Adam Schmidt and Beatrice Paul were born in Russia. Adam was born August 11, 1882. The couple was married November 13, 1907 in Russia.
They emigrated to Canada in 1913, coming to the United States settling in the Sykeston area in 1915. They lived in Longview Township from 1937 to 1943 when they moved to Carrington.
They had seven children: Leona, Ann, Helen, Rose, Minnie, Mike and Pete.
Mr. Schmidt died in October 1964.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 69B