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Below is a family biography included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published by Biographical Publishing Co. in 1894.  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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FRANK MEHRER was called from this life in the city of New Orleans in May, 1878. He was the son of Francis and Christina (Lehman) Mehrer, natives of Bavaria, Germany. They emigrated to the United States in 1833, locating in New Orleans, and later came to Randolph County. They passed their last days on their farm, the father dying in February, 1867, and the mother in March, 1876.

In 1860, Miss Johanna Mueller became the wife of our subject. Mrs. Mehrer is the daughter of Peter D. and Johanna (Broch) Mueller, natives of Germany. They were born in 1800 and 1816, respectively. Their daughter, the wife of our subject, was born in Germany January 30, 1837, and is the eldest in a family of seven children born to them, and in the model schools of her native home gained a good education, which has served her well throughout life. Three years previous to the decease of her husband, she established a millinery and notion trade, and by her sagacity and perseverance increased the business, so that in January of 1893 she was enabled to retire from the enterprise to a lovely and comfortable suburban home. She is a lady of intelligence and worth, and is a valued member of the Presbyterian Church, ever ready to assist in religious work or benevolent enterprises in her vicinity. By her marriage, Mrs. Mehrer became the mother of two daughters, one of whom died in infancy. Bertha became the wife of Ingham Sykes in 1886, and makes her home with her mother. She has had born to her two children, who bear the names of Johanna and George, both of whom are bright children.

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This family biography is one of 679 biographies included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published in 1894.  View the complete description here: The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois

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