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Below is a family biography included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published by Mills & Company in 1883. 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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WILLIAM J. HORRELL, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Morgan county, Ill., Jan. 20, 1833. His father, James L. Horrell, was born in Virginia June 4, 1795; his mother was a native of Kentucky, born Oct. 17, 1797; their family consisted of six children: Eliza J., Angelina C., Robert L., Cleever C., James N. and William J. During infancy subject was taken to McDonough county, same state, where he grew to manhood and was educated in the common schools. He came to Missouri in 1877, stopping for eighteen months in Lawrence county, near Pierce City, and then came to this county, locating where he now resides. Mr. Horrell was married in McDonough county, Ill., April 20, 1862, to Miss Elsie, daughter of G. W. and Rebecca Shoopman, of that county. From this union there have been four children: George W. and James L., born Dec. 19, 1862, and George W. died Dec. 21st, same year; Mary L., born Nov. 12, 1864; and William C., born Aug. 30, 1872. Mrs. Horrell is a consistent member of the M. E. Church. They have a very pleasant home and a splendid farm, situated about two miles west of Sarcoxie. Mr. Horrell is a practical farmer, has held numerous political positions, and is one of Jasper county’s most worthy citizens.
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