I don't have to much info to go on. But my SCHMITZ line starts with a Theodore SCHMITZ, b. abt 1804(?) in Prussia. I don't know if that was his middle name or given. Theodore married a Anna Maria, also from Prussia. While still in Prussia they had two daughters Mary A. b. abt 1841 and Elizabeth Louisa (my gg-grandmother) b. abt 1843. THe family immigrated to La Crosse, Wisconsin (as far as I know). There Theodore and Anna Maria had children, John abt 1845, Julia abt 1849, twins Franklin and Joseph abt 1852, Henry abt 1857 and George abt 1860. Theodore looks to have died est 1859-1870. Ana Maria never remarried. Her children that I know married, were Elizabeth to John J. Cole (Prominent Lawyer of La Crosse) and Franklin to Rebecca Lee. Either the family changed the surname SCHMITZ to SMITH, or it just ended up being that way. Frank and Joseph worked on the railroad. This is basically all i know of this family. I'd like to find out about their family history in Prussia and the descendants of Elizabeth Louisa' siblings, death dates of the parents, etc. Any relatives recognize this family please contact me. Cousins are always welcome. Any help is appreciated.