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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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DARBY, DANIEL H., general merchandise and dealer in agricultural implements; P. O. Mendon. He was born in Catskill, Green Co., New York, July, 19, 1821; located in Mendon in July, 1861; married Mary A. Hendrickson, Sept. 27, 1862. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, July 23, 1833. He enlisted in the 119th Regt. Ill. Inf., Aug. 9, 1862; served three years; was one of “Pap Smith’s” guerrillas; thinks Adams county one of the best parts of creation, and Mendon lies at the upper end. A brother-in-law in the M.E. church. Republican all over; wife is a Democrat.

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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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