Whiteside County IL Archives Biographies.....Bley, John H 
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Author: Portrait/Bio Album, Whiteside County IL 1885

John H. Bley, farmer, section 18, Hopkins Township, is a son of John H. and 
Maria Bley, who were natives of Germany, where they died. They had a family of 
three children,—John H., Elizabeth and Frederick. Mr. Bley, of this sketch, 
was born in Germany, July 3, 1835, lived in his native land till 1860, when he 
came to America and direct to Whiteside County, locating in Hopkins Township. 
Soon afterward he purchased 160 acres of land, where he settled and has since 
lived. He is now the owner of 215 acres in the township, most of which is 
cultivated. Mr. Bley was married in Hopkins Township, March 15, 1869, to 
Margaret Staassen, who was born in Germany, July 9, 1843. They have had eight 
children, six of whom are surviving, viz.: Johanna E., Emily M., Frederick G., 
William M., Anna H. and John H., Jr.; two died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. B. are 
members of the German Lutheran Church. In politics he is identified with the 
Democratic party.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Whiteside County, Illinois, Containing Full-
page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens of the County. Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1885.

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