George Ralph Thurmond was born in Ewing, Illinois on January 6, 1896, the son of Elisha M. and Ida A. Ingram Thurmond. His father, Elisha, taught school and engaged in farming and raising livestock prior to bringing his family to Marion on October 1, 1909 to engage in the monument business by buying the Marion Steam Marble Works (monument makers). Continue reading
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Powell Barnett was born in Marion, November 21, 1892, the son of the late Nelson and Ada Gray Barnett. Powell was a well-known Marion citizen and church and community worker. Continue reading
Roy Oldham Paisley was born May 2, 1893 to William Orion Paisley and Georgia Oldham in East Lincoln Illinois located in Logan County just north of Springfield, Illinois. Continue reading
Attorney Rufus Neely was one of Williamson County’s best known public men. His activities and his fame influenced the happenings in and out of court in the county. Continue reading
Delos Leon Duty was born October 5, 1882 at Attila, Illinois, the son of Hiram P. and Paradine (Parks) Duty. He was one of eleven children. Continue reading
