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Benjamin John Schmidt 1884–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1884

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Death Date: September 1968

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Father: William Schmidt

Mother: Susan Schmidt

Spouse(s): Florentine Rasch

Children(s): Virginia SCHMIDT

In 1884, Benjamin John Schmidt entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to William Paul Schmidt And Susan A Thiry Schmidt. In 1900, Benjamin John Schmidt resided in Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Benjamin John Schmidt resided in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan. Benjamin John Schmidt married Florentine Florence Rasch, and had children including Virginia May Schmidt. Benjamin John Schmidt passed away in 1968 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Benjamin John Schmidt entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to William Paul Schmidt And Susan A Thiry Schmidt.
  • In 1900, Benjamin John Schmidt resided in Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin John Schmidt resided in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan.
  • Benjamin John Schmidt married Florentine Florence Rasch, and had children including Virginia May Schmidt.
  • Benjamin John Schmidt passed away in 1968 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Schmidt
1852–1930
Birth Location: , Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Susan Schmidt
1858–1934
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
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Spouses(s)

Florentine Rasch
1884–
Birth Location: Warren, Macomb Co., MI
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Children(s)

Virginia SCHMIDT
1926–2011
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Benjamin Schmidt's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Schmidt
1884–1968
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Parents
William Paul Schmidt
1852–1930
, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Susan (A Thiry) Schmidt
1858–1934
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Schmidt's Descendants

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Benjamin (John) Schmidt (16 Jan 1884–September 1968) m. Florentine ((Florence)) Rasch (15 OCT 1884–)
  1. 1. Virginia (May) SCHMIDT 1926–2011 m. Harrison (Millard) DAGGETT 1918–1977

Benjamin Schmidt's Timeline

7 Records

1884
16 Jan 1884
Birth of Benjamin John Schmidt in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 16
Benjamin John Schmidt resided here in Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Benjamin John Schmidt resided here in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 46
Benjamin John Schmidt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 51
Benjamin John Schmidt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Benjamin John Schmidt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
1968
September 1968
Age 84
Death of Benjamin John Schmidt in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1884
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1884; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-1487
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-10-7117; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_803; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1031; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 926.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023748; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240751
    [7] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 11, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240751

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_803; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1031; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 926.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1884; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-1487

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1884; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-1487

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-10-7117; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Detroit City
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023748; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023748; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 1968
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-10-7117; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
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