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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

FREDERICK J. SCHMUTZ.
    Frederick J. Schmutz, trust officer of the American Bank of Commerce & Trust
Company of Little Rock, came to Arkansas from the land of the Alps, his birth
having occurred in the beautiful city of Bern, Switzerland, March 5, 1871. He is
a son of Gottlieb and Elizabeth (Schmied) Schmutz. who were likewise natives of
Switzerland, the former born in 1840 and the latter in 1842. They were married
in Canton Bern and became parents of two sons and five daughters, all of whom
are living with the exception of one daughter. Crossing the Atlantic to the new
world they made their way to Arkansas and took up their abode in the vicinity of
Little Rock, where Gottlieb Schmutz followed the occupation of farming. He gave
his political support to the republican party but was not an aspirant for public
office. Both he and his wife died in the year 1881.

    Frederick J. Schmutz was but ten years of age when left an orphan. He
acquired his education in the public schools of Little Rock and in a business
college and was thus qualified for life's practical and responsible duties.
Throughout his business career opportunity has ever been with him a call to
action. He has utilized his chances for advancement wisely and well and step hy
step has progressed until he has reached the responsible position of trust
officer in the American Bank of Commerce & Trust Company. He is likewise the
vice president and one of the directors of the Lonoke Rice Milling Company. In
business affairs his judgment is sound and sagacity keen, and by reason of these
qualities and his well known spirit of fidelity he is proving most competent in
the responsible position which he now fills in connection with one of the
strongest financial institutions of the state.

    On the 14th of February, 1914, Mr. Schmntz was united in marriage to Miss
Lassie Shoffner, who was born in Cabot, Arkansas, in 1887. They have one child,
a son, Frederick H., whose birth occurred March 20 1915. During the World war
period Mr. Schmutz took active part in promoting all bond drives and otherwise
holding the home lines which constituted the support of the great American
Expeditionary Force on the western front. His political endorsement has always
been given to the men and measures of the republican party at national elections
since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He is a Master Mason and a
member of the First Presbyterian church and in these associations are indicated
the rules which govern his life and direct his conduct in relation to his
fellowmen.


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Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922


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