William J Schmitz

William J was born on August 12th, 1881 in Fremont, Ohio.  William J's father was Anthony Schmitz and his mother was Frances Schonacher.  His paternal grandparents were John Schmitz and Mary Ann Mulleroberly; his maternal grandparents were Jacob Schonacher and Mary. He had three brothers and four sisters, named Alfred, Frank, Frederick, Clara, Florence, Etta and Mayme.  He was the oldest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 86 on August 30th, 1967 in Livingston, MT.

They had a son and four daughters, named Gerald, Frances Mary Alice, Margaret Cecelia, Teresa and Agnes Loretta.