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Below is a family biography included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. 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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ANSON MARSH, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Arrowsmith; owns eighty acres, worth $35 per acre; was born in Seneca Co., N. Y. July 25, 1832; lived with his parents on a farm until engaging with his father in farming, the lumber business, working a stone quarry, etc., until 22 years of age; he came to this county about the year 1854; worked by the month on a farm until he married Sarah M. Wampler, Nov. 29, 1861; she was born in Highland Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1835; they are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living, viz.; Henry M. W., Theodocia, Mary J., William W., Luis E., George I. and Laura A.; deceased — Florence M. and Alice. Mr. Marsh has held the office of School Director eight years, and Overseer of Roads several terms His parents are natives of New York; Mrs. Marsh’s father is a native of Virginia, and her mother of Ohio.
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