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WILLIAM H. SCHMIDT, one of the substantial citizens of Hudson
County, N. J., has been a resident of West New York, in that county, since
1869. From 1873 to 1894 he was actively engaged in the wholesale ice
business. In 1894 his extensive plant was destroyed by a cyclone, but he
rebuilt on a larger scale. In 1898 he built the well known Schmidt's
hygiene ice factory on Harrison Street, near the Hudson Boulevard, in
West New York, of which he and his youngest son are sole owners, the firm
name being William H. & E. H. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt is one of the most extensive property owners in Northern Hudson County. As a Democrat in politics he has been active in public life. For a period of twelve years he was Chairman of the Township Committee, and in this capacity distinguished himself by the display of rare executive ability. For ten years he was also a Justice of the Peace. For six years he was a member of the School Board of West New York. He has also served as Treasurer of the township, having held this responsible position for more than four years. He enjoys the confidence of the community and has established a reputation for integrity and soundness of judgment. Mr. Schmidt was born in Germany, May 5, 1834, the son of Bernard and Margaret Schmidt, and received his education in that country. In 1851 he came to America, settling originally in New York City. There he resided during the next eighteen years. In 1853 lie engaged in the real estate business, and was also connected with a manufacturing enterprise. In 1857 lie enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Regiment, National Guard of the State of New York, and when the Civil War broke out, in 1861, he volunteered with his regiment for service in the cause of the Union and went to the front. He saw active service throughout the Peninsular campaign, including participation in the fierce seven days' fight in the Wilderness. On account of disability received in service he was honorably mustered out in 1863. Since the war he has taken an active interest in the Grand Army of the Republic, and is a member of Ellsworth Post, No.14, of New Jersey. Returning to New York at the close of his period of service in the Union Army. Mr. Schmidt found that his business interests had practically slipped from his grasp during his absence. But he soon established another successful business, as the proprietor of a woodcarving establishment for the manufacture of piano frames. Meantime, he had acquired real estate holdings in West New York, Hudson County, and thither he removed in 1869. He has since taken great interest in everything affecting the public welfare of West New York and Hudson County.
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