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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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ABRAM EVERSOLE, grocer, Bloomington; was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, July 16, 1831, where he was raised and schooled; he came to McLean Co., in 1856; his first business experience was at Heyworth, McLean Co., in the grocery business; he removed to Bloomington in 1860, where he has since remained, engaged in his present business, at 229 East Front street; here he keeps a well assorted stock of goods, and aims at securing the best patronage; he has always been interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. He married Miss Ellen Allen of Mercer Co., Ohio, May 6, 1856; they have a family of four.
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