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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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MICHAEL FREY, farmer; P. O. Bloomington; was born in Preble Co., Ohio, June 19, 1835; he was reared a farmer’s son, and his education limited to that obtained at the common schools; in 1854, the family came to Illinois, and settled in the northwestern portion of McLean Co.. his father at the time purchasing a large tract of land; after his majority, he worked on the farm some five or six years; at the age of 27, he began improving the farm which his father gave him. He was married in December, 1870, to Sarah Rohrer, a native of Holmes Co., Ohio.; he resided upon his farm until 1875, when he moved to the city of Bloomington, where he has since resided; he owns city property in Bloomington, and 240 acres in McLean Co., valued at $20,000. Mr. Frey has never held an office, and has never sought one; he has preferred a peaceful, quiet life, devoted to the interests of his farms; his sterling worth as a friend and neighbor, and as a successful business man, is recognized by his friends and acquaintances.
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