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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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HAMILTON BOID, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Shirley; was born in 1817, in Jefferson Co., Ohio, and remained there and in Coshocton Co. until 1855; was engaged in farming and running canal-boat, managing shipping wheat, wine and whisky. In 1842, he was married to Margaret Boyd, of same name, but no connection; she was born in Keen Township, Coshocton Co., Ohio. After marriage, they settled on a farm, which they bought, for two years. In 1855 they came to Illinois by wagon, as was somewhat customary, and settled in Bloomington for some time; afterward moving to Tazewell Co. In 1858, they settled the present little farm of eighty-three acres, which he has made a magnificent little home. He has worked by month, at $10 to $15. Mr. Boyd makes a specialty in breeding fine horses. He has now one fine horse. He has held the offices of School Director and Pathmaster. Have five children — John, Anderson, Mary E., Margaret, Sarah.
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