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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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HARSCHER, JOHN, teacher; residence south side, State, between 12th and 13th streets; was born in Germany, Oct. 29, 1840, and came to this country in 1843; settled in Cass county, Ill.; and in this county in 1872; was married to Miss M. Liese in 1878. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 9, 1851. He is Principal of school at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of 9th and York streets, which position he has occupied since his residence here. Republican in politics, and a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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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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