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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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STEWART, ROBERT, Harbor Master, 29 Front street; residence, 203 Maine street. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1831; came to this country in 1849, and located in this city in 1857. He married Miss Marian Jarrett in 1855. She was born in Scotland. They have three children: James A., Minnie B. and Robert F. Are members of the Unitarian Church. He is a Democrat. He went into the ice business in this city in 1859, and continued until the present time. He has been Harbor Master four years. Is a member of the Masons, Druids and Odd Fellows’ societies.
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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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