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Individual Summary
- Name: Martin Novak
- Birth Date: November 11, 1822
- Death Date: November 22, 1901
- Age at Death: 79
- Place of Birth: Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Place of Death: Lakefield, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
- Parents:
- Father: George Novak Sr.
- Mother: Mary Marash
Migration to the United States:
Martin Novak left Bremen, Germany, in October 1865 and arrived in New York on November 20, 1865. He was 43 at the time of immigration.
Residences in the United States:
- 1870: Lived in East Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, in Ward 2.
- 1880: Resided again in East Saginaw, Michigan, recorded as married and the head of his household, aged 58.
- 1900: At 77, Martin was living in Lakefield, Saginaw, Michigan.
- November 1901: Last known residence in Michigan prior to his passing.
Occupation:
In 1901, Martin was recorded as a farmer in Michigan death records, reflecting his occupation in later life.
Family Life:
- Marriage: Martin married Mary Tomashack around 1849 in the Czech Republic.
- Children: Martin and Mary had seven children:
- Anna M. Novak
- Mary Ann Novak
- Barbara "Fritcela" Novak
- John J. Novak
- Michael M. Novak
- Albena "Abbina" Novak
- Frank "Frankie" Novak
Death and Burial:
Martin Novak passed away on November 22, 1901, in Lakefield, Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 79. He is buried in Lakefield, Saginaw, Michigan.
Legacy:
Martin Novak's journey from Bohemia to Michigan highlights the life of a 19th-century immigrant who built a new life in the United States, providing for a large family and contributing to his community as a farmer. His story is preserved through the records of his migration, residency, family, and occupation.