Karl (Charles)
SCHMIDT (SMITH)
(b.
abt. 1800
,
Germany
d.
7 June 1877
,
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Karl (Charles) SCHMIDT (SMITH) was born abt. 1800 in Germany
Karl (Charles) SCHMIDT (SMITH) was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Karl (Charles) married Johanna Rosalie MÄNNIG abt. 1846 in Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany . Johanna Rosalie MÄNNIG was born abt. 1795 in Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany (Marklissa, Schlesien, Preußen). Johanna Rosalie died 9 May 1863 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville).
Karl (Charles) SCHMIDT (SMITH) died 7 June 1877 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA .
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Family and Children of Karl (Charles) SCHMIDT (SMITH)
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Johanna Rosalie MÄNNIG-- Date: abt. 1846 Place: Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
NOTE: This is NOT proven. It looks like her name might be Schmidt in the 1846 marriage of her daughter Augusta to Wilhem Feige.
Children of Karl (Charles) SCHMIDT (SMITH) and Johanna Rosalie MÄNNIG:
Johanna Rosalie MÄNNIG-- Date: abt. 1846 Place: Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany NOTE: This is NOT proven. It looks like her name might be Schmidt in the 1846 marriage of her daughter Augusta to Wilhem Feige.
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1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1855 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Taken September 1855
Chas. Smith, 55, factory operative, b. Germany
Rhoda Smith, 60, b. Germany
Frederick Plucing, 31, factory operative, b. Germany
Henrietta Plucing, 21, b. Germany
1855 Massachusetts Census
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Taken September 1855
Chas. Smith, 55, factory operative, b. Germany
Rhoda Smith, 60, b. Germany
Frederick Plucing, 31, factory operative, b. Germany
Henrietta Plucing, 21, b. Germany
1855 Massachusetts Census
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1855 - Step-Daughter's Wedding
Caroline Henriette Theunert married Friedrich Christoph Blessing-- Date: 20 July 1855 Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
He is listed as Frederick Plasing and she is Henrietta Smith.
He is 31. She is 21. Both are from Pittsfield. He is a factory operative. Both were born in Germany. His father is Frederic Plessing. Her father is Charles Smith. It is the first marriage for both. NOTE: Her last name is listed as Smith. Married by Lemuel Porter, Pastor of Baptist Church.
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Caroline Henriette Theunert married Friedrich Christoph Blessing-- Date: 20 July 1855 Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
He is listed as Frederick Plasing and she is Henrietta Smith.
He is 31. She is 21. Both are from Pittsfield. He is a factory operative. Both were born in Germany. His father is Frederic Plessing. Her father is Charles Smith. It is the first marriage for both. NOTE: Her last name is listed as Smith. Married by Lemuel Porter, Pastor of Baptist Church.
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1860 - Baptism of Step-Grandson
Heinrich Wilhelm Blessing, b. 20 Sept 1859, Pontoosuc Ave., Pittsfield, MA - baptised 29 July 1860. Parents Friedrich Blessing and Henriette Teunert. Witnesses: Gottlob Schmidt, Johanne Vogel
The German Evangelical Lutheran church - In 1859, when the Protestant German population of Pittsfield was about 400, arrangements were made by a portion of them for devine service in their own language. These services were first held in private houses, and with occasional visits by clergymen from New York. But in April, 1859, Rev. Augustus Grotrain, a learned and able minister of Albany, accepted a call, and organized the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pittsfield. The town subsequently granted a pleasant site in the corner of First street burial-ground, where the church was erected, at a cost of $2,274.00 and which was dedicated September 14, 1865. There present pastor is Rev. John D. Hagar.
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ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS, 1860-1923
Heinrich Wilhelm Blessing, b. 20 Sept 1859, Pontoosuc Ave., Pittsfield, MA - baptised 29 July 1860. Parents Friedrich Blessing and Henriette Teunert. Witnesses: Gottlob Schmidt, Johanne Vogel
The German Evangelical Lutheran church - In 1859, when the Protestant German population of Pittsfield was about 400, arrangements were made by a portion of them for devine service in their own language. These services were first held in private houses, and with occasional visits by clergymen from New York. But in April, 1859, Rev. Augustus Grotrain, a learned and able minister of Albany, accepted a call, and organized the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pittsfield. The town subsequently granted a pleasant site in the corner of First street burial-ground, where the church was erected, at a cost of $2,274.00 and which was dedicated September 14, 1865. There present pastor is Rev. John D. Hagar.
Title Gazetteer of Berkshire County, Mass., 1725-1885
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ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS, 1860-1923
 SCHMIDT (SMITH) - Is this him? Photo thanks to Karen Blessing.
This photo, along with a photo of a woman (see his wife's page) are unmarked. They were placed on the same page as Frederick and Henrietta Blessing, just above them. They are not likely to be Frederick Blessing's parents because we don't believe they ever came to America. It seems likely that they are Henrietta's parents (or mother and step-father) due to the placement in the album, along with the facial resemblances to many other known family members.
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Is this him? Photo thanks to Karen Blessing.
This photo, along with a photo of a woman (see his wife's page) are unmarked. They were placed on the same page as Frederick and Henrietta Blessing, just above them. They are not likely to be Frederick Blessing's parents because we don't believe they ever came to America. It seems likely that they are Henrietta's parents (or mother and step-father) due to the placement in the album, along with the facial resemblances to many other known family members.
NOTE: If anyone out there has a copy of this photo or a different photo of someone who might be this person, please contact us. Help us solve the family mystery! Thanks!
1862 Baptism of Step-Grandson
Carl Theodore Blessing
b. 9 Nov 1861
baptised 3 Aug 1862
witnesses:
Auguste Trauske
August Theunert
Gottlob Schmidt
ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS, 1860-1923
Carl Theodore Blessing
b. 9 Nov 1861
baptised 3 Aug 1862
witnesses:
Auguste Trauske
August Theunert
Gottlob Schmidt
ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS, 1860-1923
1863 Death of Spouse/PartnerJohanna Rosalie MÄNNIG died 9 May 1863, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
1865 - Is this him?
Name: Schmidt
Age: 57 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1808
Gender: Male
Race:
Birthplace: Germany
Marital Status: Widowed
occupation: farm laborer
Residence: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Family Number: 1830
Line Number: 71
Film Number: 0953967
Digital Folder Number: 4286754
Image Number: 00621
Collection: Massachusetts State Census, 1865
1865 Massachusetts Census
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Name: Schmidt
Age: 57 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1808
Gender: Male
Race:
Birthplace: Germany
Marital Status: Widowed
occupation: farm laborer
Residence: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Family Number: 1830
Line Number: 71
Film Number: 0953967
Digital Folder Number: 4286754
Image Number: 00621
Collection: Massachusetts State Census, 1865
1865 Massachusetts Census
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - Is this him?
Is this him? Long shot...
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Living at Pontoosuc Boarding House at the age of 70, Smith, Henry, works on farm, born in Prussia, cannot read or write, U.S. Citizen
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Is this him? Long shot...
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Living at Pontoosuc Boarding House at the age of 70, Smith, Henry, works on farm, born in Prussia, cannot read or write, U.S. Citizen
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Death
Name: Charles Smith
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 11 Jun 1877
Death Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Age: 76
Birth Date: 1801
Birthplace:
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Race:
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Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06744-8
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 960212
Reference Number: 960212 p.56
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910
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Name: Charles Smith
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 11 Jun 1877
Death Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Age: 76
Birth Date: 1801
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06744-8
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 960212
Reference Number: 960212 p.56
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910
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Death
There is a Charles Smith who died 11 Jun 1877 in Pittsfield, MA at the age of 76 years, 10 months.
Cause of death: Heart Disease
Residence at time of death: Pittsfield
Place of Birth: Germany
Occupation: Butcher
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841 - 1910, Vol: 292 Page: 56
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There is a Charles Smith who died 11 Jun 1877 in Pittsfield, MA at the age of 76 years, 10 months.
Cause of death: Heart Disease
Residence at time of death: Pittsfield
Place of Birth: Germany
Occupation: Butcher
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841 - 1910, Vol: 292 Page: 56
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Postcards and Memories of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
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