In June, 1836, Doctor and Mrs. Alfred Castle left the state of New York, and came to Peoria, Illinois, making the journey in a one horse buggy. Soon after arriving at the then small but very ambitious village, Dr. Castle began the active practice of his profession in which he was ably assisted by Mrs. Castle. During a scourge of yellow fever which soon after prevailed in Peoria and vicinity, so great were the services of Dr. and Mrs. Castle that they became affectionately known as the peoples friends and many times were God bless you poured upon them. Two Pioneer Doctors of Stark County, Illinois by William R. Sandham Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1908-1984), Vol. 13, No. 4 (Jan., 1921), pp. 538-544
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