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Below is a family biography included in The History of Cole County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889.  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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A. M. Beckers. Among the enterprises which have added materially to the reputation Jefferson City has as a business center, may be mentioned the firm of A. M. Beckers Lumber Company, A. M. Beckers, president, and Philipp Ott, secretary and treasurer. It was established in 1869, and continued up to the present time. Their office is located corner Main and Jefferson Streets. Mr. Beckers was born in Geseke, Westphalia, Germany, November 6, 1846, his parents being Dr. Joseph and Auguste (Adami) Beckers.

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This family biography is one of 127 biographies included in The History of Cole County, Missouri published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Cole County, Missouri History, Genealogy, and Maps

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