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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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DRENNAN, J. P. ex-merchant, and prominent among the citizens of Roodhouse; was born at Kenton, Ohio, on the 15th of Sept., 1815. Mr. D. grew to manhood in Ohio, and there received a liberal education. When the war broke out, he was living at Mansfield, Ohio, and enlisted in Co. F., 82d Ohio. Was Captain, Assistant Quartermaster in field until 1864, and took charge of clothing, camp and general equipage until 1865. Since his location at Roodhouse, Mr. Drennan has proved himself not only a capable business man but one whose integrity is unquestioned. He has always taken a deep interest in church matters and the advancement of education.
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