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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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MENKE, FREDERICK W. (of F. W. M. & Co.), contractors for cut and machine sawed lime and sand stone; office and yard on Front, between State and Ohio; residence 925 Payson ave.; born in Westphalia, Prussia, 1832; came to United States and Quincy, in 1852; married Louise Wulfmeyer in 1856. She was born same place, in 1837. Six children: Amelia G., William H., Edward, Anna, John W., and Fred C. Members of Lutheran Church. Republican. He has been a member of the City Council from the 4th Ward since 1868; also of Quincy Chapter No. 5, R. A. M., Bodley Lodge No. 1, Beausant Commandry, No. 11, K. T., also Quincy Consistory No. 4, S. R, Adams Lodge 365, I. O. O. F., also Gem City Lodge No. 10, A. O. U. W., Adams Lodge No. 2, Druids, also of the Evangelical Protestant Widows and Orphans’ Aid Society.

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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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