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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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STEINBACH, JOHN A., Chief Engineer Fire Department; residence 624 State street; born in Shelby county, Mo., in 1847; located in this city with his parents in 1848. He commenced the business of bricklaying at 15 years of age, and followed building and contracting until 1874, when he was appointed to his present position. He was a volunteer fireman at the age of 15. He married Miss Barbara Weisenberger in 1868. She was born in Germany in 1850. Their children are: Leonora A. M., Delia S. C., Mary, John A., and Jacob E. T. He is a Democrat, and a member of the K. of P., A. O. U. W., and of the Druids.
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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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