ALBERT SCHMIDT
Born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1873; son of Traugott and Mary R. (Beck) Schmidt; educated in Detroit and abroad; unmarried. Has been connected since the beginning of his active career with Traugott Schmidt & Sons, wool, furs and leather; became a member of the company, 1895, and later treasurer and general manager, which positions he continues to hold. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Golf. Office: 134-164 Monroe St. Residence; 591 Jefferson Av.
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CARL ERNEST SCHMIDT
Tanner; born, Detroit, Dec. 31, 1856; son of Traugott and Wilhelmina (Beck) Schmidt; educated in German-American Seminary, Detroit, until 14, and in public schools of Germany until 19; married at Detroit, Nov. 4, 1880, Alice M. Candler. Learned the tannery business with his father, with whom he was associated until his death, 1897; now member Carl E. Schmidt & Co., tanners (organized, 1897). Also president Gabriel Concrete Steel Co. Member Detroit police Board, 1892-94, State Board of Arbitration and Mediation, 1897-98. Appointed member Board of Forest Inquiry, 1907 (purpose of the board is to investigate forestry conditions in Michigan and to report to the legislature). Republican. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, harmonie Society. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: Macombe and Beaubien Sts., Detroit. Residence: 181 McDougall Av., Detroit, and Grosse Pointe, Mich.
The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis