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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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PFAU, J. LOUIS, JR., Quincy Stove and Furnace Works; office, 15 South 5th street; born in France, in 1847. He came to the United States in 1855, and located in Quincy; married Pauline Pfanschmidt, in 1873. She was born in Quincy, in 1852. They have two children: Eleanor and Edgar, and one Albert Roterd (adopted). Are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Republican. He has been in business for himself since 1867. He is the inventor of the Warming and Ventilating Apparatus. His father and he are the sole proprietors of the business and property of the late Quincy Stove and Furnace Company. They manufacture galvanized iron cornices. They own half interest in the AEtna Iron Works of Quincy. He is the inventor of the Bristol steel, manufactured by the AEtna Iron Works.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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