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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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STEINKAMP, HENRY, saddles, harness and dealer in hides, 709 State street; residence same; born in Prussia in 1837; came to the United States in 1858, and located in this city; married Mary A. Terliesner in 1863. She was born in Prussia in 1841. They have three children: Henry, Mary and Bernard. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is a Democrat. He was 2d Assistant Engineer in 1870-71, City Marshal in 1872, City Collector in 1875 and ‘76, and Town Collector of Quincy in 1879. He manufactures whips of a superior quality, which he warrants, and deals in all goods in his line. He is a reliable business man.
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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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