One source (Catherine Dzurec in "Michel Family Tree") gives Margaretha's maiden name as Skiakovski.
Twenty-six year old unmarried Edward Schott did not live with his parents and siblings at the time of the 1910 census. In 1920, 35 year old farm laborer Edward C. Schott lived in a rented home Clarencetown, in Dayton Twp., Cedar County, Iowa with his 24 year old wife Edith and their two children Kenneth (3 yrs, 2 mos) and Iona (1 yr 3 mos). Edward's brother Albert also moved to Iowa, although he lived in a different county in 1920.
In 1925, Ed Schott (40) lived with his wife Edith (29) on a rented farm in Center Twp., Cedar Co., Iowa. Living with them were their children Kenneth (8), James (6) [beleived to be Iona], Evelyn (4), Ethel (2) and Dorothy (1). According to the census, Ed finished 6th grade and Edith 7th grade.
In 1930, Edward Schott (42) was a lodger in the house of fellow Ohio native David H. Peterson (57) at 428 E. Point, Fort Wayne, Cedar Co., IN. Edward's marital status indicates that he is currently married, although his wife is not living in the household. Edward was employed as a laborer in a gas plant.
According to the 1920 census, Elizabeth's father was born in Iowa and her mother was born in Germany. This contradicts the 1930 census, which states that her father was a native of Illinois.
In 1930, Mrs. Edith Schott was the head of household on a rented a farm in Center Twp., Cedar County, Iowa. Living with her were her seven children Kenneth (13), Iona (Dona?) (11), Evelyn (9), Ethel (8), Dorothy (6), Verna (5), and Donald (3). The oldest five children attended school. Although she is listed as "Mrs. Edith Schott," married (not widowed or divorced) for 19 years, her husband Edward is not listed in the household.
Twenty four year old unmarried Albert Schott did not live with his parents at the time of the 1910 census.
On September 12, 1918, 33 year old farmer, Albert John Schott of No. 1, Mechanicsville, Cedar Co., Iowa registered for the military draft. Accroding to his draft registration card, he was born on August 15, 1885 and his nearest relative was Minnie Schott of Mechanicsville. His physical description is given as short, medium build, with brown eyes and black hair.
In 1920, 34 year old farmer Albert Schott lived in a rented home in Rome Twp., Jones Co., Iowa with his wife Minnie (28) and their three sons, Lawrence (7), Nelson (6), and Elmer (3 yrs 10 mos). The children were all born in Iowa, and the older two boys attended school. Albert's brother Edward had also moved to Iowa, although he lived in a different county in 1920.
At the time of the 1930 census, Albert J. Schott (44) was back in Ohio. He and his wife Minnie (39) rented a farm on Market Ave. N. in Plain Twp., Stark County, Ohio where they lived with their children Lawrence N. (18), Nelson J. (16), Elmer J. (13), and Geneva M. (5). Nelson and Elmer attended school. According to the census, the boys were all born in Iowa, and Geneva was born in Ohio. This conflicts with information provided by researcher Linda Kay Anderson, which states that Lawrence was born in Ohio, and the next three children were all born in Iowa.
According to the 1920 census, Minnie Bing Schott and her mother were born in Ohio. Her father was born in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Albert Schott, her daughter Geneva "Keewart," granddaughter Sherry Keewart, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Nelson Schott of Canton attended the first annual Schott-Zwick family reunion in Caldwell, Ohio in August 1958. See notes of Henry Urban Schott for a complete list of attendees.
John still attended school in 1900.
In 1910, newlywed twenty-six year old John B. Biedenbach lived with his 23 year old wife, Laura, and John's two sisters: Mary (36) and Ella (19) in Flag Precinct, Noble Co., Ohio. (A handwritten note on the census sheets indicates that flag Precinct is in Elk Twp.) John's occupation is given as farm manager.
On Sept 12, 1918, self employed farmer, 35 year old (DOB May 13, 1883) John Balsar Biedenbach registered for the military draft. His permanet home address is given as #2 Anamosa, Jones Co., Iowa and his nearest relative as Laura E. - wife of the same address. He is described as medium height, stout build with blue eyes and black hair.
At the time of the 1920 census, 36 year old farmer John Biedenbach lived and his wife Laura (33) rented a farm in Rome, Jones Co., Iowa. Living with them were their sons Albert (9) and Donald (4 yrs 1 mo). Albert attended school. John, Laura and Albert were born in Ohio, Donald was born in Iowa. John's mother and Laura's parents were born in Ohio. John's father was born in Germany.
In 1930, 46 year old farmer John Biedenbach lived with his wife Laura (43) on a rented farm in Rome, Jones Co., Iowa. Also in the household were their sons Albert (19) and Donald (14). Donald attended school. Albert worked as a farm laborer. Based on census information, John and Laura had been married for 20 years. The family owned a radio.
Mr. and Mrs. John Biedenbach Mechanicsville, Iowa attended the first annual Schott-Zwick family reunion in Caldwell, Ohio in August 1958. See notes of Henry Urban Schott for a complete list of attendees. John was the oldest person at the picnic.
Records conflict on date of birth. Linda Kay Anderson (citing A History of the Smithberger Family in America) gives 9 Nov 1886. Social Security Death Index gives 5 Nov 1886. The 1900 census says Nov 1887.
Laura is listed twice in the 1910 Census: once as the wife in the household of John B. Biedenbach, and once as a daughter in the household of Nicholas F. Schott.