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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 JR., rope walk, corner of 21st and Vine streets; residence, corner 11th and Oak streets. He was born in Quincy, Ill., April 17, 1848, and after receiving a common school education he served his apprenticeship as a rope-manufacturer with Ben. H. Goodnow. He married Miss Elizabeth Develius, in Quincy, July 17, 1866. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., April 12, 1849; came to Quincy with her parents when one year of age. One child, Rosa; born July 17, 1867. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Was a member of Neptune Fire Company, No. 4, of Quincy, from 1860 till 1862; is the junior partner of the firm of J. H. Wavering & Co. Has been in business for one year. Real and personal property estimated at $500.
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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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