Henning Matthesen Schmidt
Birth: 23 OCT 1850 in Strandelhiørn Bye, Haderslev Co, Denmark
Emigration: 1872 Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
Death: 23 NOV 1913 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Move 1881 Ida Co, Iowa
Born in what had formerly been Danish territory but seized by the Germans. Learned the blacksmith trade from his uncle. Emigrated to avoid military service in the German army.
Had at least 3 brothers and 3 sisters (who survived him), all of whom emigrated to America except Mrs. Maren Hugger, who lived in Kolsnup, North Schlewsig at the time of his death.
Partnered with a Mr and Mrs Peter Behn II and bought 160 acres of prarie 5 miles west of Willow Dale IA, in Woodbury County. Land purchased from Iowa Railroad Land Company for $ 988. Met Behn's sister in 1882 and were later married.
He was 'sun struck' as a young man and could not work outside. As a result, he moved the family to Battle Creek, IA on 3/1/1891. [The entire town of Willow Dale was moved there to be near the rail depot on the creek where a battle with Indians was once fought.
Became very successful in local business, including Vice President of the Farmers Savings Bank, School Board and Church Board membership.
Father: Schmidt b: in Denmark
Mother: Unknown b: ABT 1825 in Denmark
Marriage 1 Masine Caroline Behn b: 3 JUL 1854 in Hjerting, Ribe Co, Denmark -- Married: 8 MAR 1883 in Ida Co, Iowa 2 9
Children
Anna Mathia Schmidt b: 11 MAY 1884 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Alice Christina Schmidt b: 29 OCT 1885 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Henning Mathesen Schmidt b: 14 SEP 1890 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Harold Peter Schmidt b: 7 AUG 1892 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Fred Mathewsen Schmidt b: 12 APR 1894 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Florence Amelia Schmidt b: 5 MAY 1896 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Elsie Caroline Schmidt b: 12 SEP 1898 in Battle Creek Ida Co, Iowa
Dakota Farmers Leader; Canton, South Dakota
November 28, 1913, Image 6
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
H. M. Schmidt, of Battle Creek, Ia., Killed
Battle Creek Ia. – H. M. Schmidt, a well-known businessman of this place, was instantly killed, his wife probably fatally injured and Mrs. J. E. Spotts, a relative, bruised when an auto Mr. Schmidt was driving turned turtle northwest of town.
The Schmidt family had received a telephone call about a half hour previous to the accident, notifying them of the very serious condition of their son’s wife, Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr., living on a farm south of town. After receiving the call the family made hasty preparations to go to the bedside of their daughter-in-law. Mr. Schmidt drove his car a mile out of the road to get Mrs. J. E. Spotts, mother of Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr, and in coming back attempted to make a turn in the road. The car somersaulted, killing Mr. Schmidt instantly, crushing his head into a pulp. His wife was unconscious at the time she was picked up and at present it is not known how badly she is injured.
Mr. Schmidt was a prominent factor in the business interest of Battle Creek, being vie president of the Farmers Savings bank, a large landowner and a prominent Mason.
Contributor: Gloria Graves (50649752)
Birth: 23 OCT 1850 in Strandelhiørn Bye, Haderslev Co, Denmark
Emigration: 1872 Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
Death: 23 NOV 1913 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Move 1881 Ida Co, Iowa
Born in what had formerly been Danish territory but seized by the Germans. Learned the blacksmith trade from his uncle. Emigrated to avoid military service in the German army.
Had at least 3 brothers and 3 sisters (who survived him), all of whom emigrated to America except Mrs. Maren Hugger, who lived in Kolsnup, North Schlewsig at the time of his death.
Partnered with a Mr and Mrs Peter Behn II and bought 160 acres of prarie 5 miles west of Willow Dale IA, in Woodbury County. Land purchased from Iowa Railroad Land Company for $ 988. Met Behn's sister in 1882 and were later married.
He was 'sun struck' as a young man and could not work outside. As a result, he moved the family to Battle Creek, IA on 3/1/1891. [The entire town of Willow Dale was moved there to be near the rail depot on the creek where a battle with Indians was once fought.
Became very successful in local business, including Vice President of the Farmers Savings Bank, School Board and Church Board membership.
Father: Schmidt b: in Denmark
Mother: Unknown b: ABT 1825 in Denmark
Marriage 1 Masine Caroline Behn b: 3 JUL 1854 in Hjerting, Ribe Co, Denmark -- Married: 8 MAR 1883 in Ida Co, Iowa 2 9
Children
Anna Mathia Schmidt b: 11 MAY 1884 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Alice Christina Schmidt b: 29 OCT 1885 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Henning Mathesen Schmidt b: 14 SEP 1890 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Harold Peter Schmidt b: 7 AUG 1892 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Fred Mathewsen Schmidt b: 12 APR 1894 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Florence Amelia Schmidt b: 5 MAY 1896 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Elsie Caroline Schmidt b: 12 SEP 1898 in Battle Creek Ida Co, Iowa
Dakota Farmers Leader; Canton, South Dakota
November 28, 1913, Image 6
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
H. M. Schmidt, of Battle Creek, Ia., Killed
Battle Creek Ia. – H. M. Schmidt, a well-known businessman of this place, was instantly killed, his wife probably fatally injured and Mrs. J. E. Spotts, a relative, bruised when an auto Mr. Schmidt was driving turned turtle northwest of town.
The Schmidt family had received a telephone call about a half hour previous to the accident, notifying them of the very serious condition of their son’s wife, Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr., living on a farm south of town. After receiving the call the family made hasty preparations to go to the bedside of their daughter-in-law. Mr. Schmidt drove his car a mile out of the road to get Mrs. J. E. Spotts, mother of Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr, and in coming back attempted to make a turn in the road. The car somersaulted, killing Mr. Schmidt instantly, crushing his head into a pulp. His wife was unconscious at the time she was picked up and at present it is not known how badly she is injured.
Mr. Schmidt was a prominent factor in the business interest of Battle Creek, being vie president of the Farmers Savings bank, a large landowner and a prominent Mason.
Contributor: Gloria Graves (50649752)
Henning Matthesen Schmidt
Birth: 23 OCT 1850 in Strandelhiørn Bye, Haderslev Co, Denmark
Emigration: 1872 Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
Death: 23 NOV 1913 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Move 1881 Ida Co, Iowa
Born in what had formerly been Danish territory but seized by the Germans. Learned the blacksmith trade from his uncle. Emigrated to avoid military service in the German army.
Had at least 3 brothers and 3 sisters (who survived him), all of whom emigrated to America except Mrs. Maren Hugger, who lived in Kolsnup, North Schlewsig at the time of his death.
Partnered with a Mr and Mrs Peter Behn II and bought 160 acres of prarie 5 miles west of Willow Dale IA, in Woodbury County. Land purchased from Iowa Railroad Land Company for $ 988. Met Behn's sister in 1882 and were later married.
He was 'sun struck' as a young man and could not work outside. As a result, he moved the family to Battle Creek, IA on 3/1/1891. [The entire town of Willow Dale was moved there to be near the rail depot on the creek where a battle with Indians was once fought.
Became very successful in local business, including Vice President of the Farmers Savings Bank, School Board and Church Board membership.
Father: Schmidt b: in Denmark
Mother: Unknown b: ABT 1825 in Denmark
Marriage 1 Masine Caroline Behn b: 3 JUL 1854 in Hjerting, Ribe Co, Denmark -- Married: 8 MAR 1883 in Ida Co, Iowa 2 9
Children
Anna Mathia Schmidt b: 11 MAY 1884 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Alice Christina Schmidt b: 29 OCT 1885 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Henning Mathesen Schmidt b: 14 SEP 1890 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Harold Peter Schmidt b: 7 AUG 1892 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Fred Mathewsen Schmidt b: 12 APR 1894 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Florence Amelia Schmidt b: 5 MAY 1896 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Elsie Caroline Schmidt b: 12 SEP 1898 in Battle Creek Ida Co, Iowa
Dakota Farmers Leader; Canton, South Dakota
November 28, 1913, Image 6
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
H. M. Schmidt, of Battle Creek, Ia., Killed
Battle Creek Ia. – H. M. Schmidt, a well-known businessman of this place, was instantly killed, his wife probably fatally injured and Mrs. J. E. Spotts, a relative, bruised when an auto Mr. Schmidt was driving turned turtle northwest of town.
The Schmidt family had received a telephone call about a half hour previous to the accident, notifying them of the very serious condition of their son’s wife, Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr., living on a farm south of town. After receiving the call the family made hasty preparations to go to the bedside of their daughter-in-law. Mr. Schmidt drove his car a mile out of the road to get Mrs. J. E. Spotts, mother of Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr, and in coming back attempted to make a turn in the road. The car somersaulted, killing Mr. Schmidt instantly, crushing his head into a pulp. His wife was unconscious at the time she was picked up and at present it is not known how badly she is injured.
Mr. Schmidt was a prominent factor in the business interest of Battle Creek, being vie president of the Farmers Savings bank, a large landowner and a prominent Mason.
Contributor: Gloria Graves (50649752)
Birth: 23 OCT 1850 in Strandelhiørn Bye, Haderslev Co, Denmark
Emigration: 1872 Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
Death: 23 NOV 1913 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Move 1881 Ida Co, Iowa
Born in what had formerly been Danish territory but seized by the Germans. Learned the blacksmith trade from his uncle. Emigrated to avoid military service in the German army.
Had at least 3 brothers and 3 sisters (who survived him), all of whom emigrated to America except Mrs. Maren Hugger, who lived in Kolsnup, North Schlewsig at the time of his death.
Partnered with a Mr and Mrs Peter Behn II and bought 160 acres of prarie 5 miles west of Willow Dale IA, in Woodbury County. Land purchased from Iowa Railroad Land Company for $ 988. Met Behn's sister in 1882 and were later married.
He was 'sun struck' as a young man and could not work outside. As a result, he moved the family to Battle Creek, IA on 3/1/1891. [The entire town of Willow Dale was moved there to be near the rail depot on the creek where a battle with Indians was once fought.
Became very successful in local business, including Vice President of the Farmers Savings Bank, School Board and Church Board membership.
Father: Schmidt b: in Denmark
Mother: Unknown b: ABT 1825 in Denmark
Marriage 1 Masine Caroline Behn b: 3 JUL 1854 in Hjerting, Ribe Co, Denmark -- Married: 8 MAR 1883 in Ida Co, Iowa 2 9
Children
Anna Mathia Schmidt b: 11 MAY 1884 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Alice Christina Schmidt b: 29 OCT 1885 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Henning Mathesen Schmidt b: 14 SEP 1890 in Woodbury Co, Iowa
Harold Peter Schmidt b: 7 AUG 1892 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Fred Mathewsen Schmidt b: 12 APR 1894 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Florence Amelia Schmidt b: 5 MAY 1896 in Battle Creek, Ida Co, Iowa
Elsie Caroline Schmidt b: 12 SEP 1898 in Battle Creek Ida Co, Iowa
Dakota Farmers Leader; Canton, South Dakota
November 28, 1913, Image 6
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
H. M. Schmidt, of Battle Creek, Ia., Killed
Battle Creek Ia. – H. M. Schmidt, a well-known businessman of this place, was instantly killed, his wife probably fatally injured and Mrs. J. E. Spotts, a relative, bruised when an auto Mr. Schmidt was driving turned turtle northwest of town.
The Schmidt family had received a telephone call about a half hour previous to the accident, notifying them of the very serious condition of their son’s wife, Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr., living on a farm south of town. After receiving the call the family made hasty preparations to go to the bedside of their daughter-in-law. Mr. Schmidt drove his car a mile out of the road to get Mrs. J. E. Spotts, mother of Mrs. Henning Schmidt Jr, and in coming back attempted to make a turn in the road. The car somersaulted, killing Mr. Schmidt instantly, crushing his head into a pulp. His wife was unconscious at the time she was picked up and at present it is not known how badly she is injured.
Mr. Schmidt was a prominent factor in the business interest of Battle Creek, being vie president of the Farmers Savings bank, a large landowner and a prominent Mason.
Contributor: Gloria Graves (50649752)
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