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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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W. H. WRIGHT, farmer; P. O. Bloomington; was born in Adams Co., Ohio, May 19, 1839. In the fall of 1853, he came West with the family to Illinois. He remained with his parents till his majority, engaged in farm labor, and receiving his education at the common schools. On leaving home, he opened up his farm on Sec. 35, White Oak Township. Eighty acres of this was given him by his father. This he has increased to 120 acres. He entered the United States service as a member of Co. E, 94th Regt. I. V. I., in August, 1862. He was elected First Lieutenant of the Co., but on account of his ill health was forced to resign and quit the service, in April, 1863. Returning from the army, he again engaged in farming, and this he has since continued. He was married, Feb. 25, 1864, to Kate Johnson, a native of Greene Co., Ohio. Has six children — Minnie H., Charles F., Floretta, Ida B., Lula, Ollie. Has held the office of School Trustee two terms, and that of Assessor four terms.
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