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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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BUERMAN, LOUSIA (widow), corner of 14th and State streets, born in Bremen, Germany, in 1822; married Frederick Buerman in 1843; came to United States same year, and located in this city. Have five children: Fred, Sophia (now widow), Henry, Amelia, and Willie. Are members of the German M. E. Church. She resides on her property, two and one-half acres of land at the above location.
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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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