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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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FAWBUSH, JOHN H., farmer; Sec. 13: P. O. Lima; was born in Washing ton county, Tenn., March 19, 1815; came to this county in 1833; was married three times. His first wife was Miss Stacy Orr, to whom he was married in 1834. By this marriage he has had six children, only four of whom are living. She died in August 1871. His second wife was Mrs. Mary Carmine, to whom he was married in June, 1874. By this marriage he had one child. She died in Feb., 1876. His third and present wife was Miss Sarah Elizabeth Richardson, to whom he was married in October, 1876. By this marriage he has one child. He owns 160 acres of land in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, abundantly supplied with fruit, and very valuable. He is Democratic, and one of the old, energetic and industrious citizens who have been so conducive to the county’s improvement.
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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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