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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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GOEKEN, CLEMENS, agent for Lathrop, McKillup & Co., Commercial Agency, corner of 4th and Hampshire streets; residence, 613 York street; born in St. Louis, Mo., 1851, and located in this city October, 10, 1877, as agent of the above named company. He married Miss Mary J. Morris in June, 1877. She was born in St. Louis, 1855. They have one child, Ewald B., born August 20, 1878. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is Republican. He started in St. Louis as errand boy in the office of the Commercial Agency, and by a display of industry, energy, and strict integrity, he has attracted the attention of his employers, who have wisely promoted him to his present position.
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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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