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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps 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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STEWART, A. M., proprietor Quincy City Steam Dye Works, 316 Maine street. He was born in Monmouth county, N. J., in 1833, and located in Quincy in 1836. He married Margaret Ellsworth in 1853. She was born in Virginia in 1833. Have nine children, Effie E., Mary M., Georgiana, John, Susan B., E. M., Florence E., Henry L. and Daisy. Republican. Belongs to M. E. Church. He. is a member of the I. O. O. F. Is a silk and woolen dyer and scourer. Gents’ coats, vests and pants are dyed, cleaned and repaired by their great chemical process. Every spot of grease, paint, wax and tar, together with all other blemishes to which the above garments are liable, are entirely removed, and he warrants the spot not to re-appear. If he fails to please you no charge will be made. Ladies’ shawls, ribbons, silk and woolen dresses, kid gloves, etc., a specialty. Feathers cleaned, dyed and curled. All colors warranted fast. Remember the place, 316 Maine street, Quincy, Ill. All goods sent by express will receive prompt attention. Hats cleaned and made new and warranted No. 1.

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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois

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