Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2014 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Portrait and Biographical Album of Huron County, Michigan Pub. Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1884 [407] MICHAEL BLEICHER, farmer, resident on section 20, Dwight Town- ship, was born May 1, 1840, in Germany. His parents, PAUL and MAGDALENA BLEICHER, were also born in Germany, and emigrated from "das Faderland" to Michigan in 1852. They settled in Monroe County and are now deceased. MR. BLEICHER first came to Huron County in 1858, and until 1867 resided at Port Austin, where he was engaged in fishing. He went in that year to Lake Superior, where he was similarly engaged 11 years. At the end of that time he returned to Huron County and purchased his farm in Dwight Township, comprising 80 acres, on which he has expended his energies and managed his agricultural affairs, until he has 65 acres under excellent improvements. MR. BLEICHER is a decided Republican in political sentiment. His marriage to JOHANNA BAUDAMAN occurred in April, 1861, at Port Austin. Seven children have been born to them, five of whom are now living. They are FELIX, LEROY, CHARLES, FRANK (2d) and CORA. MICHAEL and FRANK (1st) are deceased. MRS. BLEICHER is a native of Germany. =========================================================================== If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access more of our growing collection of FREE online information by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/ ===========================================================================