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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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DICKERMAN, IRA R., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Mendon; was born in New Haven county, Conn., Aug. 7, 1814; was married to Miss Laura Smith in 1838. She was born in Geauga county, Ohio. They have three children, all boys. He came to this county in the spring of 1839, owns 140 acres of land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation, improved, stocked with fruit, and quite valuable. Republican in politics. He is one of the old and energetic citizens who has labored hard for the advancement of the county.
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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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