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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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THOMAS B. WATTS, farmer and school teacher; P. O. Arrowsmith. The subject of this sketch was born in the State of Delaware, June 23, 1843; remained with his parents until 18 years of age, engaging with his father in farming in summer and going to school in winter. Mr. Watts attended the State Normal School at Bloomington, McLean Co., two and a half years; commenced teaching school at the age of 21 and continued for about twelve years. Mr. Watts was so successful in teaching that he retained his position in one school, in the city of Peoria, Ill., for a period of six years. Mr. Watts has been teaching in this county for about two years. Was married to Louise L. Odelin May 27, 1867; she was born in the State of Vermont March, 27, 1848; they are the parents of three children — Littie M., born Jan. 13, 1873; Cora B., May 11, 1875; B. A., June 3, 1877. Mr. Watts lives on his father’s farm, and is a man of more than ordinary intelligence. Mrs. Watts is an Eastern lady, of refinement and taste.
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