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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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MOLLER, HENRY (of Moller & VandenBoom), lumber dealer, Vermont, between 6th and 7th; residence Oak, between 8th and 9th; born in St. Louis, May 29, 1848; located in Quincy with his parents in 1856. He married Miss Louisa VandenBoom July 10, 1871. She was born in Quincy Aug. 4, 1852. They have two children, Henry and Frank. Members of the Catholic Church. Independent in politics. Mr. Moller is an energetic young business man, full of that fire of ambition requisite to succeed in the great avenues of commerce.

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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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