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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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THOMAS D. LYON, Pastor of Bethel German Baptist Church, Hudson; born in Hardy, now Grant, Co., W. Va., March 3, 1821. When about 20 years of age, Mr. L. commenced teaching, which occupation he followed for many years, and, mainly through his own efforts, obtained an education, including a partial knowledge of German and Greek. In 1847, he entered the ministry, which has been his vocation since that date. He was married Oct. 26, 1843, to Miss Mary Clark, who was born in Hampshire Co., W. Va., Aug. 29, 1820. In 1864, Mr. Lyon removed his family to Illinois, and located in Towanda Township, this county, and, four years later, removed to Hudson, his present home. They have eight children living — Rebecca, wife of F. M. Snavely; Rachel A., wife of John W. Forney; Hannah, wife of John L. Snavely; Emily J., wife of John Sager; Mary M., wife of William Snavely; S. C.; Otis B. and Franklin H. Their son David died Jan. 19, 1855.
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