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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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JOHNSON, JOHN H., farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Mendon; was born in Todd county, Ky., Dec. 2, 1811, and came to this county in 1840; was married to Miss Martha Hicks in 1835. She was born in Barren county, Kentucky. They have seven children: three boys and four girls. He owns 197 ½ acres of land, improved, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. He is one of the early, energetic, and enterprising citizens who have used their energies and exertions toward the county’s improvement and prosperity, and to whom is due its present flourishing condition. Independent in politics, and a member of the Christian church.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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