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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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GROVER, P. B., retired farmer; residence, 297 North 6th street; was born in Kennnebec county, Maine, in 1814, and located in Adams county, Ill., in 1840. He married Miss Nancy Tiffaney in 1843. She was born in the same county in 1811. They have three children: Louisa F. (now Mrs. Duncan), Margaret M., and John C. They are members of the Free-will Baptist Church. He is a Republican. He commenced farming in 1843, and continued it until 1867; was in the mercantile business also. He has accumulated a liberal competency, which he expends judiciously, surrounding himself and family with the luxuries it affords. He is fond of literature, and patronizes works of merit. Hospitable and sociable he enjoys life, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
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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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