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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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DURBIN, JAMES, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Kellerville; was born in Maryland 1796; came to Adams county 1853, and has followed farming ever since he came to the county; was married in 1825 to Rachel Dell. She was born in Maryland, 1805; had fourteen children; the living are: Cornelius, Henry, Andrew J., Jessie, Beal, James, Thomas H., Elizabeth A. (now Mrs. Dewitt), Lydia D. (now Mrs. Childs), Francina, Gethlinda (now Mrs. Johnson). The deceased are: John A., Mary R., and Sarah. Six were married. Mr. Durbin also raised two of his grandchildren, Sarah E. Durbin, and Lewis H. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Durbin have raised their large family and still live to see them enjoy the comforts of life. He owns 120 acres of land, worth $4,000. He is a Republican.
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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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