Person:James Kershaw (1)

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James S Kershaw
b.28 Dec 1832 England
 
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  1. James S Kershaw1832 -
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m. 5 Apr 1855
  1. Daniel R Kershaw1856 -
  2. Alfred E. Kershaw1857 -
  3. Margaret Ann Kershaw1863 -
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Name[1][2] James S Kershaw
Gender Male
Birth[1][2] 28 Dec 1832 England
Marriage 5 Apr 1855 Illinois, United Statesto Mary A Jones

James was born and educated in England. After coming to America, he was engaged in the Coal Mining business, for some time in Peoria County, IL. He later purchased a farm at 'Jones Prairie', which he soon sold and 'removed' to Oak Hill, Illinois, where he again invested in farm property. He came to Elmwood, IL. In1893, where he was one of the leading citizens, until his death July 15, 1897. He was a memberof Company 'C', 151 Regiment Volunteer Infantry, and served through the Civil War.

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Census 043 - Fulton County, IL 1870

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marvin Levitt. (1905 Ursini Ln, Modesto, CA 95355).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fulton, Illinois, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Ninth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication M593. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).

    Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M593_223; Page: 324; Image: 654; 23 Jun 1870

  3.   Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Peoria County, Illinois. (Published by Bateman in 1902. Volume 2 - #9773).
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