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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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HORN, PETER G., farmer and stock raiser; Sec. 31; P. O. Fowler (son of Adam and Mary Horn); was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., July 14, 1825; came to this county April 15, 1857; has 437 acres of land, valued at $25,000; married Drussila Stahl. She was born in same place, Jan. 26, 1832. They have three children: Charles, Mary, and Harriet. Are members of the United Brethren church. He has held the office of Supervisor, etc. His father and mother were born and raised in Westmoreland county, Penn., and emigrated to this county in 1865. They now reside in Fowler. His father was born March 21, 1806; mother was born Sept. 24, 1806, and have lived together over fifty years. The subject of this sketch has a fine residence, and the best barn in the township; also, 300 acres of land, under good cultivation; is one of the stirring farmers of the county.
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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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