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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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TENK, HENRY (H. & J. H. Tenk), hardware, 512Maine street; residence, south west corner of 3d and Jersey streets; born in Prussia in 1829; came to the United States in 1844; located in Quincy in 1846; married Gertrude Venvertloh in 1868. She was born in Prussia in 1837. Three children: Elizabeth, Henry R., and Frank J. They are members of the Catholic Church. Independent in politics. He commenced business in this city for himself in 1863, as H. &J. H. Tenk. They carry a very large stock of general hardware.

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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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