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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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BAUMANN, DAMION, boot and shoe maker, 120 South 7th street; residence, same; was born in Herbelsheim, Baden, Europe, Sept. 27, 1817; emigrated to America via New York City, Jan. 6, 1856, going from there to Chicago, remaining one year; then came to Quincy, following his trade. Married Miss Louisa Bergen in Quincy, Jan. 17, 1865; she was born in Eslingen, Wurtemburg, June 12, 1829, and emigrated to America via New York City in 1865, going direct to Quincy. One child, Willie, born March 28, 1866, and two adopted children, Katherine, aged 21, and Magdalena, aged 16. Wife, Lutheran; father and children, Roman Catholic.
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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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