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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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ARMBRUSTER, CHRISTIAN, public garden, corner 22d and Hampshire streets; born in Wurtenburg, Germany, Sept. 7, 1833; came to the United States in 1853; located in New York; moved to Philadelphia, then to St. Louis, and finally settled in Quincy in February, 1864; married Miss Katherine Grosch, Aug. 6, 1860. She was born in Prussia, Germany. He was in the lime-kiln business until 1876, when he built his fine residence at the above location, where he has laid out a handsome garden with swings, “merry go rounds” and every feature necessary to contribute to the comfort, pleasure and amusement of the pleasure-seeking; this is a pleasant and select resort for families.

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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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