Francis Henry Schemmer (1842

Born : 14 Sep 1842
Prussia
Died : 24 Apr 1919

Age:76y 7m 10d

Father :

Heinrich Schemmer (1812-1883)
Mother :

Elisabeth Mengelkamp (1814-1866)

Married :

Mary Salbreiter (1846-1885)
on 26 Sep 1865
in St. Mary's, Racine, WI

Children :

Bernard Schemmer (1866-1867)

Francisca Schemmer (1866-1867)

Sophia Schemmer (1868-1870)

Francis Schemmer (1869-1918)

Fred Schemmer (1871-1939)

Charles Schemmer (1872-1913)

Philip Schemmer (1874-1949)

SrM.Theodorine Schemmer (1875-1961)

Elizabeth Schemmer (1877-1957)

Dora Schemmer (1879-1948)

Josephine Schemmer (1881-1963)

Theresa Schemmer (1884-1963)

Married :

Susan Robers (1852-1932)
on 20 Oct 1885
in St. Mary's, Burlington, WI

Children :

Anton Schemmer (1888-1888)

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Immigrated : 26 May 1845
Germany to USA via Minna

Siblings :

Elizabeth Schemmer (1838-1918)

Anton Schemmer (1840-1862)

Bernard Schemmer (1844-1932)

SrM.Raineria Schemmer (1847-1929)

SrM.Daphrosa Schemmer (1850-1934)

Joseph Schemmer (1852-1867)

Henry Schemmer (1854-1932)

Frederick Schemmer (1858-1942)

Record Owner : rudy.r
Rel. to Owner : .(2x)Great-Grand Uncle
Database ID : 412
Date Created : 15 Apr 2008
Last Updated : 07 Jun 2024

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Location : St. Mary's Cemetery, Burlington, WI

SUDDEN DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT

F. Schemmer Passes Away Early This Morning — Came Here in 1845 — Funeral Next Monday

F. Schemmer, an old and well known resident of Burlington, passed away at 1:30 this morning at his home 556 Geneva street. His death was unexpected. He has been in poor health for some time past, but was able to be up and around. Death was due to heart trouble.

Mr. Schemmer was born in Westphalia, Germany, Sept. 14, 1842, and came to this country with his parents in 1845, settling in Burlington and has always resided here. He followed his trade as a shoemaker for some years and later conducted a general store.

He was married in 1867 to Mary Salbreiter, who died in 1885. Seven children are living by this marriage. They are: Fred Schemmer, Watsonville, Cal.; Phil Schemmer, Chicago; Sisters Theodorine, Chicago, and Raineria, Green Bay; and Mrs. Wm. Gill, Mrs. Al. Plate and Mrs. Frank Mueller, Burlington.

Mr. Schemmer was married again in 1886 to Miss Susan Robers, who survives him.

Two sister and three brothers are also living. They are: Sisters Raineria, Milwaukee, and Duphrosa, Elm Grove; Ben Schemmer, Chilton, Wis.; Henry Schemmer, California; and Fred Schemmer, St. Charles, S. D. Eight grandchildren are also living.

Mr. Schemmer was one of the directors of the Burlington Union School district at the time of his death. He was one of the trustees of St. Mary’s congregation for 22 years. He was also a member of the St. Eustachius, Sacred Heart and Holy Name societies. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary’s Catholic church.

A LARGE FUNERAL

The funeral of the late Frank Schemmer was held last Monday morning from St. Mary’s Catholic church and was one of the largest held in this city for a long time. Solemn requiem was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. J. A. VanTreeck, assisted by Revs. Biwer of Lyons, Dreis of Burlington and Brasky of Bristol.

Among those from away in attendance were: Fred Schemmer, Watsonville, Cal.; Ben, Chilton, Wis.; Phil, Chicago; Henry, St. Charles, S. D.; Ben, Rock Valley, Iowa; Dora and Charles Salbreiter, Mrs. Wm. Thielen, Mrs. Frank Schulte, Freda Schulte, Phil. Engelhardt and Kate Schneider, Racine; Al., Francis and Loni Plate and Mrs. Schuligan, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wachter and Mrs. Grechels, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Vos, Antioch; Mr. and Mrs. John Scheurman, Genoa Junction.

Burlington Free Press - Apr 24 & May 1, 1919

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Source - St. Ludger, Selm, Germany | Baptisms 1803-1843 | Page 133 | #44

Heinr Schimmer - Line 82

Arrival Date: 26 May 1845

Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany

Ship Name: Minna

Port of Arrival: New York, New York

Source - New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957; Year: 1845; Microfilm serial: M237; Microfilm roll: M237_57; Line: 25; List number: 313.

Schemmer, Heirich (line 18)

Source - Year: 1850; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_1004; Page: 156; Image: 308.

William Lueck - line 3

Casper Plate - line 14

Hienrich Schemmer - line 18

Source - Year: 1860; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1427; Page: 621; Image: 236.

Source - St. Mary's, Racine, WI, Vol 5 - Marriage Records; 1846-1899; Image 409/764

Source - Wisconsin Marriage Records Pre-1907

Bernard Schemmer - Line 37

Frank Schemmer - Line 40

Source - Year: 1870; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1733; Page: 206; Image: 26.

Frank Schemmer - Line 48

Source - Year: 1880; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1443; Family History Film: 1255443; Page: 227.4000;

Source - St. Mary's, Burlington, WI, Vol 4 - Marriage Records; 1846-1890; Image 188/866

Source - Burlington Free Press - Oct 27, 1885

George Rossmiller - Line 40

Frank Schemmer - Line 45

Source - Year: 1900; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1813; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 24

Frank Schemmer - Line 46

Source - Year: 1910; Census Place: Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1734; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 43.

SUDDEN DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT

F. Schemmer Passes Away Early This Morning — Came Here in 1845 — Funeral Next Monday

Mr. Schemmer was married again in 1886 to Miss Susan Robers, who survives him.

A LARGE FUNERAL

Source - St. Mary's, Burlington, WI, Vol 7 - Death Records; 1890-1920; Image 355/866

Research notes for Frank

S 04-25-19
F 04-24-19
F 05-01-19 funeral
BHSoc--Selm-Bork E-5
SM IntRec 1919 p. 32
SM Cem. Sgl E-6-5 & 6

Name: Franz Heinrich Schemmer
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 15 Oct 1842
Christening Place: KATHOLISCH,SELM,WESTFALEN,PRUSSIA
Father's Name: Heinrich Schemmer
Mother's Name: Elisabeth Mengelkamp
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C94678-1 , System Origin: Germany-ODM , GS Film number: 1049375

Possible additional child?
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRK2-K3F

Marriage Record w/Mary Solbreiter
https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details?page=1&place=5508603&rmsId=TH-909-58549-312305-65&coverageItemIndex=1&imageIndex=408&singleView=true

https://data.matricula-online.eu/de/deutschland/muenster/selm-st-ludger/KB007/?pg=245

Racine Journal-News - Apr 26, 1919 [Burlington Section]
BURLINGTON, Wis., April 25
Burlington lost another of her pioneer settlers and businessmen in the death early Thursday morning of Frank Schemmer. Mr. Schemmer was around as usual Wednesday and that evening visited with friends as bright as usual. Shortly after 1 o'clock his wife noticed something wrong and in less than half an hour he had passed away from heart trouble. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Schemmer was born in Westphalia Germany, Sept. 14, 1842, and came to America and to Burlington with his parents in 1845 and this has since been his home. As a boy he learned the shoemaker's trade and early established himself in business. Later he branched out and the general store on the corner of Geneva and Jefferson streets is one of the pioneer's institutions of Burlington. Advanced age caused him to dispose his interests to his son several years ago. Mr. Schemmer took an active interest in public affairs and had several terms in the city council and was a member of the school board at the time of his death. He had been a trustee of St. Mary's church for the past twenty-two years, his father being a charter member of the church. In 1857 Mr. Schemmer was united in marriage with Miss Mary Seibreiter, who died in 1885. The same year he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Robers who with the following nine children now survive: Fred, Watsonville, Cal.; Phil, Chicago; Sister Theodorin, Chicago; Mrs. Wm. F. Gill, Mrs. Albert Plate, Mrs. Frank Mueller, Burlington; Sister M. Rainers, Green Bay. Three brother and two sisters also survive.

Sep 14 1842 Birth		Birth of Francis Schemmer
May 26 1845 Age 2		Immigrated from Germany to USA
Jun 1850 Age 7		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Jun 1860 Age 17		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Sep 26 1865 Age 23		Married to Mary Salbreiter
Jan 04 1866 Age 23		Death of mother, Elisabeth Mengelkamp
Dec 27 1866 Age 24		Birth of child, Bernard Schemmer
Dec 27 1866 Age 24		Birth of child, Francisca Schemmer
Jan 01 1867 Age 24		Death of child, Bernard Schemmer
Jan 02 1867 Age 24		Death of child, Francisca Schemmer
Feb 19 1868 Age 25		Birth of child, Sophia Schemmer
Jul 28 1869 Age 26		Birth of child, Francis Schemmer
Jun 1870 Age 27		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Jun 11 1870 Age 27		Death of child, Sophia Schemmer
Jan 07 1871 Age 28		Birth of child, Fred Schemmer
Aug 19 1872 Age 29		Birth of child, Charles Schemmer
Feb 18 1874 Age 31		Birth of child, Philip Schemmer
Nov 20 1875 Age 33		Birth of child, SrM.Theodorine Schemmer
Jun 08 1877 Age 34		Birth of child, Elizabeth Schemmer
Apr 04 1879 Age 36		Birth of child, Dora Schemmer
Jun 1880 Age 37		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Oct 17 1881 Age 39		Birth of child, Josephine Schemmer
Aug 11 1883 Age 40		Death of father, Heinrich Schemmer
Jun 07 1884 Age 41		Birth of child, Theresa Schemmer
Mar 14 1885 Age 42		Death of spouse, Mary Salbreiter
Oct 20 1885 Age 43		Married to Susan Robers
Nov 07 1888 Age 46		Birth of child, Anton Schemmer
Nov 29 1888 Age 46		Death of child, Anton Schemmer
Jun 1900 Age 57		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1910 Age 67		Lived in Burlington, Racine, Wisconsin (Census)
Dec 27 1913 Age 71		Death of child, Charles Schemmer
Nov 04 1918 Age 76		Death of child, Francis Schemmer
Apr 24 1919 Age 76		Death of Francis Schemmer