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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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KLUSMEYER, CHARLES H., boots and shoes, 813 Payson avenue. He was, born in Wesphalia, Europe, Nov. 9, 1845 and emigrated to America with his parents, landing at New Orleans, Nov. 8, 1856, and from there coming direct to Quincy, Ill. He married Miss Mary Sanner, at Quincy, Ill., Feb. 15, 1871. She was born in Quincy in February, 1850. Four children: Anna, aged seven, Eddie, aged six, Mandy, aged four, and Charles, aged one year and six months. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Republican. Is a member of the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of Quincy, and is pipeman of steam fire company No. 3, of Quincy. Is also a member of the Protestant Orphan Benevolent Association. Stock in store valued at $200.
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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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