John Robert (Schmitt) Smith (1869 - 1942)

Born 5 Mar 1869 in Johnsburg, McHenry County, Illinois

Ancestors

Husband of Emma D. (Thurlwell) Smith — married 18 Nov 1889 in St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, McHenry County, Illinois

Descendants

Died 16 Jul 1942 at age 73 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois

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Biography

John (Schmitt) Smith has German Roots.

John was the son of John Schmitt and Mary Sabel. His birth and baptism are recorded at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, McHenry County, Illinois: John Schmitt born 5 April 1869, baptized 8 April 1869, son of Johann Schmitt & Maria Sabel; Witnesses: John Classen [Glossen] & Barbara Sabel

1880: Township of McHenry, McHenry Co., Illinois; Occupation of John: Farmer; John A Schmitt, Self 36 Prussia; Maria Schmitt, Wife 33 Illinois; Anna M Schmitt, Dau 14 Illinois; Stephen Schmitt, Son 13 Illinois; John Schmitt, Son 11 Illinois; Joseph Schmitt, Son 9 Illinois; Christina Schmitt, Dau 7 Illinois; Elisabeth Schmitt, Dau 4 Illinois; Katharina Schmitt, Dau 11/12 Illinois; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXVF-TWY

11 June 1900: Nunda Township, McHenry, Illinois; Married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living; John Smith, Farmer, 30 Illinois/Germany/Germany; Emma Smith Wife 29 Illinois/England/England; Allen Smith [should be Alice, daughter] Son 10 Illinois; Leo Smith Son 9 Illinois; Lena Smith Daughter 7 Illinois; Mary Smith Daughter 3 Illinois; Joseph Smith 1 Illinois; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS44-RRS

21 May 1910: Nunda Township, McHenry, Illinois; Married 21 years, 6 children, 6 living; John R Smith, Dairy Farmer, 41 Illinois/Germany/Illinois; Emma Smith Wife 39 Illinois/England/England; Alice Smith Daughter 20 Illinois; Leo Smith Son 18 Illinois; Helen Smith Daughter 17 Illinois; Mamie Smith Daughter 14 Illinois; Josephine Smith Daughter 11 Illinois; Edward Smith Son 1 Illinois; (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MK6H-7PF

12 & 19 January 1920: Nunda Township, McHenry, Illinois; John R Smith, Dairy Farmer, 51 Illinois/New York [?]/Illinois; Emma Smith Wife 49 Illinois/England/England; Joseph Smith Son 21 Illinois; Edward Smith Son 10 Illinois; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJH7-GM4

11 April 1930: McHenry, McHenry, Illinois; John R Smith, Estate Caretaker, 61 Illinois/Germany/Illinois; Emma Smith Wife 59 Illinois/England/England; Edward Smith Son 20 Illinois; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSBT-4YW

10-11 April 1940: McHenry, McHenry, Illinois; Elm Street, Owns Home; John R Smith 72 Illinois; Emma Smith Wife Illinois; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWRZ-K7Q

Children (4 of 6):

Leo James Smith 1891–1961

Helen B. Smith Young 1893–1983

Mayme Smith Boutelle 1896–1961

Josie Roy Smith 1899–1992

Sources

Early Records of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Volume II: 1869-1882

Early Records of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Volume III: 1883-1909

NOTE: Volumes I II and III of Early Records of St John the Baptist Catholic Church are available at local libraries including Johnsburg Public Library, McHenry Public Library, Crystal Lake Public Library, Richmond Public Library and Woodstock Public Library

Early Records of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg McHenry County, Illinois Volume III https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/62017?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940; John R. Smith; Event Type: Marriage; Event Date: 18 November 1889; Event Place: Johnsburg, McHenry, Illinois; Age: 21; Birth Year (Estimated) 1868; Birthplace: McHenry, Illinois; Father's Name: John A. Smith; Mother's Name: Mary Laebel; Spouse's Name: Emma Thurnwell; Spouse's Age: 17; Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1872; Spouse's Birthplace: McHenry, Illinois; Spouse's Father's Name: John Thurnwell; Spouse's Mother's Name: Anna Oadles; Witnesses: Stephen R. Smith and Marie E. Smith; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFL6-6NL

NOTE: Find A Grave memorial for John Smith has Incorrect cemetery, Woodland Cemetery, not a Catholic Cemetery, borders St Mary's Catholic Cemetery. John and family were of the Catholic faith and would not have been buried in Woodland Cemetery

Find A Grave: Memorial #74524516 John R Smith

Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947; John R. Smith; Age: 74; Residence Place: McHenry, McHenry, Illinois; Burial Date: 18 July 1942; Burial Place: McHenry, McHenry, Illinois; Death Date: 16 July 1942; Death Place: McHenry, McHenry, Illinois; Birth Date 5 April 1868; Birthplace: McHenry Township, Illinois; Occupation: Retired Farmer; Father's Name: John A. Smith; Father's Birthplace: Germany; Mother's Name: Mary Sable; Mother's Birthplace: Germany; Spouse's Name: Emma; Cemetery: St. Mary's; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3WG-SNQ