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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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TRIMBLE, ARTHUR H., farmer; Sec.33; P. O. Marcelline; was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in October, 1810; was married twice. His first wife was Miss Olive S. Adair, to whom he was married Feb. 16, 1832. She was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky. They had four children, all girls. His second and present wife was Miss Saphrona Washburn. He was married to her in July, 1845. She was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, in 1824. They have three children, one boy and two girls. He came to this county in March, 1835, and owns a beautiful farm of 260 acres, stocked with fruit. He is Democratic in politics, and one of the few early, enterprising, and industrious citizens now left. He has held various important offices in the county, and has represented this district in the Legislature for one term.

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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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