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Clara J. Schmidt 1841–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1841

Birth Location: Bohemia-Germany

Death Date: 1916

Death Location: Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA

Father: Frank Schmidt

Mother: Mary Hochhauser

Spouse(s): Johann Wigand

Children(s): Albert Wigand, Clara Wigand, Emil Wigand, Rosa Wigand, Sophia Wigand, John Wigand

The story of Clara J. Schmidt began in 1841 in Bohemia-Germany. In 1860, Clara J. Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA. Clara J. Schmidt married Johann Freidrich John Wigand, and had children including Albert J Wigand, Clara L Wigand, Emil Frank Wigand, John Wigand, Rosa Rose Wigand, Sophia Franziska Wigand. Clara J. Schmidt passed away in 1916 in Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Clara J. Schmidt began in 1841 in Bohemia-Germany.
  • In 1860, Clara J. Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA.
  • Clara J. Schmidt married Johann Freidrich John Wigand, and had children including Albert J Wigand, Clara L Wigand, Emil Frank Wigand, John Wigand, Rosa Rose Wigand, Sophia Franziska Wigand.
  • Clara J. Schmidt passed away in 1916 in Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Schmidt
1815–1860
Birth Location: Bohemia/Austria
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Mary Hochhauser
1830–1886
Birth Location: Bohemia
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Spouses(s)

Johann Wigand
1829–1916
Birth Location: Brandenberg, Duren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
JW

Children(s)

Albert Wigand
1879–1941
Birth Location: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
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Clara Wigand
1877–1939
Birth Location: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota
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Emil Wigand
1866–1933
Birth Location: Henderson Township, Sibley County, Minnesota
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Rosa Wigand
1863–1895
Birth Location: Henderson Township, Sibley County, Minnesota
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Sophia Wigand
1865–1940
Birth Location: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
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John Wigand
1869–1880
Birth Location: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
JW

Clara Schmidt's Ancestors

Self
Clara Schmidt
1841–1916
Birth Place: Bohemia-Germany
Parents
Frank Schmidt
1815–1860
Bohemia/Austria
Mary (Maria) Hochhauser
1830–1886
Bohemia
Grandparents
Franz Schmidt\Schmid
1800–
Austria
Maria Hochhauserin\Hochhauser
1807–1872
Austria
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clara Schmidt's Descendants

1.
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Clara (J.) Schmidt (26 Dec 1841–1916) m. Johann (Freidrich "John") Wigand (08 Aug 1829–14 Jun 1916)
  1. 1. Albert (J.) Wigand 1879–1941 m. Louisa (Marie "Lizzie") Apitz 1884–1973
    1. 1. Orbie (H.) Wigand 1913–1913
    2. 2. Baby (Boy) Wigand 1916–1916
    3. 3. Sylvester (Emil) Wigand 1909–1994
    4. 4. Ruth (Louise) Wigand 1918–1992 m. Alvin (Edward) Reiter 1912–1989
      1. 1. Barchinsky 1907–
      2. 2. Robert (Alvin) Reiter 1941–1996
  2. 2. Clara (L.) Wigand 1877–1939 m. Martin (F) Nutzmann 1880–1963
    1. 1. Bernice (Claire) Nutzmann 1914–1988 m. Norris (Farrell) Christenson 1914–1991 m. Edward (J.) Kennedy 1915–1970
      1. 1. Beverly (Nan) Christenson 1935–2017 m. Henry Soul 1927–2015 m. Darrell (Edward) Alfson 1932–2014
  3. 3. Emil (Frank) Wigand 1866–1933
  4. 4. Rosa ("Rose") Wigand 1863–1895 m. C. (William F. Tews) (Taves) 1854–1915
    1. 1. Anna (Sophia) Tews 1883–1968 m. William Krenz –1924
      1. 1. Alvina (Emma) Schaefer 1911–2004
      2. 2. Hazel (M) Krenz 1919–
      3. 3. Walter (W) Krenz 1902–1980
      4. 4. Laurane (Anna) Stevens 1905–2005
      5. 5. Clara Krenz 1903–1920
      6. 6. Bernice Strehlow 1915–2000
    2. 2. Frank ((Baby)) Tews 1890–1890
    3. 3. Clara (Louise Bertha) Nester 1884–1968 m. John Nester 1876–1958
      1. 1. Orin (George) Nester 1914–1948
      2. 2. Edna (Minnie) Nordahl 1911–2005
      3. 3. Victor Nester 1904–1988
      4. 4. Elmer (William) Nester 1909–1982
      5. 5. Albert (August John) Nester 1907–1986
      6. 6. Earl Nester 1920–
    4. 4. William (Carl Emil) Tews 1887–1906 m. Magnalena (Emma "Lena") Koschnick 1895–1987
      1. 1. Evelyn (Lillian) Hamilton 1916–1987
      2. 2. Clarence (John) Tews 1911–2002
  5. 5. Sophia (Franziska) Wigand 1865–1940 m. August (Frederick) Otto 1861–1936
    1. 1. Albert (August) Otto 1887–1953
    2. 2. Laurettaloretta (Rosa) Otto 1895–1986
    3. 3. Elsie (M.) Otto 1891–1981
    4. 4. Robert (Fredrick John) Otto 1911–1994
  6. 6. John Wigand 1869–1880

Clara Schmidt's Timeline

8 Records

1841
26 Dec 1841
Birth of Clara J. Schmidt in Bohemia-Germany
Bohemia-Germany
1860
1860
Age 19
Clara J. Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Clara J. Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
1885
1 May 1885
Age 44
Clara J. Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Clara J. Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota
1910
1910
Age 69
Clara J. Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
1916
03 February 1916
Age 75
Death of Clara J. Schmidt in Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, United States of America
Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, United States of America
1916
1916
Age 75
Burial of Clara J. Schmidt in Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA
Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1841
    Event Place: Bohemia-Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: 634; Family History Film: 1254634; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0237
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T623_791; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 192.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: M653_574; Page: 765; Family History Library Film: 803574
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T624_726; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374739
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Minnesota, Find A Grave Index, 1849-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1858
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T623_791; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 192.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T624_726; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374739

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: M653_574; Page: 765; Family History Library Film: 803574

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: 634; Family History Film: 1254634; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0237

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1885
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T623_791; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 192.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: T624_726; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374739

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 February 1916
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Minnesota, Find A Grave Index, 1849-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Brown Cemetery, Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Minnesota, Find A Grave Index, 1849-2011
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