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© The Verden News Verden, Oklahoma April 17, 1909 January 1, 1830 ~ April 17, 1909 OLD RESIDENT Frederick W. Schmidt Dies at Home of Son Frederick William Schmidt, living seven miles south of Anadarko, died Saturday, April 17. He had been sick for several months and was 78 years old. He was born in Germany but has lived in the United States 25 years. The deceased owned the first laundry in Anadarko that was then on the north side of the railroad track. After disposing of the laundry he went to live with his son, F. Schmidt, where he died. The remains will be taken to Verden for interment. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the vicinity. |
Frederick W. and Minnie Schmidt lived near Warsaw, Poland. They had 3 daughters. One married and stayed in Poland, 2 daughters came with them. F.W. Schmidt & Minnie originally came from the Alsace-Lorraine area in North East France. The French & Germans were at war. The French soldiers came in & ran swords through all the children except two. They had hid the baby and older child to care for it in the flu of the outdoor oven that they used then. After this they worked their way across Germany, Poland and on to Russia [Lenningrad area]. This was where Amelia was born on February 2, 1857. No one is sure if the Pelzer's were in this group but they think they were. The night they left to come to America, they had to wade out about one mile to the ship. The Germans were shooting at them to try and keep them from leaving the country. Amelia was shot in the legs with a pellet gun. She had to carry the baby above her head to keep him from drowning. They came by way of Denmark to Canada, was 2 Omega months crossing. They docked in the year 1885 (?). |
© The Verden News Verden, Oklahoma February 20, 1920 February 2, 1829 ~ February 17, 1920 AT REST Died at her home seven miles southwest of Verden Feb. 17 Mrs. Amelia Smith age 91 years. Mrs Smith was a native of Russia, coming to America about 50 years ago. She leaves two daughters, Mrs A. Pelzer, who lives south of town, and Mrs. Zeisman of Fletcher, Oklahoma, to mourn her death. She was a consistent Christian for 75 years and after serving her generation she went peacefully to rest. Internment was made in the city Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. To her sorrowing ones we extend our sympathy. Note: Her correct name was Minnie Schmidt Per: Vanita White Hazelrigg |
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