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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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KIRK, JOHN J., clerk for James Jarrett, Front street, between Maine and Hampshire; residence, 208 York street; was born in Quincy, April 29, 1852. In 1863 he entered Bryant & Stratton’s Commercial College, at Chicago, where he received a first-class commercial education. In 1867 he engaged as clerk for James Jarrett, where he still continues. He married Miss Maggie McGirr in Quincy, Nov. 7, 1876. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Aug. 14, 1857; came to Quincy in 1863. One child, Anna, born Sept. 17, 1877. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Is a member of St. Vincent De Paul Orphans’ Society and the Irish Benevolent Association. Real and personal property estimated at $6,000.
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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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