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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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THOMPSON, JOSEPH C., Attorney, 506 Hampshire street; residence, 631 Hampshire street; was born in Blairsville, Penn., Sept. 18, 1826; was married to Miss Emeline P. Eells, Sept. 3, 1856. She was born in Cornwall, Vt., May 18,1829. They have two children: S. Culbertson and Joseph E. He studied his profession at Lebanon, Ohio, and graduated at the law school of Bloomington, Ind.; came to this city in July, 1868, and opened an office to practice his profession. He was elected County Judge in 1872, and served one term. He has by close attention to his profession built up an enviable reputation, and very lucrative business. He is Democratic in politics, and one of the most energetic and go-ahead workers in the ranks.
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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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