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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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SHORT, JAMES H. circuit clerk, is a native of Greene County; born in 1839; the fifth of a family of eleven children. His early years were spent in agricultural pursuits; he received a liberal education in the common schools of his native place. In 1863 he united his fortunes to Miss Lenora Ferguson; a daughter of G. B. and Mary Ferguson, whose maiden name was Mabery, who were among the early settlers of Greene County. Mr. Short became a successful farmer, owning 157 acres in township 9, range 12. Two years ago he moved to Carrollton, where he purchased town property, and at the November election of 1876, he was elected circuit clerk, retaining the position at the present writing. Note: Mr. Short received the election above given, prior to his removal to Carrollton.
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