Descendants of Thomas George Martin and Gustav Adolphus Duzel

The event bringing the Martin's and Duzel's as a family, was the marriage of Kate "Kitty" Duzel and Thomas G. Martin


Findings - Census - WWI Draft - WWII - SSDI - Pas/Nat. - Obit


Section 1

 

Thomas George Martin, b. abt. 1830, Maryland, d. abt. 1902 {headstone info} Scott River, CA, m. about 1883, Katie/Kate Dusel/Duzel, b. abt. 1863, d. 20 Feb 1959, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. 

 

Thomas George 1850 1860 1870 1880 - Kate 1900 1910 1920 1930

 

Children:

 

May/Mae Martin, b. 5 Jun 1885 or 1888, Siskiyou Co., CA, d. Sept 1981, San Diego Co. CA. age 93, 1m. abt. 1904, Green, 2m. abt. 1911, Conrad Stafford, b. abt. 1878

1900 1910 1920

 

John Warren Martin, b. 28 Feb 1887, Hamburg, Siskiyou Co., CA, m. Aura Humphreys of Happy Camp, CA.

1900 1910 WWI 1920

 

Henry Grover Chevelant Martin, b. 26 Jan 1889, Hamburg, Siskiyou Co., CA, d. Apr 1977, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA, m. Edna Mostovy/Mostovoy, San Francisco, CA....she has 2 children previous marriage...Geraldine {Geri} and Henry S. {Hank}. Henry adopted them.  Henry and Edna had a child of their own {name of Kathy} Hank worked for the USFS retired.

1900 WWI 1920

 

Mary H Martin*, b. 5 Jul 1889, Siskiyou Co., CA, d. Mar 1973, Long Beach, Los Angels CA.

1900

 

Grace "Tootsie" Martin, b.  5 Feb 1893, CA, d. May 1979, Red Bluff, Tehema Co., CA, m. Bailey

1900 1910

 

Ruth May Martin, b. abt. 1894, Siskiyou Co., CA, m. Davis.  Ruth May Martin, is buried in the Hamburg Cemetery, no date on headstone.

1900 1910

 

George Adolphus Martin, b. 17 Nov 1895, Hamburg, CA, d. 20 Apr 1982 { 86 yrs} buried, Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, CA. {obit}  occupation Post Master 194-? to 1963. Fraternal American Legion {Life}  m. Helen Lillian Brooks, b. 1906, San Francisco, CA, d. 8 Sep 1966. buried, Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, CA. {obit}

1900 1910 WWI

 

Mary Martin, b. 9 Aug 1901, Siskiyou Co., CA, d. Dec 1978, Santa Clara, CA, age 77, m. Frank McMahon

1910 1920

 

*Mary H. Martin, Postmaster at Edgewood and is most likely buried there.

 

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Section 2 - Gustav Adolphus Duzel & Alisha Louise Watson

 

1st Generation

 

Gustav Adolphus "Pappy" Duzel, b. 1830, Prussia, d. 28 Oct 1903, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA, 2m. Alisha Louise Watson, b. 14 Feb 1881, Humboldt Co. CA, d. 1920, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou Co. CA.  {aka: DOC/DOCK granny, American Indian, Karouk tribe.

 

Gustav’s occupation, Placer Miner, Hamburg Bar, Scott Valley, CA.

 

Children:

 

George Adolphus Duzel, b. 22, July 1860, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou Co. CA, d. 15 Oct 1949, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou Co. CA, buried Hamburg Cemetery, Scott Valley, CA.  Occupation Miner, laborer who loss his hearing at early age from swimming accident at a mine.  Never married

 

Kate/Kitty Duzel, b. abt. 1863, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou Co. CA, d. 20 Feb 1959, Hamburg, Scott Valley, CA, m. Thomas Martin

 

Sarah Duzel, b. 27 Nov 1866, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou Co. CA, d. 15 Feb 1954, Little Shasta, CA. m. Washburn

 

Fannie Duzel, b. 29 May 1867, d. 25 Jul 1959, Yreka, Siskiyou Co. CA, m. Charles Forney Brown, b. 24 Nov 1862, d. 31 May 1931, Hamburg Cemetery.  Children. Walter, Oliver, Lloyd, Elmer, b. 19 Dec 1899, d. 5 Aug 1978, US-Army. {buried with parents}

 

No Name Duzel, b. 1879, Hamburg, Scott Valley, Siskiyou CO. CA.

 

The event bringing the Martin's and Duzel's as a family, was the marriage of Kate "Kitty" Duzel and Thomas G. Martin.

 

1860 1880

 

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Section 3 - Notes/Story:

 

Why and when did Thomas G. Martin come west from Maryland and with who?

 

If Thomas came to California because of the California Gold Rush, trying to establish when and why...and since Thomas was a miner per the 1870 census, the "The California Gold Rush" takes place on January 24, 1848, lasts until 1855, when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma CA.  Which is 340 miles from Scott River CA, which Scott River is the first known place Thomas per the 1870 census lived.  Unknown about the 1850 & 1860 census.

 

George Adolphus "Pappy" Duzel,  arrives to Seiad in 1836, w/ Tom McKay, as fur trappers.  However, the year or birthdates of George and Thomas, would have to be earlier than 1830, otherwise they came with their parents in 1836 or more like came in 1856.

 

Thomas G. Martin came into Seiad Valley, from Oregon, via the COOK & GREEN Pass down to Seiad Valley, when is unknown.  Tom G. MARTIN is shown as born in Maryland, 1829/30 {headstone}

 

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Section 4 -From Linda & a book from Siskiyou Historical Society about the Martin's

 

Siskiyou Historical Society book Siskiyou Pioneer, #9 volume, issued in 1996, about the Martin's, approx. 130 pages.  Footnote: Thomas died on his front porch in a rocking chair.

Note: The following may not be accurate as of this writing 20 Feb 08

 

1. Florance MATHUS/DIGGLE is a relative of Thomas Martin, she is an Indian medicine woman, Indian name of "Dr. 2 Feathers , m. Albert "Slim" Diggle. The SHS just says she is related to Martin's. I found she is George Martin's sister. She and hubby are not buried in Hamburg, so I believe may be in Evergreen, Yreka.
 

2. Fanny/Fannie DUZEL/BROWN  is Kate's daughter. b. 29, May 1867, Hamburg, CA, d. 25 Jul 1959, Hamburg Cemetery {headstone info. shared headstone}, m. Charles Forney Brown, b. 24 Nov 1862, d. 31 May 1931, Hamburg Cemetery.  Children. Walter, Oliver, Lloyd, Elmer, b. 19 Dec 1899, d. 5 Aug 1978, US-Army. {buried with parents}


3. Sarah Totten, spinster, was sister to Kate Maplesden/Caldwell.  Kate and husband Dan ran the Post Office, he ran the P.O. 12 Feb 1880 and Kate, 31 Jan 1889 at his death.  Sarah A. Bailey then ran the Post Office, who is related to Grace "Tootsie" Martin/Bailey {sisters in laws}.   Dan Caldwell, b. 2 Mar 1838, d. 31 Dec 1898, Hamburg Cemetery {headstone info} Fraternal Mason (unknown where Kate Bailey is buried)

 

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Section 5 -The Martins

 

1. John W. Martin
Born and raised in Hamburg, After returning from WW1, m. Aura Humphreys of Happy Camp, CA. They lived their lives in Happy Camp.  {A number of photos of him w/Kate & siblings}.  Aura Martin, b. 2 Jan 1891, d.  Jul 1983 Happy Camp, Siskiyou, California SS# 553-34-4620


2.Henry G. C. Martin
Born and raised in Hamburg.  After returning from WW1, returned to Hamburg, m. Edna Mostovy/Mostovoy, San Francisco, CA and remained close to Mother Kate's place.  Was a placer miner by trade. {not much is in book of him}.

3. George Adolphus Martin, b. 17 Nov 1895, Hamburg, CA, d. 20 Apr 1982 { 86 yrs}  buried, Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, CA. {obit}  occupation Post Master 194-? to 1963. Fraternal. American Legion {Life}  m. Helen Lillian Brooks, b. 1906, San Francisco, CA, d. 8 Sep 1966, buried, Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, CA. {obit}
 

Helen Lillian Brooks Parents.
F. William Edward Longan, buried. Vallejo, CA.
M. Mary Emma Brooks, buried. St. Vincent's Cemetery, Vallejo, CA.
 

Children:

 

William Edward Longan, m. a/ Hazel Claire RYAN, b/Margret Veronica BREW.
Roswell Ludga Longan {Long Beach,CA} circa 1944.
Hurbert Rodrick Longan, b. 9 Jan 1897, d. 26 May 1959, Napa, CA. m. Bertha M. GIAUQUE

 

Helen Lillian Brooks Grand Parents.
F. William Brooks, b. New York, d. San Francisco, CA.
M. Catherine T. Coen. b. Ireland
 

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Section 6 - The McKay's

 

Thomas McKay . {headstone info} b. 1878, Hyampom, Trinity Co. CA, d. 1973, Hyampom, Trinity Co, CA, age 95
Parents, Father Zackariah McKay. {headstone info} b. 1826, d. 1898, age 72
Mother. Ann McKay. {headstone info} (wife to Zack) b. 1838, d. 1 Mar 1934, age 96

others in family plot are


William McKay, b. 1859, d. 1920, age 61
Amy C. McKay/Maker {headstone info}, b. 23 Jun 1923, d. 26 Apr 1940, age 17
John McKay {headstone info}. b. 1901, d. 24 Mar 1933, age 32
Lucy McKay (2nd wife of John) same grave as John. no headstone.
Diane McKay (1st wife of John) John Jr.

{SHS says that Amy was born ill, and was a sickly child , Tom would go home from Hamburg monthly , to visit her, until her death, Tom then stayed with Kate Martin until her death in 1959. Tom then stay with George & Lillian, Tom then was 81y}

Diane and John Jr. may have been a child birth(s) deaths, no dates to indicate.

 

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Compiled & researched by D.R. “Doc” Begnal-Young

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Created - 31 Jan 2008

Updated - 2 Aug 2008

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