The old settlers met in Marion on Saturday, July 10, 1880 at 2 o’clock p.m. and organized a second time by appointing Dr. Bundy chairman and Dr. Lodge secretary. On motion of Rev. A.T. Benson and seconded by R.T. Pulley, it was resolved “That all persons a resident of Williamson County prior to 1860 and fifty years of age or older, be invited to meet each other at the Fair Grounds near Marion on Thursday, August 12, 1880 and have an old fashioned barbeque and talk over old times.” Continue reading
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According to a Pioneer Sons of Williamson County application handout issued just prior to the 1939 Williamson County Centennial this group was formed on August 15, 1939. Continue reading
William Baker “Babe” Borton was born in Marion, Illinois on August 14, 1888 the son of Reuben Borton and Mattie Simmons. Continue reading
When the organization called the “The Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County” was formed in 1935, they served as the premier historical group trying to preserve the past of the county. Continue reading
With 150 red, white, and blue balloons sent sailing skyward from a Conestoga wagon, Williamson County today began a year-long celebration of its 150thanniversary. Continue reading