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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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KRONER, GERHARD, gardener; Sec. 11; P.O. Quincy; was born in Hanover, Germany, March 9, 1816; emigrated to this country in 1840, and settled in this county. In 1841, he was married to Miss Mary Starman. By this marriage he has had three children, two of whom are now living, one son and one daughter. She died in 1851. In 1852 he was married to his second, and present, wife, who was Miss Mary Hoeddinghaus. She was born in Germany, June 5, 1834. They have had thirteen children, only three of whom are now living, one son and two daughters. He owns sixty acres of land, in a high state of cultivation, well improved, supplied with fruit, and valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Roman Catholic church. He is one of the energetic and enterprising citizens of the township, who have been so conducive to its welfare.
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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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