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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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GREENHALGH, WILLIAM, house painter and decorator, Camp Point; was born in Lancashire England, Feb. 15, 1818. His parents were James and Hannah (King) Greenhalgh. He emigrated to America in the Spring of 1842, and settled in Schuyler Co., Ill., where he engaged in selling dry goods in Rushville, seven years; then turned his attention to farming for six years. He removed to Camp Point in 1855, and again embarked in merchandising in company with his brother until 1859, when he sold out and hired as salesman in the store of Silas Bailey, and afterward in the employ of Mr. Sawyer till 1870. Since that he has been engaged in house painting and decorating. He was married in April, 1850, to Eliza Cole, who was born in Kentucky. Five children, three living: Hannah, Nevada, and Edgar. He is now Collector for Camp Point township. He owns a fine residence and four lots in the village.
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