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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, ELIAS, farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Berdan, was born July 20, 1813, near Spaer, Rhine Falls, Germany; was married at the age of 23, to Sarah B. Bauman, born March 31, 1814. They have had six children, four boys and two girls, viz: John, born Sept. 8, 1837; Daniel, born Sept. 8, 1837—twins; George, born March 27, 1839; Jacob, born May 13, 1840; Sarah B., born Sept. 16, 1847; Elizabeth, born Jan. 3, 1853. Mr. Meister emigrated to this country in 1847, came to Alton first, remained one year, then came to this county, where he rented land for a term of years, and accumulated money to buy 320 acres, upon which he now lives; has raised a family that are an honor to him, being reckoned among the reliable men of the country, and excellent farmers. Mr. Meister and wife are now living in the enjoyment of their health, and have their children settled about them. John, being a bachelor, remains with his parents, and has charge of the farm.
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