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Below is a family biography included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company. 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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HENRY A. MINIUM, a prosperous business man of Carlisle, Pa., and dealer in musical instruments at No. 1 East High street, that city, has been engaged along this line since 1901 in Carlisle, and in other locations since 1892. His stock includes a full line of the best makes of pianos, organs and smaller musical instruments, and his field of operation extends over Cumberland county.
Mr. Minium was born in Monroe township, Cumberland county, Dec. 20, 1866, a son of W. C. and Lucinda (Diller) Minium, both of whom are living. Like many country boys he was reared upon the farm, receiving a good education in the local schools, and learned the trade of painting, to which he gave his attention for seven years. About that time his mind reverted to his present business, in which he embarked, and which he has carried on very profitably ever since. Fraternally, he is a member of the M. W. of A., No. 5472; Royal Arcanum, No. 502; and the Knights of Pythias.
On Jan. 19, 1899, Mr. Minium was married to Elizabeth Ellen Zeigler, daughter of Jacob Zeigler, of Middlesex township, this county. They reside in their pleasant home at No. 154 North Pitt street, where they welcome their many friends with a gracious hospitality. Mr. Minium is justly regarded as one of the leading young business men of the city, and is highly esteemed by all.
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This family biography is one of numerous biographies included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company.
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