Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

William CARLISLE, bakery, Braidwood; the subject of this sketch is the oldest baker in 
Braidwood; born in England; his father, Wm. CARLISLE, died when Mr. CARLISLE was very 
young; here he started out in the world a poor boy; learned his trade, baking, in England, 
and this business he has followed throughout life; in 1862, he emigrated to Canada, and 
remained there about two years. While in Canada, he was married in 1863, to Miss Mary 
GIBSON, of Canada. In 1864, he came to Illinois and settled at Chicago; from there be came 
to Will Co., and first stopped in Wilmington, and then went to Braidwood; in 1873, he 
first commenced business of his own; here he was very successful until May 26, 1877, his 
bakery was destroyed by fire; he rebuilt, and today owns the most complete bakery in 
Braidwood. Mr. CARLISLE is a prominent Odd Fellow, and a member of the Episcopal Church.


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HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.