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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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KEHLENBRINK, FRANK H., wine-grower, corner 15th and Adams streets; was born in Germany Dec. 3, 1811, and received his early education in the schools of his native country. In 1829 he was married to Miss Mary Wittbrot. She was born in Germany Nov. 17, 1806. They have four children, all daughters. In 1846 he emigrated to this country, and landed in St. Louis Jan. 1, 1847, where he lived up to 1849 and came to this city. In 1866 he purchased and began improving the beautiful suburban place on which he now resides. He has fifteen acres of grapes, the culture and manufacture of which occupies his entire time. The average production of his vineyard is about 200 barrels of wine, yearly. Democratic in politics. Member of Salem Evangelical Church.
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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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