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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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HULEN, T. T., farmer and stock raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Elm Grove; was born in Randolph county, N. C., Oct. 30, 1837; came to this county in 1845; has 270 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Mary Burke. She was born in Schuyler county, Ill., Dec. 16, 1835. Two children: Cora May, born June 10, 1860; George B., Dec. 21, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Hulen belong to the M. E. church. He holds the office of Postmaster; has held the office of Highway Commissioner and School Director. His father, George P. Hulen, emigrated from North Carolina when he was seven years old; came by wagon; crossed the Alleghanys at Cumberland Gap; was six weeks on the road, and located on the place where he now resides; lived in a log cabin covered with clapboards, held on by weight poles; chimney made out of sods. Mr. H. came here at an early day, and has grown up with the country, and by good management has made himself and family a pleasant home, and is one of the sound farmers 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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