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Below is a family biography included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  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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J. D. FRENCH, farmer, Section 17, P. O. Crestline, was born in Tennessee, in 1836, and lived in his native State, engaged in farming, until 1880, at which time he came to Kansas and located on present farm of 160 acres, which he bought and improved, and is now devoting his energies and time to raising stock and grain and fruits. He is a Freemason and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was married to Miss Mary N. McCommon, of Tennessee, in 1861. They have eight children— William M., Samuel M., Eliza J., Martha, D., M. O., Barton, Delia and Arthur.

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This family biography is one of 289 biographies included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  For the complete description, click here: Cherokee County, Kansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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