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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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BINKERT, ANTON, County Treasurer; residence, 1121 Maine street; was born in Baden, Germany, in 1836; came to this country with his parents the same year and located in Quincy; married Miss Ellen Beatty in 1863. She was born in this county in 1838. They have four children, John P., Thomas F., William J. and Mary Ellen. He went across the plains to Colorado in 1859; returned the same fall; made the trip each of the years, 1859, 1860 and 1861. He was in the army in a civil capacity from 1861 to 1864, when he returned to this city and engaged in the mercantile business. November 1, 1877, he was elected County Treasurer, and assumed control in January, 1878; served as Alderman of the 5th Ward one term, and City Collector two terms. He is a faithful and efficient officer.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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