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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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H. P. SEIBEL, Justice of the Peace, Bloomington; was born in Bavaria, on the Rhine, June 1, 1831 where he received his education; he came to this country in 1849, locating in Cincinnati, where he was engaged in book-keeping; while there he was a member of the School Board for several years; after which, he was engaged in the manufacture of pianos, in which business he continued some four years; he came to Bloomington in 1872, where he has since lived, an enterprising and much respected citizen; he was instrumental in establishing the paper-mill which was for a time operated successfully; he is the founder of the Maennerchor Society of Bloomington, in which he officiated as President for several years; for the last two years has served as musical director; this society is one of which the citizens of Bloomington may well be proud. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1877; this, with many other honorable and prominent positions, he has filled with credit. He married Miss Catharine Hoffmann, of Germany, Nov. 11, 1855; she was born June 24, 1831; they have a family of five.
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