The 1880 United States census showed Gustav Haut (age 16) living with his parents Martin (age 40, farmer) and Sophia (age 38) in Perham, Minnesota. His other siblings were Friedericke (age 18), Albert (age 5), Carolina (age 3), and Mary (age 1).
The 1895 Minnesota census showed Gustave Haut (age 31, born in Germany, brickyard) married to Friedchan (age 22, born in Germany) and living in Perham, Minnesota.
The 1900 United States census showed Gustav Haut (age 36, born in May 1864 in Germany, brickmaker) married to Frida (age 27, born in February 1873 in Germany) and living in Perham Township, Minnesota.
ANOTHER BRICK RELIC. Gust Haut, a brick manufacturer of Perham, Minn., cherishes a souvenir of his visit to his native village of Saal, Germany, six years ago, in the shape of a brick from the ancient church there, which was constructed in A. D. 1240. When he was there, some repairs were being made which involved taking down a portion of one corner. Mr. Haut took advantage of the opportunity to secure one of the brick. The brick was hand-molded, and is of a dark-red color. The size is somewhat different from the present size of brick, being 11x5x3 1/2 ins., and weighing 12 lbs. One side and one end have been exposed to the weather for over 650 years, and they still show no more signs of wear and crumbling than relatively new brick. (Brick and Clay Record, Kenfield-Leach Company, Chicago, IL, May 1909, Volume XXX, Number 5, Page 256)
The 1910 United States census showed Gust Haut (age 46, born in Germany, farmer) married to Frida (age 36, born in Germany) and living in Perham Township, Minnesota.
The 1920 United States census showed G. W. Haut (age 55, born in Germany, farmer) married to Frida (age 46, born in Germany) and living in Edna Township, near Perham, Minnesota.
The 1930 United States census showed G. W. Haut (age 65, born in Germany, farmer) married to Frieda (age 57, born in Germany) and living in Edna Township, near Perham, Minnesota.
G. A. Haut Dies From Heart Attack Sunday. Gustave William Haut died Sunday morning, Dec. 11, [1938] from a heart attack. He had been afflicted for some time with heart trouble and the final stroke proved fatal within a short time. Funeral services were held at the Haut home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Jos. Eitel, former pastor of Zion's church, conducting the services at the home and at Devil's Lake cemetery where commitment was made. Mr. Haut was born in Herrmanshagenheide, Germany, May 3, 1864. He came to this country in 1872 with his parents, Martin and Sophie Ehlert Haut, who settled first at Danville, Ill. About a year later they moved to Perham, establishing their first residence in Perham township west of the present location of the Devil’s Lake cemetery. Later their home was established on what is commonly known as the brickyard farm.
Mr. Haut's father was trained in brick making in Germany and during the first winters here he explored the neighboring hills for clay suitable for brick making. About 51 years ago [1887] the Hauts began building kilns and setting up machinery for making brick and for about 25 years that industry was carried on there [until about 1912], making a market for much cord wood and giving employment to many men. Many local buildings were built from the product of that yard and much material was shipped to Dakota for public and private use. In 1916 Mr. Haut purchased a farm of 800 acres on the shores of Little McDonald and they made their home there until 1935 when he bought and remodeled a house in town and came here to live. Mr. Haut was married in January 1894 in Germany to Freida Balzer, returning to this country with his bride. They were anticipating the celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary next month. Surviving Mr. Haut are his wife, his brother Albert of Gackle, N. D., and a sister, Mrs. H. Kirchendoll of Espanola, Wash. Both brother and sister were present at the funeral. Also from away came Mrs. Minnie Kozenek and son Donald to attend the last rites. (Perham Enterprise-Bulletin, Enterprise 36th Year/Bulletin 56th Year, Thursday, December 15, 1938, Page 1)