History of Vermilion County, Illinois
Title | History of Vermilion County, Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Lottie E. Jones |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 574 |
Release | 1911 |
Genre | Vermilion County (Ill.) |
ISBN |
HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY ILLINOIS,
Title | HISTORY OF VERMILION COUNTY ILLINOIS, PDF eBook |
Author | LOTTIE E. JONES |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781033100066 |
History of Vermilion County, Illinois
Title | History of Vermilion County, Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Lottie E. Jones |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2001-01-01 |
Genre | Vermilion County (Ill.) |
ISBN | 9781581033946 |
History of Vermilion County
Title | History of Vermilion County PDF eBook |
Author | H. W. Beckwith |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1041 |
Release | 1993-10-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780832835162 |
History of Vermilion County, Illinois
Title | History of Vermilion County, Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Jones Lottie E |
Publisher | Andesite Press |
Total Pages | 572 |
Release | 2015-08-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781298817761 |
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History of Vermilion County, Illinois: A Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement, and Progress for Nearly a Century;
Title | History of Vermilion County, Illinois: A Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement, and Progress for Nearly a Century; PDF eBook |
Author | Jones Lottie E |
Publisher | Palala Press |
Total Pages | 572 |
Release | 2018-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781378906736 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of Vermilion County, Illinois; a Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement, and Progress for Nearly a Century
Title | History of Vermilion County, Illinois; a Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement, and Progress for Nearly a Century PDF eBook |
Author | Lottie E. Jones |
Publisher | Theclassics.Us |
Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 2013-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781230229324 |
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XLIV. HEROES AND DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE. J. G. CANNON--W. J. CALHOUN--J. W. WILKIN--MRS. MARY HARTWELL CATHERWOOD--HIRAM W. BECKWITH--GURDON HUBBARD--SAMUEL M'ROBERTS--REV. JAMES ASHMORE HARVEY SOWDOWSKY RT. REV. VICAR GENERAL O'REILLY-- COL. O. F. HARMON--J. C. DAVIS--MICHAEL KELLEY. Every community, however small, has its representative heroes. Sometimes they are heroes of war, and sometimes they are the no less heroes of peace. Vermilion County has these, and the list is much longer than limited space will permit of naming. This is the reason that in compiling this list, local celebrities have been passed and only those whose influence was away from, as well as at, home, have been mentioned. This list of distinguished people is, as a matter of course, headed by the name of Speaker Cannon. Danville and Vermilion County are both better known as being the home of Speaker Cannon, than in any other way. Mr. Calhoun is a conspicuous figure in the world of affairs, and his citizenship, although more remote, is none the less valid. Judge Wilkin was a citizen of whom any community would be proud even though he had not won the distinction he did. Vermilion County has not been without people distinguished in the world of letters, and the writings of Mary Hubbwell Catherwood has made her home place distinguished. Mr. Hiram Beckwith was a recognized historian of merit. The state of Illinois loves to do him honor. Gurdon Hubbard is a representative of the past whose efforts should not be forgotten. Samuel McRoberts is one of the forgotten statesmen of that period of national life which tried men's souls. He represents Illinois as United States Senator. Aside from the field of politics and letters, there have been other walks in life where...