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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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SCHUTTE, FRED., contractor and builder, corner of 11th and Washington streets; residence same; was born in Eidenghausen, Regierungs-bezirk, Preus Minden, Europe, March 18, 1842; emigrated to America via New Orleans, in 1860, coming direct to Quincy, following his trade; married Miss Maria Lange, in Quincy, July 19, 1874. She was borna in Dahlinghausen, Hanover, July 3, 1849, and emigrated to America, with her brother Gerhard, via New York City, in 1873, coming direct to Quincy. Three children: Wilhelm, born Dec. 23, 1866; Edward, born Feb. 28, 1869, (children by his first wife); August Frederick, born May 4, 1877. Religion, Lutheran. Enlisted in Co. C, 10th Regt. Ill. Inf., in 1864; served until the end of the rebellion; was honorably discharged at Camp Douglas, Chicago. Real and personal property estimated at $8,000.

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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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