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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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SCRUBY, THOMAS, who began business as butcher in the city of Carrollton, some ten years ago, was born in Cambridgeshire, England, November 8, 1834. At the early age of 15 Thomas, possessed of an adventurous disposition, crossed the ocean for America, landing in New York City, where he remained a short time, subsequently proceeding to Sheboygan, Wis. Remaining here a short time, he went to Fond du Lac, where he first worked as a gardener; subsequently followed the calling of butcher, some six years; and during this time united his fortunes to Miss Elinor Pepper, by whom he has seven children: Charles E., Annie E., Minnie, Maggie, Harry, Archie, and Nellie. At Sparta, Wisconsin, Mr. S. transacted a successful business until his removal to Owatonna, Minnesota, thence to Springfield, Missouri, and thence to Carrollton, Illinois, where his business qualifications and genial manners have won for him a liberal patronage. See business card elsewhere.
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