Biographical Sketch of John C. Schmidt, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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John C. Schmidt, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes, was born
in Saxon, Germany, and when six years of age came to the United States
with his parents. His father, Henry was a wagon maker, and after a
six years' residence in the East, the family migrated to Kansas, and
soon after to St. Joseph, Missouri, where John developed into manhood,
learning his trade with Mr. Ernst Wenz. After this, for eight years,
he was in the employ of Mr. F. Wenz. He embarked in trade October 1,
1880, and is a thoroughly drilled workman. In 1876, he married Miss
Mary S. Bode, of St. Joseph. They have two children, William Heinrich
and Oscar Frederick. He is a member of the Encampment I.O.O.F.,
Court of America No. 1, Foresters, and belongs to the German Lutheran
Church.

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