Arnhoelter, Mary (Maria Christine) (b. 12 JAN 1823, d. 9 JAN 1911)

Note: Arrive in the US about 1849. Settled in the Indianapolis Indiana area.
Obituary lists Henry & William Arnholter as Brothers and Henrietta Schmitt
as surviving Sister. 1860 Census lists her as 29. 1880 Census lists her
as 48. Death Certificate says 85.

Note: Birth year uncertain. 1825 and 1831 are also listed in personal references. Death Certificate says age at death is 85. This would make 1825 her birth year.

Given Name: Mary (Maria Christine)

Change: Date: 14 JUL 2000

Note: Mrs. Henrietta Schmitt's Funeral Service Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Schmitt, aged 89 years who passed away Thursday evening will be held next Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the late home, 1321 Maryland Avenue, and from the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Schmitt was the widow of the late G. W. Schmitt, former supervisor and early pioneer resident of Sheboygan County. She had been making her home for the last number of years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barney Koerner on Maryland Avenue. Rev. Edward Krause of the Immuanuel Lutheran Church will officiate at the services from the home and church and internment will be made in the Wildwood Cemetery.

From Sheboygan Paper, January 1923

Source: (Birth)
Abbreviation: Barb TenPas
Title: Barb TenPas
Note: Information received from Barb Ten Pas, 02/12/2000.
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: Bibliography

Name: Page
Note: Birth month is also listed as Mar by Barb TenPas

Given Name: Wilhelmine "Henriette"

Change: Date: 2 MAR 2002

Note: Obituary of George W. Schmitt

Pioneer of County is Dead

George W. Schmitt, aged 85, succumbs to kidney Disease

LIVED IN THE COUNTY 62 YEARS

Was Born in Germany and Came to America in 1850 Settling in Newark, N.J. Came to Sheboygan County Three Years Later and Conducted Farm --Was Widely Known.

George W. Schmitt Sr., aged 85 years, one of the most widely known pioneers of Sheboygan County, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the residence of his son, George W. Schmitt, Jr., the West Side merchant. Death was due to kidney trouble and heart disease from which the deceased had been suffering for the past three weeks.

Mr. Schmitt was born in Germany, January 25, 1830 and came to America on July 12, 1850 with his mother and a brother, his father having passed away two years previous. The family made its home in Newark, N.J. for three years during which time Mr. Schmitt supported his aged mother by conducting a harness buisness. His only brother volunteered at the opening of the Civil War and was never heard from after his enlistment.

In 1853, the family came to Sheboygan county and settled on the farm later owned by Simon Dean, but which is now being operated by the latter's son. Mr. Schmitt was married in 1859 to Miss Henrietta Arnhoelter, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. A. D. Stecher, then pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

The farm was sold to Simon Dean in 1870 and the family moved to Sheboygan while a new farm was under constructio on the Lake Shore Road. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt lived on their new homestead for twenty-five years and then retired, making their home with their son ever since.

A notable event in the lives of the aged couple was the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary, March 10, 1909, in the form of a family reunion. Six children were born of the marriage, three of who survive. They are George W. Schmitt, Jr., Otto Schmitt, and Mrs. B.Z. Koerner all of this city. Mr. Schmitt's wife is still living and in good health. She is 80 years old. Eight grand children also survive.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at 2 o'clock from the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Theodore Laetsch, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot at Wildwood cemetery.

Mr. Schmitt had been an active member of the Immanuel Church for the past ten or twelve years. Before that time he was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church as was one of its founders. During recent years, however, he could not endure the long walk from the west side and joined the Immanuel church.

The decedent was an honored citizen and highly respected throughout the county. At one time, many years ago, he held the office of supervisor and was always interested in public questions.

The pall bearers for the funeral Sunday will be George W. Schmitt, Ott Schmitt, B.A. Koerner, Edwin Koerner, Student at the Universitn of Wisconsin, Madison, Arthur Schmitt and Alfred Schmitt.

Unkown Paper (Leona Albert Collection)

Given Name: George W.

Immigration: Date: 12 JUL 1850
Place: New Jersey, United States

Occupation: Farmer and Buisnessman

Change: Date: 23 SEP 2011

Given Name: Frederick

Change: Date: 15 JUL 2000

Note: George W. Schmitt, who carries on general merchandising at the corner of Maryland and South Fifteenth Streets, is a native of Sheboygan Town, born January 11, 1864. His parents George and Henrietta (Arnholter) Schmitt, are natives, respectifely, of Hesse-Nassau and Westphalia, Germany. In his early life, the father learned the trade of harness-maker, becoming a finished workman. When about twenty-one years of age, he emigrated to the United States and after working some three years in New Jersey, came to Sheboygan, among the early settlers. In company with Julius Leber, he opened a harness shop in this city, but later disposed of his interets and turned his attention to farming. He now owns a good farm two miles north of the city limits. In this county he married Miss Arnholter, who is also a early settler here. Of this union six children were born, though but four of them are now surviving. William, who was educated in the public schools and the buisness college of the Chair City, and also in the commercial college at Indianapolis, Ind., has been a merchant's clerk for a number of years, but is now book keeper for the gentleman whos name heads thes record; George W. is the next in order of birth; Otto is at home and operates the farm; and Clara is the wife of B. Koerner, of Sheboygan. George W. Schmitt is a young man of good buisness ability, as is shown by his successful career. Having received a good practical education in the Evergreen City schools, he went to Indianapolis to work for his uncle. Returning home, he worked for some thime in Garton's toy factory. During the succeding two years, he super intended Dr. Carl Muth's stock farm and then clerked a short time for Johann & Derwaldt. On the 31st of March, 1889, he purchased a stock of goods of Albert Kaems and Charles Spaude, who were conducting buisness at the place where Mr. Schmitt has since continued it. He purchased a grocery stock, and has since added a dry goods department. His large double store is filled with a carefully selected stock. The dry goods room is 22 x 60 feet, and the grocery department is of the same dimensions, while in the rear is a pool room, 20 x 24 feet. The front part of the structure is two-story, but the rear but one story.
Mr. Schmitt has a good trade, which has been attracted by his courteous and fair treatment of his customers. He is a gentleman of good habits, and is a member of the German Lutheran Church. With the exception fo $700, he has made by his own industry and good management all that he possess. Though of slight build, Mr. Scmitt is a man of exceptional muscular power. He has been a resident of Sheboygan County all his life where he is well known and highly repected.

Given Name: George W.

Change: Date: 6 FEB 2009

Note: Changed the spelling of the last name by dropping the E. Was Heinrich Jr.
Went back to Indiana after 1857

Page 489 from Manufacturing and Mercangile Resources of Indianapolis, Indiana. Dated 1883.
HENRY ARNHOLTER. Saddles, Harnessm, Etc. No. 578 Virginia Ave.

Mr. Arnholter, who is a practical saddler and harness maker, commenced buisness on his own account in this city 17 years ago, his first location being on East Washington Street. In 1877 he removed to his present location, where he occupies a salesroom 20 x 30 feet in dimensions, with a workroom in the rear 15 x 20 feet for manufacturing and repairing purposes. His stock embraces a full line of double and single harness, saddles, bridles, collars, whipsm, robes, nets, balnkets, brushes, combs and horse clothing and equipments generally. Mr. Arnholter is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1841. He came to the United States in 1854, landing at New Orleans and coming directly to this city, where he learned his trade.

Source: (Birth)
Abbreviation: Barb TenPas
Title: Barb TenPas
Note: Information received from Barb Ten Pas, 02/12/2000.
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: Bibliography

Name: Page
Note: his date supplied by Barb TenPas, Feb 2000. Also listed in buisness from Indianapolis, Page 489.

Given Name: Johann Heinrich

Occupation: Harness Maker

Change: Date: 12 JUN 2002

Given Name: Lena Louise

Change: Date: 14 JUL 2000

Given Name: William Herman

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: Mary Josephine

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Mildred Lenora

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: Elmer John Henry

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Dorothy

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: Herbert Russell

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: Emma Louise

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: Frank

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Mary Elizabeth

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003

Given Name: George

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Henry

Change: Date: 28 SEP 2009

Census: Y
proven
Date: 16 APR 1930
Place: Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
Note: Living with his brother Gustave.

Given Name: Alvina

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Bertha A

Change: Date: 5 JUL 2003