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Below is a family biography included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. 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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ANDREW C. JONES, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Arrowsmith; owns 200 acres; was born in Union Co., Penn., March 15, 1816; removed with his father; assisted his father in farming and tanning until married to Eleanor Arrowsmith; May 19, 1836; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, April 16, 1818; they are the parents of seven children, two of whom are living — Mary E. (now wife of S. E. Clive), Margaret E. (now wife of J. R. Lorimer); deceased — Henry L., Benjamin N., Norman A., John W., Samuel A. Mr. Jones came to this county in 1839, hence was one of the pioneers of this county, assisting to turn it from a wilderness to its present prosperous condition. Mr. Jones has been very industrious, but his losses have been considerable, losing twenty-seven head of horses since he has been in this county; notwithstanding, he has accumulated considerable property, owning 200 acres of fine farm land, besides town property in Arrowsmith.
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