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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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BOREN, CARL G., farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Stone’s Prairie; was born March 29, 1820, in Wabash county, Ill., where his parents had settled prior to their marriage. He is the son of Tarleton and Hannah (Dillon) Boren, who were both natives of Tennessee. He was reared on a farm in his native county, with limited educational advantages. After attaining his majority, he came to Adams county, March 7, 1850. He married Margaretta Myers, who was born in Cumberland county, Penn., July 7, 1828. Jacob and Lydia (Line) Myers were her parents. Immediately subsequent to their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Boren settled on their present farm. They have had five children, three living, Benton L., George G., and Charles William. Mr. Boren has been collector, and held other local offices. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. They own 200 acres improved land in the home farm, worth $55 per acre, and 210 in Pike county, worth $20 per acre. Benton L. Boren married Sarah A. Simpson, Aug. 23, 1877. They have one daughter, Margaretta, born July 7, 1878.
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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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