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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885.  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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WILLIAM BERGMAN, a farmer of Clay Township, is a son of William and Mary B. Bergman, both natives of Hanover, Germany. His father, who was a farmer, came to the United States about 1830, locating in Kentucky, where he has since lived. His mother died about 1878. William was born in Louisville, Ky., January 24, 1843, where he received a common school education. In 1871 he removed to Spencer County, where he purchased eighty acres of land in Section 10 of Clay Township. November 9, 1871, his marriage with Mary Reckweg was solemnized. One child, Frederick, was born to this union. Mrs. Bergman died in May, 1875, and he was united in marriage with Mary Schriefer February 22, 1877. To them three children have been born. Politically Mr. Bergman is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co.  For the complete description, click here: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy

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