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Below is a family biography included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published by Biographical Publishing Co. in 1894.  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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JACOB M. TINDALL. This gentleman is the son of an honored pioneer of Randolph County, and has spent his entire life within its bounds. It can therefore be justly said of him that he has grown up with the country, and his life in a great measure corresponds with the development that has gone on about him. He is now pleasantly located on section 22, township 7, range 6, with such surroundings that he can enjoy all the comforts of life.

Mr. Tindall was born in Rockwood Precinct, July 19, 1859, and is the third child in order of birth in a family of nine children born to John D. and Amanda (Barnes) Tindall. The father, who was a native of Delaware, was taken by his parents to Indiana when four years old, and after a residence there of a like period, came with him to this county. He received his education in the schools near Rockwood, and employed his leisure time in aiding his father to carry on the farm. He is well known as an honest, intelligent and reliable citizen, and was an ordained minister of the Baptist Church. He always voted the Democratic ticket politically, and served very efficiently as a School Director for many years. His death occurred May 28, 1887. The lady who shared his trials and successes is still living. Her parents were natives of North Carolina, and on coming to this state in an early day, here made a permanent location.

The subject of this sketch received his primary education in the district schools near his home, and in 1881 entered the Illinois Normal School at Carbondale, where he prosecuted his studies in the higher branches. After attending this school he taught in Randolph County for three years, and during that time also carried on farming in connection with teaching. He has since, however, given his entire attention to cultivating his land, and now owns one of the best estates in township 7.

In May, 1888, Mr. Tindall and Miss Chloe, daughter of George and Catherine (Spears) Tope, were united in marriage. Their union was blessed by the birth of four children, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are Eva, Harry D. and Carrie; the two latter are twins. After weighing the merits of political questions, Mr. Tindall identified himself with the Republican party. He has been spoken of prominently for County Treasurer, and on another occasion as Circuit Clerk. Socially, he is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Chester Lodge No. 71.

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This family biography is one of 679 biographies included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published in 1894.  View the complete description here: The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois

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