Frank Schmid, the son of John G. Schmid was born in Illinois on July 23, 1877. He lived in Illinois and Wisconsin before coming to Birtsell Township with his parents. Frank lived on the family farm for many years, and later in Carrington where he worked as a mechanic. In Carrington he also operated "Frank's Fixit Shop" until 1945.
In 1908 on February 22, he married Katherine Zeller at Lewiston, Wisconsin. Katherine was born April 8, 1878 at Lewiston. She died March 17, 1919. They had three children: John, Myrtle and Chester.
In 1921 Frank married Carrie Lunde at Kenyon, Minnesota. Carrie was born January 18, 1887 and died June 23, 1956. They had one daughter, Joyce.
Mr. Schmid died September 17, 1963. He arid his first wife are buried in the Barlow Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 4B