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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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SHULTZ, HARVY B., farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Marcelline. He was born in Ursa township, Feb. 12, 1847; was educated in the schools of that township. In the spring of 1865 he enlisted in Co. G, of the 58th Regt. Ill. Inf., and served till the close of the war. On the 13th of May, 1873, he was married to Miss Harriet M. Orr, daughter of Grayson Orr, of this township. They have had two children, only one of whom is now living: Wm. Henry, born Feb. 23, 1874. He owns 110 acres of land, which for soil will compare with any in the township. He is Democratic in politics, and School Director. He has been constable of Ursa for two years, and is one of the young, energetic and industrious sons of the county.
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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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