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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. 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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KURZ, JOSEPH, saloon corner of 4th and Delaware streets; was born in Baden, Europe, Dec. 21, 1826; emigrated to America in June, 1853, landing at New York City; from there went to Mauch Chunk, Carbon county, Pa., remaining three years; then returned to Germany, remaining three months, after which he returned to America via New Orleans, La.; from there to Quincy, Ill., where he married Miss Walburga Weisenhorn on Jane 4, 1857. She was born in Baden, Europe, Oct. 29, 1834. Shortly after their marriage they returned to Mauch Chunk, Pa., and remained there ten years; then returned to Quincy, Ill., where he followed his profession of butcher for one year. Three children: Joseph, aged 20 years; Alfred, 17 years, and Wilhelm, 13 years. Mr. Kurz served under Leopold, Grosz-Herzog of Baden, in artillery brigade, during 1847-48, taking part in two battles; has held the office of Tax Collector for several years; was elected Justice of the Peace in Mauch Chunk, Pa.; served as President of the Brewers and Distillers’ Association of Quincy, Ill., from 1874 till ‘76. Roman Catholic. Democrat. Real and personal property valued at $11,000.
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