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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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NORRIS C. LA TEER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Belleflower; one of the early settlers; was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Feb. 6, 1821. Came to this State in 1858, and settled in Belleflower Township, this county, in 1861. Then purchased the farm he now owns, which consists of eighty acres, valued at $2,500. He was married in Pennsylvania to Miss Cynthia Ann Jayne, who was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 16, 1827. They have had four children — Henry E., Lydia C., W. J. and Susie J. Since Mr. La Teer’s residence in the township, he has held the office of Supervisor six years, and is at present Commissioner of Highways.
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