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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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HARDY, BAPTIST, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Loraine; was born in Adams Co., Oct., 21, 1850; married Miss Mary J. Stowe, March 1, 1871. She was born in Hancock county in 1852. Have had four children, three living. Mr. H. is the youngest of a family of nine children. His father came to Adams county in 1827; was among the. earliest settlers in this part of the county. He died July 22, 1873. His mother died Aug. 11, 1876. They raised their family of nine children, all of which are still living. Owns 180 acres of land, ninety under cultivation, worth $7,000. Has held the office of Collector for two terms in the township.
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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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