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History of Tuscola and Bay Counties, Mich.
H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, 1883

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        GEORGE WILCOX, farmer, was born in Troy, Mich., April 22,
     1837.  He spent some fourteen years of his youth in Illinois, and
     came with his parents to section 15, in Arbela, November 3, 1854.
     He and his brother worked mostly in the woods in winter, and in
     clearing land in summer, until the forest gave way before their
     efforts, and pioneer life and hardships yielded to convenience and
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     comfort.  He was married to Miss HELEN COLE, of Arbela, August
     1, 1867.  They have five children, URANIE, EDITH, EDNA, ALTA
     and GEORGE ROY.  They have eighty acres of land in section 10,
     Arbela, with sixty improved, a thriving orchard and an elegant
     dwelling and inviting home surroundings.  He has served as high-
     way commissioner, and takes pride in the improvement of the
     highways of his township.
     
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