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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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PEEL, GEORGE W., steam dye house, 54 North 4th; residence, same; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837; went to Richmond, Ind., where he lived fifteen years; moved to Kansas in 1876, and located in Quincy, April, 1878. He married Ruth A. Sinex in 1861. She was born in Richmond, Ind., in 1839. They have five children: Walter S., William G., Charles W., George W., and Ada E. He was brought up from a boy in the dye business, his father having followed it for many years in Cincinnati; he therefore thoroughly understands the business, and guarantees all work done by him. This business requires an education as well as all scientific professions. Can dye all kinds of coarse or fine fabrics.
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