Melchior
Smith
aka Schmidt
Born in Monroe, Pennsylvania, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Heinrich Schmidt
and Nanzi (Unknown) Schmidt
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Jane (Fish) Smith
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
James Madison Smith, Nancy Maria (Smith) Jones, Susan Louise Smith, Calvin Gilbert Smith, Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Baldwin, Sarah Anne (Smith) Taylor, Cornelia N (Smith) Benedict, Charles Smith, Lewis E Smith and Frank Newell Smith
Died
at age 75
in Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 12 Apr 2016
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Biography
This profile is part of the Smith Name Study.
Melchior Smith was born on September 20, 1811 in Monroe, Pennsylvania, United States, son of Heinrich Schmidt (<1791–1829) and Nanzi Unknown ( –~1885).
Melchior died on September 14, 1887 in Winnebago, Illinois, United States, aged 75.
Melchior married Jane Fish (born on May 30, 1819 in Monroe County, PA). Their children were:
- James Madison Smith (1835–1916)
- Nancy Maria Smith (1837–1932)
- Susan Louise Smith (1838–1920)
- Calvin Gilbert Smith (1840–1889)
- Mary Elizabeth Smith (1846–1932)
- Sarah Anne Smith (1847–1911)
- Cornelia N Smith (~1850– )
- Charles Smith (~1853–~1930)
- Lewis E Smith (1855–~1945)
- Frank Newell Smith (1858–1931)
Melchior, child of Henrich Schmidt & Nanzi Schmidt, was born on 20 September 1811 and baptised on 13 October 1811 in Hamilton Township, Monroe, Pennsylvania, United States.[1]
In the 1850 census, Malchi (age 36) was in Newfield, Tompkins, New York, United States.[2]
M's child James M Smith married Eliza A Baldwin on 4 September 1866 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.[3]
In the 1870 census, Melker (age 58) was the head of household in Turtle, Rock, Wisconsin, United States. [4]
M's daughter Cornelia Smith married Wesley Benedict on 5 October 1872 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.[5]
His son Charles W Smith married Lillie Baldwin on 1 January 1873 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.[6]
In the 1880 census, Malker (age 68), Farmer, was the married head of household in Turtle, Rock, Wisconsin, United States.[7]
Melcher's son Lewis E Smith married Elouise Howard on 9 December 1880 in Brodhead, Green, Wisconsin, United States.[8]
Melker's son Frank N Smith married Zora L. Crittenden on 24 September 1884 in Brodhead, Green, Wisconsin, United States.[9]
Melchior died on 14 September 1887 and was buried in 1887 in Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois, United States.[10]
Melcher's wife Jane Fish Smith died in 1900 in Clinton Town, Rock, Wisconsin, United States. [11]
Sources
- ↑ Baptism: "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999"
citing Affiliate Name: Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Digital film/folder number: 102153274; Image number: 197 FamilySearch Record: 6CTT-CG2T (accessed 28 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4S-L9ST-S Melchior Schmidt baptism on 13 Oct 1811 (born 20 Sep 1811), child of Henrich Schmidt & Nanzi Schmidt, in Hamilton Township, Monroe, Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850" citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004203574_002_M9CD-Q8B; FHL microfilm: 444322; Image number: 86; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01112-7 FamilySearch Record: MC1B-MWT (accessed 28 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6763-64K Malchi Smith (36) in Newfield, Tompkins, New York, United States. Born in New York.
- ↑ Marriage of child James M Smith: "Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911" citing Digital film/folder number: 007177985; FHL microfilm: 001275527 FamilySearch Record: QK85-MZS8 (accessed 28 March 2024) M Smith's child James M Smith marriage to Eliza A Baldwin on 4 Sep 1866 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.
- ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870" citing Page: 20; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 004268812; FHL microfilm: 000553235; Image number: 605; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01490-4 FamilySearch Record: MNSW-F95 (accessed 28 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTG3-WSQ Melker Smith (58) head of household in Turtle, Rock, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
- ↑ Marriage of daughter Cornelia Smith: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930" citing Digital film/folder number: 007622446; FHL microfilm: 1275528 FamilySearch Record: XRRG-1YS (accessed 28 March 2024) M Smith's daughter Cornelia Smith marriage to Wesley Benedict on 5 Oct 1872 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.
- ↑ Marriage of son Charles W Smith: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930" citing Digital film/folder number: 007622446; FHL microfilm: 1275528 FamilySearch Record: HVP6-Z96Z (accessed 28 March 2024) Unknown's son Charles W Smith marriage to Lillie Baldwin on 1 Jan 1873 in Rock, Wisconsin, United States.
- ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880" citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00066; Digital film/folder number: 005165562; FHL microfilm: 1255444; Image number: 826; Sheet number: 410; Sheet letter: D FamilySearch Record: MNHX-Z8W (accessed 28 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBF-92YB Malker Smith (68), married, Farmer, head of household in Turtle, Rock, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
- ↑ Marriage of son Lewis E Smith: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930" citing Digital film/folder number: 007622822; FHL microfilm: 1266668; Record number: 307; Packet letter: B FamilySearch Record: XRLY-BC6 (accessed 28 March 2024) Melcher Smith's son Lewis E Smith marriage to Elouise Howard on 9 Dec 1880 in Brodhead, Green, Wisconsin, United States.
- ↑ Marriage of son Frank N Smith: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930" citing Digital film/folder number: 007622823; FHL microfilm: 1266669; Record number: 11; Packet letter: D FamilySearch Record: XRL1-3D7 (accessed 28 March 2024) Melker Smith's son Frank N Smith marriage to Zora L. Crittenden on 24 Sep 1884 in Brodhead, Green, Wisconsin, United States.
- ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
citing Find a Grave FamilySearch Record: QV27-JMWS (accessed 28 March 2024) Find A Grave: Memorial #60179962 Melchior Smith burial (died on 14 Sep 1887) in 1887 in Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 20 Sep 1811. - ↑ Death of wife Jane Fish Smith: "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" citing Digital film/folder number: 004207461; FHL microfilm: 1311654; Image number: 208; Packet letter: C; Indexing batch: B06565-2 FamilySearch Record: XLWT-LLM (accessed 28 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 939J-679F-DK Melcher Smith in death record for wife Jane Fish Smith 1900 in Clinton Town, Rock, Wisconsin, United States.
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