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Below is a family biography included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published by Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd 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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WINSLOW, E. B. saddler and harness-maker, E. Railroad st., Roodhouse, Ill. Two years ago Mr. Winslow came in our midst, and has proved himself a live business man and a thorough workman. He was born at Mount Sterling, Brown Co., Ill., April, 1844; but eighteen when the war came on, he enlisted in Co. B, 133d Ill. Inft., at Jacksonville, in the one hundred day service, and was honorably discharged during the Spring of 1864, locating at Springfield, III. In this city and Jacksonville he worked very industriously as a harness-maker, and became a skilled journeyman. Should be stated, Mr. W. commenced his trade in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Ill. Mr. Winslow was married to Miss Hattie Beerup, of Sangamon County. After his marriage he moved to Chatham, also Girard, Sangamon County. Drove a thriving trade, and became firmly established in business; now located at Roodhouse. He makes the latest styles of harness in a superior manner, which those who contemplate purchasing will do well to note.
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