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Below is a family biography included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. 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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J. R. SCOTT, grocer, of the firm of Scott & Miller, Bloomington; was born in Greene Co., Ind., May 29, 1852; his parents were John V. and Phoebe M. (Plumb) Scott; he received a good education and began in mercantile life with A. Eversole, Esq., continuing with him for a number of years and thoroughly learning the business; he opened business for himself in 1875, in company with Thomas Evans; this partnership lasted one year, when he became associated with his present partner; they are located at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets; here they keep a neat and well-stocked establishment; they are careful and reliable business men; they are still young, but with a prospect of success before them. Mr. Scott married Miss Katie M. Roberts, formerly of Carlisle, Penn., Dec. 20, 1876.
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This family biography is one of 1257 biographies included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of McLean County, Illinois
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