Person:George Seaburn (2)

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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 15, Ed. 1, Tree #0881, Date of Import: Oct 1, 1998]

HISTORY OF MCDONOUGH CO, IL, Continental Historical Co, 1885 (U.City MO Lib  STLGS) 

Page 922/923 - George Seaburn (copy in file) "George Seaburn, one of the farmers of New Salem township, is a native of Ohio, and was born March 14, 1828. He was brought up on a farm and lived on the old homestead with his parents, assisting in the various duties and imployments incident to farm life, until 22 years old. August 11, 1850, the important event of his marriage occurred to SARAH M. KERR. She is a native of Virginia, born in Augusta county, March 17, 1833. They have born to them seven children, four of whom are now living - Mary J., born July 3, 1851, was married to Peter Doughterty, October 3, 1872, living in this county; Florence E., born October 8, 1855, was married to Samuel Leighty, December 19, 1875, living in Adair; Lizzie K., born October 15, 1865, living at home; Bessie B., born August 15, 1873, living at home; George A. , born September 28, 1853, died December 14, 1854; John H., born May 8, 1859, died July 5, 1861; Johnston, born May 3, 1863, died May 13, 1864. His first settlement in New Salem township bears date in 1851, and he first located on section 25. On the 28th day of March, 1853, he started across the plains for California, with an ox-team, and arrived there August 26, of that year. He remained in California until June of the following year, then started for Illinois, and was found again at home June 30, 1854, making the trip by steamer. He there bought and removed to the farm he now occupies, which is the northeast quarter of section 26. This place is well improved, well fenced and under a good state of cultivation, making a good farm and desirable home. Mr. Seaburn enlisted in the Union army, August 7, 1862, in company F, 84th Illinois volunteer infantry; and served with that regiment until May 1, 1863, when he was run over by a mule team and crippled, in consequence of which he was taken to the field hospital.He yet suffers from the effects of the injury received at that time. On the 1st day of July, 1863, he was transferred to the veteran relief corps, and sent with a company to Louisville, Kentucky, as that place was threatened by John Morgan. They were successful in keeping him out of the city, and Mr. Seaburn was then sent to the state of New York, to assist in enforcing the draft; from there he was sent to Chicago, and thence December 3, 1863, to Rock Island to guard prisoners. He remained at that place until June 30, 1864, when he was honorably discharged and returned home. Mrs. Seaburn came to this state in September, 1835. Her father, Amaziah Kerr was born in Virginia, June 2, 1798, and died in the county, June 23, 1878. Her mother was likewise a native of Virgina, born February 28, 1808, and died in this state August 27, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Seaburn are both members of the Christian church. Mr. Seaburn, politically, affiliates with the republican party, is a man of good sound judgment, and stands well among the citizens of this county."

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Brøderbund Software, Inc. World Family Tree Vol. 15, Ed. 1. (Release date: November 20, 1997)
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2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6} Wft15-881.FTW.

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   History of McDonough County, IL, 1885, p. 922-923 - University City Library, St. Louis, MO