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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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LEHNERTS, JOHN P., (of Lee & Lehnerts) Land and Emigration; office, corner 6th and Hampshire; residence, 317 N. 5th street; born in Loraine, France, Oct. 27, 1827; came to the United States in 1852; went to Wisconsin, and located in St. Louis, then in Alton, Ill., and in Quincy, 1858; married May Uhrbach, in 1861. She was born in Germany. They have five children: Louisa F., George F., John J., Fred. P., and Frank. He is a member of the Druids, and a Democrat. He is a linguist — speaking several languages which especially qualifies him for his present position. He and his partner, Mr. Lee, control large tracts of railroad lands, which they can sell at shaded figures, and guarantee all their titles.
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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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