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| John Freiberg, farmer, sec. 22, Green Tp., was born in Germany, Sept. 21, 1823, and is a son of Gerhart and Dora (Frenke) Freiberg. He taught in the lower grade in schools of his native country, and after learned the tailor’s trade, which he pursued 26 years in Germany. In 1876 he came to America, made his location at Big Rapids, later on buying his farm in Green Tp., where he has since diligently pursued the business of farming. Mr. Freiburg was married in Germany, in 1849, to Johanna, daughter of John and Christina (Mann) Bowman, born Aug. 26, 1826. Twelve children have been born of this marriage, nine of whom are living: August F., Albert J., Henry W., Hermann F., Charlie J., Bertie C., Ida F., Emma C., and Huldah A. Those deceased are: Anna J., Johanna and Frank. The family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Freiberg is a Democrat. |