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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 M. WHITE, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 11; P. O. Lexington; one of the large land holders of Lawndale Township; was born in Tippecanoe Co., Ind., Ang. 17, 1837; came to McLean Co. in 1850, and has been a resident of the county ever since; moved to Lawndale Township March 20, 1862. The subject of this sketch is the son of George C. and Julia A. White. His mother died March 25, 1865. The father is still alive, and lives in Towanda Township; he is 76 years old, in good health, and in possession of all his faculties. Mr. White owns one of the best improved farms in McLean Co., which consists of 252 acres. He was united in marriage with Theresa Hamilton April 18, 1868. There are two children from this union — Clarence M., born Dec. 30, 1868, and Morry H., born July 30, 1878. Mrs. White was born in Brown Co., Ohio, June 18, 1847.
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