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Below is a family biography included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. 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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JAMES F. PAYNE, farmer, Sec 22; P. O. Arrowsmith; owns sixty acres of very fine farm land, worth $65 per acre. The subject of this sketch was born in Monroe Co., Ind., Jan. 31, 1831 and lived with his father on the farm until 21 years of age. He was married to Martha A. Gray, April 8, 1851; she was born in Monroe Co., Ind., April 7, 1832. The fruit of this marriage has been seven children, six of whom are living — George W., now engaged in buying grain in Arrowsmith; Andrew J., also engaged in buying grain in Arrowsmith; John M., Jacob I., Tabitha E. and William H.; deceased — Martha E. Mr. Payne has held the office of School Director seven years, and has been Township Collector from the year 1861 to 1864. Mr. Payne is well respected in his neighborhood.
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This family biography is one of 1257 biographies included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of McLean County, Illinois
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