Nannie Gray Parks, a public spirited citizen who ably occupied various positions of local trust, was known throughout Southern Illinois as a leading and successful librarian, historian, and genealogist. Continue reading
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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
Charles Andrew Gent was born March 1, 1865 at Tunnel Hill in Johnson County, Illinois. Continue reading
In late February of 1943 American troops were beginning to enter World War II. Although D-Day, the mass invasion of the French coast would not take place until more than a year later, American sailors and pilots were beginning to arrive in the Pacific. Continue reading
