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Below is a family biography included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published by Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd 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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NORRIS, EDWIN, farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Athensville; born in Greene Co., within half a mile of his present residence; son of Wm. Norris, who was born in Tennessee, and was one of the earliest settlers of this State; he died in 1848; Mr. Norris married Jan. 8, 1858, to Priscella Flemming, of Greene County, born Sept. 25, 1840; this union has been blessed by eight children, six of whom are living, viz.: Marion, Jan. 3, 1859; Deborah, Jan. 1, 1866; Mary Ann, Dec. 15, 1867; Emma J., Feb. 13, 1872; Fannie F., Nov. 13, 1874, and Lizzie, Jan. 12, 1876. Mr. N. enlisted Aug. 1862, in Co. G, 102d I. V. I., and served in the Department of the Gulf, participating in the battles of Parker’s Cross Roads, Nashville, Fort Blakely, etc., etc., and was mustered out at close of war. Since his return home Mr. N. has devoted his industries to agricultural pursuits; homestead consists of 100 acres.
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