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STODDARD, E. D., Postmaster and dealer in groceries, corner Monroe and Jefferson sts.; residence the same; born in West Point April 14, 1842; educated in the schools of West Point, and three terms at Denmark Academy. In 1861, he enlisted; his health not permitting him to remain with the army, was discharged. Then went to Beardstown, Ill., where he engaged in the nursery business, and was made Deputy Povost Marshal for the Ninth District and remained there two years. Married Miss Annie C. Sturdivant, daughter of C. C. Sturdivant, of Beardstown, Ill.; she was born at La Grange, Ill., July 10, 1843; they came immediately to Lee Co., where he engaged in farming until Jan. 1, 1878, when he received the appointment of Postmaster, and took the position; bought a stock of groceries, and has since been engaged in his present business; they have one child — lost two; Harry D., born June 9, 1866; Edgar W., born Aug. 19, 1868, and died Aug. 7, 1871; Julian S., born April 25, 1871, and died June 26, 1873. Members of the Baptist Church; Clerk of same and Superintendent of Sabbath school.