July 23, 1907 by the Rev. Griese at  St. Peter's Lutheran church at Polar. Mrs. Hattie Shank and Carl Summ of route 2, members of the original wedding party, were present for the dance.
   Mrs. Martin, the former Marie Summ, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Summ of Antigo, was born July 23, 1873 (Incorrect! 1883), in Antigo. Gust Martin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Martin, was born in Germany June 21, 1872 (Incorrect! 1882), and came to Polar with his parents as a child. Since their marriage, the Gust Martins have lived on a farm in Polar.
   The couple had six children, of which a son Harold is deceased. They are: Mrs. Ewald Flemming of Bryant; Mrs. James McMorrow of Honolulu, Hawaii; Leonard Martin of Cudahy; Marlow Martin of Waukesha; and Oscar Martin of Antigo; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
   Among the gifts they received were two bouquets of orchids from their daughter in Hawaii.
   The 250 guests attended from Pearson, Bryant, Antigo, White Lake, Polar, Cudahy, Waukesha and Chicago, Ill.

Antigo Daily Journal: Two Daughters Die Within One Week; 09 Apr 1921

Antigo Daily Journal

09 Apr 1921; Page 5

TWO DAUGHTERS DIE

WITHIN ONE WEEK

FATHER ATTENDING FUNERAL

OF ONE WHILE OTHER WAS

DYING AT HOSPITAL

   Miss Agnes Stuempges, who was operated on for appendicitis March 31, died yesterday at the Antigo Hospital. She was born April 2, 1902, at Coon Valley and live there until she was fourteen years old, when her parents went to live at Westby. She resided at Westby up to last fall when she went to live with her parents on a farm near Polar.

   Those who survive are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stuempges, six brothers, Louis Stuempges of Baker, Montana, Walter of Aberdeen, S.D., Adolph, Edward, Herman and Erwin of Polar and two sister, Vivian and Bernice, also of Polar.

   The father and one of her brothers had been called to Coon Valley by the death of another daughter, Mrs. Joseph Stromstad, who died from pneumonia on April 1. They were notified that Miss Stuempges' condition had become critical and the brother returned. Mr. Stuempges returned later, but did not arrive until yesterday, too late to see his daughter alive.

   The funeral services will be held from St. Peter's church at Polar, Tuesday afternoon.

Obituary of Wilhelm Flemming; 11 Nov 1893

Langlade County Special

11 November 1893; Page 1

Wm. Flemming Sr. of the town of Polar died last Saturday. Cause of death dropsy. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Polar Tuesday.

Warranty Deed: 10 Jun 1891; G. W. Washburn to Gustave Martin, in Langlade County, Wisconsin

Warranty Deed, Vol. ?, Page 581
  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 remebered 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

Obituary #2 of Auguste (Lübke) Martin

Antigo Daily Journal; 31 Oct 1938, page 7
   Mrs. Augusta Martin
       Funeral Services for Mrs. Augusta Martin, who passed away on October 19 were held Sunday, October 23 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Polar. The Rev. Harold T. Rasmussen officiated. Internment was in the Polar cemetery.
       The pallbearers were Louis Hogelee, Peter Anderson, Gust Johnson, Henry Lade, Robert Kirsch, and Henry Brandt. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Martin, and Miss Anita Martin of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Otto of Antigo, Henry Kipke of Manawa, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lembke of Sheboygan, Mrs. Ella Johnson and son, Richard, of New London, Mrs. Minnie Becker, and William Klingbeil of Bear Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schmidt of Pearson.

Obituary #1 of Auguste (Lübke) Martin

Antigo Daily Journal; 20 Oct 1938, page 7
   Mrs. Augusta Martin
       Mrs. Augusta Martin, 85, a resident of the town of Polar for the past 50 years, died early last evening at the Memorial hospital, where she has been a patient since last Sunday, when she fell and broke her leg.
       Before her marriage Augusta Lubke, Mrs. Martin was born in Germany in 1853 on Nov. 29. She was married in Germany and in 1883 they came to the United States, settling near Beaver Dam. Five years later they came to Langlade county, making their home in the town of Polar, where they have lived since. Mr. Martin died in 1934.
       Surviving her are three sons, Otto of the town of Polar; Gustav of the town of Polar; and William, of the town of Polar, with whom she made her home. One daughter, Alvina, Mrs. Henry Kipke of Polar preceded her in death in 1908. A daughter, Anna, passed away in infancy, and a son, Carl, at the age of five.
       Mrs. Martin was a member of St. John's Lutheran church of Polar and was an active member of the Ladies' Aid of that church.
       Funeral services will be held at 2o'clock Sunday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. H. T. Rasmussen as the officiant. Interment will be in the Polar cemetery. The body will lie in state at the William Martin home in the town of Polar.

Will: 07 Oct 1933; Gustav Martin, in Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin

Written on October 7, 1933
     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.

Warranty Deed: 11 Nov 1905; Gustav & Augusta Martin to Otto Martin, in Langlade County, Wisconsin

Warranty Deed; Vol ?, Page 319
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, cattle  and other live stock now 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, utensils 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 executed 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.

FamilySearch Find Of The Day: Carl Gustav Märten's Petition For Naturalization

I stumbled upon these records a few years ago, when I originally ordered copies of the naturalization records for Langlade County, Wisconsin. With the new addition of the new FamilySearch database, "Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992", I've been able to get higher-quality digitized images of my family's naturalization records. Today's find is the Petition for Naturalization documents for my 3rd-great-grandfather, Carl Gustav Märten. Reviewing the documents today, I realize there may be some information I I might have overlooked; especially his place of birth. Here is an extract of this record:

No. 16

United States of America
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Division of Naturalization

Petition For Naturalization
Circuit Court of Langlade County, Wisconsin

In the matter of the petition of Gustav Martin to be admitted a citizen of the United States of America. To the Circuit Court of Langlade County, Wisconsin.
The petition of Gustav Martin respectfully shows:
First. My full name is Gustav Martin
Second. My place of residence is number (blank), town of Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Third. My occupation is Farmer
Fourth. I was born on the 23rd day of August, anno Domini 1846, at Meidam, Germany
Fifth. I emigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany, on or about the 1st day of April anno Domini 1883, and arrived at the port of Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States, on the vessel Hohenzolen (Hohenzollern)
Sixth. I declared my intention to become a citizen of the United States on the 1st day of November, anno Domini 1884 at Beaver Dam, Dodoge County, Wis. in the Circuit Court of Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Seventh. I am married. My wife's name is Augusta Martin. She was born in Grossenfeldt, Germany (Gross Schönfeld), and now resides at Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin. I have 4 children and the name, date and place of birth, and place of residence of each said children is as follows:
*Otto Martin Born March 14th 1877 at Grossenfeldt, Germany (Gross Schönfeld)
*Gustav Martin Born June 21st 1882 at Grossenfeldt, Germany (Gross Schönfeld)
*William Martin Born August 1st 1883 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
*Alvina Martin Born February 11th 1885, at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
and all now reside at Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Eigth. I am not a disbeliever in or opposed to organized government or a member of or affliated with any organization or body of persons teaching disbelief in organized government. I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy. I am attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and it is my intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to William II Emperor of Germany of which at this time I am a subject, and it is my intention to reside permanently in the United States.
Ninth. I am able to speak the English language.
Tenth. I have resided continuously in the United States of America for a term of five years at least immediately preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the 1st day of April anno Domini 1883, and in the State of Wisconsin for one year at least next preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the 19th day of April, anno Domini 1883.
Eleventh. CROSSED OUT

Attached hereto and made a part of this petition is my declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States required by law. Wherefore your petitioner prays that he may be admitted a citizen of the United States of America.
Dated Nov, 12th, 1908.
Gustav Martin (Signature of petitioner.)

State of Wisconsin
Langlade County
Gustav Martin, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the petitioner in the above-entitled proceeding; that he has read the foregoing petitions and knows the contents thereof; that the same is true of his own knowledge, except as to matters therein stated to be alleged upon information and believe, and that as to those matters he believes it to be true.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of November, anno Domini 1908
A. Nowotny, Clerk.

Declaration of Intention filed this 12th day of November, 1908
A. Nowotny, Clerk.

Affidavit of Witnesses
Circuit Court of Langlade County, Wisconsin
In the matter of the petition of Gustav martin to be admitted a citizen of the United States of America.
State of Wisconsin
Langlade County
V. P. Rath, occupation County Clerk, residing at Antigo, Wisconsin and
J. W. Parsons, occupation County Judge, residing at Antigo, Wisconsin
each being severally, duly, and respectively sworn, deposes and say that he is a citizen of the United States of America; that he has personally know Gustav martin, the petitioner above mentioned, to be a resident of the United States for a period of at least five years continuously immediately preceding the date of filing his petition, and of the State in which the above-entitled application is made for a period of fifteen years immediately preceding the date of filing his petition; and that he has personal knowledge that the said petitioner is a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and that he is in every way qualified, in his opinion, to be admitted a citizen of the United States.
V. P. Rath
J. W. Parsons
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of November, anno Domini 1908.
A. Nowotny, Clerk.

Surname Saturday #16: Summ

The Summ family has been one of my most treasured branches of my family. I know so much about this immediate side of the family and am blessed to have been handed down a wealth of information and pictures. I am eternally grateful for my grandmother and her ancestors for all of this! This is the information I know on my Summ family:

1. Maria Summ
b. 23 Jul 1883, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
d. 06 Apr 1972, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m. Herman Wilhelm Gustav "Gust" Martin; 23 Jul 1907, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Harold Johann Gustav Martin, b. 18 Apr 1908, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Sylvia Maria Bertha Hedwig Martin, b. 28 May 1909, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Leonard Herman Martin, b. 28 Oct 1911, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Marlow Charles Martin, b. 09 Jul 1914, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Oscar Carl Herman Martin, b. 18 Feb 1916, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Anita Maria Florella Martin, b. 23 Nov 1917, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin

2. Johann Georg Summ
b. 24 Jan 1853, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
d. 13 Mar 1923, Norwood, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m. Maria Blum; 26 Oct 1882, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
*Maria Summ, (above)
*Carl J. Summ, b. 22 mar 1888, Norwood, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Herman Georg Albert Summ, b. 19 May 1894, Norwood, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Marcus Carl Julius Summ, b. 12 Mar 1903, Norwood, Langlade County, Wisconsin

3. Johann Georg Summ (changed from Sum to the current Summ)
b. 18 Jan 1816, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
d. 16 May 1906, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
m. Anna Maria Schondelmaier; 16 Jul 1843; Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Christian Summ, b. & d. 1841, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Christian Summ, b. 09 Jun 1843, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Johann Summ, b. 27 Feb 1846, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Anna Maria Summ, b. 15 Aug 1848, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Conrad Summ, b. 30 May 1850, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Johann Georg Summ, (above)
*Jacob Summ, b. 16 Feb 1855, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Stillborn (twin), b. & d. 17 May 1857, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Stillborn (twin), b. & d. 17 May 1857, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Jacob Summ (twin), b. 12 May 1860, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Christine Summ (twin), b. 12 May 1860, Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany

3. Johann Georg Sum
b. 07 Jan 1785, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
d. 20 mar 1849, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
m1. Katharina Reuter; 10 Mar 1811, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
m2. Anna Maria Wolber; 18 Jan 1824, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Christian Sum, b. 26 Sep 1812, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Johann Georg Sum/Summ, (above)
*Johannes Sum, b. 25 Mar 1819, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Conrad Sum, b. 13 Sep 1825, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Stillborn Sum, b. & d. 19 Dec 1829, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Georg Sum, b. 02 Nov 1834, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany

4. Christian Sum
b. 13 Oct 1759, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
d. 17 May 1853, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
m. Anna Maria Lehrer
*Christina Sum, b. date unknown
*Johann Georg Sum, (above)
*Christian Sum, b. 06 Jan 1791, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Barbara Sum, b. 28 Aug 1793, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Maria Sum, b. 29 Aug 1796, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany
*Georg Sum, b. 20 Sep 1799, Kirnbach, Ortenau Kreis, Baden, Germany

I have a lot more research to perform on this line of the family, but that's time permitting and when I actually order the Kirnbach Evangelical microfilmed records via the LDS. Any relatives care to help contribute to these costs? I could go back probably another 100 years or so. :)

Surname Saturday #8: Martin/Märten

Martin is the surname if the only great-grandparent I was fortunate to meet and spend time with. Her name was Sylvia Martin, and she passed away only four years ago. I think about you often, grandma and I miss you. This is her family:

1. Sylvia Maria Bertha Hedwig Martin
b. 28 May 1909, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
d. 12 Jan 2008, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m1. Walter John Stuempges; 21 Sep 1927, Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota
m2. Ewald Wilhelm Flemming; Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Children omitted for privacy reasons.


2. Herman Wilhelm Gustav "Gust" Martin
b. 21 Jun 1882, Gross Schönfeld, Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern, Germany
d. 17 May 1968, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m. Maria Summ; 23 Jul 1907, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Harold Johann Gustav Martin, b. 18 Apr 1908, Polar, d. 04 Apr 1943, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
*Sylvia Maria Bertha Hedwig Martin (above)
*Leonard Herman Martin, b. 28 Oct 1911, Polar, d. 21 Nov 2009, Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
*Marlow Charles Martin, b. 09 Jul 1914, Polar; d. 20 Jul 2006
*Oscar Carl Herman Martin, b. 18 Feb 1916, Polar, d. 07 Feb 1997, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
*Anita Maria Florella Martin, b. 23 Nov 1917, Polar, d. 02 Mar 2000, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois


3. Carl Gustav Märten
b. 23 Aug 1846, Töpperkuthen, Kreis Landsberg, Brandenburg, Germany
d. 12 Mar 1934, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m1. Henrietta Kurth, of Schildberg, Kreis Soldin, Brandenburg, Germany
m2. Louise Friederike Auguste Lübke; 15 Jun 1876, Gross Schönfeld, Kreis Greifenhagen, Pommern, Germany
*Wilhelm Herman Otto Martin, b. 14 Mar 1877, Gross Schönfeld, d. 07 Jul 1955, Polar
*Carl Martin, b. abt 1880, Gross Schönfeld, d. bef 1885, Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin
*Herman Wilhelm Gustav "Gust" Martin (above)
*William Frederick "Bill" Martin, b. 21 Jun 1883, Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, d. 25 Feb 1970, Polar
*Alvina Emelia Augusta Martin, b. 11 Feb 1885, Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, d. 11 Apr 1909, Polar
*Anna Martin, b. Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, d. Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin


4. Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Märten
b. Berneuchen, Kreis Landsberg, Brandenburg, Germany
d. Pätzig bei Schönfleiss, Kreis Königsberg/Neumark, Pommern, Germany
m. Amelia Wehlitz, of Töpperkuthen, Kreis Landsberg, Brandenburg, Germany
*Carl Gustav Märten (above)

Surname Saturday #4: Stuempges

Have you ever seen a family use the mother's surname, instead of the father's? My maternal grandmother, Elaine Stuempges, is the grandparent I know the most about. I've been fortunate enough to have been (and continue to be) told stories from my mom and aunt about my grandma, that I cherish every day. I really should write down everything they tell me! The Stuempges are pure German, having immigrated directly to Wisconsin in the 1850's. The earlier Stümpges family must have had some kind of wealth or higher social standing within the community, because as you'll see with the earliest generations (10 and 11), the children used the MOTHER'S surname.. not the father's. This was the case for two sisters, one of which I descend from! Very very interesting! Here is what I know on my grandmother's family:

1. Elaine Florella Stuempges
b. 31 Dec 1926, Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin
d. 19 Jun 1987, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
m1. James William Felton; 14 Jun 1948, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
m2. Thomas Thurman Rodgers; 01 Dec 1961, Crown Point, Lake County, Illinois
*Children omitted for privacy.

2. Walter John Stuempges
b. 10 Jun 1899, Coon Valley, Vernon County, Wisconsin
d. 13 May 1982, Ely, St. Louis County, Minnesota
m1. Sylvia Maria Bertha Hedwig Martin; 21 Sep 1927, Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota
m2. Bernice Valerie Kluwe; 28 May 1949, Ely, St. Louis County, Minnesota
*Children omitted for privacy.

3. Johann Philipp Julius "John" Stuempges
b. 30 Nov 1860, Newton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
d. 16 Feb 1951, Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin
m. Anna Weishaupt; 28 Sep 1887, Newburgh's Corner, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
*Lewis Carl Stuempges
*Susanna Stuempges
*Ida Stuempges
*Adolf Julius Stuempges
*Eddie Willie Stuempges
*Arthur A. Stuempges
*Walter John Stuempges (above)
*Agnes Stuempges
*Herman Frank Stuempges
*Irvin Albert Stuempges
*Bernice Stuempges

4. Johann Peter Stümpges
b. 25 Jan 1831, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 28 Mar 1911, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
m1. Katharina Sprengling; 06 Oct 1859, Newton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
m2. Sophia Carolina Friederica Stuek; 16 Feb 1866, First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
m3. Johanna Ratsatz; 26 Mar 1889, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
(m1)*Johann Philipp Julius "John" Stuempges (above)
(m1)*Philipp Bernard Stuempges
(m1)*William Heinrich Stuempges
(m2)*Herman Christian Stuempges
(m2)*Sophie Johanna Anna Maria Stuempges
(m2)*Wilhelmina Stuempges
(m2)*Albert Heinrich Stuempges
(m2)*Frederich Wilhelm Stuempges
(m2)*Fredericka Wilhelmina Maria Stuempges

5. Johann Stümpges
b. Nov/Dec 1798, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
ba. 02 Dec 1798, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 1855, Newton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
m. Gertrude Vits; 22 Oct 1825, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Heinrich Stümpges
*Johanna Mechtilda Stümpges
*Johann Peter Stümpges (above)
*Wilhelm H. Stümpges
*Julius Stümpges

6. Peter Stümpges
b. 11 Jul 1757, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. unknown, probably Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Mechtildis Vits; 08 Aug 1790, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Adelheid Stümpges
*Wilhelm Heinrich Stümpges
*David Stümpges
*Daughter Stümpges
*Johannes Peter Stümpges
*Johann Stümpges (above)
*Anna Margaretha Stümpges
*Catharina Stümpges
*Adam Stümpges

7. David Stümpges
b. 14 Mar 1714, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 18 Nov 1795, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Griedtgen Schippers; 19 May 1743, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Olletgen Stümpges
*Olletgen Stümpges
*Johann Wilhelm Stümpges
*Johann Wilhelm Stümpges
*Peter Stümpges
*Olletgen Stümpges
*Peter Stümpges
*Peter Stümpges (above)
*Johannes Stümpges

8. Peter Stümpges
b. 23 Dec 1680, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 23 Dec 1753, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Olletgen Pferdmenges; 17 Jun 1708, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Tringen Stümpges
*Tringen Stümpges
*Wilhelm Stümpges
*Mairken Stümpges
*David Stümpges (above)
*Corst Stümpges
*Gretchen Stümpges
*Alleta Stümpges
*Gretchen Stümpges
*Mechel Stümpges

9. Vitus Stümpges
b. 07 Aug 1655, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. unknown, Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Mercken Driescher; abt 1675
*Peter Stümpges (above)
*Antonius Christoph Stümpges
*Giertgen Stümpges
*Engen Stümpges
*Adolf Stümpges
*Adolf Stümpges
*Hedreutgen Stümpges
*Eugen Stümpges
*Peter Stümpges
*Peter Stümpges
*Godfridas Stümpges
*Anna Stümpges

10. Thönis am Bleeckkamp *(Children Used Mother's Surname!)*
b. abt 1615-1616, probably Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 1682-1684, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Giertgen Stümpges; abt 1645, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    b. 09 Nov 1617, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    d. aft 02 Mar 1693, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Petrus Stümpges
*Barbara Stümpges
*Trinken Stümpges
*Trinken Stümpges
*Adolphus Stümpges
*Vitus Stümpges
*Mechel Mechtilde Stümpges
*Adolphus Stümpges
*Bilgen Stümpges

11a. Peter then Bleeck
m. Trintgen am Endt
*Thönis am Bleeckkamp (above)

11b. Adolf Stümpges
b. abt 1573, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
d. 05 Feb 1658, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Barbara Drubis; 1599, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
*Vit Stümpges
*Jacob Stümpges
*Anna Stümpges
*Trein Stümpges, m. Rudolf Yeiten; children also assumed mother's surname.
*Giertgen Stümpges (above)
*Peter Stümpges

12b. Vit Stümpges
b. abt 1545
d. abt 1592, Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
m. Janna
*Adolf Stümpges (above)

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun - Guess Your Ancestor's 1940 Census Data

1)  Pick one of the persons from your ancestry who should be in the 1940 United States Census.

2)  Using the column headings below (from 1940 United States Census Questions), predict what the entries will be in each column.

3)  Share your predictions on your own blog post, in a comment to this post, or in a Facebook status or a Google Plus post.

Here's mine:

I'm picking my grandmother, Elaine (Stuempges) Rodgers.  Here are my predicted column entries (in red):

*  State:  Wisconsin
*  Populated Place: Polar
*  Ward of City:  ???
*  County:  Langlade
*  Township or other division of county:  Polar
*  Block Nos.:  ???
*  Enumeration District:  34-19

1.  Location - street, avenue or road:  Mueller Lake Rd. -OR- Polar Rd.
2.  Location - house number:   ??? 

3.  Number of household:  ???
4.  Home owned or rented:  O [by her father, Walter]
5.  Value of home (if owned) or monthly rental (if rented):   ???
6.  Does this household live on a farm?  No
7.  Name of person:  Elaine F. Stuempges
8.  Relationship of this person to head of household:  Daughter

9.  Sex:  F[emale]
10.  Color or Race:  W[hite]
11.  Age at last birthday:  13
12.  Marital Status:  S[ingle]

13.  Attended school or college any time since March 1, 1940:  Yes
14.  Highest grade of school completed:  7th Grade

15.  Place of birth:  Wisconsin
16.  Citizenship of foreign born: [blank]

17.  Residence on 1 April, 1935 - City or town:  Same place
18.  Residence on 1 April, 1935 - County:  Same place
19.  Residence on 1 April, 1935 - State or foreign country:  Same place
20.  On a farm?  No

21.  Was this person AT WORK for pay or profit in private or nonemergency Gov't. work during week of March 24-30? (Yes or No): No
22:  If not, was he at work on, or assigned to, public EMERGENCY WORK (WPA, NYA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24-30? (Yes or No): No
23. If neither at work nor assigned to public emergency work. ("No" in Cols. 21 and 22), Was this person SEEKING WORK (Yes or No):  No
24. If not seeking work, did he HAVE A JOB, business, etc.? (Yes or No):  No
25. Indicate whether engaged in home house-work (H), in school (S), unable to work (U), or other (Ot): [S]
26. Number of hours worked during week of March 24-30, 1940: 0
27. If seeking work or assigned to public emergency work. ("Yes" in Col. 22 or 23); Duration of unemployment up to March 30, 1940 - in weeks:  0

28.  Occupation: Trade, profession, or particular kind of work, as frame spinner, salesman, rivet heater ,music teacher:  [blank]
29. Industry: Industry or business, as cotton mill, retail grocery, farm, shipyard, public school:[blank]
30. Class of worker: [blank]
31. Number of weeks worked in 1939 (Equivalent full-time weeks): 0

32.  Income in 1939 (12 months ended December 31, 1939): Amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions):  0
33. Did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary (Yes or No): No
34.  Number of farm schedule: [blank]

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun - the 1940 US Census

This is going to be a fun post. I saw on a website, that the 1940 census will be open to the public as of yesterday, one year from now. Immediately, I began thinking of who I should find first.

I've already been able to find my maternal grandparents. My grandfather, Thomas Thurman Rodgers, was born in Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi on 15 Jun 1928 to Fred Lamar Rodgers and Ellen Inez Martin. Here is an excerpt of him with his family in the 1930 census:

Rodgers, Fred L., Head, 30, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi, Farmer
Rodgers, Ellen I., Wife, 27, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi, Farm laborer
Rodgers, M. J., Son, 11, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi
Rodgers, Virginia A., Daughter, 6, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi
Rodgers, Wilburn H., Son, 4 8/12, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi
Rodgers, Thomas T., Son, 16/12, Mississippi, Mississippi, Mississippi


My maternal grandmother was Elaine Florella Stuempges. She was born 31 Dec 1926 in Polar, Langlade County, Wisconsin, to Walter John Stuempges and Sylvia Maria Martin. Here is an excerpt of her with her family in the 1930 census:

Stuempges, Walter, Head, 30, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Bohemia, Mechanic in Garage
Stuempges, Sylvia, Wife, 20, Wisconsin, Germany, Wisconsin
Stuempges, Elaine, Daughter, 3, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Stuempges, Eunice, Daughter, 1, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

As for my paternal grandparents, they were born after the 1930 census. My grandfather was John Edward Gombash. He was born 02 Oct 1935 in Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia and was the son of Alex Gombash (previously Sándor Gombás) and Catherine Grządziel. Along with my great-grandparents and my grandfather, there will be 6 other children listed.. siblings to my grandfather. They're all living, so I won't state names and dates out of respect for their privacy.

My paternal grandmother was Mary Louise Adas. She was born 02 Mar 1940 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Edward Robert Adas, Sr. and his wife Martha Violet Czarny. Now knowing she was born in 1940, I'm REALLY hoping she's listed in the census. I'm not sure of the months of which the census was take that year, so I'll have to do some research on that topic. She had one younger brother who was born in 1941.

I'm going to be really curious about my paternal great-great-grandmother, as well. She was Eszter (Tóth) Gombás. Her husband, my great-great-grandfather, had died in May of 1931. She will have been a widow for 9 years now. I'm not sure of the exact location of where she will be, but I believe she may be in Lore City, Richland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. That's where her daughter Julia (Gombash) Mayors was hopefully living at the time. I do know that Eszter died in April of 1950 in Lore City. Maybe she'll even appear in the 1950 census, too! Boy am I impatient! :)