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Nicholas and Sophia Spadi Schwindt were one of the early settlers of Kansas. They were the first in this line of Schwindt's to come to America. These were the days of sod houses and open country. They were pioneers and knew from experience the many inconveniences and hardships of pioneering. They were always ready to assist in time of need.
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Nick Schwindt Passes On
Nick Schwindt, 78, a pioneer of western Kansas, was buried Sunday afternoon in the Leoti cemetery. The services were conducted from the Leoti Methodist Church with Rev. A.E. Freeland of the Baptist Church in charge.
Mr Schwindt was a native of Russia he came to Kansas in the early days, settling on a homestead in Rush county near Bison.
The obituary follows.
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Source: Bison Courier; April 17, 1936
Obituary - Nicholas Schwindt
Nicholas Schwindt was born December 28, 1856 in Norka, Suradof, Russia and departed this life April 3, 1936 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and six days. He was married to Sophia Spadi, October 2, 1876. To this union 5 children were born: John Schwindt of Leoti, Isaac Schwindt, deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Foos, and Mrs. Katherine Foos of Bison, and Christina Scheuerman of Pendennis.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwindt came to America and located on a homestead north east of Bison, December 22, 1876. Here, on Feb. 17, 1889, Mrs. Schwindt died. Mrs. Schwindt went to her heavenly home February 17, 1887.
On April 4, 1890 he was married to Mrs. Katherine (Foos) Schwindt. This union was blessed with five children: Mrs. Sophia Scheidt, David and Nicholas, all of Leoti; Leah, deceased, and Mrs. Martha Schwindt of Kinsley. Besides these he leaves to mourn two step-daughters, Mrs. Katie Scheuerman and Mrs. Mollie Freauef of Bison and Lincoln respectively; also 54 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
After 25 years in Rush county he moved with his family to Wichita county, in September, 1901 and located 12 miles northeast of Leoti where his son Nicholas now lives.
Nicholas Schwindt was converted to the Christian faith in the spring 1883 in an old sod school house in Rush County, under the preaching and christian leadership of Rev. Burgdorff. He united with the Baptist Church at that time and has remained a consistent Christian. He has spent many days of consecrated work for the Church in a conscientious effort to build up the Kingdom of our Lord.
After settling in Kansas he wrote in poetry the story of his journey to America and the hardships and victories that attended them in this new country. He closes this long poem of more than fifty stanzas with the following lines:
When food was ever so plain,
The future dark and dreary,
Hope whispered again and again,
"Cheer up, do not lose heart."
Think not in this far away land,
In wild and wolly Kansas,
Friends will give you a helping hand,
The people bid you welcome.
Lastly, as the years have flown,
The gracious God has helped us through;
The hardships all away have flown
Better times have smiled on us.
Just one more journey now for us;
The trip to the Eternal City,
Dear Savior, grant our feet may not
Grow tired on this trip before us. - Amen
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Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our most sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and beautiful floral offerings.
***********************************************************************************************
Note in the "Local Happenings" column:
Mrs. Fred Foos and Mrs. George Foos returned Tuesday from Leoti where they had spent a few days after attending the funeral services of their father, Nicholas Schwindt.
**********************************************************************************************
---From the Martin Schwindt Family Tree---
Relatives of the Schwindt's had come to the USA much earlier, perhaps as early as 1870, and their letters home brought news of freedom and opportunity. In 1876 young Nick, the forth oldest son of Nicholas, and his young bride, Sophia Spadi, departed for the promised land. He was scheduled for the military service, so when he left, his father remarked that one of his brothers would have to serve for him. On the day Nick left his Grandfather, John, passed away, and his father remarked "This day I have lost both a Father and a Son". Years later Nick wrote a poem in which he describes the difficulties encountered on the journey, and eventual joys of his arrival with friends in the USA.
After several years in this country, young Nick was instrumental in bringing not only his Father and Mother, but most of his brothers to this country. He provided financial aid to some, and encouragement to others. An only sister, Christina, married to John G. Yost, settled in the vicinity of Harvard, Nebraska, where many of her decendants are still to be found.
Of six brothers, one, Martin, passed away in Russia, but the others all made it to the USA and took root in Kansas somewhere in the vicinity of LaCrosse and Leoti. When the Cherokee Strip was opened up for homesteading in 1893 the oldest brother, Peter, and his family of four girls and one boy took part in the "Rush". All those of age acquired homesteads in Oklahoma. Many of Peter's decendants are still to be found in that area.
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The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. Both Buried in Pleasant Valley Cem.
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The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. It is said that both are buried in Pleasant Valley Cem. However, it is possible that Sophia is buried somewhere around Bison, Rush County, Kansas.
Nicholas and Sophia Spadi Schwindt were one of the early settlers of Kansas. They were the first in this line of Schwindt's to come to America. These were the days of sod houses and open country. They were pioneers and knew from experience the many inconveniences and hardships of pioneering. They were always ready to assist in time of need.
**********************************************************************************************
Nick Schwindt Passes On
Nick Schwindt, 78, a pioneer of western Kansas, was buried Sunday afternoon in the Leoti cemetery. The services were conducted from the Leoti Methodist Church with Rev. A.E. Freeland of the Baptist Church in charge.
Mr Schwindt was a native of Russia he came to Kansas in the early days, settling on a homestead in Rush county near Bison.
The obituary follows.
****************************************************************************************
Source: Bison Courier; April 17, 1936
Obituary - Nicholas Schwindt
Nicholas Schwindt was born December 28, 1856 in Norka, Suradof, Russia and departed this life April 3, 1936 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and six days. He was married to Sophia Spadi, October 2, 1876. To this union 5 children were born: John Schwindt of Leoti, Isaac Schwindt, deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Foos, and Mrs. Katherine Foos of Bison, and Christina Scheuerman of Pendennis.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwindt came to America and located on a homestead north east of Bison, December 22, 1876. Here, on Feb. 17, 1889, Mrs. Schwindt died. Mrs. Schwindt went to her heavenly home February 17, 1887.
On April 4, 1890 he was married to Mrs. Katherine (Foos) Schwindt. This union was blessed with five children: Mrs. Sophia Scheidt, David and Nicholas, all of Leoti; Leah, deceased, and Mrs. Martha Schwindt of Kinsley. Besides these he leaves to mourn two step-daughters, Mrs. Katie Scheuerman and Mrs. Mollie Freauef of Bison and Lincoln respectively; also 54 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
After 25 years in Rush county he moved with his family to Wichita county, in September, 1901 and located 12 miles northeast of Leoti where his son Nicholas now lives.
Nicholas Schwindt was converted to the Christian faith in the spring 1883 in an old sod school house in Rush County, under the preaching and christian leadership of Rev. Burgdorff. He united with the Baptist Church at that time and has remained a consistent Christian. He has spent many days of consecrated work for the Church in a conscientious effort to build up the Kingdom of our Lord.
After settling in Kansas he wrote in poetry the story of his journey to America and the hardships and victories that attended them in this new country. He closes this long poem of more than fifty stanzas with the following lines:
When food was ever so plain,
The future dark and dreary,
Hope whispered again and again,
"Cheer up, do not lose heart."
Think not in this far away land,
In wild and wolly Kansas,
Friends will give you a helping hand,
The people bid you welcome.
Lastly, as the years have flown,
The gracious God has helped us through;
The hardships all away have flown
Better times have smiled on us.
Just one more journey now for us;
The trip to the Eternal City,
Dear Savior, grant our feet may not
Grow tired on this trip before us. - Amen
************************************************************************************************
Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our most sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and beautiful floral offerings.
***********************************************************************************************
Note in the "Local Happenings" column:
Mrs. Fred Foos and Mrs. George Foos returned Tuesday from Leoti where they had spent a few days after attending the funeral services of their father, Nicholas Schwindt.
**********************************************************************************************
---From the Martin Schwindt Family Tree---
Relatives of the Schwindt's had come to the USA much earlier, perhaps as early as 1870, and their letters home brought news of freedom and opportunity. In 1876 young Nick, the forth oldest son of Nicholas, and his young bride, Sophia Spadi, departed for the promised land. He was scheduled for the military service, so when he left, his father remarked that one of his brothers would have to serve for him. On the day Nick left his Grandfather, John, passed away, and his father remarked "This day I have lost both a Father and a Son". Years later Nick wrote a poem in which he describes the difficulties encountered on the journey, and eventual joys of his arrival with friends in the USA.
After several years in this country, young Nick was instrumental in bringing not only his Father and Mother, but most of his brothers to this country. He provided financial aid to some, and encouragement to others. An only sister, Christina, married to John G. Yost, settled in the vicinity of Harvard, Nebraska, where many of her decendants are still to be found.
Of six brothers, one, Martin, passed away in Russia, but the others all made it to the USA and took root in Kansas somewhere in the vicinity of LaCrosse and Leoti. When the Cherokee Strip was opened up for homesteading in 1893 the oldest brother, Peter, and his family of four girls and one boy took part in the "Rush". All those of age acquired homesteads in Oklahoma. Many of Peter's decendants are still to be found in that area.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. Both Buried in Pleasant Valley Cem.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. It is said that both are buried in Pleasant Valley Cem. However, it is possible that Sophia is buried somewhere around Bison, Rush County, Kansas.
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Nicholas and Sophia Spadi Schwindt were one of the early settlers of Kansas. They were the first in this line of Schwindt's to come to America. These were the days of sod houses and open country. They were pioneers and knew from experience the many inconveniences and hardships of pioneering. They were always ready to assist in time of need.
**********************************************************************************************
Nick Schwindt Passes On
Nick Schwindt, 78, a pioneer of western Kansas, was buried Sunday afternoon in the Leoti cemetery. The services were conducted from the Leoti Methodist Church with Rev. A.E. Freeland of the Baptist Church in charge.
Mr Schwindt was a native of Russia he came to Kansas in the early days, settling on a homestead in Rush county near Bison.
The obituary follows.
****************************************************************************************
Source: Bison Courier; April 17, 1936
Obituary - Nicholas Schwindt
Nicholas Schwindt was born December 28, 1856 in Norka, Suradof, Russia and departed this life April 3, 1936 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and six days. He was married to Sophia Spadi, October 2, 1876. To this union 5 children were born: John Schwindt of Leoti, Isaac Schwindt, deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Foos, and Mrs. Katherine Foos of Bison, and Christina Scheuerman of Pendennis.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwindt came to America and located on a homestead north east of Bison, December 22, 1876. Here, on Feb. 17, 1889, Mrs. Schwindt died. Mrs. Schwindt went to her heavenly home February 17, 1887.
On April 4, 1890 he was married to Mrs. Katherine (Foos) Schwindt. This union was blessed with five children: Mrs. Sophia Scheidt, David and Nicholas, all of Leoti; Leah, deceased, and Mrs. Martha Schwindt of Kinsley. Besides these he leaves to mourn two step-daughters, Mrs. Katie Scheuerman and Mrs. Mollie Freauef of Bison and Lincoln respectively; also 54 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
After 25 years in Rush county he moved with his family to Wichita county, in September, 1901 and located 12 miles northeast of Leoti where his son Nicholas now lives.
Nicholas Schwindt was converted to the Christian faith in the spring 1883 in an old sod school house in Rush County, under the preaching and christian leadership of Rev. Burgdorff. He united with the Baptist Church at that time and has remained a consistent Christian. He has spent many days of consecrated work for the Church in a conscientious effort to build up the Kingdom of our Lord.
After settling in Kansas he wrote in poetry the story of his journey to America and the hardships and victories that attended them in this new country. He closes this long poem of more than fifty stanzas with the following lines:
When food was ever so plain,
The future dark and dreary,
Hope whispered again and again,
"Cheer up, do not lose heart."
Think not in this far away land,
In wild and wolly Kansas,
Friends will give you a helping hand,
The people bid you welcome.
Lastly, as the years have flown,
The gracious God has helped us through;
The hardships all away have flown
Better times have smiled on us.
Just one more journey now for us;
The trip to the Eternal City,
Dear Savior, grant our feet may not
Grow tired on this trip before us. - Amen
************************************************************************************************
Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our most sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and beautiful floral offerings.
***********************************************************************************************
Note in the "Local Happenings" column:
Mrs. Fred Foos and Mrs. George Foos returned Tuesday from Leoti where they had spent a few days after attending the funeral services of their father, Nicholas Schwindt.
**********************************************************************************************
---From the Martin Schwindt Family Tree---
Relatives of the Schwindt's had come to the USA much earlier, perhaps as early as 1870, and their letters home brought news of freedom and opportunity. In 1876 young Nick, the forth oldest son of Nicholas, and his young bride, Sophia Spadi, departed for the promised land. He was scheduled for the military service, so when he left, his father remarked that one of his brothers would have to serve for him. On the day Nick left his Grandfather, John, passed away, and his father remarked "This day I have lost both a Father and a Son". Years later Nick wrote a poem in which he describes the difficulties encountered on the journey, and eventual joys of his arrival with friends in the USA.
After several years in this country, young Nick was instrumental in bringing not only his Father and Mother, but most of his brothers to this country. He provided financial aid to some, and encouragement to others. An only sister, Christina, married to John G. Yost, settled in the vicinity of Harvard, Nebraska, where many of her decendants are still to be found.
Of six brothers, one, Martin, passed away in Russia, but the others all made it to the USA and took root in Kansas somewhere in the vicinity of LaCrosse and Leoti. When the Cherokee Strip was opened up for homesteading in 1893 the oldest brother, Peter, and his family of four girls and one boy took part in the "Rush". All those of age acquired homesteads in Oklahoma. Many of Peter's decendants are still to be found in that area.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. Both Buried in Pleasant Valley Cem.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. It is said that both are buried in Pleasant Valley Cem. However, it is possible that Sophia is buried somewhere around Bison, Rush County, Kansas.
Nicholas and Sophia Spadi Schwindt were one of the early settlers of Kansas. They were the first in this line of Schwindt's to come to America. These were the days of sod houses and open country. They were pioneers and knew from experience the many inconveniences and hardships of pioneering. They were always ready to assist in time of need.
**********************************************************************************************
Nick Schwindt Passes On
Nick Schwindt, 78, a pioneer of western Kansas, was buried Sunday afternoon in the Leoti cemetery. The services were conducted from the Leoti Methodist Church with Rev. A.E. Freeland of the Baptist Church in charge.
Mr Schwindt was a native of Russia he came to Kansas in the early days, settling on a homestead in Rush county near Bison.
The obituary follows.
****************************************************************************************
Source: Bison Courier; April 17, 1936
Obituary - Nicholas Schwindt
Nicholas Schwindt was born December 28, 1856 in Norka, Suradof, Russia and departed this life April 3, 1936 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and six days. He was married to Sophia Spadi, October 2, 1876. To this union 5 children were born: John Schwindt of Leoti, Isaac Schwindt, deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Foos, and Mrs. Katherine Foos of Bison, and Christina Scheuerman of Pendennis.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwindt came to America and located on a homestead north east of Bison, December 22, 1876. Here, on Feb. 17, 1889, Mrs. Schwindt died. Mrs. Schwindt went to her heavenly home February 17, 1887.
On April 4, 1890 he was married to Mrs. Katherine (Foos) Schwindt. This union was blessed with five children: Mrs. Sophia Scheidt, David and Nicholas, all of Leoti; Leah, deceased, and Mrs. Martha Schwindt of Kinsley. Besides these he leaves to mourn two step-daughters, Mrs. Katie Scheuerman and Mrs. Mollie Freauef of Bison and Lincoln respectively; also 54 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
After 25 years in Rush county he moved with his family to Wichita county, in September, 1901 and located 12 miles northeast of Leoti where his son Nicholas now lives.
Nicholas Schwindt was converted to the Christian faith in the spring 1883 in an old sod school house in Rush County, under the preaching and christian leadership of Rev. Burgdorff. He united with the Baptist Church at that time and has remained a consistent Christian. He has spent many days of consecrated work for the Church in a conscientious effort to build up the Kingdom of our Lord.
After settling in Kansas he wrote in poetry the story of his journey to America and the hardships and victories that attended them in this new country. He closes this long poem of more than fifty stanzas with the following lines:
When food was ever so plain,
The future dark and dreary,
Hope whispered again and again,
"Cheer up, do not lose heart."
Think not in this far away land,
In wild and wolly Kansas,
Friends will give you a helping hand,
The people bid you welcome.
Lastly, as the years have flown,
The gracious God has helped us through;
The hardships all away have flown
Better times have smiled on us.
Just one more journey now for us;
The trip to the Eternal City,
Dear Savior, grant our feet may not
Grow tired on this trip before us. - Amen
************************************************************************************************
Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our most sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and beautiful floral offerings.
***********************************************************************************************
Note in the "Local Happenings" column:
Mrs. Fred Foos and Mrs. George Foos returned Tuesday from Leoti where they had spent a few days after attending the funeral services of their father, Nicholas Schwindt.
**********************************************************************************************
---From the Martin Schwindt Family Tree---
Relatives of the Schwindt's had come to the USA much earlier, perhaps as early as 1870, and their letters home brought news of freedom and opportunity. In 1876 young Nick, the forth oldest son of Nicholas, and his young bride, Sophia Spadi, departed for the promised land. He was scheduled for the military service, so when he left, his father remarked that one of his brothers would have to serve for him. On the day Nick left his Grandfather, John, passed away, and his father remarked "This day I have lost both a Father and a Son". Years later Nick wrote a poem in which he describes the difficulties encountered on the journey, and eventual joys of his arrival with friends in the USA.
After several years in this country, young Nick was instrumental in bringing not only his Father and Mother, but most of his brothers to this country. He provided financial aid to some, and encouragement to others. An only sister, Christina, married to John G. Yost, settled in the vicinity of Harvard, Nebraska, where many of her decendants are still to be found.
Of six brothers, one, Martin, passed away in Russia, but the others all made it to the USA and took root in Kansas somewhere in the vicinity of LaCrosse and Leoti. When the Cherokee Strip was opened up for homesteading in 1893 the oldest brother, Peter, and his family of four girls and one boy took part in the "Rush". All those of age acquired homesteads in Oklahoma. Many of Peter's decendants are still to be found in that area.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. Both Buried in Pleasant Valley Cem.
----------------------------------------------
The family tree notes the following in relationship to Nicholas and Sophia:
Married on 10-2-1876. Brought his bride to Rush County, Kans. in 1876, at age 19. It is said that both are buried in Pleasant Valley Cem. However, it is possible that Sophia is buried somewhere around Bison, Rush County, Kansas.
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John J. Schwindt
1878–1950
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schwindt Foos
1880–1974
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Katherine Elizabeth Schwindt Foos
1882–1964
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Christina Schwindt Scheuerman
1885–1937
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Isaac Schwindt
1887–1929
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Sophia Schwindt Scheidt
1892–1945
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David K Schwindt
1893–1949
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Nicholas "Nick" Schwindt III
1894–1972
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Leah Schwindt
1903–1909
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Martha Mae Schwindt Campbell
1906–1965
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