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History of Funks Grove, (McLean County) Illinois

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Biographies:

Benjamin Franklin Funk - A Biography

Benjamin Franklin Funk, representative, was born in Funk's Grove township, McLean county, Ill., Oct. 17, 1838; son of Isaac Funk. He attended Illinois Wesleyan university for three years and in 1866-69 engaged in farming. In 1869 he removed to Bloomington, Ill., and in 1871 was elected mayor of the city, serving seven consecutive terms: He was a delegate to the Republican national convention in 1888 and was a Republican representative in the 53d congress, 1893-95. He was elected a trustee of Illinois Wesleyan university in 1874 and was president of the board of trustees of that institution, 1876-93.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Illinois Facts:
Tree: white oak
Bird: cardinal
Flower: native violet
Nickname: Prairie State, Land of Lincoln
Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
Area (sq. mi.): 56,400
Capitol: Springfield
Admitted: 3 Dec 1818

McLean County Facts:

Funks Grove is situated 210 meters above sea level.