World’s Greatest Family Reunion

In 2016, the descendants of Hans Schmidt (1594-1680), the shepherd of the Werra Valley in Hesse, Germany, reunited. Mostly the offspring of those branches who had immigrated to America, these hundreds of relatives gathered in the city of Spencer, Iowa, breaking the record for the largest reunion ever held in the state of Iowa.

Reunion Cousin Count Panorama cover photo

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Latest Reunion News

Schmidt Cookbook & Children's Books Still For Sale!

Schmidt Cookbook & Children's Books Still For Sale!

Did you miss out on getting a Schmidt Family Cookbook or "Karl Crosses the Atlantic" Children's Book[...]
Press Release: "Schmidt Family of West Bend Breaks a Record in Spencer"

Press Release: "Schmidt Family of West Bend Breaks a Record in Spencer"

PRESS RELEASE For more info, contact: Josiah Schmidt (937) 825-6049 info@schmidtsreunite.com FO[...]
Sold-Out Books Are On The Way

Sold-Out Books Are On The Way

If you ordered a sold-out children's book or cookbook at the reunion this weekend, your order has be[...]
Final Count: 678 Cousins!

Final Count: 678 Cousins!

Well done, Schmidt Family! On July 30th-31st, 2016, we reunited 678 verified cousins at the Clay[...]
Thanks to Ed & Carla Schmidt!

Thanks to Ed & Carla Schmidt!

THANK YOU to our cousin Ed Schmidt, and his wife, Carla, of Whittemore, IA, for their very gener[...]
Thanks to Dorothy Alsleben!

Thanks to Dorothy Alsleben!

THANK YOU to our cousin Dorothy Alsleben of Silver Lake, MN, for her extremely generous donation[...]
Thanks to Darcie & Rex Harris!

Thanks to Darcie & Rex Harris!

THANK YOU to our cousin Darcie Harris, and her husband Rex Harris, of Kalispell, MT for their ex[...]
Thanks to Keith & Marcia Schmidt!

Thanks to Keith & Marcia Schmidt!

THANK YOU to our cousin, Keith Schmidt, and his wife, Marcia, of Storm Lake, IA, for their gener[...]
Thanks to Ruth & Keith Herrmann!

Thanks to Ruth & Keith Herrmann!

THANK YOU to our cousin, Ruth Herrmann, and her husband, Keith, of Williamsfield, IL, for her ge[...]
Thanks to Lisa Schmidt!

Thanks to Lisa Schmidt!

THANK YOU to our cousin, Lisa Schmidt, of Dubuque, IA, for her generous donation to the 2016 Sch[...]