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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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J. C. JAYNES, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Normal; was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 21, 1825, where he was raised and received his early education. During his early life, he learned the trade of a miller, in which business he continued some twelve years. He has twice been married; first, to Miss Eliza Champion, of Otsego, N. Y., in February, 1846; they came west in 1861, settling in Woodford Co., Ill., where she died April 6, 1866, leaving two children — Clarie and Mary A. (deceased). He returned to Otsego, N. Y., in 1866, and, Dec. 24, he married Miss Mary O. Champion; they came West and located in Kappa, Ill., where he engaged in mercantile business, also superintending his farm. They own a fine farm of 160 acres; also a beautiful residence in Normal. They have one child— Viola I. They are much-respected citizens.
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