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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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STEELE, FRANK M., blacksmith and wagon maker; residence, Burton; P. O. Adams; born in Pike county, Ill., Sept. 24, 1845; second child of Llellwyn and Caroline Steele, both of whom are living; was married in 1866 to Miss Amanda Casterline. She was born April 6, 1846, in St. Louis, Mo. They have had six children: Ida M., born Oct. 1, 1867; Marion H., Sept. 2, 1869; George W., April 23, 1871; Lillie V., Sept. 12, 1874; Martha A., April 2, 1877; Sarah S., Jan. 12, 1879; only three of his children are living. He commenced working at his trade in Beverly, then at Burton. He does a large amount of work in wagon making, blacksmithing and plow repairing. Mr. and Mrs. Steele are members of the Presbyterian church. He is a Republican.
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