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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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Mrs. C. Koehler is the enterprising proprietor of a general merchandise store in Osage City, Cole County. Her stock invoices about $3,500, and embraces a full line of dry goods, notions, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes, shelf hardware, confectionery, queensware, etc. Mrs. Koehler is a native of the State of Missouri, and was born in 1849. April 4, 1869, she married Louis Goff, who died October 26, 1882, leaving three children: Louis, George and Barbara. October 26, 1883, our subject married Adam Koehler. One child, Annie, was born to this union. Mr. Koehler died April 11, 1887, having during his life actively and successfully conducted the store Mr. Goff established, and enlarged the same to a considerable extent. Since the death of Mr. Koehler his widow has carried on the business, with the assistance of her sons. They have a good trade, and are deservedly highly respected by all who know them. The family are consistent members of the Lutheran Church.
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