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Below is a family biography included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published by Mills & Company in 1883. 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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JOHN ISENMAN was born in Baden, Germany, June 27, 1842, and came to America in 1866, landing in New York City. Then went to Butler county, Ohio, and worked out by the month. Next went to St. Louis, and drove a team for four years. He then came to Jasper county, Mo., and bought his present farm of 160 acres. He was married to Miss Sarah Lowry, who was born in Pennsylvania July 27, 1852. By this union they have had four children: Mary, Anna, Ida, and William, who were all born in Jasper county, Mo. Mr. Isenman has a good orchard on his farm, a good spring, and good house and granary. He has a very good farm, situated in section 4, Sheridan township. Mr. Isenman is a good farmer and good neighbor.
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