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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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GRUBB, JAMES M., manufacturer of tinware and dealer in stoves; residence, Payson. He was born in Crawford county, Pa., June 28, 1841. His parents were Stephen and Anna (Renner) Grubb, natives also of that State. They came west and settled in Liberty township, Adams county, when he was about a year old. He learned the tinners’ trade in Quincy, and Jan. 1, 1862, he enlisted in the United States’ service, in Co. F, 1st Regt. Ill. Cavalry. He had been in the service only six months when the whole regiment, for some — to them — unaccountable reason, was discharged, although having mustered for three years; was mustered out July 1st at St. Louis. He came home and set up business at Payson in December, 1863. He married Emma Rawlee, March 3, 1864, a native of Adams county, and daughter of John and Nancy (Manary) Rawlee. They have had three children, two living: Lydia F., born Aug. 28, 1866, and Eddie J., born Oct. 16, 1868. Lulu was born Nov. 29, 1870, and died Feb. 19, 1873. Mr. Grubb owns the store and lot, and a residence and lot in the village.
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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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