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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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FRAZER, LEMUEL G., farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Ursa; was born in Harrison county, Ky., Feb. 18, 1811; came to this county, April 13, 1827; was married twice. His first wife was Miss Mary Jane Roberts, of Butler county, Ohio, to whom he was married Oct. 28, 1843. By this marriage he has three children. She died March 22, 1851. His second, and present, wife was Miss Eve M. Ahalt, of Frederick county, Md., born Sept. 10, 1829, to whom he was married, Aug. 19, 1853. They have nine children, five boys and four girls. He owns 168 acres of land, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. He is one of the few remaining early settlers of the county, who have labored hard for its improvement and advancement. He has been county Coroner, and has held other offices of a local nature. Is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Christian church.

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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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