My Genealogy Hound
Below is a family biography included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published by Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd 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.
* * * *
NETTLES, WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. White Hall, is one of the oldest citizens of Greene Co., and one whose life has been characterized by more than ordinary energy. Born in Pennsylvania, January 10, 1794. In the old settled State of Pennsylvania he grew to manhood and there married Miss Margaret Branyn. He followed the occupations of carpenter and farmer until 1837; when he moved to Ohio. Three years later he came to Greene Co., and located in township 12, range 11, where he purchased land. Like nearly all who sought a home in Illinois, Mr. Nettles worked early and late to provide the necessities of life for his growing family. After many years he is now the owner of a valuable tract of land. At the ripe age of eighty-five years he quietly rests from the labors that marked his earliest years. Of nine children born of this marriage seven are living: Ross, Agnes, Eliza Anne, Sarah, Margaret, William H. and Joshua T.
* * * *
This family biography is one of 744 biographies included in The History of Greene County, Illinois published in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Greene County, Illinois
View additional Greene County, Illinois family biographies here: Greene County, Illinois Biographies
Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of other family biographies.