I researching the Schmoker families of Butler in a round about hope of finding information on my great great grandfather. Jacob Schmoker was born November 1833 in Germany. In 1853 he married Magdalene Schmidt born November 11, 1833 in Butler County PA. She was the daughter of Johann (John) Schmidt and Maria Eva Ritzert Schmidt - the only one of her family born in the United States. According to the 1900 census record, Jacob and Magdalene had 10 children, of which only 7 survived to that year. I only have the names of seven children - though not necessarily the 7 that survived. - William Schmoker born about 1854 in Pennsylvania - was an apprentice shoemaker under his father's direction in 1870. - Mary Schmoker born about 1857 in Iowa - Annie Schmoker born about 1858 in Iowa - Johny Schmoker born about 1862 in Pennsylvania (Presume this should be John Schmoker but the 1870 census says "Johny" so.... who knows!) - Joseph John Schmoker born about 1865 in Pennsylvania - Amelia Schmoker born January 1870 in Pennsylvania - Paul G. Schmoker born September 1875 in Pennsylvania Paul Schmoker married a Mary Anna Unknown in 1902. They had at least 4 children that I am aware of: Pauline born August 12, 1902, Leo Clair born about 1905, Julia M born about 1907 and Jane M born about 1916. Pauline was an artist and very active with the Butler County Historical Society (so I'm told) but they don't have records for/on her. She passed away on Sept 19, 1995. If anyone has a connection to this family I'd appreciate it! I'm hoping that someone has the family bible from Jacob and Magdalene Schmidt Schmoker that I might gain some info from. Thanks! Joyce