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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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TANDY, W. M., Physician and Surgeon; P. O. Ursa; was born in Carroll county, Ky., Feb. 6, 1815; was married to Miss Julia G. Stafford, Jan. 18, 1838. She was born in Owen county, Ky., May 17, 1819. They have four children: Henry P., William F., H. Frank, and Martha A. He studied his profession under Dr. H. B. Partlow, in the county he was born in, and graduated in Keokuk, Ia. He came to this county in January, 1877, and has by close attention to his profession built up an enviable reputation and lucrative business. His eldest son, Henry P., and his youngest, H. Frank, are all ministers of the gospel in the Christian church. He owns some valuable town property in Ursa, and is Democratic in politics.
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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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