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      Jacob Smith was also known as John Jacob Smith Sr. He was born in Herschweiler-Petersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 19 March 1806. He was the son of Nicolaus Smith and Margaret Schaeffer. Jacob Smith was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Silvie de Grasse to New York with Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser on 24 August 1835.¹ On 21 August 1837 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, Jacob Smith was deeded 80 acres in section 6 by land patent from the U.S. government. The patent is to Jacob Smith of Stark County.² On 4 September 1838 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA he bought 80 acres in section 34. Eventually he had a farm of 160 acres near Kalida, Ohio. This patent is to Jacob Smith of Sandusky County.³ On Thursday, 29 November 1838 in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Peru, Ohio, USA, at age 32, Jacob Smith married Maria Anna Meyers, age 23, daughter of Martin Meyers.⁴ Jacob Smith was a marble cutter and brick mason by training. He moved on 1 November 1842 to Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, from Erie County, Ohio. On 29 December 1846 he sold property to his step-brother 40 acres in Section 34 of Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA, for $130.⁵ Jacob is the head of a family on the 11 September 1850 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Name given is "Jacob Smith" 44 and his wife Mary 36 with their children: Jacob 10, Joseph 8, and Mary 3. Occupation is farmer. Value of real estate = $300. Census indicates that he could not read or write English at this time.⁶ He became Anna Apolonia Schmidt's godparent at her baptism in St. John the Baptist, Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA, on 22 February 1853.⁷ Jacob Smith became Cecilia Schmidt's godparent at her baptism in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 14 June 1853.⁷ Jacob sold property via a quit claim deed from Peter Smith and others to Francis Smith in Erie, Ohio, USA, on 8 March 1855. For the sum of $1200 the Smith brothers and sisters sold 24 acres to their youngest brother, Frank. On 18 March 1857 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA he bought 40 acres in section 34 from A.J. Taylor. He became Anthony Smith's godparent at his baptism in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 14 April 1859.⁷ Jacob is the head of a family on the 16 June 1860 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Jacob 54 and Mary 43 with their children: Jacob 20, Joseph 18, and Mary A. 14. Occupation = farmer. Value of real estate = $2000. Value of personal estate = $340. Listed next door to brother, Lewis. He is listed as born in Bavaria. She is listed as born in Sweden.⁸ Jacob is the head of a family on the 8 June 1870 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Jacob N. 64 (native of Bavaria) and Mary (native of Switzerland) 55 are living with their children: Jacob 30, a farmer, Joseph 27, a farmer, and Mary 24. Also living with them, John Quin, 12. Value of real estate = $5000. Value of personal estate = $800. They live two doors down from Wilhelmina Schmidt and her children.⁹ He was listed as Joseph Smith's father on the June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.¹⁰ Jacob died on 19 March 1891 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA at age 85.¹¹ He was buried on 20 March 1891 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹¹

     Maria Elizabeth Berning was born on 19 March 1806, in Borghorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Henrich Berning and Anna Maria Mersmann. Maria Elizabeth Berning was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Elizabeth with Johan Henrich Berning and Anna Maria Mersmann on 1 August 1840.

      Herman Ellerbrock was also known as Johann Herman Ellerbrock. He was born in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany on 23 March 1806. He was the son of Johann Bernard Ellerbrock and Maria Elizabeth Moening. Herman Ellerbrock was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Clementine on 1 December 1835. The Ship Clementine, from Bremen to Baltimore, arrived 1 Dec. 1835 having left Bremen 30 Sept 1835. He was in a group of 57 people from Glandorf, Germany. He is listed as traveling with 2 men, 2 women, 3 children under 5, and four boxes..¹ On Wednesday, 13 April 1836 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 30, Herman Ellerbrock married Anna Mary Catherine Gaeer. Henry Ellerbrock to Anna Catherine Gochen April 13, 1836.² Circa 1847 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA, Herman Ellerbrock married Agnes Jacobs. Herman is the head of a family on the 21 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Herman 44 and his wife Anica 35 are living with their children Frank 9 and Henry 7. Value of their farm is $600. They are living next door to William Ellerbrock, 47. Both children were born in Ohio.³ Herman died on 6 December 1859 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 53.⁴

     Baby Anselm was born in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 1 June 1806.¹ Baby died on 1 June 1806 in Altdorf, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.² He was the son of Anton Anselm and Cecilia Schwander.

     Maria Gertrud Inkrott was born on 4 July 1806, in Ostbevern, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Henrich Neitler and Anna Christina Haselhorst. On Tuesday, 23 August 1836 in Sankt Ambrosius-Katholisch in Ostbevern, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at age 30, Maria Gertrud Inkrott married Bernard Henry Siebeneck, age 27, son of Herman Henry Siebeneck and Anna Maria Catherine Emsmann. As of 23 August 1836, her married name was Maria Gertrud Siebeneck (Inkrot). Maria Gertrud Inkrott died on 7 October 1846 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 40.¹ She was buried on 12 October 1846 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹

     She was baptized in die katholische Kirche in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 26 August 1806.¹ Theresia Anselm was born in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 26 August 1806. She was the daughter of Christian Anselm and Magdalena Straubinger.

     Wolfgang Wolff was born on 6 October 1806, in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; He is listed in the familybook section of the Kirchenbuch under Schwander but his birth record indicates that he was illegitimate.¹ He was the son of Michael Wolff and Maria Susanna Schwander.

      Rosina Glassner also went by the name of Rosa Glasner. She was born in 1807. On 6 August 1836 Rosina Glassner was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Poland to New York . The ship departed from Le Havre, France. On Tuesday, 29 October 1839 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA, Rosina Glassner married Peter Smith, son of Nicolaus Smith and Margaret Schaeffer.¹ As of 29 October 1839, her married name was Rosina Smith (Glassner). Rosina Glassner is listed as Peter Smith's wife on the 1850 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² Rosina Glassner became Anthony F. Smith's godparent at his baptism in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 16 May 1858.³ Rosina Glassner is listed as Peter Smith's wife on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁴ Rosina Glassner died on 22 February 1888 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA. She was buried on 25 February 1888 in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Peru, Ohio, USA. Her age is listed as 72.⁵

     Anna Mary Catherine Gaeer was born in 1807. On Wednesday, 13 April 1836 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Anna Mary Catherine Gaeer married Herman Ellerbrock, age 30, son of Johann Bernard Ellerbrock and Maria Elizabeth Moening. Henry Ellerbrock to Anna Catherine Gochen April 13, 1836.¹ As of 13 April 1836, her married name was Anna Mary Catherine Ellerbrock (Gaeer). Anna Mary Catherine Gaeer was buried on 27 March 1846 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Register of Deaths for 1846, age 39.² Anna died on 27 March 1846 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.

     John Gerhard Hertlief was born in 1807; 38 years of age at death. On Wednesday, 11 May 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, John Gerhard Hertlief married Mary Engela Juliana Bahlmann, age 21.¹ John Gerhard Hertlief was buried on 22 October 1845 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.² John died on 22 October 1845 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was accidentally shot while at an auction.

     Catherina Cloppenburg was born in 1807. Circa 1830, Catherina Cloppenburg married John Herman Hesseling. As of circa 1830, her married name was Catherina Hesseling (Cloppenburg). On Wednesday, 16 April 1845 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Catherina Cloppenburg married Nicholas Heinrich Recker, age 45, son of Johan Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Linkemeyer.¹ As of 16 April 1845, her married name was Catherina Recker (Cloppenburg). Catherina Cloppenburg is listed as Nicholas Heinrich Recker's wife on the 20 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Catherina Cloppenburg is listed as Nicholas Heinrich Recker's wife on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ Catherina Cloppenburg died on 8 August 1866 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.

     Thomas Barton Kelley was born in 1807, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was the son of Thomas Kelley and Nackey Tracey. On Saturday, 30 January 1841 in Van Buren Township, Ohio, USA, Thomas Barton Kelley married Mary Ann Cusac, age 16, daughter of Daniel Cusac and Sarah Sellers. Thomas is the head of a family on the 3 October 1850 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.¹ He died between 3 October 1850 and 13 June 1854 in McComb, Ohio, USA.

     Catherine Adelheid Kniepper was born in 1807. Circa 1830, Catherine Adelheid Kniepper married Bernard Herman Ricker, son of (?) Ricker. As of circa 1830, her married name was Catherine Adelheid Ricker (Kniepper). Catherine Adelheid Kniepper is listed as Bernard Herman Ricker's wife on the 3 September 1850 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio. Catherine Adelheid Kniepper is listed as Bernard Herman Ricker's wife on the 26 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹ On Tuesday, 9 April 1861 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Catherine Adelheid Kniepper witnessed the marriage of Lewis Landwehr and Maria Tina Dreher.² Catherine Adelheid Kniepper was buried on 5 October 1896 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.³ She died on 5 October 1896 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA.

     Johan Henrich Meyer was born on 16 January 1807, in Lüstringen, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Gerhard Heinrich Meyer and Maria Gertrud Meyer. Johan Henrich Meyer was baptized on 18 January 1807 in St. Dionysius in Belm, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents - Johan Christopher Dierker born Entrup and Catharina Engel Vinke.¹

     Joseph Anton Engelbert Meyer was born on 21 January 1807, in Rheine, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Theodor Anton Meyer and Maria Elizabeth Pelmken.

     Andrew S. Kephart was born on 10 April 1807, in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of John Henry Kephart and Catherine Smith. Circa 1827 in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Andrew S. Kephart married Rachel Kephart, daughter of Adam Kephart and Maria Magdalena Fuchs. Andrew is the head of a family on the 31 July 1860 Census in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania.¹ Andrew is the head of a family on the 4 August 1870 Census in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania.² Andrew is the head of a family on the 18 June 1880 Census in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania. Andrew is a farmer. He died on 13 September 1882 in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania, USA at age 75.

     Anton Herb was born in Wyhl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 20 April 1807.¹ He was the son of Heribert Herb and Rosa Blum. Anton Herb died on 5 June 1807 in Wyhl, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹

     John Henry Niese was born on 27 April 1807. He was the son of Maria Gertrud (?). John Henry Niese was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Howard with Maria Gertrud (?) and George Henry Niese arriving at New York on 15 October 1836. This ship departed from Hamburg. On Thursday, 21 April 1842 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 34, John Henry Niese married Anna Catherine Schierloh, age 20.¹ John is the head of a family on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He died on 22 February 1884 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 76.

     Theodore Maag was born on 15 May 1807, in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. On 15 February 1836 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA he bought a First Land patent for 40 acres in section 19 of Ottawa Township, Putnam County.¹ In 1837, Theodore Maag married Anna Katherine Pues. Theodore is the head of a family on the 23 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Theodore's farm is worth $800.² He and Anna Katherine Pues had 10 children. Theodore is the head of a family on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Theodore's farm is now worth $3000.³ He died on 3 May 1880 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 72.

     Maria Adelheid Docter was born in Südmerzen, Niedersachsen, Germany on 23 July 1807. She was the daughter of Johann Dirk Docter and Maria Katharina Overbecke. She was baptized in St. Lambertus in Merzen, Niedersachsen, Germany on 26 July 1807. On Tuesday, 22 January 1828 in Merzen, Niedersachsen, Germany, at age 20, Maria Adelheid Docter married Johann Everhard Grote, age 30, son of Herman Henry Grote and Margaretha Maria Kolcker. As of 22 January 1828, her married name was Maria Adelheid Grote (Docter).

     John Martin was born in 1808. On Sunday, 20 October 1839 in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Peru, Ohio, USA, John Martin married Caroline Smith, age 20, daughter of Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser. John Martin to Miss Caroline Schmied.^1,2 On Monday, 28 March 1842 in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Peru, Ohio, USA, John Martin married Eva Scherer.² John is the head of a family on the 18 June 1860 Census in Venice Township, Ohio.³

     Maria Catherine Grote was born in 1808, in Merzen, Niedersachsen, Germany. She was the daughter of Herman Henry Grote and Margaretha Maria Kolcker. Maria Catherine Grote was listed on the passenger list of the Barque Charlotte to New York with Henry Karhoff and Mary Grote on 17 October 1836 from Bremen. Henry Karhoff and Mary Grote later married.¹

     Bernard Gerhard Recker was born in 1808, in Hitzhausen, Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Johan Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Linkemeyer. Circa 1838 in St. Augustine in Minster, Ohio, USA, Bernard Gerhard Recker married Maria Theresia Hrotmann. Bernard is the head of a family on the 21 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Bernard is the head of a family on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He died on 16 August 1879 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.³

     Maria Aloysia Buckebrede was born in 1808, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. She was the daughter of Johan Everhard Buckebrede. On Tuesday, 15 February 1825 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Maria Aloysia Buckebrede married Johan Herman Lücke, son of Georg Henrich Lücke.¹ Maria Aloysia Buckebrede died on 20 July 1836 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹

     Wilhelmina Schulter was born in 1808, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. On Tuesday, 20 February 1838 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Wilhelmina Schulter married Bernard Henrich Lücke, son of Georg Henrich Lücke. Bernard Henry son of Georg Henry and Wilhelmina who is the widow of Busker.¹

     Susanna Schnurr was born in 1808. Circa 1830, Susanna Schnurr married Joseph Motsch. Susanna Schnurr is listed as Joseph Motsch's wife on the 4 June 1880 Census in Jefferson Township, Iowa.¹ Susanna Schnurr was listed as Frederick Motsch's mother on the 1885 Iowa State Census in Jefferson Township, Iowa.

     Bernard Louis Lammers was born on 20 January 1808, in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. He was the son of Johan Wenzel Lammers and Dorothea Rehman. On Wednesday, 8 September 1841 in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at age 33, Bernard Louis Lammers married Mary Lydia Holdwick, age 30. Bernard is the head of a family on the 17 June 1870 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.¹ He died on 23 April 1876 in Leipsic, Ohio, USA at age 68.

     Sebastian Anselm was born in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 21 January 1808.¹ He was baptized in die katholische Kirche in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 21 January 1808. Note that entries at this time period were made in Latin, thus this person's name is listed as "Sebastianus Anselm."² He was the son of Anton Anselm and Mary Sabina Anselm. On Thursday, 20 March 1834 in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at age 26, Sebastian Anselm married Maria Katharina Seeger, age 20. Sebastian died in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Biography: Per the Ortsippenbuch Altdorf (Altdorf Lineage Book) he was kellermeister (cellarer) and tagloehner (day laborer).

      Johann Herman Schmenk was also known as Johann Hermann Schmeink. He was born on 16 February 1808, in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.^1,2 He was baptized on 17 February 1808 in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.² He was the son of Frederick Heinrich Schmenk and Joanna Buening. On Saturday, 31 October 1835 in Sankt Georg Katholisch in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at age 27, Johann Herman Schmenk married Adelheid Francisca Telake, age 22, daughter of Adolph Telake and Anna Mathilda Schoppers. Johann Hermann Schmeink to Aleida Francisca Kleine Lake.³ Johann is the head of a family on the 16 September 1850 Census in Medina, Ohio.⁴ Johann is the head of a family on the 16 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁵ Johann is the head of a family on the 4 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁶ He died on 7 September 1882 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 74.⁷ He was buried on 6 October 1882 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.¹

     Bernard Henrich Hueve was born on 15 March 1808, in Borghorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Johan Heinrich Hueve and Catherine Elizabeth Spickers.