Biographical Sketch of Heinrich Schmidt, Franklin County, Missouri >From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888. ********************************************************************** Heinrich Schmidt, farmer, is the son of Johan H. and A. M. Elizabeth (Wulfmeier) Schmidt, both natives of Niederjoellenbeck, Kreis Herford, Prussia, Germany; he was born about 1798 and she about 1808. They spent their lives on a farm in their native country. In their family were seven sons, of whom only one, our subject, came to America. He was the eldest child and was born in Prussia, Germany, October 14, 1835. He was reared a farmer, and received his education in the Ger- man language. In 1852 he left his home and set sail for the United States. Arriving in St. Louis, he found nearly all his money gone and attempted to find two of his uncles, whom he thought were working in the city, and who had urged him to come. His efforts to find them were fruitless, however, and he has never heard from them. He soon found a place to learn the cabinet maker's trade, at which he worked for about ten years, being a first class workman. Having saved his money he came to Franklin County, in 1862, and in connection with William Herhold, built the Beemont Mills. The following year they purchased the farm upon which Mr. Schmidt now lives. In 1869 they made a division, he taking the farm and his partner the mill. Mr. Schmidt now owns 390 acres of land, and is a successful farmer. In 1864 he married Miss Mary Flottmann, who was born near Terre Haute, Ind., February 10, 1844. Seven children were the result of this marriage: Anna M. E., Mary H. J., Frederick W., John H., Wilhelmina K., M. Louise and W. Emma. All the family belong to the Evangelical Church. He is a Republican in politics, and when the first call for troops was made he volunteered in Company B, First Missouri Infantry (United States army), and about two months later was transferred to Company I, Fifth Missouri Regiment. He went out for three months, and served nearly five. In 1864 he again served in the enrolled Militia, and forr a time held the position of second lieutenant. As a farmer, he has met with unusual success, and is respected by all. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================