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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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SHAMBAUGH, D. P., grocery and notions, Mendon; born at Mt. Rock, Cumberland county, Pa., May 14, 1842; moved to Rock Island county, Ill., in 1854; then to Adams county in 1858; enlisted in the 65th Ill. Inf., April, 1862; served three years; in 1871 was married to Miss E. J. Gibbs, who was born in Adams county, Pa., Dec, 22, 1848, and moved to this county in 1855; members of the Evangelical Lutheran church; is the only living member of the family, except a brother, residing in Chicago; was engaged as clerk in the post-office for eight years, but is now engaged in fancy groceries and notions.
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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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