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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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CHARLES H. PREBLE, stock-dealer and shipper, Lexington; born in Erie Co., Penn., Feb. 25, 1832, where he resided until 1854, removing to Illinois in the fall of that year, locating at Lexington his present home; he was engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1872, when he engaged in his present business, which he has since followed; he has served as member of the Town Council three terms, and is a member of the present board. In January, 1856, he married Miss Martha Kent, who was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; five children by this union — Edith M., Nettie, Lillian, Grant and Nannie.
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