Benjamin Heinrich Schmidt

1839–1902 (Age 62)
Poland

The Life of Benjamin Heinrich

When Benjamin Heinrich Schmidt was born on 7 September 1839, in Poland, his father, Heinrich Jacob Schmidt, was 32 and his mother, Anna Maria Schmidt, was 30. He married Helena Elizabeth Becker in 1862, in Prussia, Germany. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 10 May 1902, in Pauls Valley, Garvin, Oklahoma, United States, at the age of 62, and was buried in Pauls Valley, Garvin, Oklahoma, United States.

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Family Time Line

Benjamin Heinrich Schmidt
1839–1902
Helena Elizabeth Becker
1844–1879
Marriage: 1862
Jacob B Schmidt
1863–1941
Samuel "Sam" Schmidt
1868–1941
Johann Benjamin Schmidt
1870–1947
Peter B. Schmidt
1873–1947
Lena Becker Schmidt
1875–1968
Abraham B. Schmidt
1877–1946
Elizabeth B. B. Schmidt
1878–1878
Carrie B. B. Schmidt
1879–1951

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
1862
Prussia, Germany
children

(8)

    Jacob B Schmidt

    Male1863–1941Male

    Samuel "Sam" Schmidt

    Male1868–1941Male

    Johann Benjamin Schmidt

    Male1870–1947Male

    Peter B. Schmidt

    Male1873–1947Male

    Lena Becker Schmidt

    Female1875–1968Female

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Parents and Siblings

siblings

(7)

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World Events (8)

1846

Age 7

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1848 · Greater Poland Uprising (1848)

Age 9

Europe experienced a period of rebellions and political upheavals known as the Spring of Nations. During this time, the Greater Poland Uprising of 1848 began against Prussian forces. Much of the fighting was concentrated in the Greater Poland region, but some fights did occur inside of the Prussian Partition. The insurrection was ultimately unsuccessful for the Polish and resulted in many casualties on both sides. The Kingdom of Prussia had at least 500 deaths and over 640 Polish citizens were killed.
1857 · Hotel Europejski is Opened

Age 18

The Raffles Europejski Warsaw, known as The European Hotel, is a famous luxury hotel in the center of Warsaw, Poland. Upon opening in 1857, it was considered one of the most luxurious and modern hotels in Europe. The hotel suffered serious damage during World War II, but was rebuilt for a grand reopening in 1962. The location remains an iconic vacation spot to this day.

Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German smit, German Schmied ‘blacksmith’. The German surname is found in many other parts of Europe, from Slovenia to Sweden.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Interesting Info on Benjamin, his wives and children

BENJAMIN HEINRICH S. SCHMIDT Born 9/7/1839 – Died 5/10/1902 (age 62) Interesting Information 1st Wife - Helena “Lena” Becker – Born 4/8/1844 – Died 9/10/1879 (age 35) 2nd Wife - Helena “Lena” Jantz …

Sources (3)

  • Benjamin H Schmidt, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Benjamin H. Schmidt, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Liede Buch of Jacob Thomas in Brenckenhoffswaldehoffswalde, Prussia 1789

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