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Biography of Jacob Bernahard of DePue, Illinois

Jacob Bernahard, DePue, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, October 13, 1832. He is the son of Christian and Mary (Lied) Bernhard. The father’s occupation was that of a farmer. He died in 1842, but his widow lived till 1859. Our subject was educated in the schools of his native country, and in early life learned the trade of shoemaking. In 1853 he came to the United States, and for one year remained in New York City, working at shoemaking. He then went to Hudson City, N. Y., and there followed his trade for one year. In 1855 he came […]

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Bible of William Summerfield Jackson and Barbra E. Hosier

William S. Jackson and Barbra E. Hosier were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Depue, Ill. on the 23rd day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-three. Signed by the Rev. M.L. Averill Births: William Summerfield Jackson Feb 15, 1861Barbra E. Hosier Aug 10, 1866 Births of Children: Louisa Malissa Jackson, May 18 1884Grace Jane Jackson, Dec 25, 1886Letha Ann Jackson, Feb 14, 1891Glen Charles Jackson, Mar. 10, 1893Eva Sophia A. Jackson, Mar 28, 1897Mabel May Jackson, Nov 28, 1898Emma Luella Jackson, Dec 31, 1900Bernice Jackson, Apr. 29, 1903Connie Jackson, Oct.

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