Vital Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alma Caroline Schmidt Eggers (nee Schmidt) |
| Known as | "Jean" |
| Born | 7 Aug 1899, Troy, Lincoln County, MO |
| Died | 7 Feb 1989 |
| Adoptive Father | William Henry Schmidt (b. 1863, d. 1950) |
| Adoptive Mother | Ida Caroline Pruesner Schmidt (b. 1866, d. 1948) |
| Biological Parents | Unknown; Jeff Eggers reports he has identified her birth family (research pending) |
| Adopted | Yes, adopted very young |
| Spouse | Walter Henry Eggers Sr. |
| Children | Walter J. Eggers III, Jim Eggers |
| FindAGrave | #14767546 |
Biography
Alma Caroline Schmidt was born on 7 August 1899 in Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri. Known throughout her life as "Jean," she was adopted very young by William Henry Schmidt and Ida Caroline Pruesner; "Schmidt" is her adoptive family name, not biological. Her birth family is unknown in this project's records, though her grandson Jeff Eggers reports he has done independent research and believes he has identified them (details pending).
Jean married Walter Henry Eggers Sr. and raised a family that included Walter J. Eggers III. She was the maternal grandmother of Teresa Eggers Fulghum. Alma died on 7 February 1989.
Data Discrepancies
| Field | Source A | Source B | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | William Henry Schmidt / Ida Caroline Pruesner (FindAGrave, 1930 Census) | Adopted; birth parents unknown (Jeff Eggers, oral testimony, 2026-03-20) | Schmidt parents are adoptive. Birth family identification pending from Jeff's research. |