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Below is a family biography included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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GUY A. CARLTON, livery, Bloomington; in speaking of the business industries of the city of Bloomington, the firm of Carlton & Kerr require more than a passing mention; they are both old residents of the city, and, since 1875, have been engaged in the livery business; their establishment is located at Nos. 112, 114, 116, East Washington street; here, they have everything arranged neatly and comfortably; they do not aim to keep the largest number of horses; but what they have are among the best of the city, as are also their carriages and hacks, one of the latter being kept at the “stand” on the west side of the Public Square, Mr. Kerr usually looking after custom in this line. Mr. Carlton is a native of Penobscot Co., Maine; he was born in September, 1837, remaining at his native place until he had grown nearly to manhood, and had received his education; in 1854, he came West and located in this city; until 1861, he was engaged in the grocery business and at railroading. He then enlisted in the late war of the rebellion in Co. A, 8th I.V.I., three months service; serving this term of enlistment, he returned, and, in 1862, again enlisted in the three years’ service; this, as 1st Lieutenant of Co. A, 94th I. V. I.; he had served but about two years, when he was discharged on account of disability; following this, he returned to Bloomington, and, until 1875, was engaged in various business enterprises, among others was starting the first city express in Bloomington in 1864; he has been generally successful in his former business undertakings, and has already made a success of his present business.

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This family biography is one of 1257 biographies included in The History of McLean County, Illinois published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. Co. in 1879.  View the complete description here: The History of McLean County, Illinois

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