Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Washburn, Charles F November 25, 1827 - 
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Author: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", 1882

Charles F. WASHBURN, Morris, is a native of Otsego County, N. Y., born 
November 25, 1827, was raised and educated in his native State. In the spring 
of 1855, he settled in Saratoga Township, Grundy County, where he bought a 
farm. Here he lost his wife, Mrs. Mary (AUSTIN) WASHBURN, and his three 
children. On the 7th of September, 1858, he was married to Miss Martha LYON, 
of Jefferson County, N. Y. She was born August 22, 1830, and came to Kendall 
County in 1848. The family consists of three children - George, born December 
16, 1859; Frank M., September 30, 1861; and Adelbert, May 22, 1863. Mr. 
WASHBURN was for several years engaged in the grocery business on Liberty and 
Canal streets. He is now owner of a boat and team on the Illinois & Michigan 
Canal, spending much of his time on the line from Chicago to La Salle. 
Residence, northwest part of city. He is a Republican.

[Source: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 
Historical Publishers, Lake Side Building, 1882]

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