Bio of Paul E. SCHMIDT (b.1878), Wabasha Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Martha J. Berryman Paul E. Schmidt, one of the prominent farmers of Plainview Township, was born in Germany, December 3, 1878, son of Fred and Minnie Schmidt. The father died in Germany and the mother later became the wife of Carl Fick. Paul E. received a good education in his native land and also in America. His instruction in languages was especially thorough, and he can read and write in German, English and Spanish. Mr Schmidt came to this country in 1891, locating first on Oak Ridge, Winona County, Minn. In 1900 he enlisted in the Fifth Calvary Troup of the U.S. Regular army and subsequently served three years in the Phillipine Islands, being honorably discharged in 1903. In 1905 he bought his present farm, or, rather 30 acres, later adding ten acres more, thus making a farm of 40 acres. Fifteen acres, including the residence, lie in section 35, Plainview Township, the other 25 acres being in section 2, Quincey Township, Olmsted County. On this land Mr. Schmidt is engaged in diversified farming, his principal stock consisting of Durham cattle and Poland-China hogs. Though his farm is small it is highly cultivated, and he has made many improvements on it. He is energetic and industrious, a good practical farmer, and is highly respected. Into his life has entered more of adventure than falls to the lot of the average man. He has seen some interesting parts of the world, and taken an active and honorable part in making world history. Mr. Schmidt was married January 15, 1908, to Hannah Zimmerman, who was born in Minnesota City, Winona County, Minn., April 29, 1889. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Note: This biography was taken from the book "History of Wabasha County" copyrighted in 1920.