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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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RICHARDS, JOHN WESLEY, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Marcelline; was born in Madison county, Ky., Oct. 10, 1825; came to this county Nov. 18, 1846; was married to Miss Martha A. Adair, July 1, 1847. She was born in Boone county, Mo., March 9, 1827. They have had six children, five of whom are living, two sons and three daughters. He owns 185 acres of land, the greater part of which is improved, abundantly stocked with fruit, and very valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and one of the energetic citizens of the county who are so conducive to its welfare, and to whom it looks for its present and future prosperity. He has been Constable of this township for twenty-two years; has also been Assessor, and held other offices of a local nature.
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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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