Melchior SCHMIDT
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1. Melchior SCHMIDT was born 1773, Colebrookdale Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Sep 1849, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH. Other Events:
- Baptism: 15 Feb 1773, Oley Hill Church, Pike Twp, Berks Co, PA
- Unknown: Abt 1822, Norwegian Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1832, Stark Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1840, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; Migrated
- _UID: 3B1A31A4F24C417087033764F36FCDB42140
Notes:
*NOTE: I'm not really sure that Melchior is the son of Nicholas Smith. That
is just a guess for now
*NOTE: OK, now I'm leaning toward being a son of a John and Magdalena
*NOTE: OK, now I'm leaning toward a son of John and Elisabeth
*NOTE: now I'm back to Nicholas
* November 2000 - got will of Elisabeth, single d/o Nicholas and Eve. Mentions
her siblings Melchior and Frantz. Now I'm convinced this is the right family after all.
1800 census, Alsace, pg 553, 20010-01010 (two children between 1797 and 1800 ?)
1810 census, Exeter, pg 772, 40020-02001
1820 census, Alsace, pg 209, 210001-21010
1830 census, Norwegian Twp, pg 137, 0001 011-0022 001
1840 ??
?? Hartley Twp, Union Co, PA 1001 0101-2100 1000 01
1810 census, by Catharine Rapp, widow 00100-00101 and
Henry Rapp 21010-21010
1820 census, by Daniel Shaffer and John Boyer
note pg 208 has Widow Smith 010000-00001
sp (Melchior w/Barbara Papp) -> 1794, Peter Schmitt and wf [Sophia Papp] (Schwartzwald)
sp (Melchior w/Magdalena Papp) ->1797 Johannes Dautrich and Catharine [Papp] (1st Ref)
sp - 1803, John Schmitt and Magdalena
sp - 1804, Johann Schmitt and Maria Magdalena
sp - 1809, Johannes Bob and Catharine
sp - 1811, Henry Brautigam and Med (Magd.?) [Mayer, married 1789)
tombstone says died 1849, age 75.
despite the slight difference in birth dates between the baptism and tombstone for
John Smith (which tombstone doesn't exist now), I think Melchior is the likely father.
Consider:
- the county history describes John Smith as being an early boat builder and carpenter
in Pottsville (which was part of Norwegian Twp originally).
- there was aMelchior Smith in Norwegian Twp in 1830 (census).
- a Henry Smith appears in nearby Barry Twp at that time. This Henry later appears
in Van Wert Co, OH. County histories there talk about them going from PA to Stark Co
and then to Van Wert. Henry's wife and Melchior and Dorothy are all buried together
(no stone for Henry).
- a letter exists from Jesse Smith to brother John Smith (in possession of a decendent
of John) mentioning "Henry" who is out in Ohio with him and appears to be a brother.
Jesse also mentions going back to "see the place" in Pottsville one more time.
- a marriage record appears for Jesse Smith and Nancy in Stark County (matching the
names in the 1850 census of Van Wert and the location of Henry Smith, as if they all
moved together to Startk Co and then Van Wert).
- Melchior Smith and Dorothea have several children baptized in the Reading area,
including a John (at the time this one would have been born) and a Joseway (Jesse?).
There is a gap in known baptisms where Henry's birth would fit. Also, the sponsor of a
Catharine Smith to Henry in 1831 would fit the Catharine d/o Melchior.
- In summary, it appears that Melchior was the father of all these people and that
he moved to Ohio, leaving at least John behind (or maybe John went and came back).
It's still not clear where some of theSmiths mentioned in Jesse's letter fit in (ie, John
and Daniel's kids).
Note: I wonder if the marriage at Trinity, Nicholas Schmidt to Dorothea Schmidtin
on 12 May 1799 could be a typo - maybe it's really Melchior?? There is no Nicholas in
any other church records of this time or the 1800 census. was it s/o Nicholas?
Chronology of Peter and Melchior Smith (likely brothers):
Petermarries Sophia Bapp in 1793 in Alsace Twp
Melchior shows up by 1794. Seems to also befriend the Papp family
Melchior married by 1800 it seems
note - a John Smith, estate of 1845, Ohio, recorded in Berks County.Melchior married Dorothy UNKNOWN Between 1797 and 1802, Berks Co, PA. Dorothy (daughter of Johannes SCHMIDT and Maria Magdalena UNKNOWN) was born 19 Jun 1778, PA; died 27 Sep 1848, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Daniel SCHMIDT
was born Abt 1800, PA; died Aft 1830, Norwegian Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 3. Johannes SCHMIDT
was born 11 Nov 1802, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 11 Mar 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 4. Maria Magdalena SCHMIDT
was born 7 Sep 1804, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died PA.
- 5. Henry SCHMIDT
was born 30 Sep 1807, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1882, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH.
- 6. Catharina SCHMIDT
was born 21 Jan 1809, Exeter Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1831, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 7. Jesse SCHMIDT
was born 2 Apr 1811, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1860, Union Twp, Adams Co, IN.
Generation: 2
2. Daniel SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1800, PA; died Aft 1830, Norwegian Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 2C57190F8EB841E5A051E9DAA4875194DB6B
Notes:
don't know the father's name. I'm guessing the name is Daniel Smith now. Also
guessing that he's a son of Melchior Schmidt. It would seem like this could
be the father of "Daniel Smith's boys" in the letter from Jesse Smith. But if
he was referring to a brother, I doubt he'd have mentioned the last name. Perhaps
Daniel Smith was a cousin of John and Jesse?
see notes on death certificate for Daniel Smith 1827-1907. It is filled out
by Daniel's son Josiah Smith, but has entries for the deceased with
father as Danial Smith and mother Harriet Wetzel. Harriet was the
deceased's wife, not mother. So was the father of deceased filled
out correctly or not?
1830, Norwegian, pg 136, Daniel Smith 20101-00002
1830, Norwegian, pg 137, Jonathan 1000 01-0110 01 (near Melchior)
1830, Pottsville, pg 133, Williams Smith, 10001-20001
1830, Barry, pg 063, Elisha, 1000 01-2000 1
1840, U. Mahantongo, pg 088, Elias
more onthis family is in "Mosers of Schuylkill" by G. Paul Moser, Route 5,
Box 510, Danville, PA 17821, in 1979. He describes the Smiths and that their
mother was a Baily. John Baily was the kids' uncle. Mary Werner was John's housekeeper.
The Smith origins were unknown but Paul brings up a Jacob Smith, Albany Twp
supervisor as being in the area of the early Baily's of Berks Co.
also note, in a letter from Jesse Smith (Ohio) to brother John, he asks where
"Daniel'sboys are". He also references a "John Smith" in the OH area who appears to
be a relative. Since he expects John Smith (recipient of letter) to know about Daniel's
boys, it would appear they were local in Schuylkill county.Daniel married Susan BAILY Bef 1828, Schuylkill Co, PA. Susan was born 11 Feb 1800, PA; died 24 Apr 1868, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Daniel SCHMIDT
was born 6 Aug 1828, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 4 Sep 1907, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 7 Sep 1907, St. John's (Kimmel) Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 9. Josiah (Jesse) SCHMIDT
was born 5 Apr 1830, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 23 Dec 1892, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried St. John's (Kimmel) Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
3. Johannes SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born 11 Nov 1802, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 11 Mar 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- Baptism: 15 May 1803, Spies Church, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA
- Unknown: Bef 1825, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; Migrated
- Unknown: 1 Mar 1843, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; Bought_land
- Unknown: 22 Feb 1844, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; Sold_land
- Unknown: 23 Mar 1858, Schuylkill Co, PA; LetAdmin
- Occupation: Carpenter
- _UID: 7DCC32696151423FB3CF46F2BED3E668B0EB
Notes:
OCCUPATION: carpenter, boat builder (in Pottsville), farmer
1830 census, pg068, Upper Mahantongo, 2100 01-0000 10
1840 census, pg 094, Upper Mahantongo, 1120 01-2100 01
[1850 census, pg 394, Upper Mahantongo, John 45, Magdalena 44, George 44,
Daniel 12, John 10, Justina 8, Adam 6, Samuel 4, James 2, Magdalena 1,
John=laborer)
1850 note:
(I don't believe that is the right JohnSmith family. Certainly the child listing does
not match this John and Magdalena at all (wrong names/ages), but also the
neighbors appear to be folks down in western U. Mahantongo Twp.
Perhaps John was off with family in Ohio since his father just died??)
Also - I looked at the original census (not just the abstract), to see if there was some
chance that the children's names were on adifferent page, or some other confusion,
and it looks like there was just another family in the area. Note that this person is
a laborer, while the John I'm looking for was a house builder, and farmer with his own land.
sp (Magdalena) -> 1822 Henrich Mattern and Esther [Snyder]
sp (Magdalena) -> 1822 John Schneider and Margaretha
sp - 1826, Henrig Mattern and Ester [Snyder] (on taufschein)
sp -> 1830 Benjamin Schneider and Catharina [Hepler]
sp -> 1840 William Stitzer and Lythia [Reiner]
In Schuylkill County Biography's, pg 456 onDaniel H. Smith
admin 5:387 (to Daniel Smith)
... The paternal grandfather of Daniel H. Smith was also named John Smith and was
among the pioneer carpenters and boat builders of Pottsville. He located in Eldred
township in an early day and both he and his son John S. were identified with the
development of that township, contributing their share toward its material growth and
prosperity. They owned farms which they tilled in connection with their mechanical
work.
a settlement for John's estate:
Know all men by these presents that___ John Smith, George Smith, Henry Smith,
Catharine? Smith, now intermarriedto Daniel Klinger, Hannah Smith intermarried to
Wm Morgan, Elizabeth Smith, and Mary Smith All Heirs and Legal Representatives
of John Smith late of Eldredtownship in the County of Schuylkill State of Pa
decd who died intestate we do hereby Acknowledge that we this day had and Received
of and from Daniel Smith Administrator of the estate of the said John Smith the Sum
of twenty five dollars & fifty cents Respectfully in full Satisfaction and payment of all such Sum or Sums of money share or shares purparts and dividing which was due
owing payable and belonging to us by any means whatsoever for or on account of our
or each of our full share part or dividend of the Real and personal estate of our said
father decd And therefore we do the above named heirs And legal representatives do
by these presents Release acqust and forever discharge the Said Daniel Smith
Administrator as aforesaid, his heirs executors and Administrators of and from the said
moneys coming to us of the estate aforesaid and of and from All actions Suits
payments accounts, discharges, claims and demands whatsoever for or by reason
thereof or of any other act matter cause or thing whatsoever from the beginning of the
world to this day of the date hereof by these presents in witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seals this 30th day of December AD 1859. Witness
present - [none]
signed - Johannes __ Schmit ??
[blank line]
Heinrich S? Shmidt
lisabet X Shmidt
[blank line]
the copy of the above estate record shows that at some point, paper work was begun
to complete the estate. It looks like a "release" form, but was never signed by
everyone and for some reason was never completed and filed in the county courthouse.
Note discrepancy with tombstone. 11 Nov 1802 in baptism,
11 Dec 1803 from supposed tombstone reading (source Dr. Meiser)
(not sure if stone had birth date or age listed) I checked at the church
several times and the stoneis not standing (at Church of God).
Another dJohannes married Magdalena SCHNEIDER Bef 1826, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Magdalena (daughter of Philip SCHNEIDER and Maria UNKNOWN) was born 1 Sep 1801, Greenwich Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Between 1840 and 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Daniel S. SMITH
was born 1 Jan 1826, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1 Nov 1907, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 5 Nov 1907, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 11. John S. SMITH
was born 4 Nov 1827, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 7 Mar 1904, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 10 Mar 1904, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 12. George S. SCHMIDT
was born Oct 1828, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 10 Apr 1918, Leipsic, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH; was buried 11 Apr 1918, Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
- 13. Catharine SCHMIDT
was born 11 Mar 1833, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 30 Dec 1874, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH.
- 14. Hannah SCHMIDT
was born 13 Mar 1834, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 3 Aug 1887, Frailey Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Salem Eab United Methodist Church, Weisample, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 15. Elisabeth SCHMIDT
was born 13 Mar 1834, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 17 Oct 1921, Valley View, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Church Of God, Valley View, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 16. Mary (Polly) SMITH
was born 14 Aug 1838, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 3 Dec 1920, Lebanon Co, PA; was buried 7 Dec 1920, Ebenezer Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co, PA.
- 17. Heinrich S. SCHMIDT
was born Aug 1839, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1900, Toledo State Hospital For Insane, Toledo, Lucas Co, OH.
4. Maria Magdalena SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born 7 Sep 1804, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died PA.
Other Events:
- Baptism: 14 Oct 1804, Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks Co, PA
- _UID: B6260E2ED31B4E39A2D8C5CCC42B2A46F78B
5. Henry SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born 30 Sep 1807, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1882, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH.
Other Events:
- Unknown: Abt 1832, Stark Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1840, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; Migrated
- _UID: 71E4BB08F38948F3BB0B1455D680C5566FAE
Notes:
1830 census
1840 census, Tully Twp, Van Wert/Union Co, Henry, Smith, 1000 01-1010 01
1850 census, Tully Township, pg 378, house 411
SMITH, Henry age 40 male, farmer, born Pennsylvania $300
" , Sarah age 38 wife bornPennsylvania
" , Catherine age 20 dau born Pennsylvania
" , Henry age 15 son born Ohio
" , Sarah A. age 12 dau born Ohio
" , Matilda age 9 dau born Ohio
" , Lovina age 6 dau born Ohio
" ,Harriet age 5 dau born Ohio (d 1 Aug 1860, 17-2-21)
" , John age 4 son born Ohio
" , William age 6m son born Ohio
1860 Census, Tully township, Van Wert County, Ohio
SMITH, Henry age 53 male born Philadelphia, PA**
" , Sarah age 53 wife born Philadelphia, PA**
" , Henry age 23 son born Van Wert county, OH
" , Lovina age 15dau born Van Wert county, OH
" , John age 13 son born Van Wert county, OH
" , William age 11 son born Van Wert county, OH
**I doubt that Henry or wife Sarah were born in Philadelphia
1870 census, Tully, Van Wert, OH, Henry 63, PA $2400/500 farmer,
Sarah 63, John 22 (Oh), William 20, Henry 10
1880 census, Tully, Van Wert, Ohio, T9-1073. pg 255B, Henry age 72, farmer
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Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Tully township, Van Wert county, Ohio
SMITH, Dorothy d. 27 Sept. 1848 70y 3m 8d
" , Mel____ d. Sept. 1849 75y
" , Harriett d/o H&S Smith d. 1 Aug. 1860 17y 2m 21d
" , Sarah wf/o Henry Smith d. 15 Aug. 1878 70y 7m 20d
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at Kimmel Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA
Corlines 28 Nov 1831/11 Dec, sp Corlines Merwine and Catharina Smith
Daniel 22 Apr 1834/8 Jun, sp Gideon Merwine and Catharina (Bailey)
note - who is Corlines? There is a Charles Merwine in the records shortly after this.
maybe it's Catharine? (see 1850 census)
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Henry Smith is not found on the 1880 census so likely died between 1878 and
1880 (note: Sarah was still married at time of death in 1878) He is likely
buried next to Sarah, however, there is no headstone or marker on the grave.
(later found Henry in 1880 census)
"It isvery likely that MEL___ AND DOROTHY SMITH who are buried next to
Henry's wife and child are the parents of HENRY SMITH."
Death Records Van Wert County, Ohio, Vol. 1, page 152
SMITH, Sarah A. d. 1878 Aug 5 Tully Township, V.W. CO., Ohio
71y married, b. Pennsylvania, Lung Fever
1882 History of Van Wert and Mercer Counties, Ohio page 228
HENRY SMITH was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 30, 1807, and married Miss
Sarah Mervine in 1829, moved to Stark County, Ohio, in 1830, and lived
there until 1840 when he came to Van Wert County and settled in Tully
township on 40 acres of land in section 26. After living there two
years he sold his land to George Beamer and entered 40 acres insection
8, and moved upon it. When he settled in the township he says there
were but six settlers, viz: John Morse, J.Wortman, John Baker, J.
Magner, Michael Anderson, and William Haney.
LDS source 1126138 mentions Henry, born in Philadelphia, son of Melari_ Smith
and Darathy. (what is this?)
from worldconnect - RJRussellHenry married Sarah A. MERWINE 1829, Schuylkill Co, PA. Sarah was born 26 Dec 1807, PA; died 15 Aug 1878, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH. [Group Sheet]
6. Catharina SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born 21 Jan 1809, Exeter Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1831, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- Baptism: 28 May 1809, Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Twp, Berks Co, PA
- _UID: C67D6D6254014D298A197A9628080581461D
Notes:
single sp -> 1831, Henry Schmidt and Sarah (at Kimmel)
?1860, Catharine Laito 50 (PA), Ephraim 45 Liberty Twp, Van Wert Co (Lytle?)
(that is, she wasalive as a single sponsor to her brother Henry while in PA)
how about thesemarriages:
Catharine Smith
13 Jun 1833, to Peter Troxel, Stark County (but Henry was still in PA then!)
14 Oct 1833, to John Monier, Stark County
24 Oct1836, to Frederick A Stump, Navarre, Stark, Oh
1850 census, pg 054, JacksonTwp, Stark Co, OH, Peter Troxel 41, Md, Catharine, PA
40, Paulina 12, OH, Agnes 10, Catharine 8, Elizabeth 7, Daniel 5, Susan 4, Luther P
2, David Troxel 45, MD, Peter Baird 25, OH
1850 census, pg 017, Seneca Twp, Senaca Co, OH, Fred Stump
also pg 108, Bethlehem Twp, Stark Co
also pg 225, Perry Twp, Stark Co
1880 census, New Berlin, Stark Co, Peter Troxel 71, born MD, retired farmer7. Jesse SCHMIDT (1.Melchior1) was born 2 Apr 1811, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Aft 1860, Union Twp, Adams Co, IN.
Other Events:
- Baptism: 1 Sep 1811, Spies Church, Alsace Twp, Berks Co, PA
- Unknown: Abt 1832, Stark Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1840, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1857, Union Twp, Adams Co, IN; Migrated
- _UID: 2988F42367614A8BBF5E02E7D0D6C6946B68
Notes:
Baptism had name as "Joseway" in translated records with some uncertainty whatthe
real name was to have been. Also note that the age of 35 in 1850 does not exactly
match this baptism, but would not be that unusual (to have approx age in census).
(could be Joshua, nickname, Josiah, Jesse)
1840 census, Pleasant Twp, 0000 1-1000 1 (near John Smith 1000 01-1000 1)
1850 census, pg 375,Tully Twp, Jesse Smith 35, (PA) farmer $150,
Nancy 35, Mary A 10 (OH), Basha (m) 2 (OH)
1860 census, Union Twp, Adams Co, IN, Jesse Smith 50, farmer, $300/200 PA
Nancy 47 OH, Mary Ann 17, Amanda 6, Sarah 5 (OH), Jacob 1 (IN)
????
1870 mortality schedule
Jesse Smith, died Dec (1869?), age 57, born c1813 PA, of consumption, widowed,
Magnolia, Putnam, IL ?blacksmith?
????
1870, Brazil Twp, Clay Co, IN,, Sarah Smith 13, (OH), Amanda 13 (OH),
Anne 11 (Indiana)
(on same page in 1860, John Smith 51, Sarah 49, Mary 19 (OH),
Isaiah 16 (IN), Rosella 11, John 9
(1870, Union, Adamas, John Smith 62 farmer, Sarah 59,Rosella 21, John A 20)
1870 census
Union Co, IN, Nancy 55, insane?
1870, Amanda Smith 16, servant in Paulding Co?
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Tim - I found the following on Jesse and Henry Smith:
1850 Census, Tully township, Van Wert County, Ohio, pg 375, house 391
SMITH, Jesse age 35 male, farmer, born Pennsylvania $150
" , Nancy age 35 wife born Pennsylvania
" , Mary A. age 10dau born Ohio
" , Basha/Bashae age 2 son born Ohio (probably Basha/Basheba - check Bash*)
This is all there is on Jesse Smith - He was notfound on the 1860 census in
Van Wert county, Ohio so must have moved.
A letter from Jesse Smith to John Smith (was this translated from German?)
Jun 12th 1852 Vanwert County Ohio
Dear
Brother I lift my pen to inform you that we are all well at present hoping that these
few line may find you enjoying thesame blessings/ we have all been sick since
last harvest nearly ____ time butbut we are better now __ was very sickly out
here last fall more than it hasbeen since I have been out here / we had an
uncomen wet summer so much wet that even is almost a failure and that I
suppose was the cause of so much sickness / we have three children living two
girls and one boy and we have three boys dead / I have forty acres of good land
and I have A good opining made on it so that I soon will be able to live without
working so hard as I have done / there is not A stone on the forty acres large
enough to kill A bird with and I have A good house and barn on it and well of
never failing water / I rased fifty bushels of wheat last year and I thin I will have
more than that next year.
We have the great western rail road laid throug here and they will be to work on it as soon as the middle of march / it goes gust one half mile north of me and has much? land / A good deal more valuable hear than it was before it waslaid out and we expect it will be made in two years so that the cars will run from fort wayne Indiana to
Philadelphia and then I think I will go and see youa / I can then go to Potsville
in about 36 hours and I think I will go and see the place once more / I want you to
write to me soon and when you do let me know where Daniel Smiths boys is and
what they are doing, Henry and his familythe last time I saw him was all well
and he is doing well / he lives five miles from me but I see him often / he has
one hundred and sixty acres of land and is getting it cleared up fast as posible.
John Smith lived in Paulding County about __ miles from me and was all __ this
last fall __ doing well / John Smith and his wife have joined the methodist church
and have got very religious.
Wheat here is worth 48 cents pr bushel and corn sels for forty cents and themthat has
potatoes for sale askes 75 cents pr bushel. pork is four dollars pr hundred
Nothing more at present but remains youruJesse married Nancy SMITH 11 Oct 1836, Stark Co, OH. Nancy was born Abt 1815, PA; died Aft 1860, IN. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
8. Daniel SCHMIDT (2.Daniel2, 1.Melchior1) was born 6 Aug 1828, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 4 Sep 1907, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 7 Sep 1907, St. John's (Kimmel) Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 7F875506088240738620A6A74299420FBDEB
Notes:
1860 census, Barry, pg 101/110, Daniel 32, Harriet 32, Josiah 7, Mary Ann 4
1870 census, Barry, Daniel 42, Harriet 41, Jesse 18, Mary A 16, Elias Mattern 16
Jesaias (Josiah) 1852, sp parents (at Kimmel)
death certificate says:
5Oct 1827 - 4 Sep 1907
widower
father Danial Smith, born Penna
mother Harriet Wetzel, born Mahantonga
informant Josiah Smith, Deep Creek or Higgins __?
No doctor or corroner, fell from back of mule on head either a fracture of skull or of spine
The problem is that Harriet Wetzel was this Daniel's wife.So the "mother" spot
is filled in with his wife. That begs the question of whether the informant Josiah
was thinking of his father (ie, Daniel) when they filled in that, or the deceased Daniel's
father. It's not clear to me that this is enough evidance to say that Daniel's father
was a Daniel Senior.
The one letter from Jesse Smith (who went to Ohio) referred to "Daniel Smith's boys"
which I had already guessed was the father of the nearby Barry Twp boys. So
I was happy to see Daniel Smith listed as the father of this Daniel. Still, as mentioned
above, I have reservations on accepting this theory yet.Daniel married Harriet WETZEL 6 Jul 1851, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Harriet was born 5 Aug 1829; died 20 Jun 1891, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
9. Josiah (Jesse) SCHMIDT (2.Daniel2, 1.Melchior1) was born 5 Apr 1830, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 23 Dec 1892, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried St. John's (Kimmel) Church, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: EEA396F75014438EA6FF4469E51327561AA3
Notes:
1860 census, Barry, pg 98/107, Jesse 28, Sarah 25, Daniel 3, Charles 1, Susan 30 (really 50)
Daniel 1857, sp parents (at Kimmels)
Charles 1859, sp parents
John 1865, sp parents
Elisa 1861, sp parents
Thomas 1870, sp father (also in records of Ashland with name as Johanna!)Josiah married Sarah UNKNOWN Bef 1857, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Sarah was born 29 Dec 1833; died 9 Apr 1870. [Group Sheet]
10. Daniel S. SMITH (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 1 Jan 1826, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1 Nov 1907, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 5 Nov 1907, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- Baptism: 28 Jan 1826, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA
- _UID: 14053AAE1F4A498E8043024C60FE93A7EAAB
Notes:
1850 census - where is he??
1860 census, pg 442/#1112, Eldred, Daniel 33, Lovina 32, Henry 8, William 5,
Jessias 2, Daniel 9/12 (with Daniel Schlobig 69and Margaret 61)
1870 census, pg 325, Eldred, Daniel 43, farmer, $3000/800,Lavina 42,
Henry 18, William 15, Josiah 13, Daniel 10, Lavina 8, Milton 5, Amanda 1,
Margret Slopich 73, retired, $100
1880 census, pg 7/3/187/#52, Eldred, Daniel S 53, Lavina 52, William 24, Sarah D 18, Milton 15, Amanda 10, Margaret Schlappig 82, boarder
1890 census, Eldred, Daniel S 63, Levina _, William 33 farmer, Amanda _
1900 census, W Eldred #59, Daniel S Smith Jan 1826, M50, farmer, Lovina
Mar 1828, 7/5, William B Sep 1855, Amanda Jul 1872
I suspect that Margaret Schlabig was a daughter of Jacob Klock Sr and went by
the nickname Peggy. Perhaps without children, Daniel Schlabbig and she left
their farm to Daniel S Smith (see land agreement of 4 Nov 1854) since he was
taking care of them.
Note that Margaret is a "boarder" in 1880, not listed as a relative.
copy of baptismal certificate from:
K Farley
142 Steins Rd
Ashland, PA 17921Daniel married Lovina BOLICH 1850, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Lovina was born 2 Mar 1827; died 6 Feb 1903, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
11. John S. SMITH (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 4 Nov 1827, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 7 Mar 1904, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 10 Mar 1904, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- Unknown: 14 Apr 1852, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (32 A, 141P, Deed 38:247); Bought_land
- Unknown: 6 Apr 1870, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (Deed Misc 22:277); Bought_land
- Occupation: Blacksmith, farmer
- _UID: BBD45278BB3740D49F1D850D4F4CE6EB19BE
Notes:
death recorded county record, pg 122
1850 census, Upper Mahantongo, John 23(blacksmith), Judith 22, Daniel 1mo
1860 census, pg 436/#1072/1117, Eldred Twp, John 32 (blacksmith $1000/$361),
Judy 31, Daniel 9, Carolus 7, William 6,Felix 4, John 3, Mary 2
1870 census, pg 330, Eldred, John 43, farmer $3000/800,
Priscilla 42, Charles 18, William 16, Felix 14, John 12, Mary 11, Sarah 10,
Catharine 8, Elizabeth 5, Lewis 2
1880 census, pg 23/3/187/#193/213, Eldred Twp, John 53 (farmer), Judith 52, Felix 24,
John 22, Catharine 18 epileptic, Elisabeth 15, Lewis 11
1890 census, Eldred Twp, John S 63 farmer, Judith _, Felix 35 laborer, Kitty
1900 census, Eldred #105, John S Oct 1827, M50, Judiah Jul 1828, 10/8 (with John H)
1910 census, #40/47, Judith is with son John H Smith, Judith 83, widow, speaks
only German, (10 children, 6 alive)
land:
Jacob M Hepler to John Smith Jr, 35:397, 1850, Up Mah.
John Smith to Samuel K. Klock, 109:110, 1869, Eldred
From the story on Daniel H. Smith in Biographies of Schuylkill County:
... a son of John S. and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas
during all his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was
able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business....
John S. Smith was a Republican in political preferences, and a member of the
Church of God. Daniel H. Smith is the eldest of ten children born to his parents,
the others being Charles, of Ashland, Pa.; William, in Eldred township; Felix,
deceased; John, a farmer in Eldred township; Mary, of Mount Carmel;
Catherine, deceased; Lizzie, of Tower City, Pa.; Sarah, wife of William Beisel
of Shamokin, Pa, and Lewis, deceased.
Themiddle initial 'S' was for Schneider
Any chance he was in Civil War?
Pension for John S Smith, I 105th PA, Aug 1890, App 897532, Cert 887498
Enrolled 2/1/62 at Camp Jameson
mustered in 2/28/62 at Fort Lynn, PA
mustered out 7/11/65
age at enrollment 38
reenlisted 2/27/64 at Field Virginia
(company I from Jefferson County)
Cause of Death:of consumption John married Judith HERB Bef 1850, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Judith (daughter of Daniel HERB and Elisabeth KLOCK) was born 19 Jul 1828, Upper Mahantongo Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 3 Mar 1914, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 7 Mar 1914, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Daniel H. SMITH
was born 9 Oct 1850, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 16 Nov 1910, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 19 Nov 1910, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 19. Charles H. SMITH
was born Jun 1851, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1935, Ashland, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Christ Church, Fountain Springs, Butler Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 20. William H. SMITH
was born 27 Feb 1854, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 27 Jun 1909, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 21. Felix H. SMITH
was born 24 Aug 1855, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 6 Jul 1901, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA; was buried 9 Jul 1901, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 22. John H. SMITH
was born 5 Jul 1857, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 4 Dec 1936, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 23. Mary SMITH
was born Abt 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Mount Carmel, Northumberland Co, PA.
- 24. Sarah H. SMITH
was born Abt 1860, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Shamokin, Northumberland Co, PA.
- 25. Catharine (Kitty) SMITH
was born 24 Mar 1862, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 6 Mar 1898, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 26. Elizabeth (Lizzie) SMITH
was born Abt 1865, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Tower City, Porter Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 27. Lewis H. SMITH
was born 24 Sep 1868, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 8 May 1892, Ashland, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
12. George S. SCHMIDT (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Oct 1828, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 10 Apr 1918, Leipsic, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH; was buried 11 Apr 1918, Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
Other Events:
- Unknown: Bef 1873, Indiana; Migrated
- Unknown: Abt 1875, Deshler, Henry Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Bef 1900, Bartlow Twp, Henry Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Bef 1910, Leipsic, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH; Migrated
- _UID: CB80623D5F81477A89E3D9E664A98CD4233C
Notes:
A picture exists of George Smith at his homestead in Liepsic.
1860 census, pg 444/#1122, Eldred Twp, George 30, farmer $2000/570, Loweasa 21,
John 2, Elizabeth 10/12, and Polly Smith 20 (Polly is George's sister)
1870 census, Hegins Twp, George Smith 39, farmer,
John 12, Elizabeth 11, Lavina 2, Sophia Maurer 24, (housekeeping)
1880 census, Deshler, Henry, OH, George 51, hotel keeper, Sophia 36,
Louisa 10 (PA), Felix 6 (born Indiana), James 5 (OH), Sophia 3
1890
1900 census, Bartlow Twp, Henry Co, OH, George S Smith, Oct 1828,
Sophia, May 1844, M30, 9/4, Maggie M 16 (OH) farmer
1910 census, Putnam, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, George S. Schmidt,
81, M2, Sophia M, M1 (40 years) 65, 9/4, egg merchant
Death Certificates, George Smith, Putnam Co (Vol: Cert)
4/10/1918, 2575: 27468 (George S.)
I have the birth year as 1830, consistantwith 1860 census. Death certificate says
born 28 Dec 1825 which I believe iswrong... Death in paper says age 90 which
doesn't match either! 1890 censussays born Oct 1828!
Death certificate registration district 1100, File 27468 (I have a copy)
Civil War Service?
20 Apr 1861, Cpt, age 27
2 May 1864, Pvt, age 33, B/148th OH Inf
3 Oct 1861, Corp, age 26
3 Oct 1861, Sgt, age 20
28 Oct 1861, Pvt, age 30, B/64th OH Inf
3 Oct 1861, Pvt, age 26
No, likelyif he was in the Civil War, it would have been a PA unit.
From the "Putnam County Sentinel" - Ottawa, Putnam Co., OH - Friday, April 12, 1918.
"MR. GEORGE SCHMIDT - NINETY YEARS OF AGE, BURNS TO DEATH IN HOME
NEAR LEIPSIC
On Wednesday evening, April 10 about nine o'clock, the home of George
Schmidt, on the Gore's road northeast of Leipsic Junction, was discovered on
fire. Thebuilding was of frame construction and finished with plastering
boards and paper, causing the fire to spread with great rapidity. Mr.
Orville Young, a mail carrier of Leipsic, was the first to discover the fire
and arrive on the scene. Through the flames the gathering neighbors could
see Mr. Schmidt sitting in a rocking chair in the front room. But the flames
were already bursting through the doors and windows and it was impossible for
any human being to approach the burning building, let alone to enter and
attempt the rescue of Schmidt. Friends and neighbors were compelled to stand
helplessly by while the flames in savage cruelty reduced the aged man to ashes.
Mr. Schmidt, though 90 years of age, was still engaged in purchasing eggs
and poultry from the farmers,and was out on Wednesday as usual. Returning
home Wednesday evening, he unhitched his horse and putting the halter over
the bridle tied him in the stable and retired to the house. The theory of
his friends is that he had suffered a stroke of paralysis, or being chilled
by the cold winds of Wednesday and was resting and warming by the fire when
the warmth of the fire kindled in the stove brought on restful sleep, and
that he did not awaken as the stove became hotenough to set fire to the
building. He apparently had answered the last callas the fire raged, for at
no time was he noticed to make any move or struggle.
Mr. Schmidt leaves a son, Felix, who runs a drug store at Hamler, and a
daughter, Mrs. Phillip Wise, residing near Leipsic.
His children, friends and the community are shocked by the tragedy which
brought a soul home to its last resting place."
In Putnam: George Schmidt married Nancy Flemming, 31 May 1861 (LDS) - no
Cause of Death:of burns George married Sophia MAURER Abt 1871, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Sophia was born 15 May 1843, PA; died 16 Sep 1919, Blanchard Twp, Putnam Co, OH. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Felix M. SMITH
was born 1873, IN; died Aft 1920, OH.
- 29. Sophia SMITH
was born Jan 1877, OH; died 1925, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
- 30. Charles M. SMITH
was born Abt 1880, OH; died OH.
- 31. Maggie M SMITH
was born Abt 1884, OH; died Aft 1900, OH.
- 32. Henry SMITH
was born 19 Dec 1885, OH; died 30 Dec 1886, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
- 33. Freddie SMITH
was born 3 Jan 1888, OH; died 12 May 1895, Leipsic, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
George married Lowisa UNKNOWN Abt 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Lowisa was born Abt 1839, PA; died Abt 1869, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. John SCHMIDT
was born Abt 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1870, PA.
- 35. Elisabeth SCHMIDT
was born Abt 1859, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1870, PA.
- 36. Louisa SCHMIDT
was born Abt 1868, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1880, OH.
13. Catharine SCHMIDT (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 11 Mar 1833, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 30 Dec 1874, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH.
Other Events:
- Unknown: Bef 1870, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; Migrated
- _UID: 2B7909BB55CF4A369A3311D28E379A829DB7
Notes:
another Catherine: 1860 census, pg 448/#1150, Eldred Twp, Catherine 18
Cause of Death:from child birth Catharine married Daniel C. KLINGER Bef 1859, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Daniel was born 10 Apr 1824, PA; died 30 May 1893, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH. [Group Sheet]
14. Hannah SCHMIDT (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 13 Mar 1834, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 3 Aug 1887, Frailey Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Salem Eab United Methodist Church, Weisample, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 5AF9587C2E86460B8976D0DA0C12280D28C3
Hannah married William Matthew MORGAN Bef 1857, Barry Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. William was born Abt 1835; died Aft 1880, Mulberry, Crawford Co, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
15. Elisabeth SCHMIDT (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 13 Mar 1834, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 17 Oct 1921, Valley View, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Church Of God, Valley View, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 8ECBDEF56FE143F5A7E9EC648ABF1B362E58
Elisabeth married Jacob SCHROPE Bef 1863, Schuylkill Co, PA. Jacob was born 28 Apr 1837; died 22 Aug 1903, PA. [Group Sheet]
16. Mary (Polly) SMITH (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 14 Aug 1838, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 3 Dec 1920, Lebanon Co, PA; was buried 7 Dec 1920, Ebenezer Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 2550C4BBAEB34D0596D57A60E6DC9AB5FD93
Notes:
it's interesting that John Smith and Magdalena had a daughter named
Mary right after Magdalena's mother Mary died (and cut Magdalena out
of the estate!).
obit is in Dec 7, 1920 issue of Lebanon Daily NewsMary married Samuel G. HERB Abt 1870, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Samuel (son of Wilhelm HERB and Catharine GEISS) was born 28 Nov 1840, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 12 Jan 1922; was buried 16 Jan 1922, Ebenezer Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
17. Heinrich S. SCHMIDT (3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Aug 1839, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1900, Toledo State Hospital For Insane, Toledo, Lucas Co, OH.
Other Events:
- Unknown: Bef 1862, Convoy, Tully Twp, Van Wert Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Bef 1880, Columbiana Co, OH; Migrated
- Unknown: Bef 1894, Toledo, Lucas Co, OH; Migrated
- _UID: 5ACD44068CC447D2B07E8A6D40E8996A2A70
Notes:
(Henry S married 27 Apr 1863 to Mahaley Miller in Van Wert by Rev. Robert Nesbit)
1860 census
1870 census, Van Wert,Henry Smith 29, Mahala 26, Albert E2, carpenter, $750/$150,
Henry born PA, Mahala and Albert in OH (born circa 1840 vs 1830)
1880 census, Dist 58, Washingtonville/Salisbury, Columbiana, OH,
Henry S. Smith (PA), 39, Mahala 34 (OH, parents of Virginia),
Albert E ?12,Marion A? (M) 6, Ida M 11/12 July, (all kids b. OH)
Henry carpenter, disability="Falling? Fil?"
1890 veterans list
Salem Twp - no
1900 census, Lucas Co, "Adams", Toledo State Hospital, ED113, Henry Smith,
patient, 60, b Aug 1839, M 38yrs, born PA, parents PA (15th Ward)
1900 census, Unity Twp, Columbiana Co, OH, Marion Smith 25, Aug 1874,??
OH, parents born PA, wf Samantha, Feb 1880, (farm laborer)
(Albert in Zanesville, Muskingum Co?)
Ida Smith 20, 3Wd Wellsville, Columbiana Jan 1880 WV/VA/VA (wrong one)
1900 census, Liverpool Twp, Columbiana, Albert Smith, Dec 1866 M7 OH/OH/Indiana
teamster, CatherineMar 1866, 2/2, OH/Germany/Germany, Hazel? M Dec 1894,
Engor? D, Jul 1899, Auburn? Street, E. Liverpool City
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1910 census, Perry Twp, Columbiana CO, OH Mahala Smith, 77 W. Dry St,
Oh/NJ/Oh, widow, Minnie Haifley, 17, a-daughter, James Reed 43, border,
Chas L Smith, 45, OH/NJ/OH, Montgomery Smith 56 (wrong one)
1910 census, Lucas Co - Toledo State Hospital for Insane is Lucas 1209/2, 10th
Ward, images 297-334 (pg 266a on). Can't find Henry here.
1910 census, Lucas Co, Henry Smith 69 (PA), 12Wd Toledo, wf Delia 58 (b NY)
M37 7/7, Frank 20/8?, Agnes 14? cooper, in factory (wrong one)
1910 census, Unity Twp, Columbiana Co, OH, Marion A Smith, 35, farmer??
born OH, parents born US, Samantha 30,Arthur W 9, Wayton Howard 1 3/12?
1910 census, Liverpool Twp, Columbiana, Albert A Smith, 43, M15, Oh/Pa/Indiana
salesman, feed store, Katherine? 44, Oh/Ger/Ger, ??(f) 15, Allen 8
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1920 census, Toledo City, Marion Smith 45, born OH (father PA, mother OH),***
laborer, machine shop, Carol (m) 14, Glenna 12
1920 census, Los Angeles, CA, National Military Home, Henry Smith, 80, Oh/Oh/Oh,
inmate ??
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Civil War Service?
23 Oct 1861, L Co, 3rd Cav Regt, OH, age 24 (-c 14Aug 1865)
Henry Smith married 18 Sep 1858 Magdalena Hartstein, Franklin OH (Columbus area)
(maybe Harstein? Hartlein? Hartenstein? Hertwein?) (wrong one)
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1850 census 8-10 (following are wrong ones)
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1860 census 18-20 ?Douglas Co, IL, Henry Smith 28, (PA) farmer $600,
Emily 19 (OH), William 6/12, (and farmhands)
1860 census Thompson Twp, Delaware, OH, Henry Smith 30 (PA), farmer
living with Danl Smith 60. Sarah 30 (wife or sister of Henry?)
1860 census, De Kalb, Indiana, Henry 30, farming $1500/300 (PA),
Susan 27 (OH), Maigh (F) 3, Levi 2 (OH), Jacob 2/12 (IN)
1860 census, LaSalle IL, Henry 30, carpenter, PA, Sarah 32,
Emma 13, Esther 11, John 5 (IL)
1860 census, Carroll, IL, Henry 30,farmer PA, Phebe 26 (Conn),
Ellen 4 (IL), Gertrude 2
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1870 census, Liberty, Shelby, Indiana, Henry 38, $1600/350 carpenter, PA,
Magdalena 44 (OH), not named 3/12, (IN) (b Mar)
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1880 census, Liberty, Shelby, Indiana, Henry 48, house carpenter PA, Magdalena 54 (of OH, parents PA) (by a Seth Smith, not of PA)
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1890
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**************************************************************Heinrich married Mahala MILLER 27 Apr 1863, Van Wert Co, OH. Mahala was born Abt 1843, Ohio; died Aft 1880, Columbiana Co, OH. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
18. Daniel H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 9 Oct 1850, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 16 Nov 1910, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 19 Nov 1910, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- Unknown: 23 Feb 1885, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (4 A, 10 P, Deed 178:511); Bought_land
- Unknown: 11 Apr 1888, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (25 A, 50 P, Deed 199:331); Bought_land
- Unknown: 30 Mar 1894, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (82 A, 51.5P + 50 A, 96 P, Deed 241:236); Bought_land
- Unknown: 27 Dec 1897, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (14 A, 22 P, Deed 264:198); Bought_land
- Unknown: 3 Dec 1910, Schuylkill Co, PA; LetAdmin
- Occupation: Blacksmith, merchant
- _UID: EAB740F84BFB4F31B79961B4073EF398D492
Notes:
OCCUPATION: blacksmith for 34 years, merchant (selling groceries, drugs, farm implements, etc), farmer
- served as township assessor for 15 years
- served on school board for 12 years
- agent of North Western Mutual Fire Ins. Co, 20 years
- postmaster of Haas, 21 years
1870 census, pg 323, #48/56, Eldred,Daniel 20, (Black Smith), $300, Susanna 25,
Emma 1/12 (born May)
1880 census, #123/141, Eldred Twp, Daniel H 29 (blacksmith), Susanna 33, Jane 8,
Cyrus 6, Dirzah 3 (Emma with Jared Hepler)
1890 census, Eldred, Daniel H 40 blacksmith, Susan _, Jane _, Cyrus 17, Dirzah 13, John 3
1900 census, #107 W Eldred, Daniel H Oct 1850, M29, merchant agr, Susan
Feb 1845, 5/4, Charles Knarr, servant Dec 1843, M31 farm laborer
1910 census, Eldred Twp, #5/7, Daniel H 60, speaks English, retail merchandise, general store, Susan 65, married 40 years, (5 children, 4 living),
Cyrus D 36, widower, blacksmith, Harry 14, Charles 5(last 2 are grandchildren)
1920 census, Eldred Twp, Susie Smith 74, retail merchent, general store
able to speak English=no
land:
Daniel H Haas ux toDaniel H Smith, 178:511, 23 Feb 1885/ 2 Mar 1885, Eldred
John W Maurer est alto Daniel H Smith, 199:331, 11 Apr 1888/7 May 1888,
Upper Mah.
Benjamin Borsious est al to Daniel H Smith, 241:236, 30 Mar 1894/6 Apr 1894,
Eldred
Elizabeth Mattern by atty to Daniel H Smith, 264:198,
27 Dec 1897/29 Dec 1897, Eldred
Notes from his writeup in Schuylkill County Biographies:
Smith, Daniel H., a merchant and dealer in farm implements at Haas, Pa., was
born in Eldred township, Schuylkill county, Oct 9, 1850, a son of John S.
and Judith (Herb) Smith, the father being a mechanic in Haas during all
of his mature years. He was a master at his trade of blacksmithing and was
able to design and make anything within the sphere of his business.
*snip*
The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools and at the age
of nineteen started on hisbusiness career independent of home counsels or
restrictions.
He married Miss Susanna Derr, of Fountain Springs, Pa, and they have four
children living,the youngest of the family, John, having died at the age of four years.
The eldest is Emma, now the wife of James Knerr, of Eldred township; Jane is
married to E.W. Brosious, also of Eldred township; Cyrus, a blacksmith by
occupation, married Clara Hepler and resides at his parental home; Dirzah became
the wife of William Treon and resides at Locust Dale, Pa.
Mr Smith served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade during his youth,
and worked at that business for thirty-four years. He owns a farm which he
conducts in connection withhis mercantile business at Haas. This includes a
full line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs, confectionery, tobacco and cigars,
farm implements, etc.He has been assessor of Eldred township for fifteen
years; served twelve years as a member of the township school board; has been
local agent of the North Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company for
twenty years; and has been postmaster at Haas for twenty-one years.
He is a man thoroughly well read, and a leader in the councils of Republicanism.
His friends are legion, and his acquaintance extends to the remotest corners
of the county.
The middle initial 'H'was for Herb
Cause of Death:of acute yellow atrophy of liver Daniel married Susannah DERR 1870, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Susannah (daughter of Michael DÜRR and Elisabeth BOYER) was born 17 Feb 1845, Coal Twp, Northumberland Co, PA; died 31 Aug 1924, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 3 Sep 1924, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Emma Jane SMITH
was born 2 Jun 1870, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 16 Jun 1937, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried 21 Jun 1937, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 38. Jane SMITH
was born 30 Jul 1871, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1 Aug 1929, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 39. Cyrus D. SMITH
was born 9 Aug 1873, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1949, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Evangelical (Smith) Church, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 40. Dirzah SMITH
was born 1876, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1935, Locustdale, Butler Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
- 41. John SMITH
was born 5 Sep 1886, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 20 Jul 1890, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
19. Charles H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Jun 1851, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1935, Ashland, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Christ Church, Fountain Springs, Butler Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 2B4BB319F34145D79A2F1106F1A19531CA33
Notes:
1880 census, Ashland, Charles H 27, carpenter, Elizabeth 20
1890 census, Ashland, 3rd Ward, Charles H 38, contractor, 11th St, Mary K,
Lewis H, 21, carpenter
1900 census, Ashland, Charles Smith 49, Jun 1851, Elizabeth July 1858,
M21, 0/0,carpenter, 9th St.
1910 census, Ashland, Charles H Smith 57, M1 30, Lizzie K 50, carpenter, contractor
1920 census, Ashland, Charles Smith 68,wid, and Sarah Herb 66 housekeeper, and
Lizzie? Herb 46 house carpenter 24?S 9th St.
1930 census, Ashland, Charles 77, wid, uncle of Charles G Smith 48 and Bessie.
occ=none
of Ashland, PA
Mt Carmel Ledger paper:
Smith,Charles H. Unclaimed Letters at Mt Carmel Post Office, Sep 22, 1894
in same burial area is a
Sarah E. Smith, 1854-1927. probably a second wife. (no marriage license found)
Tombstone has birth in 1852Charles married Sarah E. STARR Aft 1916, Schuylkill Co, PA. Sarah was born 1854, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 1927, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Christ Church, Fountain Springs, Butler Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Charles married Elizabeth (Lizzie) K. MAURER 7 Feb 1880, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA (Rev. J.L. Werner - Zion/St Pauls). Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes W. MAURER and Catharina KUTZ) was born Jul 1858; died 1916. [Group Sheet]
20. William H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 27 Feb 1854, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 27 Jun 1909, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 3A5CC20B44AB4430A07C6A6E0B0D748AD0DB
Notes:
1880 census, pg1/3/189/#2, Hegins Twp, William H 25, Julia 22, Samuel 1
1890 census, Hegins Twp, William H 37, laborer, Julia, Samuel 11, Della, Frances,
Nora, MabelWilliam married Julia SCHLOBIG Bef 1879, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Julia was born 30 Sep 1856; died 30 Apr 1938, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
21. Felix H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 24 Aug 1855, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 6 Jul 1901, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA; was buried 9 Jul 1901, Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 7B3BB24A80C042DBA61D1597431EE5CD9193
Notes:
1880 census, Eldred, Felix 24 (with father)
1890 census, Eldred, Felix 35, laborer (with father)
1900 census, Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, Susquehanna Twp, Dauphin Co,
Felix Smith, patient, ?? 1855? 42?, PA/unknown/unknown
county record, pg 460
died of softening of brain (?) in Harrisburg, single
Cause of Death:of softening of brain 22. John H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 5 Jul 1857, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 4 Dec 1936, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: F8A70956E0BF4D25894D5A5FD40345D8923E
Notes:
1880 census, Eldred, John 22, with father
1890 census, Eldred, John H 32 laborer, Lena _, Charlie 9
1900 census, Eldred #105, John H Jul 1857 farmer M19,Lena Nov 1862, 2/2,
Minnie M 2, and family of son Charles 18, and parents John S and Judia, and
John Brocius, servant
1910 census, #40/47, Eldred, John H 52, speaks English, farmer, Lena
48, married 30 years, (2 children/2 alive),Minnie 11??, Judith 83, mother,
widow, speaks only German, (10 children/6 alive)
1920 census, Eldred John 62, hired man (house of George H Snyder) widower,
laborer, farm
1930 census, Eldred John 72, widower, M at 21, laborer, farm Minnie Ressler 31, M
at 27, daughter, John 5 grandson, Pauline Erdman 3 6/12, granddaughterJohn married Helena (Lenah) SNYDER 1880, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. Helena was born 16 Nov 1861; died 22 Mar 1911, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
23. Mary SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Mount Carmel, Northumberland Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: F9EA570699954B9BA12D41840E7DA893AD39
Notes:
of Mount Carmel in 1901
24. Sarah H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1860, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Shamokin, Northumberland Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: C3C3FCB580A042F8A12FC95C8674466C3201
Notes:
of Shamokin (married a Beisel)
Sarah married William H. BEISEL 20 Jun 1886, Haas, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA. William was born Abt 1860; died Aft 1930, Shamokin, Northumberland Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
25. Catharine (Kitty) SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 24 Mar 1862, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 6 Mar 1898, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: EE3C96533757484094D991048F09F80CC78C
Notes:
1880 census, Eldred, 18, with father (epileptic)
1890 census, Eldred, Kitty, with father26. Elizabeth (Lizzie) SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1865, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1930, Tower City, Porter Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 7CF6881CEE2F4EE0BCC3AF0EA249B92465AD
Notes:
of Tower City in 1901
1880 single, 15, with father
1890
1900 Charles M Fegley and Elizabeth G Feb 1868, Tower City (no, Scotland/England)
Elizabeth Mar 1866 and Cyrus Smink, Tower City? (no, parents from Wales)
Elizabeth Nov1863 and Albert Miller Oct 1861? 19yrs miner, Tower City
Lizzie A Lebo Sep 1864 and William Lebo 1862, laborer, Shendan
1910
1920 Elizabeth Downs?
1930, Elizabeth Gamber, Porter Twp
probably alive in 1930 since mother says 6 children still alive.27. Lewis H. SMITH (11.John3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 24 Sep 1868, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 8 May 1892, Ashland, Schuylkill Co, PA; was buried Hepler's Church Of God, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 2D7FE0F4CD41489F9354EDBD66AD5572E091
Notes:
1890 census, Ashland, 3rd Ward, Charles H 38, contractor, 11th St, Mary K,
Lewis H, 21, carpenter [brother of Charles]28. Felix M. SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 1873, IN; died Aft 1920, OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: 51C06488EDAE4B239CA7BA20F49D8FE92C8A
Notes:
1910 Census - Hamler Village, Marion Twp., Henry Co., OH - ED: 32, Sheet: 2A
Smith, FELIX - Head, M, W, 37, M, 4, born in Indiana, both parents born in PA,
speaks English, druggist, own store, o.a. can read & write, own, free, home
Bessie - Wife, F, W, 24, M, 4, born in OH, both parents born in OH, speaks English,
no occupation, can read & write
1920 Census - Hamler Village, MarionTwp., Henry Co,, OH - ED: 57, Sheet: 9A
Smith, FELIX - Head, M, W, 47, m canread & write, born in Indiana, both parents
born in PA, speaks English, druggist, own store Bessie B. - Wife, F, W, 33, M, can
read & write, born in OH, father born in West Virginia, mother born in OH, speaks
English, no occupationFelix married Bessie B. UNKNOWN Abt 1906, OH. Bessie was born Abt 1887, OH; died Aft 1920, OH. [Group Sheet]
29. Sophia SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Jan 1877, OH; died 1925, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
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- _UID: 68AF55F7EA6845FF93B84C3F433C5EAF5BD9
Sophia married Phillip J. WISE 1895, OH. Phillip was born Aug 1870, OH; died OH. [Group Sheet]
30. Charles M. SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1880, OH; died OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: 309DB92FDE0548E699A353976CDA99D5A0A0
Notes:
don't have real dates - just listing from cemetery. Made up birth year just
to place him in database.31. Maggie M SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1884, OH; died Aft 1900, OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: 723AEBDBF9E14E2782FE5CBF56D3C33A82B7
32. Henry SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 19 Dec 1885, OH; died 30 Dec 1886, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: FF7F1DB6804C445CA21085FAACFBCFA80CC4
33. Freddie SMITH (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born 3 Jan 1888, OH; died 12 May 1895, Leipsic, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH; was buried Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Van Buren Twp, Putnam Co, OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: 7C8724DD392B452D80CA1CFB8822C3FBA3C2
34. John SCHMIDT (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1858, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1870, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: 0598A40A554D4070B0FAD046C97BF654EBD6
35. Elisabeth SCHMIDT (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1859, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1870, PA.
Other Events:
- _UID: E9CFBF988AC44AE0B16A880D52E334A1415C
36. Louisa SCHMIDT (12.George3, 3.Johannes2, 1.Melchior1) was born Abt 1868, Hegins Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died Aft 1880, OH.
Other Events:
- _UID: CDB79B9122E5450CABA2BAC3FA0DE7985853