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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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RALPH, WILLIAM C., farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Ursa; was born in Laurel, Sussex county, Del., July 24, 1828: came to this county in 1835; was married to Miss Lucy A. Cadwell, March 8, 1855. She was born in Fall Creek township, this county, July 30, 1833. They have three children: William E., born Dec. 28, 1855; Archibald J., born Nov. 20, 1861, and Clinton C., born March 13, 1867. He owns140 acres of land, well improved, and supplied with fruit, and very valuable. He is Republican in politics, and attends the Methodist church. He is one of the energetic and industrious citizens of the township.
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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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