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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer 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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AUGUSTUS C. EICEMAN, of Grandview, was born October 7, 1854, in Floyd County, Ind., and is the third son in the family of Augustus and Catharine (Rue) Eiceman, the former a native of Hanover, Germany, and the latter of Indiana. At the time of their marriage they lived near New Albany, Ind., where they remained about six years. They then came to Spencer County, and located on a farm in Hammond Township. In 1881, having, through misfortune become insolvent, he removed to Mississippi County, Mo., where he still lives. Mrs. Eiceman died April 29, 1877. Augustus was reared at home, receiving a practical education. November 12, 1876, he was united in marriage with Mary F. Lanman, a native of Spencer County, Ind. He then bought a farm of thirty-two acres, to which he has since added twenty-six acres. He also has a good house and three acres in Grandview, where he resides. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M.; also a member of the Lutheran Church. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. They have three children: Catharine, Daniel R. and William M.
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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer 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: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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