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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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FAWBUSH, MARDONIS, miller; Ursa; was born in Lima, this county, Jan. 1, 1851; was married to Miss B. Archer, Jan. 3, 1872. She was born in the same place as her husband, Feb. 20, 1855. They have two children, E. Clyde and Harry B. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Methodist church. He is a member of the firm of Shaw & Fawbush, merchant and custom millers at Ursa, and manufacturers of some superior brands of flour. He owns some valuable town property in Lima, elegantly improved, and splendidly located. He is one of the young, enterprising, and industrious sons of the county, who add so materially to its advancement and prosperity.
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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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