William McCabe McCloud
William McCabe McCloud, London, the oldest son and oldest living child of J. C. McCloud, is the junior member of the firm of J. C. & Mac McCloud. druggists. He was born at Milford Center, Union Co., Ohio, June 25, 1855. He was but a year old when his parents removed to Madison County, and was reared and educated here. In early life, he was employed a clerk in the grocer trade, and, in 1875, entered the employ of Abram Smith a prominent druggist of London. He remained in this position for five years and then, in company with his father, established his present business. August 7, 1880. His trade has slowly increased, and his business proven profitable. He is a member of the Republican party. Mr. McCloud was married, September 22, 1877, to Josie B., daughter of William Jones (deceased).
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]