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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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MEISE, AUGUST P., barber, northwest corner of 8th and State streets; residence, same. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., April 3, 1853, and remained in that city till he was 14 years of age; then came to Quincy, following his profession of barber. He married Miss Mary Yockum, in Quincy, Oct. 19, 1873. She was born in Quincy, Ill., in February, 1853. Had three children: Isabella, born July 25, 1854; John, born June 21, 1856, and Wilhelmina, born Aug. 25, 1857. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democratic. Is a member of the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of Quincy. Property, real and personal, valued at $800.
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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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