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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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R. L. CARLOCK, merchant; Oak Grove; was born in White Oak Township, McLean Co., Ill., Aug. 9, 1856; he was reared a farmer’s son; having acquired a good English education at the common schools; in 1875, he entered Eureka College, and attended two sessions; in September, 1876, he entered Eastman’s National Business College, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., from which he graduated Feb. 20, 1877; on his return home, he engaged in farming till September of 1878, when he opened a general merchandise store in Oak Grove, in company with W. L. McNeil, under the firm name of McNeil & Carlock; Nov. 1, 1878, McNeil sold his interest to George M. Carlock, and the firm became that of Carlock Bros.; March 1, 1879, George M. sold his interest to J. H. Swanly, and the present firm of Carlock & Swanly was formed. This is the second store established in the village. He was married, Dec. 19, 1878, to Sallie G. Dunlap, a. native of Illinois. The firm of Carlock & Swanly is fast gaining the confidence of the people, and their range of patronage is on the increase. Both members of the firm are promising young; business gentlemen, and bid fair to meet with deserved success.
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