My Genealogy Hound

ABSALOM FUNK, stock-dealer, Bloomington; was born in Funk’s Grove, McLean Co., Ill., March 4, 1842, and is the son of Hon. Isaac Funk, one of the pioneers of McLean Co., Ill., he having made his home here in 1824, and is referred to in the history part of this work. Mr. Absalom Funk was brought up on his father’s farm, engaged in farming from the time he was able to handle the hoe and hold the plow, and, in the winter months, attended the district schools. Mr. Funk was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted as Sergeant in Co. G, 145th I. V. I.; did good service, and was honorably discharged. In 1868, he moved to Bloomington, where he has been a resident ever since. Mr. Funk married Sophronia Vandevender, a native of McLean Co., Ill., daughter of James and Emma Vandevender, who made their home in McLean Co. at an early day; they have one child— Lyle, who was born in Bloomington, Ill., May 31, 1874. Mr. Funk and wife in 1870 made a trip to Europe, being absent for a year, visiting France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, England, Scotland and Ireland.