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SCHMID, George Jr.
SCHMID, George Jr. (Dubuque, IA, March 19, 1877-- ). The son of George SCHMID, Sr., Schmid obtained his formal education in Dubuque and then joined his father in the EAGLE VALLEY WORKS in which he served as manager and part owner.
Schmid was the owner of a half interest in the patents invented by his father.
In order to provide a good entrance to EAGLE POINT PARK, Schmid donated to the city a tract of land.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. and Patrick J. Quigley. History of Dubuque County, Iowa, Goodspeed Historical Association, Chicago, 1911, p. 518.