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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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LUMMIS, P. B. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Quincy (son of John and Ann Lummis); was born in Butler county, Ohio, April 20, 1840; came to this county in 1844; resides on the old homestead of 200 acres, valued at $13,000; married Annie Doran. She was born in Adams county, Feb. 16, 1853; has one child, Olive Blanche. Holds at present the office of Supervisor of Gilmer township; also has held most of the township offices. His father and mother were natives of Ohio; emigrated to Adams county in the year, 1844, where his father lived until he died, in the year 1866. Was a member of the M. E. church for over forty years. His mother is still living, in her seventieth year. They came to this county in limited circumstances, and by good management made a fine property, and were among the pioneers of the township.
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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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