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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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STORMER, JOHN W., farmer; P. O. La Prairie; was born in Morgan county, Ill., Nov. 23, 1829; came to this county in 1837. He owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; married Miss Margaret A. Wilson. She was born Sept. 16, 1834, in this township. They have had three children: Alice J., born April 2, 1853, (died April 28, 1873); James C., born Nov. 19, 1855 (died Dec. 27, 1858); Lewis, born Jan. 6, 1858. At the age of eight years, Mr. S. came to this county, where he has resided since. He has farmed for twenty-two years, and then engaged in the mercantile business for five years. After one year, he bought a farm. He held the office of Assessor for three years; also, Road Commissioner. Politically, he is a Republican. When his mother first came to the State, in 1828, there were plenty of Indians, and no houses on the prairie. Wild game was plenty, such as deer and wolves, etc. He has participated in circle-hunts; came here in an early day, and has grown up with the country, and. knows what a pioneer’s life is.
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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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