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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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THORN, RICHARD R., farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Marcelline; was born in Dearbourn county, Ind., Oct. 7, 1823; was married to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Conover, Dec. 1, 1844. She was born near Lynchburg, Va., May 27, 1821. Five children, only two of whom are now living — Elnora and Ferdinand. He came to this county in 1841, and settled in Quincy, and in .November, 1852, moved to the place he now occupies, which contains 640 acres, with about 200 in a high state of cultivation. The portion on which he built his residence is known as the “Indian Grave Prairie,” beautifully located on the east side of Indian Grave Lake, and dotted here and there with relics of the ancient Mound Builders. He has it splendidly improved, and with an abundance of fruit, is very valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the church of the United Brethren. He is one of the early citizens.
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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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