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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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BENTON, ABRAHAM, general merchant; P. O. Mendon; was born in New Haven county, Conn., Nov. 9, 1816; came to this county in 1834; was married to Miss Sarah D. Chittenden in 1838. She was born in the same county. They have two children: Sarah Jane, and Ruth Frances. Mr. Benton is one of the early and enterprising citizens who have used their energies toward the county’s advancement and improvement, and to whom it owes its present flourishing condition. He has been a merchant in Mendon for forty-four years, and has met with most remarkable success. He started in a small way, and has accumulated very considerable means. Is Republican in politics and a member of the Congregational church.
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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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