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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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CORLEY, MRS. ANN M., residence No. 1219 Maine street. Was born in Bergen county, New Jersey, March 3, 1827; was married to Wm. H. Corley in 1846. He was born in New York city, December 27, 1821; came to this city in 1853, when Mr. Corley took charge of the Quincy Gas Light & Coke Co., as superintendent, and continued as such up to his death, which occurred Feb. 25, 1875. She has five children, two sons and three daughters; they are all members of the Baptist Church. She is one of the principal stock holders of the Quincy Gas Light & Coke Co., and her son Henry R, is secretary of the company. She owns a valuable residence property well improved and splendidly located.
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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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