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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps 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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LOWARY, THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Big Neck; was born in Washington county, Pa., Feb. 24, 1817, and came to this county in the fall of 1850. Has 584 acres of land, probable value, $29,000; married Martha Markley, April 8, 1840. She was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1820. Ten children, eight living: Tabitha, born April 16, 1841; Mary, Oct. 9, 1842 (died March, 1874); John, born Oct. 1, 1843 (died in infancy); Daniel, born April 3, 1845; Thomas M., Oct. 6, 1848; Jennie, Feb. 20, 1851; William, Jan. 26, 1854; Rhoda, Sep. 20, 1855; Sarah, Jan. 20, 1857; Mertie, Dec. 5, 1863. His father emigrated to Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1836; lived there until 1852; then came to Adams county — came through with teams, he driving one and his wife the other, camped out. His son Daniel was in the Union army, ninety days’ service; was in several skirmishes and battles. Mr. Lowary came here in limited circumstances, and by industry has made a fine property and home, and is one of the sound farmers of the township.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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