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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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McADAMS, WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Ursa; was born in Logan county, Ky., Aug. 1, 1815; came to this county in November, 1835; was married to Miss Elizabeth Taylor, May 1, 1838. She was born in Kentucky. They have six children, three boys and three girls. He owns 337 acres of land, the most of which is in a high state of cultivation, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Christian church. He is one of the oldest and most enterprising citizens, and has labored hard for the county’s advancement, and to whom it owes its present prosperous condition. He has held various offices of importance and trust in 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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