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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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LIERLY, JOHN L., farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Columbus; is the youngest of a family of four living sons and one daughter, of John and Elmira (Laul) Lierly, the former a native of North Carolina, the latter of East Tennessee. His father died in Columbus township, April 20, 1867; his mother still lives upon the homestead with John L. He was born where he now lives, April 18, 1854, and has ever made it his home. He married Mary Ellen Walker, daughter of Edmond and Ellen Walker, Nov. 11, 1878. She was born in Adams county, March 5, 1859. He owns 177 acres of land in Davis county, Mo.
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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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