SCHMIDT Leroy R.

Male 1906 - 1979  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  SCHMIDT Leroy R. was born in 1906 in IL (son of SCHMIDT John W. and ENGLEMAN Annie); died in 1979 in Lebanon, IL.

    Leroy married M. Lucille. Lucille was born in 1908; died in 1971. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  SCHMIDT John W. was born on 15 Oct 1864 in Sumner, IL, Lawrence Co (son of SCHMIDT Johann Christian and GEINES Christina); died on 29 Jan 1934 in Highland, IL.

    Notes:

    On the 1920 census records for Lebanon, IL, residing with wife and sons John B and LeRoy R Schmidt.
    John is a miner in a coal mine.

    Residing in Lebanon, IL in 1930 census records, widowed.

    Belleville Daily Advocate, January 29, 1934

    Lebanon Man, 69, dies at home of daughter today.

    John W. Schmidt, 69, Lebanon, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Keck, of near Highland, where he had gone about two weeks ago.

    Death was due to a complication of diseases which followed his suffering from cancer of the stomach. One week ago today he has a stroke of paralysis and did not recover consciousness.

    Schmidt was born in Minnesota, Octer 15, 1864, a son of Christian and Mary Schmidt. His wife, who was Miss Anna Engelmann, died Jan. 7, 1927.

    Schmidt was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Lebanon and had just recently been elected chancellor commander. He was a retired coal miner and of late years had done some carpenter work.

    In addition to the daughter at whose home he died, he is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Marcus Beutler, Summerfield; Mrs. Frank Lianer, New Baden; Charles, John and Leroy, all of Lebanon, and 11 grandchildren.

    He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Christian and Geroge Schmidt and mrs. Kate Monroe, Lebanon; Mrs. Anna Sonnenberg, Collinsville, Mrs. Adolph Weber, East St. Louis; Mrs. H. Hull, St. Louis.

    Funeral arrangement had not been made today.

    John married ENGLEMAN Annie on 24 Mar 1887 in St Clair Co, IL. Annie (daughter of ENGELMAN Adolph and SCHIRMER Wilhilmena) was born in 1869 in IL; died on 7 Jan 1927 in Lebanon, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  ENGLEMAN Annie was born in 1869 in IL (daughter of ENGELMAN Adolph and SCHIRMER Wilhilmena); died on 7 Jan 1927 in Lebanon, IL.
    Children:
    1. SCHMIDT Catherine was born in 1889; died in AFT. 29 Jan 1934 in Summerfield, IL.
    2. SCHMIDT Charles H. was born on 7 Jun 1889; died in Aug 1963.
    3. SCHMIDT Florence was born in 1894 in St. Clair Co, IL; died in AFT. 29 Jan 1934 in Highland, IL.
    4. SCHMIDT John B. was born in 1895 in Lebanon, IL; died in BEF. 1963.
    5. SCHMIDT Laura was born in Jun 1901; died in Feb 1983 in Belleville, St. Clair, IL.
    6. 1. SCHMIDT Leroy R. was born in 1906 in IL; died in 1979 in Lebanon, IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  SCHMIDT Johann Christian was born on 8 Oct 1831 in Damflos, Germany (son of SCHMIDT Heinrich Peter and WERNER Anna Margaretha); died on 14 Apr 1908; was buried on 17 Apr 1908 in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Came to the US with his father and siblings in 1857 on the Harriet Hoxie.

    Listed as carpenter on death certificate. Cause of death: atrophy of left lobe of liver following hypertrophy.

    According to the descendants of Rosa Schmidt, Christian was married in Germany and his wife died on the boat on the trip to the US. Christian supposedly served in the military in Germany, possibly as a cook.

    Naturalized in Will County, IL on September 8, 1871.

    On the marriage certificate, Christian is listed as John Smith. He was also listed as John Smith in the 1860 census records for Lawrence County, IL, Christy Township:

    John Smith, 28 years old, born in Germany, farmer, with 30 acres.
    Christina, 20 years old, born in IL
    Mary 4 months old, born in IL

    The 1870 census records, Scott County, MN

    Christian Smith is there with his wife and children, listed as a carpenter born in Prussia.

    1880 census records:
    St. Clair County, Lebanon, IL

    Christian Smith, 49, born in Prussia, both parents born in Prussia, carpenter
    Christina, 39, born in IL, father born PA, mother born Ohio
    Mary, 21, born IL
    John, 15, born IL
    Catharina, 13, born IL
    Annie, 10, born IL
    George, 9, born IL
    Elizabeth, 7, born IL
    Hester, 5, born IL
    Christopher, 4, born MN
    Emma J, 2, born IL

    5 of the 9 children living at home were listed as having measles.

    No 1890 census records available.

    1900 census records:
    St. Clair County, Lebanon, IL

    Christian Schmidt, born Oct 1831 Germany, both parents born Germany, widowed, saloon keeper, rents house.
    George, born Nov 1872 MN
    Christopher, born 4/1877 MN
    Rosa, born11/1883 MN

    Obviously, the children could not have all been born in MN, most if not all of them were actually born in IL. In the 1880 census records when their mother Christina was still alive, more accurate place of birth was given for the children. Notice that the name varies between Schmidt and Smith.

    Christian and his family lived in Will Co, IL for a while, then moved to Scott County, MN where some of his siblings were, then moved back to Will Co for a while and then back to Scott County. Perhaps Christian was considering staying permanantly in MN but couldn't find work, it is not clear why they moved back and forth so much.

    Belleville Weekly Advocate, Page 5, Col. 3, April 24, 1908:

    The funeral of Christian Schmidt who died at the home of William Villard Tuesday, April 14, at the age of 76 years, took place Friday afternoon from the German Evangelical Church to College Hill cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.

    Funeral Notice:

    Died, at the home of Wm. Villhard in Lebanon, ILL., on April 14, 1908, Christian Schmidt aged 76 years, 6 mos, and 6 days. Funeral services will be held at the German Evangelical church in Lebanon on Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Masonic lodge. Interment at College Hill cemetery. Friends of the family respectfully invited to attend.

    This is a story about the living quarters of the
    Schmidt family that was done as an interview on April
    1979: Kathy Quarti granddaughter was interviewing Rose
    Mary Schmidt Kelly Hull at Arkansas Nursing Home in
    Little Rock, Ark. about early childhood and family
    memories.

    "We lived in a long house on Hexabuckle (Lebanon, Ill
    area) and everyone stayed there. Dad didn't build it.
    It was already built when we moved in. Brother George
    lived in a room by himself, but, he never married.
    Sister Elizabeth and husband lived there too. My other
    brothers and sisters stayed together in the other
    rooms. No we didn't have any grandparents that lived
    with us. Hester lived in 4 rooms at one end.
    We had a large apple tree in our front yard and when
    the boys would pass by it they would throw cow dung at
    it so we called it the "apple shit tree."
    Next door neighbors were Lindsey, Brown, Raushe or
    Roesch (sp?)
    We had a summer kitchen (to cook all meals) Had a
    stove that would smoke. Emma put some coal oil on it
    to make the fire better and it blew up and threw her
    back against the side of the kitchen.

    Kate and me were making jelly and something fell from
    the top of the warming oven and hit me on the top of
    the head. I still have a hole in my head even now.
    (Dad Christian) Old man Schmidt- they called him. All
    knew him and he worked in the mine, on the Railroad,
    and helped to build a bridge in Lebanon across the
    creek. (Before he started the saloon)
    (Christian Schmidt owned a saloon at Whiskey Flats. It
    apparently catered to the base ball players in St.
    Louis-- see the sign for the saloon in the picture
    where Christian Schmidt and Joseph Weber are standing
    outside and it states BASEBALL HEADQUARTERS. Picture
    was taken about 1900 and this was when the sport of
    baseball was just getting popular.)

    I was stuck on one of the ball players. Will
    something. When the ball players played ball at
    Lebanon from St. Louis. (they would frequent the
    saloon.) I cooked dinner for them at the tavern. I
    cooked potatoes with jackets (skins) on them all the
    time. Brother George would crab (she raised her voice
    to be derisive) "I have to work hard at work all day
    and then come home and work more at peeling potatoes."
    George was crabby like dad was.

    Father spoke German all the time until he got a
    certain age and then learned English. (Grandma spoke
    some but, very little) I wanted to take German
    lessons, but, father said no I didn't need to know
    what was going on in Germany.

    When I was born no one wanted me. They all said I was
    "so ugly" and had long black hair. (she had dark brown
    hair even to very old age 90+ She died at 96yr. age)
    Father had black hair, but, it turned Gray.
    Brothers and father would hunt at Hester's house in
    Summerfield and we would have rabbit and chicken.
    Mother was crazy about Buff-Coachens (type of chicken
    they must have raised) We also had a horse and spring
    buggy.

    Belle Whitenmier was my teacher. I only went to 3rd.
    grade. According to Rosa's daughter, Rosemary Rita Hull, this was due to
    her mom's death and the need for a 9-10 yr. old to
    stay at home to help with housework.
    My school was brick and I passed the catholic school
    on my way. I always wanted to know what it was like.
    Was good at Geography and writing/ reading. (her
    handwriting was beautiful for no more formal education
    other than 3rd. grade-- much better than mine) I
    walked 10 blocks to school when we lived on
    Hexabuckle. We moved to Whiskey Flats when mom died.
    Father started the saloon then. Father lost his first
    wife on the boat coming over from Germany. She was
    buried at sea. Father and mother (Christina Geins)
    married at Summerfield. Father was supposed have been
    Catholic but, he never went to church. I never went to
    church. Us kids never went to church. I went to the
    Methodist church 1-2 times only.

    Brother Chris was sweet on one of the Roesch (sp?)
    girls and everyone was surprised when he married Bert.

    Mary bought the cemetery lot at Lebanon (because one
    of her children died) 12yr. old burned to death. Sat
    on the hearth of the stove to put shoes and stockings
    on and gown caught fire and burned to death. (This is in reference to the death of Mollie.)

    Father was all for himself. Sister Liz and Em did
    biggest part of the cooking. Em was a good cook.
    George and Christ worked in the mine and John a
    little. I didn't like George. He watched me like a
    snake. When I would sneak out at night I knew that
    George would be waiting for me at the gate when I got
    back. I could put things over on father because he was
    so old, but, not George.

    John married a woman by the name of Engleman.
    My mom died at (the house on Hexabuckle) home.
    We had a sled and brother made it. We had good times
    on it. Christ and father used a horse and buggy to go
    up town to the saloon. Father would go to St. Louis
    and be gone all day. I would have to open the keg of
    beer all by myself. I busted it open.

    Father had a saloon on one side of the street and
    bought the fellow out across the street in the other
    saloon. Charlie Normer had a place on Hexabuckle St.
    that father bought for home place. George helped pay
    for it. Borrowed money from George to help pay for it.
    (not sure here if she ment saloon or home. but, as a
    child she lived above the saloon so it could have been
    one and the same.)

    Rose Mary Schmidt Hull in "Arkansas
    Nursing" home June 1 1979. Interviewed by her grand
    daughter Kathy Baker Quarti. (Grandma was in the
    nursing home and I worked there as RN)
    "My father cooked- baked bread- learned all in Germany
    when he was in war- Was not 't in service here in US
    as he said he had enough war at home in Germany. (not
    sure the last 1/2 of that statement is correct.

    I took my lunch to school. I'll never forget bread and
    butter. Father made lunch for me. He said all you need
    is bread and butter. He gave me hamburger cheese,
    (don't know what that is)but, all the kids wanted some
    and I had to divide with them. I never got much for
    myself."







    Came to the US with his father and sibs on the Harriet Hoxie on 6/22/1857.

    Listed as carpenter on death certificate. Cause of death: atrophy of left lobe of liver following hypertrophy.

    According to the descendants of Rosa Schmidt, Christian was married in Germany and his wife died on the boat on the trip to the US. Christian supposedly served in the military in Germany, possibly as a cook.

    Naturalized in Will County, IL on September 8, 1871.

    On the marriage certificate, Christian is listed as John Smith. He was also listed as John Smith in the 1860 census records for Lawrence County, IL, Christy Township:

    John Smith, 28 years old, born in Germany, farmer, with 30 acres.
    Christina, 20 years old, born in IL
    Mary 4 months old, born in IL

    The 1870 census records, Scott County, MN

    Christian Smith is there with his wife and children, listed as a carpenter born in Prussia.

    1880 census records:
    St. Clair County, Lebanon, IL

    Christian Smith, 49, born in Prussia, both parents born in Prussia, carpenter
    Christina, 39, born in IL, father born PA, mother born Ohio
    Mary, 21, born IL
    John, 15, born IL
    Catharina, 13, born IL
    Annie, 10, born IL
    George, 9, born IL
    Elizabeth, 7, born IL
    Hester, 5, born IL
    Christopher, 4, born MN
    Emma J, 2, born IL

    5 of the 9 children living at home were listed as having measles.

    No 1890 census records available.

    1900 census records:
    St. Clair County, Lebanon, IL

    Christian Schmidt, born Oct 1831 Germany, both parents born Germany, widowed, saloon keeper, rents house.
    George, born Nov 1872 MN
    Christopher, born 4/1877 MN
    Rosa, born11/1883 MN

    Obviously, the children could not have all been born in MN, most if not all of them were actually born in IL. In the 1880 census records when their mother Christina was still alive, more accurate place of birth was given for the children. Notice that the name varies between Schmidt and Smith.

    Christian and his family lived in Will Co, IL for a while, then moved to Scott County, MN where some of his siblings were, then moved back to Will Co for a while and then back to Scott County. Perhaps Christian was considering staying permanantly in MN but couldn't find work, it is not clear why they moved back and forth so much.

    Belleville Weekly Advocate, Page 5, Col. 3, April 24, 1908:

    The funeral of Christian Schmidt who died at the home of William Villard Tuesday, April 14, at the age of 76 years, took place Friday afternoon from the German Evangelical Church to College Hill cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.

    Funeral Notice:

    Died, at the home of Wm. Villhard in Lebanon, ILL., on April 14, 1908, Christian Schmidt aged 76 years, 6 mos, and 6 days. Funeral services will be held at the German Evangelical church in Lebanon on Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Masonic lodge. Interment at College Hill cemetery. Friends of the family respectfully invited to attend.

    This is a story about the living quarters of the
    Schmidt family that was done as an interview on April
    1979: Kathy Quarti granddaughter was interviewing Rose
    Mary Schmidt Kelly Hull at Arkansas Nursing Home in
    Little Rock, Ark. about early childhood and family
    memories.

    "We lived in a long house on Hexabuckle (Lebanon, Ill
    area) and everyone stayed there. Dad didn't build it.
    It was already built when we moved in. Brother George
    lived in a room by himself, but, he never married.
    Sister Elizabeth and husband lived there too. My other
    brothers and sisters stayed together in the other
    rooms. No we didn't have any grandparents that lived
    with us. Hester lived in 4 rooms at one end.
    We had a large apple tree in our front yard and when
    the boys would pass by it they would throw cow dung at
    it so we called it the "apple shit tree."
    Next door neighbors were Lindsey, Brown, Raushe or
    Roesch (sp?)
    We had a summer kitchen (to cook all meals) Had a
    stove that would smoke. Emma put some coal oil on it
    to make the fire better and it blew up and threw her
    back against the side of the kitchen.

    Kate and me were making jelly and something fell from
    the top of the warming oven and hit me on the top of
    the head. I still have a hole in my head even now.
    (Dad Christian) Old man Schmidt- they called him. All
    knew him and he worked in the mine, on the Railroad,
    and helped to build a bridge in Lebanon across the
    creek. (Before he started the saloon)
    (Christian Schmidt owned a saloon at Whiskey Flats. It
    apparently catered to the base ball players in St.
    Louis-- see the sign for the saloon in the picture
    where Christian Schmidt and Joseph Weber are standing
    outside and it states BASEBALL HEADQUARTERS. Picture
    was taken about 1900 and this was when the sport of
    baseball was just getting popular.)

    I was stuck on one of the ball players. Will
    something. When the ball players played ball at
    Lebanon from St. Louis. (they would frequent the
    saloon.) I cooked dinner for them at the tavern. I
    cooked potatoes with jackets (skins) on them all the
    time. Brother George would crab (she raised her voice
    to be derisive) "I have to work hard at work all day
    and then come home and work more at peeling potatoes."
    George was crabby like dad was.

    Father spoke German all the time until he got a
    certain age and then learned English. (Grandma spoke
    some but, very little) I wanted to take German
    lessons, but, father said no I didn't need to know
    what was going on in Germany.

    When I was born no one wanted me. They all said I was
    "so ugly" and had long black hair. (she had dark brown
    hair even to very old age 90+ She died at 96yr. age)
    Father had black hair, but, it turned Gray.
    Brothers and father would hunt at Hester's house in
    Summerfield and we would have rabbit and chicken.
    Mother was crazy about Buff-Coachens (type of chicken
    they must have raised) We also had a horse and spring
    buggy.

    Belle Whitenmier was my teacher. I only went to 3rd.
    grade. According to Rosa's daughter, Rosemary Rita Hull, this was due to
    her mom's death and the need for a 9-10 yr. old to
    stay at home to help with housework.
    My school was brick and I passed the catholic school
    on my way. I always wanted to know what it was like.
    Was good at Geography and writing/ reading. (her
    handwriting was beautiful for no more formal education
    other than 3rd. grade-- much better than mine) I
    walked 10 blocks to school when we lived on
    Hexabuckle. We moved to Whiskey Flats when mom died.
    Father started the saloon then. Father lost his first
    wife on the boat coming over from Germany. She was
    buried at sea. Father and mother (Christina Geins)
    married at Summerfield. Father was supposed have been
    Catholic but, he never went to church. I never went to
    church. Us kids never went to church. I went to the
    Methodist church 1-2 times only.

    Brother Chris was sweet on one of the Roesch (sp?)
    girls and everyone was surprised when he married Bert.

    Mary bought the cemetery lot at Lebanon (because one
    of her children died) 12yr. old burned to death. Sat
    on the hearth of the stove to put shoes and stockings
    on and gown caught fire and burned to death. (This is in reference to the death of Mollie.)

    Father was all for himself. Sister Liz and Em did
    biggest part of the cooking. Em was a good cook.
    George and Christ worked in the mine and John a
    little. I didn't like George. He watched me like a
    snake. When I would sneak out at night I knew that
    George would be waiting for me at the gate when I got
    back. I could put things over on father because he was
    so old, but, not George.

    John married a woman by the name of Engleman.
    My mom died at (the house on Hexabuckle) home.
    We had a sled and brother made it. We had good times
    on it. Christ and father used a horse and buggy to go
    up town to the saloon. Father would go to St. Louis
    and be gone all day. I would have to open the keg of
    beer all by myself. I busted it open.

    Father had a saloon on one side of the street and
    bought the fellow out across the street in the other
    saloon. Charlie Normer had a place on Hexabuckle St.
    that father bought for home place. George helped pay
    for it. Borrowed money from George to help pay for it.
    (not sure here if she ment saloon or home. but, as a
    child she lived above the saloon so it could have been
    one and the same.)

    Rose Mary Schmidt Hull in "Arkansas
    Nursing" home June 1 1979. Interviewed by her grand
    daughter Kathy Baker Quarti. (Grandma was in the
    nursing home and I worked there as RN)
    "My father cooked- baked bread- learned all in Germany
    when he was in war- Was not 't in service here in US
    as he said he had enough war at home in Germany. (not
    sure the last 1/2 of that statement is correct.

    I took my lunch to school. I'll never forget bread and
    butter. Father made lunch for me. He said all you need
    is bread and butter. He gave me hamburger cheese,
    (don't know what that is)but, all the kids wanted some
    and I had to divide with them. I never got much for
    myself."








    Johann married GEINES Christina in 1859 in Lawrence Co, IL. Christina (daughter of GEINES Henry and MELLINGER Esther) was born on 2 Jan 1841 in IL; died in BEF. 1900; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  GEINES Christina was born on 2 Jan 1841 in IL (daughter of GEINES Henry and MELLINGER Esther); died in BEF. 1900; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. SCHMIDT Mary Ann was born on 30 May 1860 in Sumner, IL, Lawrence Co; died on 14 Apr 1896 in Troy, Madison, IL; was buried in Troy Hill Cemetery, Troy, IL.
    2. 2. SCHMIDT John W. was born on 15 Oct 1864 in Sumner, IL, Lawrence Co; died on 29 Jan 1934 in Highland, IL.
    3. SCHMIDT Katherine was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Mokena, IL; died on 20 Jun 1943 in Lebanon, IL; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    4. SCHMIDT Anna was born on 21 Aug 1868 in Lebanon, IL; died on 5 Jul 1939 in O'Fallon, IL.; was buried in Jul 1939 in St. Patrick's Cemtery, Alton, Madison County, IL.
    5. SCHMIDT George Henry was born on 2 Jan 1871 in Shakopee, Scott Co., MN; died on 13 Jul 1945 in O' Fallon, IL; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, St. Clair, IL.
    6. SCHMIDT Elizabeth was born on 30 Apr 1872 in LeSuerr, MN; died on 7 Jun 1924 in Summerfiled, IL.
    7. SCHMIDT Hester was born on 18 Oct 1873 in LeSuere, MN; died on 20 Nov 1927 in Galva,McPherson Co, KS; was buried in Galva Empire Cemetery, Galva, KS.
    8. SCHMIDT Christian was born on 26 Apr 1876 in Wisconsin; died on 4 Jan 1955 in Lebanon, IL; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    9. SCHMIDT Emma Jane was born on 7 Sep 1878 in Lebanon, IL; died on 20 Jul 1934 in East St. Louis, IL; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    10. SCHMIDT Rosa Mary was born on 25 Sep 1884 in Lebanon, IL; died in 1980 in Little Rock, Arkensas.

  3. 6.  ENGELMAN Adolph was born in 1825 in Bavaria; died in BEF. 1900 in St. Clair Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Came to US in 1855 with brothers Johann and Ludwig and families.

    Found on the 1860 census records in Shiloh, St. Clair Co with his wife.

    Residing in St. Clair Co, IL in 1870 census records with wife, daughters Josephine and Anna.

    1880 census records, St. Clair Co, IL.

    Adolph and his 2 daughters Josephine and Anna and son Otto.

    Adolph married SCHIRMER Wilhilmena on 25 Apr 1859 in St. Clair Co, IL. Wilhilmena was born in 1837 in Bavaria; died in BEF. 1880 in St Clair Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  SCHIRMER Wilhilmena was born in 1837 in Bavaria; died in BEF. 1880 in St Clair Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. 3. ENGLEMAN Annie was born in 1869 in IL; died on 7 Jan 1927 in Lebanon, IL.
    2. ENGLEMAN Josephine was born in 1868.
    3. ENGLEMAN Otto was born in 1876.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  SCHMIDT Heinrich Peter was born on 20 Sep 1798 in Damflos, Trier, Germany (son of SCHMIDT Johann Christian and DELLWO Maria Magdalena); died in ABT. 1862 in Will County, IL.

    Notes:

    Walter Petto Book, Pg. 375:

    Heinrich Schmidt-Werner from Damflos received on 2/2/1857 permission to immigrate to North America with 2 sons and 2 daughters. Heinrich Peter and family came on the Harriet Hoxie which arrived in NY June 22,1857 from Marseilles. With Peter were his children John, Peter, George, Christian, Maria, and Katharina.

    1860 census records, Will Co, IL: Peter is found living with his married son John and his wife Anna and Peter's sons Peter and Jacob (George.)

    Peter cannot be found on the 1870 census records, it is assumed he died before then.

    Heinrich married WERNER Anna Margaretha on 26 Jul 1823 in Hermeskeil, Germany. Anna (daughter of WERNER Johann and ESCH Anna Margaretha) was born in ABT. 1802 in Trier, Germany; died on 14 Sep 1849 in Damflos, Trier, Germany. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  WERNER Anna Margaretha was born in ABT. 1802 in Trier, Germany (daughter of WERNER Johann and ESCH Anna Margaretha); died on 14 Sep 1849 in Damflos, Trier, Germany.
    Children:
    1. SCHMIDT John Werner was born on 10 May 1823 in Damflos, Trier, Germany; died on 24 Aug 1895 in Will Co, IL; was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mokena, IL.
    2. SCHMIDT Margaretha was born on 21 Sep 1825 in Damflos, Trier, Germany.
    3. SCHMIDT Elizabeth was born on 21 Dec 1827 in Damflos, Trier, Germany.
    4. SCHMIDT George Werner was born in 1829 in Damflos, Trier, Germany; died on 30 Jul 1895 in Scott County, MN.
    5. 4. SCHMIDT Johann Christian was born on 8 Oct 1831 in Damflos, Germany; died on 14 Apr 1908; was buried on 17 Apr 1908 in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    6. SCHMIDT Peter was born on 16 Dec 1833 in Damflos, Trier, Germany; died on 22 Sep 1910 in Evanston, IL; was buried on 25 Sep 1910 in St. Henry's Catholic Church, Evanston, IL (now St. Joseph's).
    7. SCHMIDT Maria Katharina was born on 18 Feb 1836 in Damflos, Trier, Germany; died on 11 Mar 1866 in Will Co, IL; was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mokena, IL.
    8. SCHMIDT Johann Jacob (George) was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Germany; died on 8 Jun 1903 in Frankfort Twp, Will Co, IL.; was buried on 10 Jun 1903 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mokena, IL.
    9. SCHMIDT Katharina was born on 10 Jul 1841 in Damflos, Trier, Germany; died on 26 Feb 1927 in Madison County, Wood River Hosp., Alton, IL.; was buried in St Patrick's Cemetery, Alton, Madison Co, IL.

  3. 10.  GEINES Henry was born on 11 Aug 1813 in PA (son of GEINES Philip and GUTTHATEL Catharine); died on 29 Jun 1883 in Lawrence Co, IL; was buried in Brian Cemetery, Lawrence Co, IL.

    Notes:

    Henry and Ester were married by a justice of the peace, C. Wilson, in Wayne Co, Ohio.

    Henry patented land in 1839 in IL, he was listed as living in Wayne Co, Ohio on the application papers. Henry and Ester were married in Wayne County, Ohio in 1837 and shortly after that they were given $500 by Ester's father, Benedict Mellinger. Henry and Ester are listed in the will of Benedict Mellinger as receiving $500 from him on May 9, 1840, Benedict did this for all of his married children. There was a legal dispute over the will and a case file for Henry Geines versus the estate of Benedict Melliger, and in the final accounting there is a note that Christian Mellinger, administor of the estate, paid $500 to Henry and Ester Gines. Henry and Ester remained in Lawrence County, IL till their death.

    Henry and Ester Geines are first found on the 1840 census records for Lawrence Co, IL Since there were no names for family members it is difficult to determine if it was really the right Henry Geines, but it seems likely. There were no listings for Henry in Ohio at that time.

    1850 Lawrence Co, IL census records:

    Henry Gines, 36 years old, farmer, born in PA
    Esther, 36, born in Ohio
    Amanda, 11, born in Ohio
    Christina, 9, born in IL
    Henry, 7, born IL
    Philip, 3, born IL
    Catharine, 4, born IL

    1860 Olive Township, Lawrence Co, IL census records:

    Henry Goines, 48 years old, farmer, owns 3,500 acres, born in PA
    Easter, 47, born in Ohio
    Amanda, 21, born in Ohio
    Henry, 14, born in IL
    Philip, 13, born IL
    Catherine, 11, born IL
    Fannie, 9, born IL
    Easter, 2, born IL

    1870 Olive Township, Lawrence Co, IL census records:

    This is a very strange census record and it is not clear what to make of it. This seems to be true for many census records in 1870 where either the family is missing, or has inaccurate information written about it. It appears as if the census taker did not go to the house but got information from neighbors. It seems likely that this is the correct Henry, partly due to the fact that the neighbors are the same as in the 1860 census records, but it cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    Henry Guines, 50 years old, farmer, born in PA
    Susan, 47, born in PA
    David, 22, born in IL
    Maria, 19, born Il
    Martin, 16, born in Il
    Margaret, 12, born IL

    1880 Lawrence Co, IL census records:

    Henry Gines, 67 years old, farmer, born in PA, both parents born in PA
    Easter, 66, born in PA, parents born in PA (this is obviously incorrect.)
    Catharine, 31, born IL
    Easter, 22, born in IL

    They are living a few houses away from Henry Silas Gines.

    Henry married MELLINGER Esther on 16 Nov 1837 in Wayne County, Ohio. Esther (daughter of MELLINGER Benedict and BINKLEY Barbara) was born on 30 Jan 1814 in Lawrence Co, Ohio; died on 12 Feb 1890 in Lawrence Co, IL; was buried in Brian Cemetery, Lawrence Co, IL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  MELLINGER Esther was born on 30 Jan 1814 in Lawrence Co, Ohio (daughter of MELLINGER Benedict and BINKLEY Barbara); died on 12 Feb 1890 in Lawrence Co, IL; was buried in Brian Cemetery, Lawrence Co, IL.
    Children:
    1. GEINES Amanda was born in 1839 in Wayne County, Ohio; died in in IL.
    2. 5. GEINES Christina was born on 2 Jan 1841 in IL; died in BEF. 1900; was buried in College Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Co, IL.
    3. GEINES Henry Silas was born on 11 Mar 1843 in Luken Twp, Lawrence Co., IL; died on 19 Sep 1885 in Luken Twp, Lawrence Co., IL; was buried in Brian Cemetery, Sumner, IL.
    4. GEINES Philip was born in 1847; died on 30 Sep 1932 in Curtis, Nebraska; was buried in Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, Nebraska.
    5. GEINES Catharine was born in 1849 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 27 Aug 1880 in Lawrence Co, IL; was buried in Brian Cemetery, Lawrence Co, IL.
    6. GEINES Fannie was born in 1851.
    7. GEINES Esther was born in 1862 in Lawrence Co, IL.

  5. Children:
    1. 6. ENGELMAN Adolph was born in 1825 in Bavaria; died in BEF. 1900 in St. Clair Co, IL.
    2. ENGELMAN Johannes was born in 1813.
    3. ENGELMAN Ludwig was born in 1811.


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