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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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EDISON, GEORGE W., Physician and Surgeon, 11 South 7th street; residence 1648 Maine; born in Middlesex county, Canada, Oct. 12, 1818; came to the United States in 1846; traveled over the Western States and Territories; was appointed Assistant Surgeon in the United States Army, in which he served as such twelve years. He retired and located in Quincy June 10, 1859; married Mary E. Harris in 1850; she was a daughter of Dr. A. Harris, born in Erie county, Ohio, 1832; they have three children: Cora, Minnie A. and George Wellington. His family are members of the Episcopal Church; he is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a Democrat He served with and studied under Prof. Crouser during the Kinzie Rebellion in Canada, 1837.
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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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