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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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GRIMMER, H. A., grocery and dry goods, corner of 8th and State streets; residence same; born in Prussia, 1831; came to this country, 1844, and located on a farm in Melrose township; married Dora Wheeler in 1859. She died in 1865, leaving three children: Henry, Joseph and Matilda. He married his second wife, Mary Huniker, in 1866. She was born in Baden. They have four children: Charles, Edward, Lena and Albert; are Lutherans. He is a Democrat; has been Alderman of 4th Ward and Collector in Burton township in 1863. He owns a farm in Melrose township.
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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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