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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, PHILIP SR., contractor and brick-mason; office and residence 623 State street. He was born near Strasburg, Alsace, Germany, March 5, 1828, and emigrated to America with his parents when about three weeks old, settling in Ohio; in 1845 he went to Shelby county, Mo., and came to Quincy in 1848, following his trade. He married Mrs. Mary Rebecca Steinbach (whose maiden name was Schied) at Quincy, in October, 1854. She was born in Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 8, 1825. Previous to marriage with her present husband she had two children: John A., aged 31 years, and Philip D., aged 29, who died April 27, 1879, being sons of John A. Steinbach (deceased), brother to Philip Steinbach Sr. Six children have been the issue of the present marriage: Mary, aged 24 (now Mrs. Grosch); Lena M., aged 22 (now Mrs. Leise); Wm. A., aged 20; Bertha, aged 17; Amanda, aged 14, and Cora, aged 8 years. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Democrat. Was elected Alderman under the administration of Mayors Lane and Berrian, serving two years; one term under Mayor Rowland, and one term under Mayors Rearick and Smith. Is a member of the German Benevolent Association of Quincy, of which he was President in 1876; was President of St. Peter’s (Lutheran) Church from 1861 until 1876. Is now the oldest contractor in this city. During all his business transactions has never been sued in any court. Real and personal property estimated at $7,000.
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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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