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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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JARRETT, JAMES, ice and wood merchant; office, 7 Front; residence, 219 Jersey; is the son of James and Mary T. (Towert) Jarrett; was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, Nov. 14th, 1837; was baptised in the Old School Presbyterian Church; came to the United States and settled in St. Louis in 1843, where he learned the machinist’s trade; came to Quincy in April, 1857, and engaged in his present business with a very limited capital. Persevering industry and business integrity have yielded their legitimate fruits in a steady, substantial growth, until he sold, in 1878, 13,000 tons of ice and 1,200 cords of wood. His ice-houses are furnished with the most approved machinery, and have a capacity of 24,000 tons. He married Anna M. Bywater, youngest daughter of W. B. Bywater, of Ellington township, June 30, 1863. She was born in Wales in 1839. They have had eight children, six living: Jessie L. (deceased), James, Anna S., Mary T., Henry W. (deceased) Agnes and Susan (twins), and Tillie Jarrett. Mr. and Mrs. J. are connected with the Episcopal Church. He filled the position of Harbor Master six years; is a member of the 1. O. O. F., Lodge No. 12, and of Allen Encampment, Quincy. His estate is estimated at $75,000.
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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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