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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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BISHOP, JAMES M., insurance, corner 5th and Maine streets; was born in Readfield, Maine, June 24, 1835. Came to this city in August, 1855, Married Miss Elizabeth N. Cleaveland May 30, 1861. She was born in this city. They have two children, Frank M., born April 27, 1862, and Edgar W., born Dec. 26, 1867. He is agent for ten insurance companies, native and foreign, with aggregate assets of $154,000,000. He is one of the most energetic and enterprising citizens, and one of those to whom Quincy owes her present and looks for her future prosperity. Republican in politics and a member of the Unitarian Church.
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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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