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John Schmitt 1853–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 September 1853

Birth Location: Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1 July 1896

Death Location: Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Freiderich Schmitt

Mother: Frances Groesch

Spouse(s): Katherine Lutz

Children(s): Frederick Schmitt

In 1853, John Schmitt entered the world in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, born to Freiderich Schmitt And Frances Groesch. In 1870, John Schmitt resided in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. John Schmitt married Katherine Lutz, and had children including Frederick Schmitt. John Schmitt passed away in 1896 in Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, John Schmitt entered the world in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, born to Freiderich Schmitt And Frances Groesch.
  • In 1870, John Schmitt resided in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Schmitt married Katherine Lutz, and had children including Frederick Schmitt.
  • John Schmitt passed away in 1896 in Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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John Schmitt's Ancestors

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John Schmitt
1853–1896
Birth Place: Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
Parents
Freiderich Schmitt
1825–1889
Hesse-Kassel / Hessen-Kassel / Electorate of Hesse / Kurhessen
Frances Groesch
1824–1894
Hesse-Kassel / Hessen-Kassel / Electorate of Hesse / Kurhessen
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John Schmitt's Descendants

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John Schmitt (6 September 1853–1 July 1896) m. Katherine Lutz (28 December 1854–19 August 1928)
  1. 1. Frederick Schmitt 1885–1947 m. Catherine (Mary) Bost 1889–1966
    1. 1. Cecelia (Laura) Schmitt 1908–1998 m. William (Francis Eckles) Sr 1904–1967

John Schmitt's Timeline

3 Records

1853
6 September 1853
Birth of John Schmitt in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 17
John Schmitt resided here in Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1896
1 July 1896
Age 43
Death of John Schmitt in Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 September 1853
    Event Place: Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 077551-080100
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1293; Page: 318A; Family History Library Film: 552792

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lower St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1293; Page: 318A; Family History Library Film: 552792

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1896
    Event Place: Munhall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 077551-080100

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