Gerhard Schott, founder of the Schott Brewery in Highland, Illinois, was born in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. The brewery he started in 1855 would go on to survive Prohibition and last nearly 100 years. Gerhard Schott died in February of 1881

Charles Louis Bernays, original founder in 1854 of the Highland Brewery in Illinois was born. In 1856 he sold his interest to Gerhard Schott, and the rest is history. He died on January 22, 1879.

Martin Johann Schott, Partner in the Schott Brewery of Highland, Illinois, was born in Frankfurt am Main, Nassau, Germany. He died March, 15, 1903.

Christian Lebrecht Schott was born in Kronberg, Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany. He was the son of Highland Brewery founder Gerhard Schott and short-time partner in the young brewery. He died December 15, 1907.

Otto Gerhard Schott, executive of the Highland Brewing Company of Illinois, was born. He was the oldest son of Martin and Bertha Schott. Otto died on December 30, 1895 in Albuquerque, NM.