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Louis Kleinschmidt, a son of Charles Kleinschmidt, was born in Prussia, Germany, December 10, 1841, and came to America with his parents in the fall of 1856. In March, 1857, the family removed to Plattin Township, Jefferson County, Mo., where our subject has ever since resided. He was reared on a farm, and has always devoted his attention to the pursuit of agriculture. His education was acquired in the common schools of his native place, and, after coming to this country, he attended the night school in St. Louis a short time, which, supplemented with the study of the English language at home, completed his educated. During the late war he served in the Missouri State Militia, and was in active service several months at different times. March 27, 1864, he married Mary Moehlmann, and of the eleven children born to them nine are living, viz.: Emma C., now the wife of Alvin Gierth, of De Soto; Charles H., Anna M., Minnie L., Louis A., Clara, John, Lizzie and Edward. Mr. Kleinschmidt owns 350 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is clerk of the school board. Mr. and Mrs. Kleinschmidt are members of the German Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has held various offices of trust.