Bartholomew County IN Archives Biographies.....Schwartzkopf, George G. 1869 - 
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Author: B. F. Bowen (1904)

GEORGE G. SCHWARTZKOPF.

   A well known representative of industrial interests of Columbus is George G.
Schwartzkopf. The development and prosperity of every community depends upon its
industrial and commercial activity, and therefore the men who are most prominent
in its public affairs are they who are controling the avenues of trade. In this
connection Mr. Schwartzkopf has a wide acquaintance, being the general manager
and bookkeeper of the flouring mills conducted under the name of Schaefer &
Schwartzkopf. The subject is one of the native born sons of Columbus, Indiana,
his birth having here occurred on the 27th of January, 1869. His parents were
Joseph and Susan (Horn) Schwartzkopf. The father came to Bartholomew county from
Germany prior to his marriage, believing that he might have better business
opportunities in the new world than could be secured in the older countries of
Europe. Making his way to Columbus, he here embarked in business and remained a
resident of this city until called to his final rest. It was here that he
married Miss Susan Horn, whose parents were natives of Pennsylvania and were
also of German lineage. Mr. Schwartzkopf died in August, 1901, and is still
survived by his wife, who makes her home in Columbus. They were the parents of
seven children, all of whom are yet living, namely: George G, whose name
introduces this record; Barbara, the wife of George Lang; Catherine, Emma,
Joseph, Edward and Lulu, all of whom are still at home with their mother.

   When about six years of age George G. Schwartzkopf began his education in the
graded schools of Columbus and there pursued his studies until he had a good
knowledge of the common branches of learning. He afterward attended a night
school, in which he completed a commercial course, and was thus well qualified
to take up the practical and responsible duties of a business career. In
October, 1893, he entered the milling business in connection with John H. and C.
F. Schaefer, having a fourth interest in the enterprise. In January, 1903, the
firm was changed to Schaefer & Schwartzkopf, the equal partners being John H.
Schaefer and Mr. Schwartzkopf, under the firm name of C. F. Schaefer & Co. The
subject is still the manager and bookkeeper, and for ten years has been
identified with this industry, which is now an important one in the city. The
firm manufactures a high grade of flour and does quite an extensive business,
having a large trade in the city and locality. The mill is equipped with the
latest improved machinery and everything is done to facilitate the work and make
the product such as will find a ready sale upon the market. The firm also
operates an elevator of twenty-five thousand bushels capacity, and they handle a
large quantity of grain annually.

   In 1893 Mr. Schwartzkopf was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Schaefer, a
daughter of C. F. Schaefer, and who was born in this country. This union has
been blessed with four sons: Walter, whose birth occurred in September, 1895;
Clarence, born in October, 1897; Robert, born in November, 1899, and Williard,
born November, 1903. The parents are members of the German Lutheran church, and
in his political views Mr. Schwartzkopf is a Democrat, but never takes an active
part in public affairs, preferring to give his time and energies to his business
pursuits. He is yet a young man and has already attained desirable success.
Energy and capability are salient features in his career, and he is at all times
a gentleman in the truest and best sense of the term.


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BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
INDIANA

INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

ILLUSTRATED

1904

B. F. Bowen PUBLISHER


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