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William Lawrence Schmidt 1893–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1893

Birth Location: Henderson, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 07 Jan 1970

Death Location: Cumberland, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: William Schmidt

Mother: Therese Witzaney

Spouse(s): Anne Pries

Children(s): Patricia Behan

In 1893, William Lawrence Schmidt entered the world in Henderson, Minnesota, USA, born to William Schmidt And Therese Witzaney. In 1895, William Lawrence Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, William Lawrence Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA. William Lawrence Schmidt married Anne Marie Pries, and had children including Dorothy Salisbury, Patricia Catherine Behan, Theresa Carlson, William Schmidt. William Lawrence Schmidt passed away in 1970 in Cumberland, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1893, William Lawrence Schmidt entered the world in Henderson, Minnesota, USA, born to William Schmidt And Therese Witzaney.
  • In 1895, William Lawrence Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, William Lawrence Schmidt resided in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA.
  • William Lawrence Schmidt married Anne Marie Pries, and had children including Dorothy Salisbury, Patricia Catherine Behan, Theresa Carlson, William Schmidt.
  • William Lawrence Schmidt passed away in 1970 in Cumberland, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Schmidt's Ancestors

Self
William Schmidt
1893–1970
Birth Place: Henderson, Minnesota, USA
Parents
William Schmidt
1863–1931
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota
Therese Witzaney
1859–1937
Minnesota, United States of America
Grandparents
Johann (Schmid Schmidt) Smith
1823–1863
Dolniho Dvoriste, Czech Republic- (Austria)
Mary (Maria) Hochhauser
1830–1886
Bohemia
Jacob Witzany
1810–1892
Bohemia
Johanna "Anaa"
1816–1899
Austria
Great-Grandparents
Bernard Schmidt
1794–1857
Maria Benedict
1798–1878
Franz Schmidt\Schmid
1800–
Maria Hochhauserin\Hochhauser
1807–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Schmidt
1754–1798
Marie Hulleinova
1750–1833
Melichior Benedict
–1844
Catharina Poeldertove
–1844

William Schmidt's Descendants

1.
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William (Lawrence) Schmidt (27 Nov 1893–07 Jan 1970) m. Anne (Marie) Pries (01 Apr 1905–07 Jul 1978)
  1. 1. Patricia (Catherine) Behan 1942–2000

William Schmidt's Timeline

9 Records

1893
27 Nov 1893
Birth of William Lawrence Schmidt in Henderson, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Minnesota, USA
1895
1895
Age 2
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
1905
01 Jun 1905
Age 12
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in Crystal Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
Crystal Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
1914
1914
Age 21
William Lawrence Schmidt - Naturalization
None
1931
1931
Age 38
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in 38, South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
38, South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
1951
Before 1951
Age 58
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1953
1953
Age 60
William Lawrence Schmidt resided here in Comox; Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Comox; Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
1970
07 Jan 1970
Age 77
Death of William Lawrence Schmidt in Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Comox, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1893
    Event Place: Henderson, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: 791; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0192; FHL microfilm: 1240791
    [6] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [7] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27343; Census Place: South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada; Page Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota; Roll: 791; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0192; FHL microfilm: 1240791

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Crystal Lake, Barron, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1908
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27343; Census Place: South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada; Page Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27343; Census Place: South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada; Page Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1924
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: 38, South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27343; Census Place: South Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada; Page Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Comox; Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sask., Denzie
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1970
    Event Place: Comox, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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