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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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ARMSTRONG, GEO. P., pattern maker, corner of 6th and York streets; residence 613 York street; born in Hempstead, Queens county, Long Island, N. Y., in 1844; moved to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1850, where he learned his trade, and located in Quincy, Nov. 1, 1871. He married Miss Jennie Wolstenholme in 1869. She was born in Providence, R. I., in 1844. Their three children are Susan, George, and Lizzie. He worked for Smith, Hayner & Co. five years; has been in business for himself since December, 1877. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. He is a perfect master of his business, and successfully established.

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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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