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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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FARLOW, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Athensville. Born in Ireland, came to this country in 1819, landing in New York; came to Illinois in 1852, and to Greene County about fourteen years ago. Married September 14, 1854, to Lucinda Johnson, of Macoupin County; this union has been blessed by three children, viz.: Lucinda E., born Oct. 16, 1855, now the wife of G. Eggleson of Morgan Co., Michael J., born Dec. 9, 1856, and James P. born April 14, 1859, now in Kansas. Since his marriage Mr. Farlow has devoted his industries to agricultural pursuits; he bought his present homestead, consisting of 80 acres, about five years ago.

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This family biography is one of 744 biographies included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of Greene County, Illinois

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