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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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JOHN A. FULWILER, attorney; Bloomington. John A. Fulwiler was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., June 17, 1843; he came with parents to Lexington, McLean Co., in 1855, where he obtained his early education and resided until August, 1861, when he enlisted with the 33d I. V. I., and served over three years in the army, being mustered out of service at the expiration of his term. Upon his return, he commenced the study of law, and subsequently engaged in mercantile business at Forrest, Livingston Co. He was admitted to the bar, and removed to Pontiac in October, 1870, and associated himself in business with E. M. Johnson; he located in Bloomington in 1875; he is a young attorney of promise, attends to business promptly and to the satisfaction of his clients, and is full of energy. He married Miss Mary A., daughter of Robert Fell, of Normal, Sept. 6, 1865; they have three children— John W., Leonard F. and Roberta M.
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