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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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BLACKMAN, R. L., agent at Camp Point for the C., B. & Q. R. R; is the son of Spalding and Caroline (Morgan) Blackman, natives of New York. He was born in that state; July 5, 1848. He spent his early life, and was educated in the schools of the Empire State. He engaged in the mercantile business for three years, in Caledonia, N. Y.; began telegraphing in 1869; was operator on the Lake Shore Railroad for three years; came from there to his present position, at Camp Point, in May, 1873. He was married November 16, 1873, to Miss Dora Sisson, who was born in St. Louis, Mo., July 9, 1855. The union resulted in two children, Frederick Wm., born Sept. 28, 1875, and Frankie, born July 9, 1877. He owns a house and lot in Camp Point. 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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