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Below is a family biography included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published by Mills & Company in 1883. 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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CHAS. LOWENSTEIN, grocer, East Joplin, was born near Frankfort-on-the-Main, March 12, 1864. His parents Solomon and Carrie Lowenstein were born in Langenbergheim, Province of Oberhessen, Germany. Subject grew to manhood in the “old country,” and was liberally educated in the German schools. Emigrated to America in the fall of 1866, sailing from Breman, and after a voyage of 16 days arrived at New York. Went almost immediately to Harrisburg, Pa., but soon after to Nashville, Tenn., where he engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years. Came to Joplin in 1875, and embarked in present business. Mr. Lowenstein was married in Carthage, Mo., April 30, 1879, to Miss Henrietta, daughter of Michael and Minnie Strass natives of Frei-Laubersheim, Province Rhunheuen, Germany, where they now reside, aged respectively 70 and 68 years. Mrs. Lowenstein is a native of Frei-Laubersheim, born July 14, 1854. This union has been blessed with one child, Otto, born in Joplin, July 20, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. L. have a very pleasant home in East Joplin.
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