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Smits, Herman

Male 1847 - 1925  (77 years)

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  1. 1.  Smits, HermanSmits, Herman was born 8 May 1847, Meerlo, , Limburg, Netherlands; died 18 Apr 1925, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 21 Mar 1873, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the Rotterdam from Rotterdam
    • Naturalization: 11 Nov 1888
    • 1900 Census: 1900, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

    Notes:

    Herman was born as Hermanus Hubertus Smits to Willem and Wilhelmina Smits-Diks. He emigrated in march 1873 on the SS Rotterdam from Rotterdam to New York. Along with him several other Limburgers including his brother Johannes Hubertus (Jan or John) born April 28, 1850 in Meerlo. (no further info on him so far)
    Herman and his wife had more children: Lucy 1879, William 1881, Henry 1882, Christine 1884, Wilhelmina 1886, John 1890, Rosa 1891, Anna 1894, George 1895, Arthur 1896, and Angeline 1899.

    Immigration:
    Name: Hermann Schmutz
    [Hermanus Smits]
    Arrival Date: 21 Mar 1873
    Birth Year: abt 1848
    Age: 25
    Gender: Male
    Ethnicity/Race-
    /Nationality: Dutch
    Place of Origin: Holland, Netherlands
    Port of Departure: Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Destination: United States of America
    Port of Arrival: New York
    Port Arrival State: New York
    Port Arrival Country: United States
    Ship Name: Rotterdam


    Name: Herman Smits
    Year: 1873
    Age: 26
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
    Place: Port uncertain
    Source Publication Code: 9081
    Primary Immigrant: Smits, Herman
    Annotation: Date of emigration with intended destination. Extracted from "Staat Der Landverhuizingen Naar Noord-Amerika of Andere Overzeesche Gewesten [ List of Emigrants to North America or other Overseas Places]" which is located in the Algemeen Rijksarchief (Natio
    Source Bibliography: SWIERENGA, ROBERT P, compiler. Dutch Emigrants to the United States, South Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, 1835-1880: An Alphabetical Listing by Household Heads and Independent Persons. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, 1983. 346p.
    Page: 231

    Naturalization:
    Name: Herman Smits
    Birth Date: abt 1850
    Birth Place: Holland
    Age at event: 38
    Court District: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
    Year of Arrival: 1873
    Date of Action: 1 Nov 1888

    1900 Census:
    Henna Smits50
    Johana Smits40
    Lucy Smits21
    William Smits19
    Henry Smits16
    Christine Smits14
    Whilemina Smits13
    Johny Smits10
    Rosa Smits9
    Anna Smits6
    George W Smit5
    Arthur Smit3
    Angeline Smit10/12

    Herman married Hendricks, Henrica Johanna 13 Aug 1878. Henrica was born 2 Feb 1860, Preble, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jun 1929, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Smits, William  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 4 Jan 1881; died 18 Apr 1946.
    2. 3. Smits, George  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 22 Feb 1895, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Apr 1975, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    3. 4. Smits, Arthur Herman  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 17 Dec 1896, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Dec 1970, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Smits, WilliamSmits, William Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Herman1) was born 4 Jan 1881; died 18 Apr 1946.

  2. 3.  Smits, GeorgeSmits, George Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Herman1) was born 22 Feb 1895, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Apr 1975, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Birth - Church Record: 22 Feb 1895
    • 1900 Census: 1900, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
    • WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
    • 1920 Census: 1920, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1930 Census: 1930, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

    Notes:

    Birth - Church Record:
    Name:George L W Smits
    Birth Date:22 Feb 1895
    Birth Place:Brown County, Wisconsin
    Gender:Male
    Father's Name:Herman Smits
    Mother's name:Joanna Hendricks
    FHL Film Number:1306427

    Name:George W Alouisius Smits
    Birth Date:22 Feb 1895
    Birth Place:Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin
    Gender:Male
    Father's Name:Herman Smits
    Mother's name:Hendrika Johanna Hendriks
    FHL Film Number:1306427

    1900 Census:
    Henna Smits50
    Johana Smits40
    Lucy Smits21
    William Smits19
    Henry Smits16
    Christine Smits14
    Whilemina Smits13
    Johny Smits10
    Rosa Smits9
    Anna Smits6
    George W Smit5
    Arthur Smit3
    Angeline Smit10/12

    WWI Draft Registration Card:
    Name:George W Smits
    City:Green Bay
    County:Brown
    State:Wisconsin
    Birthplace:Wisconsin
    Birth Date:22 Feb 1895
    Race:Caucasian (White)
    FHL Roll Number:1674734
    DraftBoard:0

    1920 Census:
    George Smith24
    Lavina Smith26
    Gordon Smith3
    Florence Smith0 [1/12]

    1930 Census:
    George W Smits35
    Lavina Smits36
    Gordon Smits13
    Florence Smits10
    Carl J Smits8
    Junior G Smits4 [4 3/12]
    Rose Mary Smits1 [1 9/12]

    George married Bildings, Lovina Rosalie 27 Oct 1915. Lovina was born 28 Aug 1893, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Apr 1958, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Smits, Gordon H.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 12 Dec 1916, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 May 1992.
    2. 6. Smits, Florence  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 4 Dec 1919, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jan 1987, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    3. 7. Smits, Carl J.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 14 Feb 1922, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Mar 1995, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    4. 8. Smits, George  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 17 Nov 1925, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Apr 2003.

  3. 4.  Smits, Arthur HermanSmits, Arthur Herman Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Herman1) was born 17 Dec 1896, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Dec 1970, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Arthur married Gerrits, Mary 15 Nov 1916. Mary (daughter of Gerrits, Theodore and Bushmaker, Jacoba) was born 2 Nov 1897, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jun 1993. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Smits, Muriel  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 2 Sep 1919; died 14 Apr 2013.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Smits, Gordon H.Smits, Gordon H. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 12 Dec 1916, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 May 1992.

    Other Events:

    • Death Record - Civil: 3 May 1992

    Notes:

    Death Record - Civil:
    Name:Gordon H. Smits
    SSN:396-03-6274
    Born:12 Dec 1916
    Died:3 May 1992
    State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

    Gordon married DuBois, Audrey 29 Jun 1946, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Audrey was born 9 Nov 1924; died 4 Dec 1991. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Smits, Gordon  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 29 Jun 1947; died 18 Jun 2012.
    2. 11. Smits, Dennis  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 30 Oct 1953, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Jun 2004, Pulaski, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

  2. 6.  Smits, FlorenceSmits, Florence Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 4 Dec 1919, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jan 1987, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Florence married Kowaleski, Donald Aft 1941. Donald was born 17 Mar 1923; died 15 May 1998. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Smits, Carl J.Smits, Carl J. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 14 Feb 1922, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Mar 1995, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

  4. 8.  Smits, GeorgeSmits, George Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 17 Nov 1925, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Apr 2003.

  5. 9.  Smits, MurielSmits, Muriel Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (4.Arthur2, 1.Herman1) was born 2 Sep 1919; died 14 Apr 2013.

    Muriel married Wilson, Robert Aft 1938. Robert was born 14 Jun 1916; died 1 Jun 1994. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Smits, GordonSmits, Gordon Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 29 Jun 1947; died 18 Jun 2012.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Between 1966 and 1968; US Army
    • Obituary: 20 Jun 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Gordon L. Smits, 64, Green Bay, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1947 to the late Gordon H. and Audrey (DuBois) Smits in Green Bay. He attended St. Mary of the Angels grade school and graduated from Green Bay East in 1965. From 1966-68 he served as Colonel's Aide (medic) in the U.S. Army. On June 16, 1972, he married Katherine "Katye" Quatsoe at St. Philip the Apostle Church. He was employed for over 30 years at Lindquist Machine Corp. and most recently at Jack's Pizza in Little Chute.
    He enjoyed H.O. Scale Railroad, creating Christmas Villages, collecting coins and spending time with the grandchildren. He also enjoyed reading and a good game of Sheepshead.
    Survivors include his wife, Katye; daughters, Nicole (Lance) Marheine and their son Brady, Courtney (Kurt) Rosin and their children, Morghan, Hunter, and Keegan; aunt, Donna ("Archie") Winecki; uncle, Joe "Bud" (Rosie) DuBois, mother-in-law, Etta Quatsoe; brother-in-law, Tom Quatsoe; sisters-in-law, Connie (Allen) Nichol, Ann (Jeff) "Bert" Bertagnoli, Ludene Balke(Dave Mittag) Smits; nephews and Godsons, Sam and Adam Nichol, Barrett Smits; nephew, Tom Quatsoe, Jr.; nieces, Allison Swanson, Bailey and Cassidy Bertagnoli; many other relatives and friends.
    Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Smits; granddaughter, Meghan Lynn Smits; father-in-law, "Bud" Quatsoe; numerous aunts and uncles.
    Friends and family may call Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. Visitation will continue Thursday, June 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Church, 333 Hilltop Dr. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com
    In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Gordon's name.
    The family would like to thank all the staff from The Bellin Cancer Team, Unity Hospice and ManorCare, East for all their care and concern.
    Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 20, 2012

    Gordon married Quatsoe, Katherine "Katye" (daughter of Quatsoe, Unknown "Bud" and Unknown, Etta) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Smits, Courtney  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 13. Smits, Nicole  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  2. 11.  Smits, DennisSmits, Dennis Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Herman1) was born 30 Oct 1953, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Jun 2004, Pulaski, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 24 Jun 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Smits, Dennis J.
    Dennis J. Smits, 50, 3568 Rolling Hill Dr., Pulaski, died June 21, 2004, peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born Oct. 30, 1953, in Green Bay, to the late Gordon and Audrey (Dubois) Smits. Dennis was baptized on Nov. 8, 1953, and received his First Communion at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. On March 30, 1967, he was confirmed at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Green Bay. Dennis graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1972.
    On April 20, 1985, he married Ludene Balke at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Pella Opening. They have one son, Barrett, who is a senior at Pulaski High School. For a number of years the family attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Green Bay and at the time of his death, Dennis was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Green Bay.
    Dennis was employed at Lindquist Machine in Green Bay as an assembler and painter for 29 years until his layoff on Sept. 14, 2001. He then was employed by Schrieber Foods (Green Bay Creamery), until production of cream cheese was moved to an out-of-state plant. He worked for a short time at Saputa Foods in Lena before joining the sanitation team at Green Bay Cheese Co. Dennis very much enjoyed his job and coworkers at Green Bay Cheese. Their support during his illness was awesome and will always be remembered.
    Dennis's hobbies included a lifetime interest in model railroading, 13 years of coaching Allouez youth soccer, do-it-yourself projects, "playing farmer" and most recently water gardening. Dennis will always be remembered for the care and respect he had for others, his strong work ethic and attention to detail.
    Dennis is survived by wife and best friend, Ludene; son, Barrett; and four dogs, Beaner, Breeze, Stormy and Blaze; his brother, Gordon Smits (Katye), Freedom and their daughters, Nicole Smits (Lance Marheine) and Courtney (Kurt) Rosin; mother-in-law, Elda Balke, Shawano; sister-in-law, Constance (Victor) Kratzke, Shawano and their daughters, Julia (Steve) Hoffmann and Kathryn Kratzke; sister-in-law, Jeanette (William) McGlone, Hilbert and their children, Lisa fianc Andy Fochs), Troy (friend, Becky Cummings), Amanda and Joshua; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. Dennis was the proud godfather of David Lonzo and Nicole Smits.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and Gordon Smits; father-in-law, Lorenzo Balke; and special pets, Corky, Lady, Bear, Paws and Ice.
    Friends and family may call at Peace Lutheran Church, 1954 County Road U, Green Bay, on Sunday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. when a memorial service will be held with Pastor Don Behrendt officiating.
    Dennis' family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital for their care and compassion on June 3, when Dennis' illness was diagnosed, Unity Hospice staff, especially Steve, Linda and Judy, Dottie and the sanitation team at Green Bay Cheese and the many friends and family who were there to support us during this time, especially Aunt Donna and Uncle Archie.
    In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Peace Lutheran Church Building Fund, Unity Hospice, Pulaski Area Food Pantry or the Brown County Humane Society.
    Proko-Wall Funeral Home & Crematory, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, is assisting the family with arrangements.

    Dennis married Balke, Ludene [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Smits, Barrett  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.


Generation: 5

  1. 12.  Smits, CourtneySmits, Courtney Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (10.Gordon4, 5.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Herman1)

  2. 13.  Smits, NicoleSmits, Nicole Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (10.Gordon4, 5.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Herman1)

  3. 14.  Smits, BarrettSmits, Barrett Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (11.Dennis4, 5.Gordon3, 3.George2, 1.Herman1)


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