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Emil Schmidt

Birth	:	27 Apr 1853 Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death	:	21 Apr 1938 Gardner, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Saint Margarets Cemetery, Midland, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.7415250, -79.8952360
Description	:	Emil (Schmitt) Schmidt Around 1902 Emil Schmitt's name was now being spelled Schmidt. His children were baptized as Schmitt. Emil Schmidt was born on April 27, 1853 to Karl and Katharina Boos Schmidt in Potzbach, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Platz, Germany. In 1853 this region was part of Bavaria. The 1885 Census listed Emil Schmidt as a servant-laborer in the household of John L. and Eliese Schwab on Antelope Creek in Custer County. He continued to live with and work for them. Emigration records from Germany show Emil Schmitt leaving the Bavarian Region and arriving on October... Read More	Emil (Schmitt) Schmidt Around 1902 Emil Schmitt's name was now being spelled Schmidt. His children were baptized as Schmitt. Emil Schmidt was born on April 27, 1853 to Karl and Katharina Boos Schmidt in Potzbach, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Platz, Germany. In 1853 this region was part of Bavaria. The 1885 Census listed Emil Schmidt as a servant-laborer in the household of John L. and Eliese Schwab on Antelope Creek in Custer County. He continued to live with and work for them. Emigration records from Germany show Emil Schmitt leaving the Bavarian Region and arriving on October 8, 1880 on the Ship Neckar in New York. He was traveling with his mother, Katharina,two brother, Wilhelm and Conrad and a sister, Katharina. Katharina, the mother, is buried in Richardson, Nebraska in the Wild Rose Cemetery. No documentation has been found, to provide information on where and what Emil did from October 1880 until June of 1885, when he is located in the Custer County census. It is believed that Emil traveled the country, including Mexico before coming to the Colorado Territory. He may have gone to Nebraska and or Missouri to stay with family. Bertha and Emil continued their residence on Antelope Creek until January 1894 when they bought land from Ebon Snow on Brough (Bruff) Creek near Gardner in Huerfano County. In 1908, Emil received Homestead patent for land adjacent to the south of the land he had purchased. In 1894, Emil was issued his brand E over lazy S. This place remained in the Schmidt family until the late 1950s. Emil and Bertha had seven children: Amelia Marie was born April 15, 1888 on Antelope Creek. In 1907, she married Johann Simon Schwab, who was the son of Johann Ernst Schwab. On May 14, 1909, John S. and Amelia Schwab welcomed their son, Arthur Cleveland, into the world. Amelia died at her home on Farr ranch on July 1, 1910, which must have been a tremendous shock for John S. Grandparents, Emil and Bertha Schmidt, raised Arthur until his high school years when he went to live with his dad in Arizona. Ella Minnie was born October 29, 1889 on Antelope Creek and died August 24, 1890. Charles ‘Karl Johann' John was born August 30, 1891 on Antelope Creek. Charlie married Naomi Gustina Baker on March 9, 1913 in Gardner, Colorado. Charlie died July 31, 1979 in Canon City, Colorado. Charlie was deputy sheriff for many years in Huerfano County. August Emil was born June 10, 1893 on Antelope Creek. He died July 30, 1893. Albert Ernst was born October 3, 1894 on Bruff Creek, Colorado. He married Myrtle Dove Benson on May 21 1921 in Gardner, Colorado. Albert died July 9, 1970 in Gardner, Colorado. Mary Bertha was born April 28, 1899 on Bruff Creek, Colorado. Mary married Alva Adams Benson in February 14, 1917 in Gardner, Colorado. She died May 16, 1962 in Pueblo, Colorado. William Henry, Wilhelm Heinrich, was born November 8, 1901 on Bruff Creek, Colorado. He married Minah Watson and later Lula ‘Millie' Vories. William died January 28, 1961 in Gardner, Colorado. Records show around 1902; Emil changed the last name from Schmitt to Schmidt. All the children were baptized with Schmitt. Many memories are connected to Bertha and Emil Schmidt. Many memorable stories relate to Bertha because of her independence, her spunky demeanor and her contributions as a midwife to so many families in the community. Bertha was a midwife and delivered many babies in the surrounding area. Everyone called her ‘Aunt Betty', even now those who knew her years ago, still speak of her as ‘Aunt Betty'. Many who butchered hogs would bring the heads to ‘Aunt Betty' so she could make head cheese, as many knew of her expertise in making this German delicacy. She rendered the fat, cut from the jowls, for her own use so her cupboard was always supplied with lard. Bertha would often walk the banks of the Muddy Creek at the home of Charlie and Naomi picking gooseberries growing along the creek to be used to make jam. A sight that many remember is of Bertha driving in the countryside in her 1923 Model T coupe. Often she would drive to the Gerk's place in the Black Hills to pick pinion nuts. Bertha and Emil also trapped and shot coyotes in the Black Hills area to sell. Hide Buyers toured the country buying cowhides and furs. The picture is of Emil and Bertha with the coyote skins at the Gerk's place. Bertha kept and tended many hives of bees herself. She seemed to have a special touch never wearing gloves or smoke. She would gently move the bees aside with her hands until she located the queen that she wanted to move to a new hive. Finding a swarm out in a tree, she would move it to one of her hives. Because of her unique talent, the family ate lots of comb honey and she also rendered it. The beeswax had its own uses in her household such as for lubrication. Emil was one who did not talk a lot, a quiet person but a friend to all. Emil was the camp cook for a number of years for the Round-up crew who gathered cattle in the fall from the open range. On April 21, 1938, at the age of 81, Emil Schmidt died at his home in Gardner, Colorado. He was a pioneer, farmer and rancher. He had been in poor health for a number of years due to heart trouble. Bertha continued to live in Gardner until her death on September 8, 1954. Bertha Schmidt, pioneer Gardner resident passed way in a Pueblo hospital, after an extended illness. We find it fascinating that one family's family tree carries back to include such a multitude of connections to so many pioneers who helped settle the Wet Mountain Valley in Custer County, at that time included Fremont County, and Huerfano County. Charlie Schmidt married Naomi Baker, which carries our heritage back to George Washington Baker, who was Naomi's father and to Daniel and Niome Baker, her grandparents. Also, it takes us back to Hulda Knuth Baker, who was her mother, and to her maternal grandparents, Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Knuth, who came with their family to Fremont County with the German Colony in March 1870. Charlie 's mom and dad were Emil and Bertha Schmidt. His maternal grandparents were Maria and John Meyer. Uncles were John L. Schwab and Johann Ernst Schwab. His great grandfather was Adam Schwab, all emigrating from Germany. Extended families of Hulda's sisters and brothers included Koch, Eikelman and Elze connections. These families were close knit kin whose activities together included Sunday dinners and visiting at each other's homes, picnics and church functions. Emil and Bertha Schmidt's family connections are precious things woven through the years with love, courage, hardship, struggles and triumphs. The World Independent, Walsenburg, Colorado April 21, 1938 Emil Schmidt of Gardner Dies; Funeral Saturday Emil Schmidt, 81 years of age, a pioneer farmer and rancher of the Gardner district, passed away at his home in Gardner Thursday morning. Mr. Schmidt came to Huerfano county in 1885, after coming to this country from Germany in 1880. The family lived on the upper Muddy for many years before moving to Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; three sons, Charles J. of Gardner, Albert of the Muddy and William of Redwing; and a daughter, Mrs Alva Benson of Redwing. The funeral services will be held at the Gardner Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in the Gardner cemetery under the direction of the Unfug-Peet Mortuary. Gardner Emil Schmidt, pioneer of the Gardner community, passed way at his home in Gardner Thursday morning, April 21. Mr Schmidt has been in poor health for a number of years. Death was due to heart trouble. He was born April 27, 1853 in the Potzbach, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland, Pflaz, Germany region. After serving three years military service in Germany, he came to America when 24 years of age and traveled over the United States and Mexico. Emil Schmidt was married to Miss Bertha Meyer on April 9, 1887 at Rosita, Colorado. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive. Mr and Mrs. Schmidt came to Huerfano county, Colorado, 43 years ago and made their home on a ranch at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. For a number of years, they have made their home in Gardner. Mr. Schmidt was a life long member of the Lutheran Church. Mr and Mrs. Emil Schmidt celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on April 9th. The funeral services were held at the Gardner Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Lloyd Barnett conducted the services. The quartet composed of Mrs. L. M. Wyatt, Miss Lillian Sharp, Bruce Tirey and Norman Meyer and Mrs. Gus A. Meyer at the piano sang several favorite hymns. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the services. Those attending from a distance were Dr. E. A. Meyer, Mrs Meyer and son, Ogden Meyer of Denver, Mrs Fern Gilligan and son Jimmy Gilligan of Pueblo, Gus Luther of Pueblo, Mr and Mrs. C. H. Weaver of Trinidad. Rev and Mrs. D. I. Stephen of Westcliffe. Mr and Mrs. Harry Schwab of Westcliffe, Mr and Mrs. J. W. Sears of Walsenburg, Mr and Mrs. Andrew Schafer Sr., of Walsenburg. E.B. Mockmore, Walsenburg, Mrs. Tom Workman and daughters of Walsenburg, Joe Murray, Walsenburg, Mrs. Pete Blockter, Walsenburg and Miss Bess Meyer of Walsenburg. Mr Schmidt is survived by his widow, Bertha Schmidt, one daughter, Mrs Mary Benson of Red Wing; three sons. Charles of Gardner, Albert of Gardner and William of Red Wing. Also his is survived by ten grandchildren. Interment was in the Gardner cemetery under the direction of Unfug-Peet Mortuary.

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Where is Emil Schmidt's memorial?
Emil Schmidt's memorial is located at: Saint Margarets Cemetery, Midland, Simcoe County, Canada.
When did Emil Schmidt death?
Emil Schmidt death on 21 Apr 1938 in Gardner, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Emil Schmidt's memorial?
Latitude: 44.7415250
Longitude: -79.8952360

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Bertha “Aunt Betty” Meyer Schmidt

(1868 - 1954)

Siblings

Margaretha Katharina “Margaret” Smith Porr

(1847 - 1931)

Wilhelm William “Will” Schmitt

(1858 - 1937)

Children

Amelia Emilie Maria Schmitt Schwab

(1888 - 1910)

Ella Minnie Schmidt

(1889 - 1890)

Charlie John “Schmitt” Schmidt

(1891 - 1979)

August Emil “Schmitt” Schmidt

(1893 - 1893)

Albert Ernst “Schmitt” Schmidt

(1894 - 1970)

Maria Bertha “Mary” Schmidt Benson

(1899 - 1962)

William Henry “Bill” Schmidt

(1901 - 1961)

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Coordinate: 44.7415250, -79.8952360

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Coordinate: 44.5741800, -79.9244200

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Coordinate: 44.5747260, -79.9592690

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