These are John and Mary Schmidt's family photographs, showing various aspects of John's life of ministry (conscientious objector, pastor, and radio preacher) and their life together as a family.
This photo is of Katharina Born (nee Katharina Walde) wearing a head covering, posing with her husband and Gerhard Born. Katharina was born in Schonsee Russia in 1851, died Dec 19 1919. Gerhard was born in Russia, June 15, 1847, died March 1920.
This photo is of Jacob Henry Schmidt, John M Schmidt's father, standing in a studio with a bicycle. Jacob was the son of Henry and Katharina. He was born in Herzenberg, Russia on Jan 15, 1885. He died in Abbotsford, BC, Jan 30, 1966.
This photo is of Elizabeth Born, the mother of John M Schmidt, at the age of 18. She was born in Herzenberg, Russia in Feb 1889, and died in Abbotsford, BC in 1983.
This photo is of Jacob and Elizabeth (Born) Schmidt and their sons Henry and George. Son Henry was born in Herzenberg, Russia 1909. Son George was born in Herzenberg, Russia 1911.
This photo is of the General Blacksmithing shop in Coaldale, Alberta, owned by John's father. John worked here before the war, took specialized welding training in Calgary, and considered taking over the business.
This photo is of the Schmidt family posing in three rows outside of a house. This photo is before John Schmidt was married. He is standing the fourth from the right. (This photo is a reprint) His parents are Jacob & Elizabeth (Born) Schmidt.
This photo is of a small building with a door and a window with no glass, with a few other buildings in the background. There are some trees and plants around the buildings.
This photo is of John Schmidt and his best friend John Reimer (both who became preachers). They are standing on a dirt road with some trees behind them.
This photo is of a storage building or barn with two large doors on hinges and a side door, with two windows on the side of the building. There is another building and trees in the background.
This photo is of the consciencious objectors arriving at Jasper Park. There is a large group of men standing around, with a bus in the background. John M. Schmidt is standing 2nd from the right.