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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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SIMMONS, WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Mendon; was born in Athens county, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1811. Was married twice. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Shields, to whom he was married in 1834. She was born, Jan. 11, 1814, in Westmoreland county, Penn, His second and present wife was Miss Elizabeth Gray, to whom he was married Feb. 21, 1869. She was born in Pittsburg, Penn., July 11, 1828. He owns 100 acres of land. He came to this county Oct. 13, 1848. He is one of the energetic citizens who has used their energies toward the county’s advancement. Republican 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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