Robert L. “Dog” Connell was born March 1, 1929, in Marion, the son of William J. and Stella (Robinson) Connell. Continue reading
Category Archives: Government
I would be remiss not to include the backstory on Joab Goodall the pioneer. It is because of Joab and his wife Nancy that all the Goodall family members who have played a part in Marion’s history were made available. Continue reading
Milo Erwin’s “History of Williamson County”, published in 1875 details the first murders occurring here and types of crime in the county up to about 1874. … Continue reading
Fleming Gent was born March 1, 1843 in Ohio. He must have been orphaned early on in life because the first census record that I was able to find on him was when he was aged 8 Continue reading
For 50 years, Marion Mayor Robert Butler has kept watch over his beloved city. For decades to come, a monument to his faithful service will continue to stand guard on the town square. Continue reading
