A son of German parents, Col Schmidt was born 28 Feb, 1867 in Lindenburg, Prussia, Germany (22 km W of Salzburg, Austria)(now Lindenburg, Brandenburg, DE). At the age of 6 (ABT1873), he came with his parents, John and Fredericka Schmidt, long esteemed in the traditional history of the community's pioneer families in Saginaw. For more than 40 years associated with the cities banking business and honored among Spanish - American war comrades. Educated in the Saginaw Schools. Took further training at a Detroit business college. Began military career by becoming a Major in the SAGINAW RIFLES, a forerunner of the NATIONAL GUARD, Mar 16 1891.
Military: Lieut. Col 33 Michigan Volunteers, Field & Staff SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR F J Schmidt Memorial Division. Saginaw's United Spanish War Veteran's designated their local organization Col Frederick J. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Residence: 322 N. 9th St. Saginaw, MI and in 1910-46 residence was 515 So. Jefferson Ave.
Col Schmidt first entered the banking business as a teller in the Savings Bank of East Saginaw. Later when this bank consolidated with the Bank of Saginaw, he rose to the position of assistant cashier and vice-president, a position he held until the national bank crises forced it's closing.
His punctuality was noted with personal interest by his neighbors who "set their clocks by him". It was Col Schmidt who each morning opened the bank's vault on the minute. Col Schmidt was also involved in the lumber business. For many years Col Schmidt was active in Saginaw's Masonic work. He was a past master of Ancient Landmarks lodge 303 and one of it's life members and a member of Masonic Chapter 31.
He left son, Frederick J. Schmidt, Jr. of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Mrs Lloyd C. Falkenhagen, Miss Ruth Mary Schmidt, and Frederick J. Schmidt, III, all of Saginaw, one great-granddaughter, Gretchen J. Falkenhagen.
Funeral was at the Frazee Funeral Home, Dr. Carl Martinson officiated. Grave side services conducted by Col. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Military: Lieut. Col 33 Michigan Volunteers, Field & Staff SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR F J Schmidt Memorial Division. Saginaw's United Spanish War Veteran's designated their local organization Col Frederick J. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Residence: 322 N. 9th St. Saginaw, MI and in 1910-46 residence was 515 So. Jefferson Ave.
Col Schmidt first entered the banking business as a teller in the Savings Bank of East Saginaw. Later when this bank consolidated with the Bank of Saginaw, he rose to the position of assistant cashier and vice-president, a position he held until the national bank crises forced it's closing.
His punctuality was noted with personal interest by his neighbors who "set their clocks by him". It was Col Schmidt who each morning opened the bank's vault on the minute. Col Schmidt was also involved in the lumber business. For many years Col Schmidt was active in Saginaw's Masonic work. He was a past master of Ancient Landmarks lodge 303 and one of it's life members and a member of Masonic Chapter 31.
He left son, Frederick J. Schmidt, Jr. of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Mrs Lloyd C. Falkenhagen, Miss Ruth Mary Schmidt, and Frederick J. Schmidt, III, all of Saginaw, one great-granddaughter, Gretchen J. Falkenhagen.
Funeral was at the Frazee Funeral Home, Dr. Carl Martinson officiated. Grave side services conducted by Col. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
A son of German parents, Col Schmidt was born 28 Feb, 1867 in Lindenburg, Prussia, Germany (22 km W of Salzburg, Austria)(now Lindenburg, Brandenburg, DE). At the age of 6 (ABT1873), he came with his parents, John and Fredericka Schmidt, long esteemed in the traditional history of the community's pioneer families in Saginaw. For more than 40 years associated with the cities banking business and honored among Spanish - American war comrades. Educated in the Saginaw Schools. Took further training at a Detroit business college. Began military career by becoming a Major in the SAGINAW RIFLES, a forerunner of the NATIONAL GUARD, Mar 16 1891.
Military: Lieut. Col 33 Michigan Volunteers, Field & Staff SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR F J Schmidt Memorial Division. Saginaw's United Spanish War Veteran's designated their local organization Col Frederick J. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Residence: 322 N. 9th St. Saginaw, MI and in 1910-46 residence was 515 So. Jefferson Ave.
Col Schmidt first entered the banking business as a teller in the Savings Bank of East Saginaw. Later when this bank consolidated with the Bank of Saginaw, he rose to the position of assistant cashier and vice-president, a position he held until the national bank crises forced it's closing.
His punctuality was noted with personal interest by his neighbors who "set their clocks by him". It was Col Schmidt who each morning opened the bank's vault on the minute. Col Schmidt was also involved in the lumber business. For many years Col Schmidt was active in Saginaw's Masonic work. He was a past master of Ancient Landmarks lodge 303 and one of it's life members and a member of Masonic Chapter 31.
He left son, Frederick J. Schmidt, Jr. of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Mrs Lloyd C. Falkenhagen, Miss Ruth Mary Schmidt, and Frederick J. Schmidt, III, all of Saginaw, one great-granddaughter, Gretchen J. Falkenhagen.
Funeral was at the Frazee Funeral Home, Dr. Carl Martinson officiated. Grave side services conducted by Col. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Military: Lieut. Col 33 Michigan Volunteers, Field & Staff SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR F J Schmidt Memorial Division. Saginaw's United Spanish War Veteran's designated their local organization Col Frederick J. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
Residence: 322 N. 9th St. Saginaw, MI and in 1910-46 residence was 515 So. Jefferson Ave.
Col Schmidt first entered the banking business as a teller in the Savings Bank of East Saginaw. Later when this bank consolidated with the Bank of Saginaw, he rose to the position of assistant cashier and vice-president, a position he held until the national bank crises forced it's closing.
His punctuality was noted with personal interest by his neighbors who "set their clocks by him". It was Col Schmidt who each morning opened the bank's vault on the minute. Col Schmidt was also involved in the lumber business. For many years Col Schmidt was active in Saginaw's Masonic work. He was a past master of Ancient Landmarks lodge 303 and one of it's life members and a member of Masonic Chapter 31.
He left son, Frederick J. Schmidt, Jr. of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Mrs Lloyd C. Falkenhagen, Miss Ruth Mary Schmidt, and Frederick J. Schmidt, III, all of Saginaw, one great-granddaughter, Gretchen J. Falkenhagen.
Funeral was at the Frazee Funeral Home, Dr. Carl Martinson officiated. Grave side services conducted by Col. Schmidt Camp 24, USWV.
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