Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Christian KOEPKE, proprietor of German House and sample rooms, Monee; one of the early 
settlers; was born in Germany Dec. 2, 1840; came to the United States in 1853, and to 
this State in the same year and settled in Greengarden, Will Co.; he removed to Monee 
in 1869; since that time, his pursuits have been that of hotel and livery keeper, and 
proprietor of the German House sample and billiard rooms. He was married to Miss Mina 
BUETHE, who was born in Germany April 19, 1842; they have had five children, three of 
whom are living, viz., Doretta, Lena and Willie; deceased, Henry and Mary. Since Mr. 
K.'s residence in Will Co., he has held the office of Constable in Greengarden Twp. 
four years.