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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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PEPPERDINE BROTHERS. John and M. T. Sewer pipe, drain tile, and fire brick, factory Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville. John Pepperdine was born Aug. 2, 1849, White Hall; married Oct. 11, 1871, to Miss Anna Athey, of Pittsfield, Pike Co.; this union has been blessed by four children, viz.: Lawrence C., Henry D., Earl and Pearl (twins). M. T. Pepperdine was born at Exeter, Scott Co., July 18, 1850; married Nov. 18, 1877, to Mollie E., daughter of William and Louisa Ballard, Greene Co. Pepperdine Bros. are engaged in the manufacture of drain tile and fire brick; they have all the facilities and practical knowledge necessary to ensure the production of a very superior article; they guarantee their tiles to be made of the best material; a full stock in all varieties and sizes constantly on hand and for sale at the lowest possible rates.
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