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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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WILLIAM P. ANDERSON farmer and surveyor, Sec. 19; P. O. Holder; owns seventy-eight acres; was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Nov. 18, 1833; lived with his parents on farm until 21 years of age, helping his father carry on farming up to this time; shortly after this, he came to this State, where he was married to Ruth A. Whitcomb, Feb. 27, 1861; she was born in Vermilion Co., Ill, June 18, 1841; they are the parents of two children — Alvin W., born July 8, 1862; Camilla E., Jan. 31, 1866. Mr. A. has held the office of Supervisor one term; was County Surveyor six years, and Deputy Surveyor three years. Is now engaged in farming.
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