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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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STAKER, WILLIAM, general insurance agent; residence, Clayton; was born in Loughborrow county, Canada, Feb. 27, 1832. His parents, C. R. Staker, and Elizabeth J. (Boyce) Staker, were natives of the same place. They removed to Morgan county, Ill., in 1836. Mr. Smith learned the carpenter trade, and divided his attention between that and farming, prior to 1865. He married Miss P. A. Davison, June 1, 1855. He was born in Clermont county, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1836. Their union has resulted in three children: James L., Mary Adda M., and Hattie Gertrude. They removed to Adams county, and settled in Beverly one season; then came to Clayton, in December, 1865. In April, 1871, they removed to Mound Station, where they remained until 1873, when they returned to Clayton. Mr. Smith is a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. They own a residence and eight acres of land, in Clayton, and thirty-seven acres in Concord 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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