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H. W. BACHMAN, engineer. McLean; is a native of Montgomery Co., Ohio; he was born May 5, 1836; when he was 3 years old, his people moved to Jasper Co., Ill.; upon the death of his father, in 1844, the family moved to Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1852; then moved to Tazewell Co., Ill.; while he was a resident of Pennsylvania, he had learned the trade of an engineer; he spent a few years in travel over the Western States, and, Aug. 13, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, 3d I. V. C., three-years’ service, being mustered out of service in Springfield, Ill., in 1864; during his service he was in thirty-eight battles, among which were the battles of Pea Ridge, first battle of Vicksburg, that of Arkansas Post and of Gun Town, Miss. After being mustered out of service, he returned South, and, for a time, was in Government employ; after which, he went to Texas, where he remained till 1866; in 1867, he came to McLean and engaged in the milling business, though he did not form his present partnership until 1868, the firm now being Stoner, Aldrich & Co., Mr. Bachman being the engineer of the firm; he is a straightforward, unassuming kind of a man, though in point of integrity and honor he may always be depended upon.