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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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SCHOFIELD, F. L., Attorney-at-Law, over post-office; was born in Moundsville, Va., in 1849; moved to Lewis County, Mo., in 1850, with his parents, and to this city in 1878. He studied law in Missouri, and was admitted to the bar, in 1870; married Miss Annie E. High, in 1872. She was born in Lewis County, Mo., in 1853. Their children are: Madison C., John A., and Thomas O. Members of Christian Church. A Democrat. He was Superintendent of Public Schools, in Lewis county, Mo., one term, and States Attorney for that county two terms. He and his wife graduated at Christian University, Canton, Mo. Mrs. Schofield was the adopted daughter of the late Hon. Madison C. Hawkins, of Lewis county, Mo. Mr. Schofield is High Priest of Canton Chapter No. 88, Missouri Royal Arch Masons.

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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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