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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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JOURNEY, JOSEPH W., (deceased); was the son of Peter and Sarah (Harrison) Journey, the former of New Jersey, the latter of Pennsylvania. Joseph W. was born in Marion Co., Mo., May 4, 1813; came with his parents to Adams county in a very early day, prior to 1825. Peter Journey was elected a member of the first Board of County Commissioners in July of that year. He married the first couple of which there is any record, in Adams county, the license was written on brown paper, and solemnized July 26, 1825. Mr. Journey’s father died when he was twelve years old. He lived on a farm all his life. Joseph W. married Caroline Young, Jan. 1, 1839, daughter of Austin and Margaret Young; born in Cape Giradeau county, Missouri, in October, 1823; had ten children, five living: Peter A., James B., Andrew M., Dora S., and Mary C. They lived thirteen years on a farm in Pike county, where Mr. J. died Jan. 21, 1862. Mrs. J. removed to Payson in September, 1865; owns a residence and two lots in the village; is a member of the Christian church. Has one son and two daughters that live at home and two other sons living in Pike county.

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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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