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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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RECKMEYER, JOHN F., deceased; widow resides at 815 State street. He was born in Halle, Germany, in 1801; came to the United States in 1847; married Katharina Wollbrink in 1854. She was born in Enger, Germany, in 1829. Four children living: Annie, Charlie, Herman, and Minnie-Members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. R. died Nov. 28, 1867. He was a carpenter. He gave his children a good common school education. His two only sons are engaged in the job printing business at the above location, and do all kinds of job printing. Herman belongs to the Good Templars. Mr. Reckmeyer has two sons by a former marriage, living in Nebraska.
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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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