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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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MOYER, MRS. ANNIE, farming; Sec. 36; P. O. Fowler; was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., March 31, 1811; was married to Henry Moyer, Jan. 3, 1828. He was born in the same county, June 25, 1802. They have thirteen children, six boys and seven girls. She came to this county and settled on her present farm, June 26, 1851. Mr. Moyer was one of the most energetic and enterprising citizens who has labored so hard for the county’s prosperity, and to whom it owes its present flourishing condition. He took a determined stand in the Democratic ranks, and gave the party his firm support to the time of his death, which occurred July 20, 1869. Mrs. M. owns 200 acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. She is a member of the United Brethren 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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