Early History of Mason County- Sherman Township PT 2

Early History of Mason County- Sherman Township PT 2

Please SHARE this with others that may wish to know more about Mason County, Illinois. This history is 1841 to circa 1880.   Passing down through the years 1849 and 1850, we find the names of Samuel Adkins, Granville Cheny, Vincent Singleton and Alexander Holler. These all settled in the southwest corner of the township,…

Fork in the Road: Trader John Hughes,The Big Cornstalk and Pocahontas

We’re All Family: Trader John Hughes,The Big Cornstalk and Pocahontas   First White Man Trading Post Vol 2   Trudging along on this genealogy adventure of 2020 for my family and that of my wife, I have stumbled upon some really interesting stories. Here is one of those.  This takes place in Linda’s maternal side of…

Women in Baseball- Required Charm School

Women in Baseball- Required Charm School

The following text was taken from the charm school guide located in the collections of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.   When you become a player in the-American Girls Baseball League you have reached the highest position that a girl can attain in this sport. the-American Girls Baseball League is getting great public attention because…

Women in Baseball Wednesday- AAGPBL- Formation History

Women in Baseball Wednesday- AAGPBL- Formation History

Note: With major league players off to World WarII and minor league teams becoming non-existant, the time was ripe for women to play baseball. The fan base was ready and willing for this new sport.   All American Girls Professional Baseball League   By the fall of 1942, many minor league teams disbanded due to…