Carl Schmidt

Background

Schmidt was born on September 30, 1835 in Prussia.

Career

He moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin in 1855. That year, he also established the German language newspaper Der Nord-Westen. After the outbreak the American Civil War, Schmidt enlisted with the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army.

Conflicts Schmidt took part in include the Battle of Van Buren.

He died in 1888.

After representing the Third District of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin in the Assembly, Schmidt was elected to the Senate in 1870, defeating John Carey. He remained a member until 1874.

Additionally, Schmidt was Trustee of Manitowoc in 1867 before being defeated for re-election in 1868. In 1870, he was a candidate for Mayor of Manitowoc.

He was a Democrat.

Achievements

• He would achieve the rank of captain.