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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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BUSHNELL, NEHEMIAH (deceased); was born in West Saybrook, Conn., 1813; came to Quincy, 1837. He married Miss Eliza H. Benedict, in 1840. She was born in Worcester county, Mass. They have five children now living: Helen, William, Robert, Frank and James. Mr. Bushnell died in 1872. He graduated at Yale College and at Harvard College as a law student. In 1837 he became associated with the Hon. O. H. Browning as law partner, which co partnership existed up to the time of his death. He was a prominent citizen in all public enterprises, and stood at the head of his profession as a lawyer. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, as well as his widow and children. He was the first President of the C. B. & Q. R. R., and one of its most powerful friends and supporters.
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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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