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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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WILLSON D. GROW, Sec. 19, farmer; P. O. Holder; owns 40 acres; was born in Shelby Co., Ky., June 12, 1841; lived with his parents on the farm until 21 years old; he was never married, and, with an older brother lives a bachelor’s life, carrying on farming together; he is in good circumstances; came to this State in the year 1859, first settling in Mackinaw; remained there one year, then came to this county, where he has resided since.
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