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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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DOOLE, JOHN H., farmer; Sec. 12: P. O. Kellerville; was born in Derry county, Ireland, in 1839; came to Adams county in 1856, May 10, and worked as a farm hand for eighteen years; was married in 1871 to Mary Ann McConnel. She was born in Ireland. Had three children: the living one is James R.; deceased are, Hugh H., and an infant. Moved to McKee township in 1875, and located on sec. 12, of which there is 170 acres of land, undivided, owned by him and his brother George. He is a Republican.

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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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