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Below is a family biography included in The History of Perry County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. 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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BERGENROTH BROS. (Charles W., William H., John J. and August H.) proprietors of Troy wharf-boat steam tug “Louise” and Windy Creek Coal Mines are sons of Louis L. and Louise Berguenroth, both natives of Germany. The father came to the United States in 1836, and located in Kentucky a few years later where his sons were born. In 1876 they engaged in coal mining in that State, and in the spring of 1882 they came to Troy and engaged in their present business which they are successfully conducting. They supply the river packets with coal from their mines, and do a rather extensive lumber and stave business in addition to the wharf-boat business. Charles W., manager of the wharf-boat was born July 25, 1856, and married Lena Best, a native of Kentucky, October 25, 1882. He has two children, Peter C. and Louis J. He is agent for Adams Express Company at Troy. John J., engineer and superintendent of the mines, was born February 11, 1860. The coal mines employ thirty men who get out from 1,200 to 1,500 bushels of coal daily.
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This family biography is one of 257 biographies included in The History of Perry County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Perry County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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