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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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GEORGE MENTZER was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 6, 1837. He has a common school education, which he got by working on the farm during the summer and attending school during the winter months. When he became of age he worked at job work, and staid at home until 1861. He then moved with his father to Indiana. His father was born in Pennsylvania and was of German descent. His mother was a native of Ohio, and after going to Indiana located in Kosciusko county, Sept. 2, 1868. He was married to Caroline Stuckey, who was born in Marshall county, Ind., Oct. 26, 1842. Mr. Mentzer left Indiana in 1874 and came to Jasper county. Mo., and located in section 30, for four years, then bought his present farm of 120 acres; has a good young orchard, a good spring, and good buildings. He has six children: Susie, Alonzo, Dessie L., Martin, Ira, and Orville. Mr. Mentzer takes quite an interest in local affairs, and is a member of the Summit Grange. He is a successful farmer, and is one of Sheridan township’s most worthy citizens.

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This family biography is one of more than 1,000 biographies included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published in 1883.  For the complete description, click here: Jasper County, Missouri History, Genealogy, and Maps

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