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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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HUDSON, THOMAS S., farmer and miller; Sec. 16; P. O. Loraine. He was born in Hungtingdon county, Pa., June 26, 1808; came with his parents to Portage county, Ohio, remained there until 1838, then came to Adams county; married Miss Susannah Nutt, Feb. 11, 1829. She was born in Geauga county, Ohio, 1808. They had nine children, eight living. Mr. Hudson taught the first school in the old schoolhouse on Sec. 16. He has been an active citizen, running a farm and mill, making all kinds of lumber and meal; owns 247 acres of land, worth $9,800. Mr. Hudson held the office of School Director for sixteen years, and Justice of the Peace eight years, and other local offices.
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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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