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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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JOHN H. SHIRK, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Danvers; was born in Pennsylvania May 3, 1828; came to this State and settled in McLean Co. in 1856. He was married in the same year to Miss Rebecca Miller, who was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 18, 1824; they have had three children, two of whom are living — John A. and Emma E.; deceased, an infant. The farm of Mr. Shirk consists of eighty acres, valued at $4,000; since his residence in this county, he has held the office of School Director four years.

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This family biography is one of 1257 biographies included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of McLean County, Illinois

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