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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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SHUPE, CHRISTOPHER, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Mendon; was born in Franklin county, Pa., July 18, 1815; came to this county in 1841; was married to Miss Mary Shultz in 1840. She was born in Somerset county, Pa., June 29, 1818. They have nine children, seven boys and two girls. He owns about 600 acres of land, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. Democratic, and a member of the Lutheran church. He is one of the most enterprising citizens who has labored hard for the county’s advancement and improvement.

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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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