Edith Maria Viola Anderson




John Anthony Schmidt was born November 30, 1914, in May Twp., Cass Co., MN, and died March 7, 1962, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 47. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. He is the son of Peter Schmidt Jr. of Saint Peter, Nicollet Co., MN, and Hettye Augusta Hedrick of Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Edith Maria Viola Anderson was born June 15, 1916, at home, Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI, and died February 20, 2012, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 95. She is the daughter of Gustaf Erec Anderson of Jeppa Parish, Län Co., Finland, and Elda Marie "Mary" Eriksdatter/Erickson of Vörå, Vasa Lan, Finland.

John Anthony Schmidt and Edith Maria Viola Anderson were married September 26, 1940, in Snohomish Co., WA.

John Anthony Schmidt and Edith Maria (Anderson) Schmidt had one child:

  1. Leland John Schmidt: Born April 4, 1950, in Snohomish Co., WA. Married October 4, 1991, in Snohomish Co., WA, to Sheryl Darlene (Patrick) Landry: Born Unknown. Divorced February 22, 2008, in Snohomish Co., WA. Lived in Mukilteo, Snohomish Co., WA.



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John Anthony Schmidt is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish CO., WA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Norma V. Larson (age 25) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents. Also living there is Arthur's unmarried brother-in-law: Theron Nelson (age 17) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents, who is a Farm Laborer.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Gustave Anderson (age 32) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a married Laborer who rents his home and is living in the Village of Hazelhurst, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Ella Larson (age 23) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents; and his son, Charles Anderson (age 7) born in the United States to Swedish-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his home and living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 6 years, Norma V. Larson (age 30) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents. Also living there is Albert Durant (age 34) who is a Farm Laborer Servant.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Gustav Anderson (age 37) born in Finland to Finnish-born parents and having emigrated in 1891 is a Wood Piler at a Lumber Yard renting his home and living in Hazelhurst Twp., Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his childless wife of 10 years, Ella M. Anderson (age 28) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1898. Also living there is his nephew: Charles E. Anderson (age 11) born in Michigan to Swedish-born parents.

John Anthony Schmidt was born November 30, 1914, in May Twp., Cass Co., MN.


Gustaf Erec "Gust" Anderson Family Baptism Records.


Edith Maria Viola Anderson was born June 15, 1916, at home, Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI.


The Wood County Reporter, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, June 22, 1916

SIGEL

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Anderson are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Thursday. As this is the first-baby in the home her advent is double welcome.


Esther Elvira Adele Anderson was born May 29, 1917, at home, Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI.


The Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, July 14, 1917

SIGEL.

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson returned last week from Falun, where they had spent a week. They returned with a 6 year old boy whom they will adopt.


Ella Marie "Mary" (Erickson) Anderson died Thursday, June 28, 1917, at her home, Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI, at age 35. Buried in Wood Co., WI.


The Daily Leader, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, July 5, 1917

SIGEL

Mrs. G. E. Anderson died at her home here on Thursday after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held on Sunday.


The Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, July 5, 1917

DEATHS IN SIGEL.

Mrs. Ella Mary Anderson, wife of Christ Anderson, died on June 28th and was buried on Sunday from the Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. Nordling officiating. Deceased is survived by her husband and two small children.


The Wood County Reporter, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, August 2, 1917

SIGEL

Mr. and Mrs. Larson of Sheridan, have adopted the infant daughter of G. E. Anderson

G. E. Anderson spent the first part of the week at Sheridan.


The Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, August 23, 1917

SIGEL

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson came home Monday from Sheridan, having spent Sunday at the C. Lareson home.


The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Arthur Larson (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, is a married U. S. Mail Carrier, and who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife Norma V. Larson (age 39) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents; his son, Carl Larson (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Esther Larson (age 2) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Edith Anderson (age 3-6/12) born in Wisconsin to Finnish-born parents, is a Boarder in the John Vandalson household, and is living in Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI.


The Wood County Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday April 29, 1920

SIGEL

Edith Anderson left on Saturday for Sheridan, where she will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Larson, her father Gust Anderson accompanied her there and will spend a week visiting with old friends.

Gust Anderson is home from Sheridan, where he has been spending a week.


The Wood County Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, May 18, 1921

SIGEL COUPLE ARE UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Gust Anderson and Anna Johnson, both of the town of Sigel, were united in marriage Tuesday evening, April 10th, at five o'clock at the home of the bridegroom. Rev. F. G. Oleson, pastor of the Lutheran church of this city, performed the marriage service. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson at matron and groomsman. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to fifty guests. The house and tables were decorated with spring flowers. The newlyweds will reside on Mr. Anderson's farm near Sigel. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Larson of Sheridan, Wis., were out of town guests.


The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 23 is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm and living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Norma Larson (age 50) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there are his children: Carl Larson (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; and Esther Larson (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are two Lodgers: Gordon Moore (age 15); and Lawrence Oliver (age 25) a Farm Laborer.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Gust E. Anderson (age 58) born in Finland to Finnish-born parents, and having emigrated in 1890, and with Al (Alien) citizenship status, and first married at age 28, is a married General Farm Farmer, and is living in Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Anna Anderson (age 52) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, and having emigrated in 1902, with Al (Alien) citizenship status, and first married at age 22; and his daughter, Edith Anderson (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents.

Edith Maria Viola Anderson was confirmed August 2, 1931, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Siegel, Wood Co., WI.

Norma Victoria (Nelson) Larson died Monday, May 8, 1933, at Community Hospital, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Salem (Old Swede) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.


Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Wednesday, May 10, 1933

WAUPACA FARM RESIDENT DIES

Waupaca, Wis. - (Special) - Mrs. Arthur D. Larson, 53, died Monday at Community hospital following an illness of about three weeks. She lived on a farm about six miles west of Waupaca. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home and at 2 o'clock at Immanuel Lutheran church in this city, Rev. F. A. Reier officiating. Burial will be in the Farmington Swedish cemetery.


Following is the newspaper obituary for Norma (Nelson) Larson.

Mrs. A. D. Larson

Mrs. Arthur D. Larson, nee Norma V. Nelson, was born in Rockford, IL on March 23, 1880. There she grew up to womanhood, graduating from Rockford high school, thence preparing herself for the teaching profession. She taught in the Kish-Waukee schools of Rockford for six years. On April the 6, 1904, she was united in marriage to Arthur D. Larson of the Town of Farmington. In 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Larson purchased the F. C. Fisher farm then owned by Mr. D. F. Burnham of this city. There she lived until she was taken to the Waupaca Community Hospital April 20, 1933, where she underwent a serious operation. An embolus became lodged on the brain causing a condition which all medical skill was helpless to remove. She passed away Monday afternoon, May 8,1933 at 12:25. Mrs. Larson leaves to mourn, her husband and two children, Carl, 24, stationed at Ft. Snelling, MN, and Esther, 15, a student at Waupaca high school. Another son, born Jan. 20, 1923, died at birth. Also surviving are her parents and five brothers, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Nelson, Clarence and Theodore, Iona, SD, Morris, Rockford, IL, Theron, Ludington, MI, and Loyal of Green Bay, and a large number of relatives and a host of friends. A most sincere Christian spirit was ever manifested in her daily life. It was always a pleasure for her to take into her home children who were in need of a Mother's care. More than a score of children have been cared for at different times in the Larson home. In the church, Sunday School, and Ladies Aid Society she was a most devoted member, always taking part in the activities of Christian service. Her membership was in the Immanuel Lutheran church, of Waupaca. In the community she was an inspiration for others, always ready and willing to give of herself to make others happier. The funeral is being held this Thursday afternoon, May 11, 1933 at one o'clock from the home, followed by service in the Immanuel Lutheran church conducted by Rev. F. A. Reier. Interment will be in the Salem cemetery. Pallbearers are John Erickson, Oscar Modeen, Leonard Peterson, Edwin Anderson, D. F. Burnham, and George Madson.  


Another article followed a few days later.

The funeral rites for Mrs. Arthur D. Larson of Farmington were held Thursday, May 11, 2 p.m., from Immanuel Lutheran church, Rev. F. A. Reier officiating. Interment was in Salem Lutheran cemetery.

A large number of relatives and friends from out of town came to attend the funeral, among them: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Nelson and son Morris, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John Wanfalt, Mr. and Mrs. Sven Noren and Mrs. Reynold Winquist, Rockford, IL; Theron Nelson, Ludington, MI; Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Nelson, Green Bay; Mrs. Amanda Hoffman, Mrs. C. Oscar Larson and children, Robert, Charles and Rosanne, Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Rylander, Rev. H. H. Sanstedt, and Mrs. J. Dahlquist, Chicago; Rev. C. A. Rosander, Crystal Falls, MI; Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Olson, Unity, WI; Miss Cora Johnson, Gerhard Johnson, Boyceville, WI; Axel J. Anderson and daughter Marion, Gust. E. Anderson and daughter Edith, Erick Anderson and two children, Wisconsin Rapids, and Mrs. Christine Norlin and son Clarence of Saxeville.


Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Friday, June 8, 1934

Oakland Briefs

Mr. and Mrs. Almo Larson attended the graduating exercises at Waupaca high school Friday evening. Esther Larson, a niece of Mr. Larson, was a graduate.


The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 17, 1940, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 59) born in Wisconsin and having completed 1 year of High School, and 5 years ago was living in the same house, is a married Farmer owning his farm worth $3,500 and is living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are two married adults: a Lodger, Louis Mittelstaedt (age 25) born in Wisconsin and having completed 8 years of schooling, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waupaca Co., WI, a Farmer; and Virginia Mittelstaedt (age 25) born in Illinois and having completed 4 years of High School, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waupaca Co., WI, a Housekeeper. Census ED 68-11, Page 23 of 32. Leigh Larson note: Arthur's divorce from Caroline would become official about one month after the census was taken.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1940, shows Gust Anderson (age 67) born in Finland, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and having completed 3 years of School, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a widowed Farmer who owns his farm worth $1,000 and is living in Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Peter Schmidt (age 72) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of School, is a married Head of Household, and who rents his home for $10/month, and is living in Mukilteo, Snohomish Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Augusta Schmidt (age 69) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of School; and his unmarried son, John Schmidt (age 25) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, a Laborer in the Building Industry.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Esther Adele Larson (age 22) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, and with 4 years of High School, is an unmarried Airline Stewardess, and is Boarding at the Sanford Hotel, 140-40 Sanford Avenue, Queens Borough, Queens Co., NY. Living with her are four Guests: William Thornton Swain, Mary L. Bean, John West Rogers, and Margaret Hart.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1940, shows Margaret Pletenik (age 44) born in Hungary, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a widowed Mender at a Woolen Mill, and is renting her home for $24/month, and is living at 226 Dayton, 4th Ward, City of Clifton, Passaic Co., NJ. Living with her is her unmarried son, Albert Pletenik (age 23) born in New Jersey, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 3 years of High School, a Butcher in the Butcher Business.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Theodore Pletenik (age 25) born in New York, and 5 years ago was living in Clifton, Passaic Co., NJ, and with 2 years of High School, is a married Butcher, and is renting his home for $35/month, and is living at 54 Division Avenue, 4th Ward, City of Garfield, Bergen Co., NJ. Living with him are: his wife, Anna Pletenik (age 22) born in New Jersey, and 5 years ago was living in Clifton, Passaic Co., NJ, and with 4 years of High School; his son, Theodore Pletenik (age 2) born in New Jersey; and an unmarried Lodger, Alexander Yorkowsky (age 23) born in New Jersey, and 5 years ago was living in Manville, Sannut Co., NJ, and with 4 years of High School, who works in a Paper Mill.

John Anthony Schmidt and Edith Maria Viola Anderson were married September 26, 1940, in Snohomish Co., WA, and were married September 30, 1940, in Snohomish Co., WA.


   

John Anthony Schmidt and Edith Maria Viola Anderson Marriage License and Marriage Records.


   

The WWII Draft Registration Report taken on October 16, 1940, shows John Anthony Schmidt (age 26) born November 30, 1914, in Cass Co., MN, works for Lewis Towing Company, and is living in Mukilteo, Snohomish Co., WA. His nearest relative is his wife, Edith Marie Schmidt of the same address. 


John Anthony Schmidt enlisted in the Army Air Corps on October 31, 1942, at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. He is married.

Leland John Schmidt was born April 4, 1950, in Snohomish Co., WA.

John Anthony Schmidt died March 7, 1962, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 47. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish CO., WA.


   

The Military Grave Marker order for John Anthony Schmidt.


Edith Maria Viola (Anderson) Schmidt died February 20, 2012, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 95.