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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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HARTUNG, GOTLEIB, blacksmith, 725 State street; residence, 8th and Ohio streets. He was born in Bischof, Rodesachen, April 19, 1843, and emigrated with his parents to America in 1852, landing in New Orleans, and came direct to Quincy. He learned his trade with Tim Rogers, and after he had served his time he worked sixteen years for Battell & Collins, corner of 12th and Hampshire streets, after which he commenced business for himself in 1877. He married Miss Mary Zisselmann in Quincy Aug. 21, 1866. She was born in Lippe-Detmold in 1845, and emigrated to America in 1860; one child, Lizzie, aged 12 years. Lutheran. Politics, Independent. Is a member of Adams Lodge 365, I. O. O. F. Real and personal property estimated at $1,000.
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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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