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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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HARRISON H. CLARK, farmer; P. O. Randolph; was born in Licking Co., Ohio. July 6, 1836, where he lived until he was 20 years old; he then, with his parents, came West and settled near his present place, where he lived four years; they then moved to an adjoining farm that he and his brother George had bought; he lived there until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the 94th I. V. I., and was in the service three years; the last year he was Second Sergeant of Co. I. He was at the siege of Vicksburg, Mobile and the other engagements of the regiment. On his return from the army, he engaged in farming with his brother. In the spring of 1867, he came to his present place and has lived here since. He owns 160 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor. In the winter of 1866, he married Miss Sarah Blandine; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio; they have had five children, four of whom are living— Ransom, Pauline, Charlie and Lewis B.; deceased— May.

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This family biography is one of 1257 biographies included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of McLean County, Illinois

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