William Block, B/May 17, 1812 D/01,17/1901 , Sons August E. John L., Wife Willemina Cornelius, Theodore , Ferdinant, Fred, Julius, William, Henrietta
August E. Block Landed in Urbana, Illinois.
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All came from Brumberg, Provience Posen now part of Poland. Owned Block Island ina river which later became the cite of a large city. William owned a guest house, and greenhouse. Came to Illinois with 2000 in gold coins. Moved to Illinois at age 45.9