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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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DOWNING, GEORGE Y., merchant; residence, Camp Point; is the son of Ebon C. and Elizabeth (Robertson) Downing; was born in Camp Point township, Adams county, Dec. 8, 1851; is the second of five living children. He was reared on a farm, and engaged in agriculture until within the past three years, during which he has been in the mercantile business in the store of Oliver & Son. Nov. 7, 1876, he married Alma E. Oliver, daughter of William L., and Zerilda E. (McClarey) Oliver, now residing in Camp Point. Alma was born in Kentucky, Nov. 19, 1854. Mr. Downing is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the M. E. church. His wife of the Presbyterian church. They own a residence and lot in the village.

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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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