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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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SEYMOUR, CHARLES W., farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Payson; was born in Hartford, Conn., Aug. 23, 1834. In May, 1836, he, with his parents, moved west and settled in Fall Creek township, Adams county, Illinois, where he was educated in the public schools. In May 14, 1863, he was married to Miss Emily C. Kay, daughter of Robert G. Kay, of Payson township. They have had five children, four of whom are now living: Henry M., Lyman K., Lorin B., and Stella May. He owns about 800 acres of land, in a high state of cultivation, and very valuable. He is Republican in politics, and one of the largest of the well-to-do farmers of the county, notwithstanding he began life on limited means.
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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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