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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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MERCER, P. H., Postmaster, Liberty; born Feb. 4, 1835, in Clarion county, Pa.; in 1856 he came to Adams county. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. E, 78th Regt. Ill. Inf.; served to the end of the war; was in the battles of Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Sherman’s March to the Sea, etc.; was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. He first enlisted as a private in 1863. He was promoted to 2d Lieutenant, and in 1864 was again promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He was appointed Postmaster in 1874. Married Mrs. Mary Carns, daughter of A. H. D. Buttz, March 22, 1865. She was born June 26, 1841, in Liberty township. Have two children: Nora B. and Glenn H. She has one child by her former marriage, L. T. Christian church. Republican.
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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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