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Below is a family biography included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published by Mills & Company in 1883. 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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GEORGE W. TABLER was born in Clark county, Indiana, Nov. 14, 1846, the son of William Tabler, who was born in Kentucky and moved to Indiana when a young man. His mother is a native of Indiana, G. W. Tabler went to Illinois in 1850; was in Macon county for two years; then resided in Christian county until 1857; from there removed to Newton county, Mo. After looking for land he finally bought 100 acres in Barton county. In February, 1882, he settled on his present farm of 240 acres, in section 14, township 30, range 31, Jasper county; 160 acres are under cultivation, the rest is timber. Was married to Ursula Rankin, May 9, 1875, daughter of S. Rankin, who was a very successful trader and stock dealer. Mr. Tabler’s children are William S., Elmer E., and Arthur.
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