CONRAD A. AMBROSIUS.    Is a native of Germany, born in 1839.  His father emigrated to America in 1842, first locating in St. Louis, Mo.  In 1849 he removed to the vicinity of Collinsville, and engaged in farming.  Conrad a. is the second son of a family of four children.  In his youth he received a liberal education, and early in life began the vocation of a farmer, which pursuit he continued until 1874, at which time he embarked in the business of coal mining, in the neighborhood of Collinsville.  He is now president of the Cantine Coal and Mining Company of that place, a position for which he is eminently qualified.  Mr. Ambrosius has filled the position of alderman in his city for a term of five years, and has served as street commissioner for the same length of time.  He is still in the prime of a vigorous manhood.  though beginning his career with little but strong hands and a willing heart, his life has been a success, having accumulated considerable wealth, consisting of coal lands and valuable city property; and has filled positions of trust and responsibility in the community.  In 1862 he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Smith, which union has  been blessed with seven children.
Source:  History of Madison County, Illinois, Illustrated, Published By: W. R. Brink & Co., Edwardsville, ILL - 1882 - Page 463