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ARCHIBALD, CHARLES G.,  , Cisne, was born in Wayne County, Ill., November 11, 1844, to Charles and Celia (Taylor) Archibald, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. The father was a farmer by occupation; came to Wayne County in 1835 and died in 1857. During his residence here, there was hardly a court held but what his services appeared to be needed, for the records show that he was on almost every jury during the time. The parents of our subject, who are now both deceased, were blessed with nine children, two of whom—Henry W. and Alexander—served in the late war. Those living are AmeliaWilliams, William S., Charles G. and Nancy J. Patterson.

Our subject obtained his education in the common schools, and in early life engaged in farming pursuits. In 1877, he and J. P. Jordan purchased a general stock of goods of F. A. Kutz, and up to the spring of 1883 ran a store in Cisne, which they sold at the latter date to R. F. Davidson, the present proprietor. Mr. Archibald owns the store building, which he built in 1881. He also has a residence and lot in town.

He was married. February 12, 1865, to Mary J. Blakely, a daughter of Joseph Blakely. of this county. This union has given eight children, of whom there are six living—William H., Nancy I.. Willie M., Luella, Charles and James F.

Mr. Archibald is an A., F. & A. M., Johnsonville Lodge, No. 713, and, with his wife, of the Methodist Church. Politically, he is a Republican.