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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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JAMES MONROE JAMESON, farmer; P. O. Bloomington; was born in Jefferson Co., Ind., April 23, 1826; he received a liberal education in his native State, and upon arriving at the age of manhood was apprenticed to a saddler; he followed this business for many years. At the outbreak of the war, he received a commission as Lieutenant, and, later, at his own request was ordered in post-regimental quarters; he remained in the service until 1864, when he came to Illinois and married Miss Mary J. Holcomb, of Indiana; they then settled in Dry Grove Township, McLean Co.; they have two children — Thomas H. and Love H. Mr. Jameson is now Justice of the Peace, it is the only public office he holds; he has retained the position since 1872. His farm consists of forty acres, valued at $2,500.
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