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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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CONOVER, NORRIS, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Lima; was born near Cincinnati, O., Dec. 29, 1831. In 1837, he with his parents moved west and settled in Lima township, where he received his early education. In the spring of 1854 he was married to Miss Sarah Bragg (daughter of Benjamin Bragg deceased, of this county). They have had seven children, four of whom are now living, one son and three daughters. He owns 160 acres of land, which for fertility of soil and improvements, will compare favorably with any in the township. He is Republican, a member of the Christian church and is now one of the well-to-do farmers of the county. He began life in very moderate circumstances.
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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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