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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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FRYER, JOHN, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Payson; was born in Ohio, Jan. 19, 1804. At an early age his parents moved to Gallatin county, Ky., where he received his early education, and, when he was about fifteen years of age, the family again moved to Dearborn county, Ind., near Lawrenceburg, where he was married, in 1830, to Miss Lucy Whitley, a native of the Isle of Wight, born May 16, 1810, but was mostly raised in Ohio. In 1842, they moved west, and settled in this county. They have had twelve children, nine of whom are still living, three sons and six daughters. Two of his sons served their country during the late War of the Rebellion. Andrew J. enlisted in Co. K, 78th Regt. Ill. Inf., and Francis M. enlisted in the same company and regiment, and was wounded at Kenesaw Mountains, and died in hospital at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Fryer owns 200 acres of land, which, for fertility of soil and improvement, will compare favorably with any in the county. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Christian church. He is one of the well-to-do farmers of the county, although he began life poor.

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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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