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FRANZ SCHMITTERT
C1805-7 Sep 1850

The meaning of the name of Franz source is an Ancient Germanic expression meaning "A Frenchman." This name is used in German. Narrative: The Franks, a Germanic tribe that conquered the territory now known as France in the 6th century, most likely derived their name from their favorite weapon, a type of spear called a franca.
Source: Babynamer.com

Franz was born C1805 in
Leichlingen, Rhine Province, Prussia, the son of Peter Johann Schmittert
and Anna Maria Thiel

Franz married Anna 13 Jan 1833

ANNA PHILIPPINA KNECHT
C1807-11 Dec 1849

Anna's name source is Channah, a Hebrew name meaning "Favored grace."
Source: Babynamer.com

Anna, born C1807 in Solingen (zoh'-ling-en), Rhine Province, Prussia, was the daughter of Johann Wilhelm Knecht and Anna Margaretha Wolfertz. She married Franz Schmittert 1833 in Solingen.

The four known children born
of this union were:
Alwine, 9 Oct 1833, married
Anton Carl Reuter

Mathilde 30 Jan 1836
Auguste, 01 Jun 1838
Franz August, 6 Jan 1841
Ida Johanna, 18 Apr 1843

Presently Franz and Anna's place of internment is not known.

Research is ongoing for more information about this family.

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