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Below is a family biography included in The History of Warrick 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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CONSTANTINE HEIM, a well-to-do farmer, was born in the Duchy of Meiningen, Germany, February 25, 1837, and is the eldest son in a family of five children, four of whom are yet living, born to Christian M. and Sophia (Schumann) Heim, who were also natives of the old country. In 1853 the entire family immigrated to the United States and coming direct to Warrick County, Ind., engaged in farming. The father was born August 6, 1788, and died April 7, 1876. The mother is yet living at an advanced age, respected by all who know her. The subject of this sketch received an academic education in his native country and January 6, 1859, was united in marriage with Miss Minerva Lockyear, who was born March 20, 1839, a daughter of John and Jane (McDonald) Lockyear. Ten children were born to this marriage, named Louisa, Edward, John A., Mary A., Harmon M., Emma A., Anna, Jane (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), and Theresa (deceased). The mother dying March 21, 1874, Mr. Heim was married October 25, 1884, to Miss R. F. Herston, who was born October 23, 1852, daughter of William and Mary (Philips) Herston. Mr. Heim is a prosperous farmer, owning a farm of 160 acres, is a Republican in politics and a member of the brotherhood of Masons. His present as well as did his first wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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This family biography is one of 274 biographies included in The History of Warrick 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: Warrick County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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