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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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ALEXANDER, JOHN; farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Elm Grove; was born in Russell county, Va., Nov. 26, 1828; came to this county in 1834; has 170 acres of land, valued at $5,000; married, for his first wife, Rachel Piggott. She was born in North Carolina, June 4, 1825, and died Feb. 16, 1869. They had seven children: Jason, born Feb. 23, 1851; Mary E., born March 10, 1853; Andrew J., born Dec. 28, 1855; Keziah S., born Oct. 30, 1858; Nancy A., born April 23, 1861; Philip C., born May 13, 1863, and John L., born Dec. 25, 1865. For his second wife he married Catherine Jourdan. She was born in Virginia, Dec. 27, 1845. They have two children: Eva B. and Mattie E. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander belong to the Presbyterian church. He emigrated with his parents to this county when he was six years old, and ranks among the earliest settlers of the township.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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