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J. M. FORDICE, lumber; Bloomington. J. M. Fordice is another of the old settlers and natives of McLean Co., Bloomington being his native place. His people were among the first settlers of the county; his mother, also, being a native of the county, and one of the first births in the county; her maiden name was Letitia Saterfield. Since the age of 13 years, Mr. Fordice has been dependent upon his own resources for a livelihood; he was born March 14, 1840; although dependent upon his own resources, he succeeded in procuring a fair education. Aug.15, 1861, he entered the army in the war of the rebellion, enlisting in Co. C, I. V. I., three years’ service, though before leaving the army he had served three years and four months. Previous to entering the army he had been engaged in the lumber trade; upon his return, he at once resumed business in this line, which he has since conducted successfully; besides a full line of lumber and building material of all kinds, he also is handling a large amount of the well-known Lehigh Valley coal. These, in connection with the Moline wagon, which is also well known, form his principal business. His lumber yard and office is located at 1001 West Market street. He is well-known as one of the thoroughly reliable business men of the city. He is now doing a large business, which is the result of his own energy, industry and good financiering.