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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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CARRIGAN, DANIEL, farmer; Sec. 84, P. O. Kellerville; was born in Ireland in 1841; came to Adams county in 1852, and settled on the place where he now lives; was poor when he came, but by industry and economy has accumulated about 900 acres of well improved land. His father has gone to Ireland on a visit; expects to be absent a year; he is sixty-two years of age, and quite smart. His mother is sixty-eight years old, and smart for one of her age. They are all living together on the first land they bought. All things considered, the Carrigan family have been as successful farmers as any in Adams county.
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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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