Biographical Sketch of Henry Brill, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Henry Brill, of the firm of Ernst & Brill, dealers in books and
stationary, was born in Weston, Missouri, November 30, 1843.  He
was raised on a farm, and attended school during the winter, there
by receiving a common school education.  At sixteen years of age, 
he came to St. Joseph and remained four years, learning the harness
and saddlery trade.  He started a shop in 1867 in Weston, and 
carried on the business for three years.  In 1870, he sold out and
engaged in partnership with F. C. Ernst, in the book business.
Since that time their business has increased from a small paper
and stationery stand, until now, in addition to their extensive
retail trade, are doing a jobbing trade.  As a firm they are 
affiable and accommodating, hence their great popularity.  He
married Miss Matilda Ernst, of this city, in 1867.  They have
three children, Charles F., William H., and Clarence Leslie.

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