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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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R. F. EVANS, grocer, Bloomington, of the firm of Evans & Bro., was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1842; he was brought to McLean Co. by his parents, Robert W. and Harriet C. (Cradlebaugh) Evans, in 1852. His father was prominent among the first business men of Bloomington, and a native of Virginia; he died in April, 1864. The son has had many years of experience in mercantile life; he learned business while with his father, and began on his own account in 1865; he is a careful and reliable business man; his store is located at the corner of Main and North streets, and presents a neat and substantial appearance; he has twice met with severe losses by fire. He married Miss Nellie, daughter of E. B. Collins, Esq., of Fulton, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1871; they have a family of two children— Robert H. and Florence.
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