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Louis Kleinschmidt, a son of Charles Kleinschmidt, was born in Prussia, Germany, December 10, 1841, and came to America with his parents in the fall of 1856. In March, 1857, the family removed to Plattin Township, Jefferson County, Mo., where our subject has ever since resided. He was
reared on a farm, and has always devoted his attention to the pursuit
of agriculture. His education was acquired in the common schools of his
native place, and, after coming to this country, he attended the night
school in St. Louis a short time, which, supplemented with the study of
the English language at home, completed his education. During the late
war he served in the Missouri State Militia, and was in active service
several months at different times. March 27, 1864, he married Mary
Moehlmann, and of the eleven children born to them, nine are now living,
viz.: Emma C., now the wife of Alvin Gierth, of De Soto; Charles H., Anna
M., Minnie L., Louis A., Clara, John, Lizzie and Edward. Mr. Kleinschmidt
owns 350 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock raising. He
is clerk of the school board. Mr. and Mrs. Kleinschmidt are members of
the German Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has held various offices
of trust.