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Descendants of Johann Philipp Schmidt who immigrated from Hesse-Darmstädt to Posey County Indiana, c.1855
1st Generation In America
1st Generation In America
1. Johann ‘Philipp’ SCHMIDT aka John Philip Schmidt or more commonly "Philip Schmidt'
Birth: 19 Apr 1824, Ueberau, Grand Duchy of Hesse (aka Hesse-Darmstadt), Kingom of Prussia [Now in the State of Hesse, Federal Republic of Germany] [1]
Death: 20 Mar 1913, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN [1]
Burial: Bellefountain Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IN
Father: Johann Michael Schmidt
Mother: Maria Margaretha Lutz
"The Schmidt's were of Evangelical religion. Philipp came to America in 1855, bringing along his wife and four children, and a niece Elisabethe Margarethe Born 9-29-1824. Philipp also had two sisters who came to America before he did. (Elisabetha Marg. and Elisabetha) Also Philipps wife's Brother, (Zimmerman) they all settled in Posey Co. and I have found most of them buried in Bellfountain Cem. In Mt. Vernon, Ind.....Philipp was not very tall in fact short 5ft 7in. his hair was black and had a black beard." [letter Mrs. Wm. Rideout, Evansville, Ind. to Ferd Schmidt Dec. 11, 1970] [1]
"Schmidt...Schmitt...Schmid...by Mildred Blake [2]
There are in Posey County several lines whose names probably all derive from the same German root name of Schmidt.
They can be found in such forms as Schmitt, Schmid, Schmitz, etc......
In this column, I am going to talk about Johann Philipp Schmidt who was born in Euberau, Germany (Prussia), in 1824. In 1847, he was married to Anna Margaretha Zimmerman, who was born in 1823 in Altheim, Germany. This information had been recorded in the family bible -- an 1855 edition in German language.
This couple left their native land about 1853, bringing with them several children. Three of them died during the trip to this country. One child was buried at sea.
The following children are recorded in the bible:
Elisabeth - born 1848 (Germany) died 1879 (USA) married Franz Swartz born 1836 (Germany) died 1880 (USA);
Ana Margaretha - born 1850 (Germany) died enroute to USA;
Christian - born 1852 (Germany) died enroute to USA;
Maria Margaretha - born 1854 (Germany) died at sea;
Johannes - born 1858 (USA) died 1923 (USA) married Pauline Dora Schieber;
Christian (Edward) - born 1860 (USA) died 1947 (USA) married Henrietta Fellemende - born 1867 died 1927;
Emilie Maria - born 1862 (USA) died?;
Anna Margaretha - born 1864 (USA) died 1944 (USA) married James Kreutzinger - born 1859 died 1921
and Johann Philipp born 1870 (USA) died 1939 (never married....)
[Posey County Pioneers, by Mildred Blake, copy at Posey County Historical Society]
In 1982, great-great-granddaughter Wanda Schmidt Tichenor wrote a family History titled "The History of the Schmidt Family from Posey County, Indiana".
Here are some of the pages relating to Philipp:
Johann ‘Philipp’ SCHMIDT was born on April 19, 1824, Ueberau, Grand Duchy of Hesse (aka Hesse-Darmstadt), Kingom of Prussia [Now in the State of Hesse, Federal Republic of Germany] [1]
On April 11, 1847 Johann Philipp Schmidt was married to Anna Margaretha Zimmerman. Philip and Margaret were 1st cousins and were probably married in either Altheim or Ueberau.
On July 11, 1848 their first child was born - Elisabeth Schmidt
On August 14, 1850 their second child was born - Anna Margaretha Schmidt
On August 16, 1852 their son Christian Schmidt was born.
On May 25, 1854 their daughter Maria Margaretha Schmidt was born.
Document (Passport?) issued from the Grand Duchy of Hesse in 1855 granting Philipp and Margaretha approval to leave for America. [8]
1855 Passport
Pass number 1442
DESCRIPTION
AGE……..31 years
HEIGHT…67 inches
HAIR… ...Black
FOREHEAD….Wide
EYEBROWS….Black
EYES…....Brown
NOSE…...Average
HAND…..Small
BEARD….Heavey, black
CHIN……Round
FACE……Broad
COMPLEXION….Ruddy
NO SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION MARKS
SIGNATURE:
FAMILY:
1. Wife Margaret 32 years
2. Children…
Elisabeth..6 years
Christian..3 years Maria Margaretha...11 mos.
1855 Passport -English Translation
THE GRAND DUCHY OF HESSE
In the name of his Majesty, the Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhein.
The Ministry of the Grand Duchy of the House and Foreign Affairs, seeks under the promise of complete return of all Military and Civil Authorities, of foreign states, that
PHILIPP SCHMIDT….day laborer
born and residing in Ueberau, who with his family,
wishes to go to America, to seek employment, and they are willing to provide safety, and freedom to travel to and return, and also to provide protection and the necessary aid in case of need.
This document is signed and sealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Given at Darmstadt….April 5, 1855
1800 and five and fifty
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
von Ricon
Secret Legation Council
Muller
Translated April 1956
by
Mrs. August E. Binder
Stempel Papier
45 Kr.
No. 10
Pass Nummer
1442
Bestireibung[?]
Großherzogtum
Hessen
Gültig auf zwei jahren
Im namen seiner König Hoheit des grossherzogs von hessen und bei Rhein p.p.
Das Minilterium des Grossherzoglichen Haulrs und des Arußern...
Stamp paper
45 Kr.
No. 10
Passport number
1442
Bestireibung [?]
Grand Duchy
Hesse
Valid for two years
On behalf of his royal highness the duke of Hesse and by Rhine.
The Minilterium the Grand Ducal [Haulrs] and [Arußern]...
I have not been able to locate ship passenger/immigration records for their journey to America nor been able to find any naturalization record for Philipp. The 1900 U.S. Federal Census says Philpp immigrated in 1855 and was a naturalized citizen. If you have copies of these records or know where I could find them, please contact me, I would like to post them here.
Settled in Black Twp., Posey Co., Indiana by 1856 [reference?]
On February 18, 1858 a son, Johann Heinreck Schmidt, better known as John Henry Schmidt was born. He was the first of the family to be born in America.
1860 U.S. Federal Census: NOTE: I have not been able to find the family on the 1860 census but would expect them to be in Black Twp., Posey County, Indiana and to look something like this. I am using the American versions of their full names here.
Schmidt, John Philip, 46
-------, Anna Margaret, 47
-------, Elizabeth, 12
-------, John Henry, 2
-------, Christian Edward, [born in July1860 so may not show up if enumeration was before July 18]
Son Christian 'Edward' Schmidt was born in July 18, 1860 in Black Twp., Posey County, Indiana.
Daughter Emilie Maria Schmidt was born June 11, 1862. She died about 1862, possibly the same day she was born and was buried in an unmarked grave in the family plot at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
Daughter Anna Margaretha Schmidt was born November 4, 1864. She was apprently named after her 5 year old sister who died during the family's immigration to America.
1866-Daughter Elisabeth Schmidt married Franz Swartz on November 24.
Last child was born January 6, 1870 - son Johann 'Phlipp' Schmidt named after his father. His name was later spelled Phillip.[9]
1870 U.S. Federal Census: Expect the family was renting farmland in Posey Co., Indiana. Family was living in Posey County, Indiana by 1862 when daughter Emilie Maria Schmidt died and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
[I have not been able to find the family on the 1870 census but would expect it to look something like this. I am using the American versions of their full names here]
Schmidt, John Philip, 46
-------, Anna Margaret, 47
-------, John Henry, 12
-------, Christian Edward, 10
-------, Anna Margaretha, 5
-------, John Philip, about 4 months
1875 Philipp bought land in Black Township, Posey Co., Indiana on August 26. The following December he bouth 40 acres fro Wm. Orton for $1,400.
1879-Philipp's daughter Elisabeth Schmidt Swartz died on October 5.
1880 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN, LDS Film#1254305, p.74B
Phillip Schmitz, Self, M, Male, 56, born Hesse Damsteadt, Farmer, Hesse Damsteadt, Hesse Damsteadt
Margaret Schmitz, Wife, M, F, 57, born Hesse Damsteadt, Hesse Damsteadt, Hesse Damsteadt
Etta Schmitz, Dau, S, F, W, 20, IN, Hesse Damsteadt, Hesse Damsteadt
Annie Schmitz, Dau, S, F, W, 15, IN, Father born Hesse Damsteadt / Mother born Hesse Damsteadt
Phillip Schmitz, Son, S, M, W, 10, IN, Father born Hesse Damsteadt / Mother born Hesse Damsteadt
John H. Schmitz, Brother, S, M, W, 22, IN, Father born Hesse Damsteadt / Mother born Hesse Damsteadt
Paulina Schmitz, Sister, S, Female, W, 20, IN, Father born Hesse Damsteadt, Mother Hesse Damsteadt
[Note: Are John H. & Paulina here actually Philipp's son and daughter-in-law rather than his siblings? I have used the census spelling above for Hesse-Darmstadt. Hesse is the state where Ueberau is found. Darmstadt and Ueberau are about 20 miles apart.]
1880-On July 20, Philipp's son-in-law, Franz Swartz, widowed husband of Elisabeth Schmidt Swartz, died leaving his three daughters orphaned at the ages of 13, 11 & 8. The girls went to live with their grandparents Philipp & Anna Margaretha Schmidt.
Anna Margaretha and Philipp Schmidt
c.1885
photo courtesy of R. Browne [8]
Philipp's wife Anna Margaretha died on November 19, 1889. Probably at the family home in Black Township, Posey County, Indiana. She was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in nearby Mt. Vernon.
In 1894 Philipp bought 20 acres from W. H. Hones on November 24 for $450. "He bought 20 acres from Jas. K. Kreutzinger on April 2, 1896 for $3,300. The last acreage had a home build on it."[9]
1900 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN June 8, #72, 72
Schmidt, Edward C. Head, W, M, Jul 1860, 39, M-14, IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer
-------, Henrieta, Wife, W, F, Jul 1867, 32, m-14, 6-3, IN, Germ, Germ,
-------, Raymond J., Son, W, M, Oct 1886, 13, single, IN, IN, IN, at school
-------, Minnie A., Dau, W, F, Oct 1891, 8, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Charles W., Son, W, M, May 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Philip, Father, W, M, Apr 1824, 76, Wd., Germ, Germ, Germ, immigrated 1855, 45 years in U.S., Naturalized, Farm Laborer
1910 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; #112, 115
Schmidt, Edward, Head, M, W, 49, m1, 24..........
-------, Henrietta, Wife, F, W, 42, m1-24, 6-3..........
-------, Raymond, Son, M, W, 23, S..........
-------, Augusta, Dau., F, W, 18, S..........
-------, Charlie, son, M, W, 14, S..........
-------, Philip Jr. Brother, M, W, 39, S..........
-------, Philip Sr., Father, M, W, 86, wd..........
Philip Schmidt died March 20, 1913 and was buried in section OP of Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., Indiana.
Spouse: 1.1.1.1.2.1 Anna Margaretha ZIMMERMAN [1]
Birth: 3 Jan 1823, Altheim, Germany [1]
Death: 19 Nov 1889, Posey Co., IN [1]
Father: Johann Hartman ZIMMERMAN (1788-1842)
Mother: Anna Katherina SCHMIDT (1786-1839)
Marr: 11 Apr 1847, Germany
Note: Anna was a 1st cousin of Johann Philipp Schmidt
2nd Generation
Children of Philipp Schmidt:
1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Elisabeth Schmidt (1848-1879)
1.1.1.1.1.1.2 Anna Margaretha Schmidt (1850-~1855)
1.1.1.1.1.1.3 Christian Schmidt (1852-~1855)
1.1.1.1.1.1.4 Maria Margaretha Schmidt (1854-~1855)
1.1.1.1.1.1.5 Johannes ‘John’ Henry Schmidt (1856-1923)
1.1.1.1.1.1.6 Christian Edward Schmidt (1860-1947)
1.1.1.1.1.1.7 Emilie Maria Schmidt (1862-)
1.1.1.1.1.1.8 Anna Margaretha Schmidt (1864-1944)
1.1.1.1.1.1.9 Johann Philipp Schmidt (1870-1939)
1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Elisabeth SCHMIDT [daughter of Johann Philipp Schmidt & Anna Margaretha Zimmerman]
Birth: 11 Jul 1848, Germany [1]
Death: 1879 [2]
Both Elisabeth and Franz Swartz died within a few months of each other (1879/1880) and their 3 daughters lived with their grandparents, Philipp and Ana Margaretha Schmidt until they married.[2]
Spouse: Franz SWARTZ [2]
Birth: 1836, Germany [2]
Death: 1880 [2]
Children:
Emma Swartz
Magdalina Swartz
see reference for further desc. [2]
1.1.1.1.1.1.2 Anna Margaretha SCHMIDT [daughter of Johann Philipp Schmidt & Anna Margaretha Zimmerman]
Birth: 14 Aug 1850, Germany [1]
Death: abt 1853-55, NY, En route from Germany to USA [2]
1.1.1.1.1.1.3 Christian Schmidt (1852-~1855)
Died about 1855 during the family's immigration from Germany the United States.
1.1.1.1.1.1.4 Maria Margaretha Schmidt (1854-~1855)
Died at sea about 1855 during the family's immigration from Germany the United States.
1.1.1.1.1.1.5 Johannes ‘John’ Henry Schmidt (1856-1923)
Born 18 Feb 1856/58 Black Twp., Posey Co., Indiana
Death: 5 May 1923/26, Posey Co., Indiana
Dates of birth and death need to be verified. His headstone reads: 1858-1926
1860 U.S. Federal Census ? [I can’t find]
1870 U.S. Federal Census ? [I can’t find]
June 3, 1880--John married Pauline Dora 'Polly' Schieber in Posey Co., Indiana.[10]
1880 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp. Posey Co., IN
John Schmidt is age 22 & wife age 20 living in Father Philip Schmidt’s house [mistakenly listed as brother & sister rather than son and daughter-in-law]
1900 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
-------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
-------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
POLLY D.
HIS WIFE
1860-1926
JOHN H. SCHMIDT
1858 - 1923
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Jan.20#121, 122
Schmidt, John, Head, Owns Home, M, W, 61, Mar., IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer, General Farm
-------, Polly, wife, F, W, 59, Mar, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Philip A., son, M, W, 37, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farmer, General Farm
1923--John Henry Schmidt died on May 5 in Posey County, Indiana. He was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mount Vernon.
1926--Polly Schieber Schmidt died on March 3 at Deconess Hospital in Evansville. She was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery. The grave marker at Bellefontaine Cemetery reads:
"Last will and Testament of John H. Schmidt, Deceased:
††† I, John H. Schmidt of Posey County, Indiana, being of sound & disposing mind & memory, etc. hereby declare this to be my last will & Testament, hereby revoking any & all wills heretofore made by me.
1st †I desire that out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my executor all my just debts & funeral expenses be paid.
2nd †I give, desire & bequeathe to my beloved wife polly D. Schmidt in lieu of all her statutory rights in my estate all the residue of my estate, both real & personal, to have & to hold during the ....d of her natural life & so long as she remains my widow, & at her death the same to descend to all my children & their descendants in fee [simple].
3rd †In the event my widow shall marry again, then it is my will that all my estate shal descend & be divided among her & my children & their descendants in fee [simple] in the proportion of one-third to my said widow & two-thirds to my children in equal proportions .
4th †In the event my said wife shall elect to take [t]he interest in my estate under the law instead of under this will, then it is my will that all the residue of my estate shall immediately upon such election being made descends to my children & their descendants in fee simple in equal proportions
5th †In the event the death of any of my children prior to death leaving a child or children, such child or children shall take all the interest in my estate that would have been taken under this will by the said deceased parent, that is, the respective intererst to be take[n] by the decendants of any of my deceased children to be per [stirpes?] & not per capita.
6th †I hereby nominate & appoint my said wife Polly D. Schmidt executrix of this last will & Testament.
†† In Testimony whereof, I John H. Schmidt, have hereunto set my hand & seal to this my last will & Testament contained in two sheets of paper, upon each of which I have written my name, at Mt. Vernon in Posey County, State of Indiana, this ..th day of December, 1914.
††††Witnesses - Roscoe U. Basker, George F. Zimmerman"
[Last Will & Testament dated Dec. 1914 and filed in Mt. Vernon, Posey County, Indiana Will Book 4, page 558: John H. Schmidt died May 5, 1923.]
1.1.1.1.1.1.6 Christian Edward Schmidt (1860-1947)
Birth: July 1860 Black Twp., Posey Co., IN
Death: 1947
1870 U.S. Federal Census:
1880 U.S. Federal Census:
January 7, 1886 married to Henrietta Fellemende in Posey Co., Indiana.[10]
1900 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN June 8, #72, 72
Schmidt, Edward C. Head, W, M, Jul 1860, 39, M-14, IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer
------, Henrieta, Wife, W, F, Jul 1867, 32, m-14, 6-3, IN, Germ, Germ,
------, Raymond J., Son, W, M, Oct 1886, 13, single, IN, IN, IN, at school
------, Minnie A., Dau, W, F, Oct 1891, 8, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Charles W., Son, W, M, May 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
------, Philip, Father, W, M, Apr 1824, 76, Wd., Germ, Germ, Germ, immigrated 1855, 45 years in U.S., Naturalized, Farm Laborer
1910 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; #112, 115
Schmidt, Edward, Head, M, W, 49, m1, 24, IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer, General Farm
------, Henrietta, Wife, F, W, 42, m1-24, 6-3, IN, Germ, Germ,
------, Raymond, Son, M, W, 23, S, IN, IN, IN, None
------, Augusta, Dau., F, W, 18, S, IN, IN, IN, None
------, Charlie, son, M, W, 14, S, IN, IN, IN, None
------, Philip Jr. Brother, M, W, 39, S, IN, Germ, Germ, Farm Laborer - working out
------, Philip Sr., Father, M, W, 86, wd, Germ, Germ, Germ, immigrated 1865 [or 1855-hard to read], Naturalized, speaks English, Laborer - Odd Jobs
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN [Next door to Hugo Schmidt and a near Ben Schmidt] FM, #73, #73
Schmidt, Edward, Head, Own, Fin, M, W, 58, M, IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer - General Farm
------, Henrietta, Wife, F, W, 53, m, IN, Germ, Germ
------, Charles W., , Son, M, W, 33, M, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer, Home Farm
1930 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN April 5, #40, #40
Schmidt, Chas. W., Head, Rent, $15, Y, M, W, 33, M-24, IN, IN, IN, Farmer, General Farm
------, Edna, Wife-H, F, W, 30, M, 21, IN, IN, IN
------, Melvin, Son, M, W, 8, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Morris, son, M, W, 5, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Edward, Father, M, W, 68, wd, 27, IN, Germ, Germ, Laborer, Farm
1947--Died
1.1.1.1.1.1.7 Emilie Maria Schmidt (1862-)
Birth: 1862
1.1.1.1.1.1.8 Anna Margaretha Schmidt (1864-1944)
Birth: 1864 IN
Death: May 1944
Married: c.1882
Spouse: James Kreutzinger
1870 U.S. Federal Census:
1880 US Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN, LDS Film #1254305, p.74B, Fam. 138, House 138
Schmitz, Phillip, W, Male, 56, Husband, married, Farmer, Self & Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Margaret, W, Fem, 57, Wife, married, Self & Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Etta, W, Fem, 20, Dau, single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
------, Annie, W, Fem, 15, Dau., single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Phillip, W, M, 10, son, single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, John H., W, M, 22, Brother [Son], single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Paulina, W, F, 20, Sister [Dau-in-law], single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
March 29, 1882 Anna married James K. Kreutzinger in Posey Co., Indiana.[10]
1900 U.S. Federal Census: Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN
Kreutzinger, James, Head, W, M, June 1859, 41, mar.18, IN, GERM, ENG, Traveling Salesman
---------, Anna M., Wife, W, F, Nov 1864, 35, mar.18, 7 born 7 living, IN, GERM, GERM
---------, Edmund, Son, W, M, Mch 1883, 17, single, IN, IN, IN, at School
---------, Esther, Daugher, W, F, Feb 1895, 15, signle, IN, IN, IN, at School
---------, Lydia, Daugher, W, F, Dec 1886, 13, single, IN, IN, IN, at School
---------, Beatrice, Daugher, W, F, Dec 1888, 11, single, IN, IN, IN, at School
---------, Henry J., Son, W, M, Mch 1891, 9, single, IN, IN, IN, at School
----------, Margaret, Daguther, W, F, June 1893, 7, single, IN, IN, IN, at School
---------, Dorathy, Daugher, W, F, Mch, 1895, 5, single, IN, IN, IN
1906--A daughter was born on December 29th.
1910 U.S. Federal Census:
1920 U.S. Federal Census: 632 E. 6th Street, Mt. Vernon Ward 2, Posey Co., IN; 117, 119
Kretzinger, James K., Head, Own, Financed, M, W, 60, Mar, IN, Germany, England, Traveling Salesman - advertising
--------, Anna M., Wife, F, W, 55, Mar., IN, Germany, Germany,
1930 U.S. Federal Census:
1940 U.S. Federal Census:
Burried Bellefontaine, Plot: sec A row 63 grave 9
1.1.1.1.1.1.9 Johann Philipp Schmidt (1870-1939)
Birth 1870 IN
Death: 1939
1880 US Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN, LDS Film #1254305, p.74B, Fam. 138, House 138
Schmitz, Phillip, W, Male, 56, Husband, married, Farmer, Self & Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Margaret, W, Fem, 57, Wife, married, Self & Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Etta, W, Fem, 20, Dau, single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Annie, W, Fem, 15, Dau., single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Phillip, W, M, 10, son, single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, John H., W, M, 22, Brother [Son], single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
-------, Paulina, W, F, 20, Sister [Dau-in-law], single, born IN, Parents born Hesse Darmstadt
1900 U.S. Federal Census:
1910 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; #112, 115
Schmidt, Edward, Head, M, W, 49, m1, 24, IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer, General Farm
-------, Henrietta, Wife, F, W, 42, m1-24, 6-3, IN, Germ, Germ,
-------, Raymond, Son, M, W, 23, S, IN, IN, IN, None
-------, Augusta, Dau., F, W, 18, S, IN, IN, IN, None
-------, Charlie, son, M, W, 14, S, IN, IN, IN, None
-------, Philip Jr. Brother, M, W, 39, S, IN, Germ, Germ, Farm Laborer - working out
-------, Philip Sr., Father, M, W, 86, wd, Germ, Germ, Germ, immigrated 1865 [or 1855-hard to read], Naturalized, speaks English, Laborer - Odd Jobs
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Lynn, Posey Co., IN
Schmidt, Paul, Head, M, W, 23, married, IN, IN, IN, Farmer-general farm
------, Ruth, Wife, F, W, 20, married, IN, IN, IN,
------, Kenneth, Son, M, W, 3-6/12, single, IN, IN, IN
------, John P., Nephew, W, M, 50, single, IN, GERM, GERM, Farm Laborer-general farm
1930 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN
Cox, Lester, 40
---, Lela, 35
---, Wilma
---, Mary K
---, Laura, 3-6/12
Schmidt, Phillip, Lodger, W, M, 60, single, IN, GERM, GERM, laborer-farm
Never married
1939--Died (probably in) Posey County, Indiana
3rd Generation
Grandchildren of Philipp Schmidt
1.5.1 Edward SCHMIDT [Son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: abt. 1881
Death:
Bur:
Spouse:
1900 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1.5.2 Phillip A. SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: abt.1883 Posey Co., IN
Death: 3 Oct 1942 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN [7]
Bur: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN [7]
Unmarried [7]
Occupation: Licensed Marine Engineer on Midwestern waters [7]
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census,
1920 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Jan.20#121, 122
Schmidt, John, Head, Owns Home, M, W, 61, Mar., IN, Germ, Germ, Farmer, General Farm
-------, Polly, wife, F, W, 59, Mar, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Philip A., son, M, W, 37, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farmer, General Farm
“many yrs, licenses marine engineer, on midwestern waters. unmarried. son of late John & Polly Schrieber Schmidt. 5 br: Hugo & Ben H Schmidt, Mt. V.; Fred H. Schmidt, Evlle; Paul Schmidt, Burbank, Cal; Fred [Ferd] Schmidt, Columbus, O; sisters Mrs. Magil, Ohio.” [7]
Bellefontaine Cemetery. Section B, Row 24, Grave 8. Headstone reads:
PHILLIP SCHMIDT
1883-1942
[NOTE: Buried beside James W. Schmidt]
1.5.3 Hugo SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 11 Aug 1886 Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: Nov 1967 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN [5]
Bur: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IN
Marr: c.1907
Spouse: Melinda
Birth: abt. 1888/1890 [3]
Death:
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
-------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
-------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN, Jan. 14, Bold Nob Road, FM, #74, #74 [Next door to [Cristian] Edward Schmidt and near Ben Schmidt]
Schmidt, Hugo, Head ,Rent, M, W, 33, M, IN, IN, IN, Farmer - General Farm
------, Malinda, WIfe, F, W, 31, M , IN, IN, IN
------, Rosy L. Daughter, F, W, 8, single , IN, IN, IN
------, John P., Son, M, W, 4 2/12, Single , IN, IN, IN
1930 U.S. Federal Census: [next door to brother Benjamin] #43, #43,
Schmidt, Hugo, head, Ren, $800, M, W, 43, mar-21, IN, IN, IN, Farmer - general farm
-------, Malinda, Wife-H, F, W, 42, mar-20, IL, IN, IN
-------, John P., Son, M, W, 14, single, IN, IN, IN
Living in Mt. Vernon when brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942.
Hugo Schmidt, born 11 Aug 1886, died Nov 1967 47620 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN; ssn 285-12-3866 issued Ohio
Children:
1.1.1.1.1.1.5.3.1 Rosy L. Schmidt (c.1912-????)
1.1.1.1.1.1.5.3.2 John P. Schmidt (abt 1916-19??)
1.5.4 Rosa Lena Schmidt [Daughter of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 1889 Posey Co., IN
Death: 30 Sep 1903
Bur: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN
Spouse: Never married
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Dau, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
Headstone hard to read, but looks like:
......
.....ROSA D..
of J.H. SCHMIDT
BORN [AUG?] 31 1889
[DIED?] [SEP 30 1903]
SCHMIDT
1.5.5 Benjamin H. SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 31 Jul 1891 Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: 12 Apr 1982 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN [7,5]
Bur: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Posey Co., IN [7]
Spouse: Alma HUTCHINSON[7]
Birth: 31 Jul 1894 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: Oct 1979 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN [5]
Marr: 3 May 1911 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
-------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
-------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
May 3, 1911 married Alma Hutchinson in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN, Jan. 14, Bold Nob Road, FM, #67, #67 [Near to [Cristian] Edward Schmidt and Hugo Schmidt]
Schmidt, Ben, Head, Own, Fin, M, W, 28, mar, IN, IN, IN, Farmer - general farm
------, Alma, Wife, F, W, 25, mar, IN, IN, IN
------, Ronald, son, M, W, 8, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Dorothy, Daug, F, W, 3 11/12, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Theodore, son, M, W, 2 0/12, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Rodger, son, M, W, 0/12, single, IN, IN, IN
1930 U.S. Federal Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN [next door to brother Hugo], Mach.....Rd., #44, #44
Schmidt, Benjamin, Head, Own, $500, 39, M, W, mar-19, IN, IN, IN, Proprietor - repair shop
------, Alma, wife-H, F, W, 36, mar-16, IN, IN, IN
------, Ronald, M, W, 18, single, IN, IN, IN, Laborer - Repair shop
------, Dorothy, F, W, 14, S, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Theodore, M, W, 12, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Roger, M, W, 10, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Howard, M, W, 8, single, IN, IN, IN
------, Gladys, F, W, 7, single, IN, IN, IN
Ben was living in Mt. Vernon when brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942.
1982--Ben H Schmidt died on April 12, 1982 in Mt Vernon, Indiana and was buried at Belleftontaine Cemetery.
Children:
Ruby Schmidt (abt 1911-19??)
Ronald Schmidt (1912-19??)
Dorothy G. Schmidt (1916-1976)
Theodore Schmidt (abt 1918-????)
Roger A. Schmidt (1919-2002)
William 'Howard' Schmidt (abt 1920-????)
Gladys M. Schmidt (1922-2004)
1.1.1.1.1.1.5.6 Fredrick H. 'Fred' SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 3 Feb 1894 Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: 18 Jan 1966 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN [7,5]
Buried: Park Lawn Cemetery, Evansville, IN
Married: abt 1915
Spouse: Helen INGRAM [Daughter of Charles INGRAM]
Birth: abt. 1894
Death: 04 Apr 1941 Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
-------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
-------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
1920 Census: Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Jan.20, M...chey Ferry Rd., #116, 116
Schmidt, Fred, Head, Rends, M, W, 25, mar., IN, IN, IN, Farmer
-------, Helen, Wife, F, W, 26, Mar, IN, IN, IN
-------, Margarett, Daughter, F, W, 4-3/12, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Kathrine, Daughter, F, W, 2-1/12, single, IN, IN, IN
1922 Evansville City Directory:
Schmidt, Fred H. (Helen) painter h 1854 E. Maryland
1930 U.S. Federal Census: Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN; Pigeon, Ward 6, April 11-14
1211 E. Illinois St., House #500, Family #500; $18/month rent
Schmidt, Fred, 45. 25 when married, IN, IN, IN, Assembler at Servel Corp.
-------, Helen, Wife-H, F, W, 46, 26 when married, IN, IN, IN, Washer at Servel Corp.
-------, Margaret, Daughter, F, W, 14, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Katherine, Daughter, F, W, 12, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Charles, son, M, W, 9, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Evelyn, Daughter, F, W, 6, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Eugene, Son, M, W, 4-2/12, single, IN, IN, IN
Living in Evansville when brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942.
1404 W. Columbia St., died deac. Hospital 1/18/1966 age 71, Meyer Pl., Rev Andrew Procelll, ret. Imperial Desk.[7]
Born 03 Feb 1894; died Jan 1966 47710 Evansville; SSN issued IN
Notes for Helen: Schmidt, Mrs. Helen of 1232 John St., age 47, died 4-4-41at Deaconess Hospital. Ziemer Mortuary, PL Cemetery. ES Gospel Tab, Rv A.L. Luttrell. Husband Fred, dau. Mrs Truman Hatcher, Mrs Joe Miller, Mrs Ernest Garden. Sons Chas & Eugene of Evlle. Father Chas Ingram, Mt. V. Brothers Earl Ingram of Mt. V and Edgar Ingram of Owensville, IN. [7]
Children:
Margaret Schmidt (1916-1998)
Kathrine Schmidt (1917-????)
Charles Schmidt (c.1921-????)
Evelyn Schmidt (c.1924-????)
Eugene Schmidt (abt.Feb.1926-????)
1.5.7 Eva SCHMIDT [Daughter of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: abt 1895 Posey County, Indiana
Death: after October 3, 1942
Bur:
Mar: c.1908
Spouse: ----- Magill
Mrs. MAGIL. Living in Ohio when brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942.
Spouse: ---- MAGIL
1.5.8 Paul SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 27 Apr 1896 Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: 21 Apr 1974 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA [5]
Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; June 11; 98/99
Schmidt, John H., Head, W, M, Feb 1858, 42, Mar.20, IN, GERM, GERM, Farmer; owns farm free of mortgage
-------, Polly, Wife, W, F, Apr 1860, 40, Mar.20, 8born 8 liviing, IN, GERM, GERM
-------, Edward, Son, W, M, Feb 1881, 19, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Philip A. Son, W, M, Jan 1883, 17, Single, IN, IN, IN, Farm Laborer
-------, Eva, Daughter, W, F, Nov 1884, 15, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-5 months
-------, Hugo, Son, W, M, Aug 1886, 13, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 months
-------, Rosa, Daughter, W, F, Mar 1889, 11, Single, IN, IN, IN, at School-7 1/2 months
-------, Benjamin H., Son, W, M, Jul 1890, 9, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Frederick, Son, W, M, Mar 1894, 6, Single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul, Son, W, M, Jan 1896, 4, Single, IN, IN, IN
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
-------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
-------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
-------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
-------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
About 1916 Paul married Ruth M. Brockriede, probably in Posey Co., IN
c.1919 Son Malcom Roswell Schmidt born and died in Posey Co., Indiana. His is one of 6 graves in Schmidt Plot at Bellefontaine Cemetery, it is unmarked.
1920 U.S. Federal Census: Lynn, Posey Co., IN
Schmidt, Paul, Head, M, W, 23, married, IN, IN, IN, Farmer-general farm
------, Ruth, Wife, F, W, 20, married, IN, IN, IN,
------, Kenneth, Son, M, W, 3-6/12, single, IN, IN, IN
------, John P., Nephew, W, M, 50, single, IN, GERM, GERM, Farm Laborer-general farm
1930 U.S. Federal Census: Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA; April 8; 1262 E. California Avenue, 140/123
Schmidt, Paul, Head, W, M, 32, mar.19, IN, IN, IN, glass cutter-paint and glass
-------, Ruth M., Wife, F, W, 30, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Kenneth P., Son, M, W, 13, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Mary R., Daughter, F, W, 9, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Stanley W., Son, M, W, 4-2/12, single, IN, IN, IN
-------, Donald W., Son, M, W, 1, single, CA, IN, IN
Living in Burbank, Cal. when brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942.
Paul Schmidt, born 4/27/1896, Male, Born Indiana, died 4/21/1974 Los Angeles Co., CA, age 77
Paul was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. His memorial plaque reads:
PAUL SCHMIDT
BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER
1896 - 1974
Wife, Ruth M. Schmidt, died on September 4, 1987 and was buried with Paul at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.
Children:
Kenneth P. Schmidt (c.1917-????)
Malcom Roswell Schmidt (c.1919-c.1919)
Mary R. Schmidt (c.1921-????)
Stanley W. Schmidt (c.1925/26-????)
Donald W. Schmidt (c.1929-????)
1.5.9 Ferdnand William 'Ferd' SCHMIDT [son of Johannes 'John' Henry SCHMIDT & Pauline Dora SCHIEBER]
Birth: 23 Jun 1901 Posey Co., IN [5]
Death: May 1976 Barberton, Summit Co., OH [5]
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, OH
Born 23 Jun 1901, Ferd was the youngest of 7 boys and 2 girls born to John Henry and Pauline Dora (Schieber) Schmidt in Posey County Indiana.
Ferd with his mother
'Polly' Schieber Schmidt
c.1906
photo courtesy of R. Browne [8]
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Black Twp., Posey Co., IN; Dwelling 14, Family 15 [3]
Schmidt, John, Head, W, M, 52, M, 26, IN, Germ, Germ
----------, Pauline, Wife, W, F, 41, M, 26, 9, 8, IN, Germ, Germ
----------, Hugo, son, W, M, 22, M, 3, IN, IN, IN
----------, ?, sister-in-law, W, F, 20, M, 3, 0, 0, IN, IN, IN
----------, Benjamin, son, W, M, 19, S, IN, IN, IN
----------, Fred, son, W, M, 15, S, IN, IN, IN
----------, Paul son, W, M, 13, S, IN, IN, IN
----------, Ferdnand, son, W, M, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, Helen, grandchild, W, F, 8, S, IN, IN, IN
Ferd “was in WWI but never left the states as the war ended before he was to go abroad.”
1920 U.S. Federal Census: I have not been able to locate Ferd (age 19) or Elizabeth (age 17/18). They probably married before the 1920 census. I can not find them in Indiana in either Posey or Vanderburgh County. But they may have been in Chicago and this might be them:
Chicago, Cook Co., IL, January 13/14; 103 Laflin Street, 36/49
Smith, Ferd, Head, Rent, M, W, 20, married, IN, GERM, GERM, [Turn?] Maker-[Game? fact?], wage
-----, Elizabeth, Wife, F, W, 18, married, IN, IN, IN, None
[NOTE: if this is them, they must have been married a short time before this census was enumerated. The only error is that Ferd’s parents were born in Indiana and not Germany. I can’t read his employment info.]
Spouse: Elizabeth Clara OETH
Birth: 13 Feb 1902 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN
Death: 26 May 1939 Mt. Vernon, Posey Co., IN
Bur: Bellefontaine Cemtery, Mt Vernon, Posey Co., IN
Father: Charles Peter 'Ace' OETH (1871-1963)
Mother: Nancy Plumber (1881-1936)
Marr: abt. 1919/20
Married to Elizabeth Oeth, probably before Feb 1920. [1930 census says Ferd was 19 and Elizabeth was 17 when they married but they were never 19 & 17 at the same time. Elizabeth turned 18 in Feb 1920 when Ferd was still 18 -- they were both 18 from Feb 13, 1920-June 23, 1920] According to Ferd’s daughter, Elma Lee: “Ferd and Elizabeth eloped. They went on the train. She was underage and parents wouldn’t sign. Ferd was 18 so that must have been 1919-20 sometime. Dee thinks that they took the train to Chicago to be married because there were some family friends there of Elizabeth’s. However, when Dee mentioned the train I recall that there was mention of it from “way back.” However, my memory of what was told by my mother via Ferd is this: Ferd and Eliz did decide to elope and then got cold feet and thought they would return. However, because “people would talk” and she would have a reputation (because they had taken off together on the train), they did get married. Now your guess is as good as mine about where but the Chicago makes more sense.”
After 2 or 3 years of marriage, Ferd and Elizabeth still had no children. Thinking they were unable to conceive they decieded to adopt.
November 1923 Ferd & Elizabeth adopted a child who was born July 31, 1922. Filed receipt with Posey County Clerk Circuit Court on Nov. 24, 1923 - adoption of Ralph E. Barton.
9 Oct 1924 Daughter Delores Pauline Schmidt was born in Evansville.
Ferd was a carpenter [6]
Elizabeth Oeth Schmidt
1902-1939
Elizabeth, Ferd & son
Evansville, c.1925
1930 US Federal Census: Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., INI, April 10, Family #229, Renting house at 1061 W. Pennsylvania Ave. for $50/month.
Schmidt, Ferd W., head, 29, married at 19, Clerk in a parking house, IN, IN, IN
----------. Elizabeth, Wife, 28 married at 17, IN, IN, IN
----------. Ralph E., son, 7, single, IN, IN, IN
----------. Dolores P., dau, 5, single, IN, IN, IN
Vosloh, William J., Boarder, M, W, 20, single, IN, IN, IN, Truck driver-Packing house
Daughter Nancy 'Faye' Schmidt was born on July 31, 1932 in Evansville.
Ferd worked at a...packing house in Evansville where meat was processed. He then went on to get training during the Depression as a turret lathe operator. Ferd moved to Chicago for work in the early 1930's while Elizabeth remained in Evansville with the children.
1932 - Daughter Nancy 'Faye' Schmidt born in Evansville on July 31 (their son Ralph's 10th birthday).
“Ferd went to Chicago during the Depression to find work this was sometime after Nancy Faye was born in 1932. The family stayed in Evansville. Daddy said he really didn’t live with them when Faye was growing up. In 1935, the family came to visit Ferd during the Chicago World’s Fair. You have the picture of them sitting on a bench. Elizabeth asked Ferd to come back to Evansville and he didn’t go back. They perhaps did not have a formal separation but they lived separately for many years but never divorced. (Per Dee, Elizabeth had a boyfriend during that time.) My mother (Daisy) always said that Elizabeth was the love of Ferd’s life. When he talked about her he usually “teared up.” When Eliz got sick, Ferd returned to Evansville. She was hospitalized somewhere outside of town. Ferd rode his bicycle everyday to see her. When she passed, there was an insurance policy. Elizabeth wanted the children to stay with Aunt Lee. The agreement was that the insurance money would be used to build a house for Aunt Lee and the children would stay there. Ferd physically built most of the house. They all lived there. Dee had pictures of him laying the blocks for the foundation.”
The 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago and was so popular that it was extended and extra year and in 1934 Elizabath and the children traveled to Chicago to see Ferd and go to the Fair.
Ferd, Faye, Delores, Ralph & Elizabeth
Chicago, 1934/35
Elizabeth worked for Auto Assembly Line and ran her own lunch room for Swift Meat Packers in the 1930's. [6]
The Social Secruity adminatration began issuing SS cards in November 24, 1936. Ferd’s Social Security card was issued in Illinois.
Ralph, Elizabeth & Delores
Elizabeth be came ill from bone cancer and Ferd returned to Evansville.
In 1939 the family was still living at 1061 Pennsylvania St., Evansville, IN.
Elizabeth Clara (Oeth) Schmidt died of cancer on 26 May 1939 she was 37 years old.
1940 US Federal Census: Evansville, Posey Co., IN, ED 93-17, image 26 of 32; April 23
1061 West Pennsylvania St., Dwelling 304, Rent $20/month
Crawford, Charles Lee, Head, M, W, 38, mar., not in school, G8, Oklahoma, Same Place, employed in private work in March, worked 48 hours in March, Shipping Clerk- w/meat Packing Co., P.W., Worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $1300, not other income
--------, Leona [informant], Wife, F, W, 35, mar., not in school, G8, Indiana, Same Place,
--------, Charles Lee Jr., Son, M, W, 12, Single, in School, G7, Indiana, Same Place,
--------, Robert E., Son, M, W, 10, Single, in School, G5, Illinois, Same Place
--------, Jackulen S., Daughter, F, W, 8, Single, in School, G3, Indiana, Same Place,
Schmidt, Ralph E., Nephew, M, W, 17, Single, in School, H2, Indiana, Same Place, employed in private work in March, Worked 24 hours in March, Takes care of F...... - P... T..ding, P.W., Worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0
--------, Delores P., Niece, F, W, 15, Single, in School, H2, Indiana, Same Place,
--------, Nancy Faye, Neice, F, W, 7, Single, in School, G2, Indiana, Same Place,
Vosloh, William, Step Brother, M, W, 29, Single, Not in School, H1, Indiana, Los Angeles, employed in private work in March, Worked 42 hours in March, Hog Weigher - Meat Packing Co., PW, Worked 39 Weeks in 1939, earned $585, no other income
Schmidt, Ferd W., Brother-in-law, M, W, 40, Widowed, Not in school, H1, IN, Indiana, Chicago, Public Work, Unemployed 29 weeks as of end of March, Laborer - W.P.A., GW, worked 40 weeks in 1939, earned $625, no other income
Following Elizabeth's death Ferd used the money from her life insurance policy to build a house for the children to be raised by Elizabeth's sister, "Aunt Lee" (Leona Oeth Crawford ) and then Ferd returned to work in Chicago. While in Evansville, Ferd had saw an ad in the newspaper that there was a need for lathe operators in Barberton, Ohio and he soon moved to Barberton, outside of Akron about 1940 to work at Pittcarin (now Rockwell Manufacturing).
Ferd was a tool & die maker for Rockwell near Akron, OH [6]
On September 18, 1943 Ferd married Daisy Hally Morris in Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio. Daisy had one daughter from a previous marriage.
Ferd was said to be living in "Columbus, Ohio" when his brother Phillip A. Schmidt died in 1942. [7] Actually living in Barberton.
In 1945, Ferd and Daisy had a daughter born in Barberton, Ohio.
Ferd Schmidt
Ohio c.1950's
Ferd (right) with son Ralph and grandsons, Vince & Troy
Volcano, CA c.1971
Ferd with son-in-law, Mel Gillman
Mel & Faye's Diner, Jackson, Calif.
c.1971
Ferd Schmidt died May 1976 in Barberton, Ohio. He was buried in Section R, Lot 416, Grave 5 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.
Children of Ferd & Elizabeth:
Ralph Edward Schmidt (1922-2007)
DeLores Pauline 'Dee' Schmidt (1924-2020)
Nancy Faye Schmidt (1932-2009)
2nd Spouse: Daisy MORRIS
Birth: 23 Nov 1906 [5]
Death: Mar 1981 Barberton, Summit Co., OH [5]
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, OH
Father:
Mother:
Marr: 18 Sept 1943
Children of Ferd & Daisy:
Private
Need photo of Daisy
References:
1. Karen Rideout, "Schmidt Family Genealogy," Letter from Mrs. William Rideout of Evansville, Indiana to "Uncle Ferd" Schmidt, Dec. 11, 1970. [Mrs. Wm. Rideout, 641 Chateau, Evansville, Ind. 97715]
2. Mildred Blake, “Schmidt..Schmidt..Schmidt..,” Posey County Pioneers.
3. “1910 U.S. Federal Census,” Black Twp., Posey Co., IN.
4. “Personal correspondence with Wanda Griess,” Misc. Family Group Sheets, 3 Jan 1998 and later.
5. Social Security Death Index.
6. Personal Correspondence with Faye Schmidt Gillman, Schmidt Corresp. 1998.
7. Browning Genealogy Evansville Indiana Area Obituary Search, http://browning.evcpl.lib.in.us/, This database is the lifetime work of Charles Browning, who compiled obituary records of Vanderburgh Co. and surrounding southwestern Ind. from the Evansville newspapers: the Evansville Courier, the Evansville Press & now the Evansville Courier and Press.
8. Correspondence with Roger Browne, 2008.
9. Wanda Schmidt Tichenor, The History of the Schmidt Family from Posey County, In, 1982.
10. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Ancestry.com
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