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Below is a family biography included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published by Biographical Publishing Co. in 1894.  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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LAUNCY L. ADAMS, a resident of township 6, range 6, and one of the foremost agriculturists of Randolph County, was born here on the 30th of November, 1850. In order of birth he is the fourth child of David and Margaret (Douglas) Adams, the former of whom was born in Scotland and accompanied his parents to America when a young man. The paternal grandfather, James Adams, was a shoemaker by trade, which he followed in Scotland, but after coming to Illinois lived in retirement until his death. David Adams was a farmer by occupation and was thus engaged until his death, which occurred in 1854. Margaret, his wife, was a daughter of Lot Douglas, who came from Scotland to America and died in Randolph County.

Our subject was early orphaned by the death of his father, which occurred when he was a child of four years. His education was received in District No. 3, township 6, range 6, in this county. He remained on the home farm with his mother until twenty-two years of age, when he commenced farming for himself and he has since engaged in agricultural pursuits. June 11, 1873, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Livesy, daughter of Charles and Minerva (Smith) Livesy. Of this union there were born nine children, of whom one died in infancy. Those living are, Luella M., Charles R., James A., David L., Margaret M., Minnie G., Carrie B. and Elmo H., all of whom reside with their parents. Mrs. Adams and the children are members of the Presbyterian Church.

Politically, Mr. Adams supports the principles of the Republican party, and in social matters he is connected with the American Legion of Honor.

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This family biography is one of 679 biographies included in The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois published in 1894.  View the complete description here: The Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, Illinois

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