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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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HULSE, JOHN C., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Cliola; was born on the place where he now resides, Sept. 22, 1847. His father, Wm. Hulse, settled on the place in 1840; was among the early settlers who have been so conducive to the country’s prosperity, and died on Nov. 11, 1875, in his 52d year. He held various local offices in the township and took a firm stand in the Democratic ranks. His mother is still living on the old homestead, and bids fair to remain among her children for a number of years to come. Mr. J. C. Hulse is one of a family of five children, two boys and three girls. They have 300 acres of land in high state of cultivation.
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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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