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D. DRIGGS, pattern-maker; Bloomington. The subject of this sketch is a native of Hartford, Conn., where he grew to manhood and received his education; after completing his literary studies, he began the study of law; after completing his course of study of the legal profession, he began practice; but, as it proved, unfortunately for him, himself and partner in a short time had established a business that was more than they could attend to; the consequence was, Mr. Driggs’ health failed and he was obliged to give up the practice of his profession. Thinking some mechanical trade better suited to his state of health, he learned the trade of a pattern maker in Cincinnati, Ohio; he worked there some time, then moved to Canton, Ill., where he remained one year; from there he removed to Peoria, where he was at work at his trade for three years; then went to El Paso; there he was engaged in running a foundry until 1873, when he removed to Bloomington, where he has since resided, engaged in the manufacture of patterns. He is a man who, had not his health failed in early life, must surely have become a prominent member of the bar. Whatever his position may be in life, he easily holds the reputation of being a gentleman and a scholar.