Mr. Schultz was born in Hinchinbrook, Canada, April 8, 1848. He was married to Arbelle McKnight on Nov 29, 1868. To them 11 children were born. Robert Schultz was one of the first settlers in the area. The family came to Bemidji from Crookston about 1895 and pitched their tent the first night where Northland Apartments now stands.
Listed at Bemidji on 1900 census. Robert Schultz, wife Arbelle, daughter Ollie Cline, son-in-law John Cline, four daughters, Janesse, Phoebe, Emeline, and Luella, and grandchildren Bertha and Eldon.
Robert Schultz will open his new saloon in Mill Park addition to Bemidji tonight. Much opposition was given to the opening of the resort by a number of the people of the addition on account of its close proximity to the Congregational church, but it seems that the building is far enough distant from the church to allow the opening of a saloon within it. (Sept 24, 1904)
The funeral services for Robert Schultz, who died Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, 1917 were held at the home of A. Hazen, five miles south of Bemidji, Rev M. A. Soper officiating.
Mrs. Schultz died at Bemidji on Sept 27, 1937