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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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STRICKLER, CLARK, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Mendon. Was born in Fayette county, Penn., Nov. 15, 1833; moved to this state with his parents in 1837, and settled in Houston township. Was married to Miss Julia A. Sproat in 1862. She was born in this township, Aug. 28, 1840. They have three children: Orville, born Feb. 19, 1865; Minnie Myrtle, born Oct. 28, 1879; and the baby, born April 3, 1878. He owns 160 acres of land, abundantly stocked with fruit. He is one of the most energetic and enterprising citizens who have exerted themselves so much for the county’s advancement. He is a member of the National Greenback party. Was a Republican up to the passage of the resumption act, but, thinking the measure not conducive to the best interests of the country, he left the party.
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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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