Octavia Brault
Born: January 31, 1889
Died: April 11, 1973
Children: Laurence, Margaret, Ursula, Richard
FORMER POUND WOMAN IS DEAD Marinette Eagle Star POUND -
Mrs. Octavia Martens, 84, of Milwaukee, a former Pound resident, died Wednesday afternoon (April 11, 1973) at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay, Death followed a short illness.
The former Octavia Brault was born January 31, 1889 in Coleman. She was married to Edward Martens June 9, 1909 at St. John Catholic Church, Coleman. They resided at Pound where he was employed by the Martens store until his death October 1, 1922. After his death, Mrs. Martens was employed at the store until she moved to Milwaukee in 1950. She resided there with a daughter, Mrs. Francis Farrell.
She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, Whitefish Bay. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Moes Rousseau of Green Bay; a brother, Fred Brault of Green Bay; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Rhodes mortuary at Coleman from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. There will be a Bible vigil service there at 8 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo Catholic Church, Pound, with the Rev. Thomas Mayefeske officiating. Burial will be in the church Cemetery.
Subject: Sinai Brault
Message: Transcription from "Commemorative Biographical Record of the West Shore of Green Bay, Wisconsin, including the Counties of Brown, Oconto, Marinette and Florence" published Chicago by J.H. Beers and
Co., 1896:
Sinai Brault, who, since 1893, has served as commmissioner of Coleman Township, is one of the oldest settlers of the township there. His residence dates from 1875, eight years before the advent of the railroad, and he has always displayed a lively interest in the improvement and progress of his adopted county, taking a leading part in all movements which he had reason to believe were for the good of the community in general. Mr. Brault was born in 1857 in Joliette county, Canada, son of Jean
Elie and Marcelline (Gaudette) Brault, natives of the same place,
where the father was engaged in the lumber business. Later for nine
years he was a policeman on the police force of Montreal. He also
taught school in Joliette county.
In 1875, he and his wife came to
Marinette county, Wis., where he passed away in 1887; Mrs. Brault now makes her home with our subject. Of their of five children, Azarie has a tailoring establishment in Montreal; Azarine (Mrs. Edmond Richard) lives in Coleman township, Marinette county; Isai resides in Coleman
township, and is a teacher in District No. 10; Octavie is the wife of Joseph Lintereur, of Coleman township; Sinai is the subject of this sketch.
Sinai Brault was reared and educated in the country of his birth, finishing his literary training at a college in Montreal, and at the age of about eighteen came with his parents to Wiscconsin, their family being the second one to setle permanently in Coleman township, Marinette county. They purchased 120 acres from the Peshtigo Company, lying in Section 13, the farm on which our subject yet makes his home, and of which sixty acres are now cleared. He has devoted himself almost exclusively to the care and improvement of his land; and
conducts a general farming business, which by his industry and superior manaement yields him a good income. For the past eight years, he has also operated a threshing machine, and has recently provided himself with a steam-threshing outfit, being now well-equipped in this respect to do a large business. Mr. Brault was married in 1881, in Coleman township, to Miss Hermine
Granger, also a native of Joliette county, Canada, where here parents, Marc and Julia (Marion) Granger, were also born. The mother died in Montreal, Canada, and the father subsequently came to Wisconsin, taking up a homestead in Coleman township, Marinette county, where he
died three years later. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Sinai Brault, namely: Emile, Eugene, Lucien, Octavie, Helbertine, Eva and Fred. The family in religious connection are identified with the Church of St. John the Baptist, Coleman, of which Mr. Brault is a trustee. Politically, he affiliates with the Republicans, and takes an
active interest in politics and public affairs in general, at present serving as commissioner of Coleman township and as a Director of District No. 2 As a citizen who takes a genuine interest in the general welfare and prosperity, he is respected and valued throughout the township in which his active life has been passed.
Family Tree
2. Sinai E. Brault4, born April 01, 1857 in Joliette Co.,
Canada4; died April 12, 1915 in Marinette Co., WI5. He was the son of
4. *Jean Elie Brault and 5. *Marceline Gaudette. He married 3.
Hermine Granger 1881 in Coleman , Marinette Co., WI.
3. Hermine Granger, born November 21, 1858 in Joliette Co.,
Province of Quebec, Canada; died October 05, 1940 in Pound, Marinette
C0., WI6. She was the daughter of 6. Marc Granger and 7. Julia
Marineau.
More About Sinai E. Brault:
Burial: St. John the Baptist Church, Coleman, Marinette Co., WI*6
Cause of Death: Diabetes Mellitus, contributing - carbuncles Age: 57
yrs., 11 days
Census: 1900, Coleman, Marinette Co., WI; Age 43, Married 19 years
Education: Finished literary training at a college in Montreal
Immigration: 1877, Abt 18 yrs. old came to Wi with familly, year
according 1810 census
Miscellaneous: Respected as a citizen who takes a genuine interest in
the general welfare of prosperity
Occupation: Also operated a threshing machine
A WONDERFUL GIFT
and A HEART- FELT THANK YOU to the PETERS FAMILY
Oftentimes, I wonder where my talent and interests in Art evolved from. Why
did I have a strong yearning to sew, quilt,weave,sculpt, write, play musical
instruments, and a never ending quest for knowledge? I remember my mom with
the pump-action Singer sewing machine making/patching and doing some hand
sewing but she never quilted to my knowledge but I have always loved fabrics
and saw a class on Channel 11 on quilting many years ago and that is how I
started. And, like all my projects, I had to read, collect books and just
know everything about quilts. I even envisioned someday possibly doing art
quilts and publishing, but life has a way of rearranging our life plans. My
goal now is directed toward family - a most wonderful adventure in knowing
myself thru our family.
Judy had mention some years ago about a quilt that Great Gramma Hermine Brault had made and that she had and for years, I just wanted a picture, but more importantly to feel it. I just knew that I would revisit Hermine making the quilt in her time. The Peters Family presented this quilt to me at Aunt Sula's 90th Birthday in my absence and my daughter just delivered it to me on Sunday. I want to thank the Peters family from the bottom of my heart. This is such a treasure. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I wanted to reconstruct the quilt as it originally was but Judy suggested I make something for each of my sisters to share the quilt with the family. There are 25 squares and I will make something wonderful for each of my sisters to preserve the memory of Hermine and Peters Family gift. This will always be a family treasure.
Judy provided a little history of the quilt. The quilt was made for my mother in 1937. Sharen and I had it on our bed as a summer quilt for as long as I can remember!!!We would love it if you made a pillow or something else from the remainder of the squares. Mom says she can remember a bunch of ladies who would come over and make quilts. Oh to be back in those days! The fabrics used were from clothing not in use and leftover scraps from other sewing projects.
Katherine has sent me pictures of another of Great Gram Brault and Octavia's quilts that was given to her mom and then to her. Katherine has also provided a picture of a tapestry made by Great Gram Brault and given to her by Gramma Octavia. Wonderful treasures.
PICTURES OF THE DRESEN
PLATE QUILT MADE BY HERMINE GRANGER BRAULT AND OCTAVIA BRAULT MARTENS FOR
MARGARET MARTENS.
TAPESTRY MADE BY HERMINE
GRANGER BRAULT AS A YOUNG GIRL WHILE ATTENDING THE CONVENT IN CANADA. GIFT
GIVEN TO GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER BY GRAMMA OCTAVIA BRAULT MARTENS.
