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JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT, whose name is inseparably connected with the political and business history of Dubuque, is now engaged in dealing in real estate. He is a native of the city which is still his home, his birth having here occurred September 9, 1860. His father, Frederick Kleinschmidt, was a native of Germany, born in Westphalia, and on emigrating to America, settled in Dubuque, where he spent his remaining days, his death here occurring in 1891. The year of his arrival was 1852. His wife was in her maidenhood Catherine Schleyer. She was born in Bavaria, and is still a resident of this city.

We now take up the personal history of our subject and in so doing present to our readers the life record of one who is both widely and favorably known in Dubuque. He attended the public schools until twelve years of age, at which time he entered upon his business career as a clerk in his father's store. There he remained as an employee for some time, and later became a partner in the business, which was then conducted under the firm style of F. Kleinschmidt & Son. When the junior partner had acquired a sufficient capital he purchased his fathers interest in the store and carried on business alone for a number of years. He had an excellent stock of goods, and as the result of his fair and honest dealing and courteous treatment of his patrons he secured a liberal patronage, building up an extensive trade which yielded to him a handsome income. In 1893 he sold out, and has since given his time and attention to his property interests, for as the years have passed and his financial resources were increased he has made judicious investments in real estate and now has much property in this city.

An important event in the life of Mr. Kleinschmidt occurred in 1886, when was celebrated his marriage with Miss Matilda Lembeck, a daughter of Joseph Lembeck, one of the early settlers of this county. Their union has been blessed with three children, two sons and a daughter, namely: John, Carl and Maxalinda. They reside at the corner of Thirteenth and White Streets, where they have a pleasant home, supplied with all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.

In connection with his other business interests, Mr. Kleinschmidt was one of the organizers of the Iowa Mutual Building & Loan Association, and was Secretary of the same for a time. Socially, he is a member of the Independent Order of Forresters. He takes an active interest in politics, keeps well informed on the issues of tile day and always supports the men and measures of the Democracy. He served efficiently for one term as Alderman from the Third Ward, being elected to that office in 1887. He has been active in inaugurating the sewer and water systems of Dubuque, takes an active interest in all works of public improvement, and does all in his power to advance the best interests of the community, whereof he is recognized as a representative and valued citizen.