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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps 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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McDADE, CAPT. JOHN A., ice merchant; houses, two miles north to the city, on Quincy Bay; residence, 823 Maine street; born in Paris, Ky., and came to Quincy in 1834; married Jane Leonard in 1856. She was born in Ireland. He was Chief of Police two terms; last term ended in 1876. He served in the Mexican War in 1846-48; served one year first, then re-enlisted for the war; was Lieutenant of Co. A, Santa Fe battalion; was mustered out at Independence. Mo. He is a Democrat. Has been in the ice business since 1864, and is increasing his capacity this year one-half; to 8,000 tons. He deals wholesale exclusively.
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