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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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WHITE, THOMAS, foundry, stoves and hollow ware, corner of 5th and York streets; residence, 18th street and Broadway; born in Scotland, in 1825; came to this country in 1851, and went to work as pattern maker for Allen Comstock, where he worked for twelve years. He started his present business in 1862; married Miss Mary Bowman in 1849. She was born in Scotland in 1828. They have six children: Marion W., Esther W., Mary B., Robert B., Thomas, and Laura J. Are members of the First Union Congregational Church. Republican. Capacity of foundry about 10,000 stoves a year.
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