Person:Michael Schmillen (2)

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Michael John Schmillen
b.4 May 1862 Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
d.4 Jun 1907 Toluca, Marshall, Illinois, USA
Parents and Siblings
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m. 18 Nov 1858
  1. Johann Schmillen, I1859 - 1865
  2. Johann Schmillen, II1861 - 1861
  3. Michael John Schmillen1862 - 1907
  4. Clara Schmillen1864 - 1900
  5. Thomas Schmillen1866 -
  6. Mary Schmillen1870 -
  7. Anthony Schmillen1872 - 1932
  8. Elizabeth Schmillen1874 - 1958
  9. Margaret Schmillen1874 - 1900
Spouse and Children
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m. 15 Jan 1884
  1. Martha Elizabeth Schmillen1884 - 1957
  2. Henry Joseph Schmillen1887 - 1960
  3. Mary Mathilda Schmillen1889 - 1985
  4. John Michael Schmillen1890 - 1968
  5. Anna Christena Schmillen1893 - 1977
  6. William Frank Schmillen1895 - 1960
  7. Emma Louise Schmillen1897 - 1977
  8. Teresa Mae Schmillen1902 - 1962
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Facts and Events
Name Michael John Schmillen
Gender Male
Birth[1] 4 May 1862 Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Emigration[8] 9 Nov 1868 New York, New York, New York, USAWeser
Marriage 15 Jan 1884 Toluca, Marshall, Illinois, USAto Mary Jane Peters
Residence? Dana, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Death[2] 4 Jun 1907 Toluca, Marshall, Illinois, USA
Burial[3][4] Saint Patricks Cemetery, Minonk, Woodford, Illinois
Other[6] 4 Jun 1907 Toluca, Marshall, Illinois, USApneumonia Cause of Death
Other[5] Bennington Township, Toluca, Marshall, Illinois, USACommissioner of Roads Public Service
Reference Number LJB-273

Michael was 12 years old when he emigrated with his parents, Peter and Elisabeth, from Germany to America. They emigrated in 1874. Even though he had 2 brothers born before him(Johann I and Johann II), his older brothers died young and Michael grew up as the oldest of his siblings. He married Mary Jane Peters 15Jan1884 in Toluca,IL and raised his family in Dana,LaSalle,IL. He became Road Commissioner of Bennington township in Marshall county, IL. The town of Toluca is in Bennington township. He built his own 2 story Victorian house near Minonk,IL. As an adult, he was around 5ft.8in.tall and had a solid but slender build. He is buried in the St.Patrick Cemetery in Minonk,Woodford, IL. He died of pneumonia.

References
  1. ↑ LaVada Cook (Compiler). Schmillen Records. (unpublished : Washburn, IL).
  2. ↑ LaVada Cook (Compiler). Schmillen Records. (unpublished : Washburn, IL).
  3. ↑ LaVada Cook (Compiler). Schmillen Records. (unpublished : Washburn, IL).
  4. ↑ Karen Carroll. Schmillen-Kincade Database. (Provo: www.rootsweb.com last updated Thu Apr 8 12:47:12 2004).
  5. ↑ Karen Carroll. Schmillen-Kincade Database. (Provo: www.rootsweb.com last updated Thu Apr 8 12:47:12 2004).
  6. ↑ Karen Carroll. Schmillen-Kincade Database. (Provo: www.rootsweb.com last updated Thu Apr 8 12:47:12 2004).
  7.   Karen Carroll. Schmillen-Kincade Database. (Provo: www.rootsweb.com last updated Thu Apr 8 12:47:12 2004).
  8. ↑ Arrived on the ship WESER sailing from Bremen
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