GEORGE K. ASHLOCK, a son of William M. and Nancy (Gough) Ashlock, was born in Linder township, Greene county, Ill., in 1845. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and received his education in the district schools, also attend school in Carrollton, two years. He was united in marriage, in 1868, with Cynthia A. Hudson, a native of this county, and the daughter of William W. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Ashlock have been the parents of four children - George A., Laura J., died March 14, 1872, aged one year and one month; Elizabeth E., and Edward L. Mr. and Mrs. Ashlock, and their eldest daughter, are members of the Baptist church, while he is also a member of Carrollton lodge, A.F. and A.M. Mr. Ashlock is now the owner of 200 acres of well improved land in Linder township, and is engaged in farming and stock raising, having a few thorough-bred horses. In politics, he is a staunch supporter of the republican party, and at present is a member of the school board of his district. His father is numbered among the early settlers of the county, and a sketch of whom will be found in its proper place in this volume.