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Below is a family biography included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published by Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd 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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MEISTER, DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Berdan. Born in Germany in 1835; came to this country at an early age; since been a resident of the county. In 1861 he en listed in the 1st Missouri cavalry, Co. F, and participated in several hard fought battles, Pea Ridge, Corinth, Murfreesboro, and others during the Atlanta campaign; received several wounds as an evidence of his bravery and fidelity as a soldier, having lost one finger, and was shot in the leg; was in the service three years, and served his country faithfully, and received an honorable discharge. In June 25, 1871, was married to Ann Spare, had three children, but one now living, Sarah, born Aug. 10, 1873; now lives with her grandparents, Elias and Sarah Meister. Was married second time on Easter day, 1874, to Meinn Anderson ; have had two children, but one now living, Jacob, born Nov. 12, 1874. Mr. Meister has 40 acres of land, and is comfortably situated in life.
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