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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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FAULKNER, H. T., farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Athensville. Born in Kentucky Dec. 12, 1828, and came to this State and county about 1848; was married Aug. 11, 1852 to Jennie R. Moore, of Greene County, born Sept. 12, 1833; this union was blessed by three children, viz.: Sophie E., born June 20, 1853, Jennie B., born Aug. 17, 1855, and Andrew J., born May 16, 1857. Mrs. Faulkner died Aug. 19, 1863; Mr. Faulkner was married again Oct. 19, 1864, to Margaret M. Vedder, of Pike Co., born May 14, 1837; four children have been born of this union, viz.: Florence C., born Oct. 16, 1866, died Aug. 16, 1867, Mary R., born Nov. 19, 1868, Cornelia J, born June 11, 1871, and Edward A., born March 15, 1873. Mr. Faulkner has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits; homestead consists of 80 acres.

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This family biography is one of 744 biographies included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of Greene County, Illinois

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