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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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DURANT, THOMAS (deceased;) was born in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1779. He moved to Carrollton, Greene county, Ill., in 1835, and to Columbus, Adams county, in 1837, and to Carthage, Hancock county, in 1849, where he lived until 1877. He moved to this city to live the balance of his days with his oldest son (T. E. Durant, one of the prominent business men of Quincy). He married Sarah Cowdin, who was also born in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1794. They had eight children; three are still living: Thomas E., J. F., and S. W. Mr. Durant died at the residence of his son, T. E. Durant, Aug. 7, 1878. His oldest son, Thomas E., is extensively engaged in the manufacture of saddles and harness at 509 Hampshire street. He married Elizabeth Johnson in 1846. She was born in Jefferson county, Ky., in 1824. They have one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Hardy, residing: in Louisville, Ky.

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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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