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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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WURST, CHRISTIAN G., stove and tin store, corner of 7th and State streets; residence, South 164 7th street; was born near Heilbrunn and Neckar, Wurtenbery, Oct. 19, 1834; emigrated to America via New York City, Jan. 1, 1854, remaining one year; going from there to Oquawka, remaining sixteen months; then came to Quincy, Ill., in November, 1856, following his trade; after a short stay went to Palmyra, Mo., remaining there two years; then took a pleasure trip, and located at Mendon, Ill., in August, 1859, where he opened a tin shop, remaining seven years; then returned to Quincy, opening present large store; married Miss Kate Wolf at Quincy, April 2, 1861. She was born in Prussia, Germany, March 5, 1838, and emigrated to America via New Orleans, in 1855, going direct to Quincy. Five children: Augusta, born March 23, 1862; Emelia, Feb. 12, 1864; Henry, April, 1865; Albert, July 3, 1869; and Flora, Oct. 30, 1875. Is a member of the General Benevolent Association of Quincy. Methodist.
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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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