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Newspaper - Lowville NY Journal -

This community was greatly shocked Wednesday by the sudden death of Anna B. Schwenk, wife of George E. Martus, of this village. Mrs. Martus, after dinner, accompanied Mrs. L. F. Schmidt to attend a tea at the home of Miss Margaret Traxel for the benefit of the Woman's Auxiliary of Saint Paul's church. As they came to the house, Mrs. Martus complained of a severe pain in her chest and Miss Traxel, bemg a trained nurse, attended Mrs. Martus, who suffered a severe heart attack and she passed away before Mr, Martus or a physician arrived. Mrs. Martus was born in Constablevllle, November 23, 1862, daughter of the late Andrew and Elisabeth Weber Schwenk. She had always resided in this place. November, 1882, she was united in marriage with George E. Martus, of this place. Two daughters were born to them, Miss Jessie Martus, who passed away July 18, 1918, and Miss Bertha E. Martus, of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Martus was a lady of quiet unassuming manner and made many friends. She was a devoted wife and mother and the sympathy of many is extended to the bereaved ones. She was a member of the Lutheran church, and for past years she affiliated with St Paul's Episcopal church. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Miss Bertha E. Martus; a sister, Mrs. Anthony LJnck, of this place, and three brothers, George J. Schwenck, Constableville; Charles, Ilion, and Rudolph, of Taberg; also several nieces and nephews. Miss Elisabeth Zlmmer, niece, resided, with her aunt. The funeral services were conducted from her late home Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. George Dudley Barr, of St. Paul's church, officiating. There were many beautiful flowers and floral emblems surround ing the casket. Among them was a piece from neighbors, the Woman's Auxiliary of St Paul's church and many from relatives and friends. Interment was made in the family lot in Constableville Rural Cemetery, in charge of Undertaker Clarence L. Trainor. Edward Kraeger, William Greene, John Van Zandt, Nelson Hayes, Arvln Kirk, and James O. Traxel served as bearers. Relatives and friends attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schwenk and son Frederick, of Taberg; Charles Schwenk, of Dion; Wayland Arthur Miss Ethel Arthur, Lowville; Miss Altale Wilcox, Mrs. D. H. O'Brien, Miss Ruth O'Brien, Port Layden; Mrs. Jacob Usltschi, Utica.

Anna married MARTUS, George E on 23 Nov 1882 in St John's, Mohawk Hill, Lewis County, NY. George (son of MARTUS, John and Mary) was born on 4 Dec 1857 in Fish Creek, Lewis County, NY; died on 8 Sep 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MARTUS, Jessie Mae was born on 8 Mar 1883 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY; died on 13 Jul 1918 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY.
2. MARTUS, Bertha Elisabeth was born on 5 Oct 1888 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY; died on 7 Apr 1941 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY.

Andreas married WEBER, Elizabeth about 1861 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of WEBER, George and Margaret) was born on 7 Mar 1844 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY; died on 7 Apr 1915 in Constableville, Lewis County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Andreas the father shown as Weber und Soldat (weaver and soldier)

Andreas b. in 1835 is shown as having gone to America. No year indicated.

Andreas married HILLER, Anna Catherina on 22 Jun 1831 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna (daughter of HILLER, Jacob and VÖHRINGER, Juditha) was born on 10 Nov 1801 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 6 Jun 1848 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George + Margaret. Margaret was born about 1801 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jacob was a weaver and grave digger. FR indicates that he worked at latter occupation since 16 sep 1812. His father also a weaver.

Jacob married VÖHRINGER, Juditha on 13 May 1795 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Juditha (daughter of VÖHRINGER, Johannes and PRINZING, Angelica) was born on 18 Sep 1771 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 29 Dec 1832 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]