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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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FORRESTER, C. W., agent for the Pennsylvania Fast Freight Lines, Star, Union and National Lines; office, Tremont House; residence, same; born in Northumberland county, Pa., in 1840; commenced railroading in 1859 as agent of the Lackawanna and Bloomsburgh line, which position he held until 1862, when he enlisted in the 84th Regt., Pa. Inf., Co. F. He was promoted 2d Lieutenant, in Oct., 1862, and Adjutant with rank of 1st Lieutenant in 1864. He was breveted Captain while Adjutant. His regiment was consolidated with the 57th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and he commissioned Captain of Co. G, of that regiment, April 5, 1865. He was detailed as Assistant Adjutant General of the 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Army Corps, and acted as such from Oct. 11, 1864, to the close of the war. He was slightly wounded in a skirmish at Talapotoma Creek, Va. He was appointed Aide on Governor Geary’s staff, with the rank of Col. of Pennsylvania National Guards, dated May 10, 1875. He was in every engagement with his command during his time of service; mustered out June 29, 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa., and carried from his superior officers testimonials of the most complimentary character.

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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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