First Generation

1. Franz "Frank" SCHMIEDER I was born about 1812 in Brise, Austria.^1,2 He emigrated in 1849 from Brise, Austria.¹ He appeared in the census in 1870 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.² He was listed as "Frank Schmits," his birthplace was Austria, and his occupation was "Farmer." His household was between those of his sons Frank and Gregor. Frank died in Tunnel City, Greenfield Township, Monroe County, WI.

Franz "Frank" SCHMIEDER I and Josephine BARZ were married in Brise, Austria.^1,3 Josephine BARZ was born about 1807 in Brise, Austria.^1,2 She emigrated in 1849 from Austria.¹ She appeared in the census in 1870 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.² Josephine died in Tunnel City, Greenfield Township, Monroe County, WI.

Franz "Frank" SCHMIEDER I and Josephine BARZ had the following children:

+2	i.	Franklen "Frank" SCHMIEDER II.
+3	ii.	Gregor SCHMIEDER.
+4	iii.	Josephine SCHMIEDER.
5	iv.	Roselina SCHMIEDER emigrated in 1849 from Austria.¹ She was born in Brise, Austria.¹