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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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BENNETT, JEFFERSON, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Fairweather; was born in the state of Indiana, in 1837; came to Adams county in 1850, with his parents; his father died 1869; mother still living in Payson township. Was married to Eliza F. Bradley in 1864; she was born in 1836; have two children: Laura, born February 1866, and Delia, born Feb. 6, 1872. Owns 120 acres of land under cultivation, and worth $25 per acre; he is a School Director. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. Mr. B. in politics is a Democrat.
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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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