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FREDERICK C. FRIDAY, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Arrowsmith; owns 108 acres, worth $35 per acre. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, Nov. 3, 1839; lived on the farm with his parents, assisting his father in farming, until 23 years of age; worked for his uncle two years; came to this country June 4, 1860; went to Tazewell Co., Ill., stayed two years and returned to this county. He was married to Melvina Wilson, May 23, 1867; she was born in Posey Co., Ind., May 23, 1841, and has had five children, only one of whom is living, viz.; Carl F.; the deceased are — Julia M., Joseph C., Nettie B. and Mary C. Mr. Friday has held the office of School Director, one term, which office he still holds, and has been Overseer of Roads three years. Mrs. Friday’s grandfather, on her father’s side, was in the Mexican war, Mr. Friday’s cash, when he came to this township, did not exceed $15, and, in a few years, he acquired over $4,000 worth of property. He is well respected in his neighborhood.