... Edmond Didlake, the father of C. F., was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky, locating in Clark County at an early day, where he lived for many years, and was Sheriff of the county, and prominently connected with its business interests. In 1851 he removed to McLean County, Illinois, and engaged in farming and coimmission business, where he died in 1873. He was a Mason, and a member of the Reformed Church. His wife survived him until 1876. ...
