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WILLIAM G. CARROTHERS, Fairfield, Deputy United States Revenue Collector for the Third Division of the Thirteenth District, is a son of Dr. George W. Carrothers, of Fairfield, I11. He was born in Olney, Ill.,   June 9, 1851, where he was reared to maturity. He was educated at the public schools of Olney, and at the Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. In 1870 he embarked in the drug business in Olney, and two years later came to Fairfield, where he continued the same trade as a member of the firm of Baker & Carrotbers, until 1875, at which time he purchased the interest of Mr. Baker, and continued alone until 1878. He took charge of his present office under Gen. Pavey on the 1st of January, 1883. He was married, in Olney, Ill., September 28, 1871 to Miss Sallie R. Walker, daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail (Reed) Walker. She was born in Mt. Carmel, Ill., on the 25th of August, 1851. They have five children, viz., Frank L., born November 29, 1872; Jennie, born May 26, 1875; Mary, born November 5, 1877; Susie, born August 26, 1879; and William, born March 11, 1882. Mr. Carrothers is a member of the Fairfield Lodge, No. 206, A. F. & A. M., Fairfield Chapter, NO. 179, R. A. M., and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In politics, he is a Republican. Family residence on corner of Railroad and Division streets.