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Below is a family biography included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published by Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd 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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MARKET, V. The above named gentleman, although established in business at Roodhouse but a short time has already secured a large share of public patronage, his prices low as the lowest, and work always first class. When in town don’t forget to call; get your measure taken and get fits, good fits, and a perfect fit. Mr. Market was born in Switzerland in 1840; in his seventeenth year he emigrated to America; from New York City he went to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cinncinati and St. Louis; in the latter city was in business some fourteen years as a boot and shoe manufacturer; there married Miss Victoria Stokker, a native of Germany. Three children blessed this union: Carroll, Edward and Victoria.
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