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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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FRAZER, JAMES, school teacher; residence, La Prairie; was born in South Scotland, Sept, 27, 1822; came to this county in 1850; married Emma Northey. She was born in the south of England, Jan. 13, 1829; mother of two children: Alma (now Mrs. J. H. Robbins), and Ada. Member of the Presbyterian church. His wife is a member of the Christian church. He has held the office of Town Clerk and Clerk of the corporation. Emigrated from Scotland to Sussex, England, when he was 24 years old; lived there ten years; thence came to this country; landed in New York; thence to Schuyler county, Ill.; thence to Adams county, where he has resided since.

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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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