William Oscar Potter was born February 17, 1871, in a log cabin in the southern part of Rock Creek precinct, near Crab Orchard in Williamson County. Continue reading
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Dausa Dow Hartwell was born on October 7, 1878 near Johnston City, Illinois. His parents were John L.D. Hartwell and Nancy Elizabeth Hartwell. Hartwell had completed his medical education and was practicing under the tutelage of Dr. Alonzo Baker in 1900. He lived with Dr. Baker’s family in Grassy Precinct on the west side of the county. Continue reading
A senior citizens center for Marion was a dream of several for many years and the first meeting was held on March 22,1966 at Zion United Church of Christ with the following present: Continue reading
Marion, Illinois, established August 20, 1839. Town Chartered February 24, 1841 by special act of legislature. The original charter of Marion was repealed on February 15, 1847. A Regular charter was granted with amendments and extension of rights on February 16, 1865. The following is a list of Marion City Officials (City Council Members) from 1839 to the present. Continue reading
Martin Luther Baker is the son of T. D. Baker and Elizabeth J. (Sanders) Baker. The father is of English origin and was born in Mecklenburg county, N. C, April 17th, 1822, emigrated with his parents to Tennessee, grew to manhood, married and in 1856 moved to Williamson county, Illinois, Continue reading
