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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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KUEHN, LOUIS, Professor of music; residence, 832 Hampshire; born in Saxony, Germany, 1835; came to the United States in 1856; located in Chicago, then went to Dubuque, Ia., in 1857, to Indianapolis, Ind., 1859, remained one year, to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1860, remaining 9 years, and to Quincy in 1869. He married Miss Virginia Richmond in 1858. She was born in Philadelphia, July 25, 1840. She died Dec. 7, 1866, leaving three children: Louis, Carrie and Alvin. He married Miss Christian Braun, Feb. 6, 1868. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 6, 1846. They have two children: Edwin and Otto. He studied music in Europe and has been teaching since he came to the United States. He is professor of music in St. Francis’ College, also in Chaddock College. He is leader of Kuehn’s brass, reed and string band, which he organized when he first came to this city.
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