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    Biographical Sketches from Crane Creek

    ByTom Knuppel February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

    Check out my blog tomorrow as I delve into the genealogy of my family and that of my wife with Finding Family Friday for  “Grandma Got Hanged!”     CRANE CREEK TOWNSHIP JESSE BAKER (deceased), farmer ; Mr. Baker was one of the first white settlers of Mason Co.; he was born in Tennessee in…

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    Crane Creek History part 3 of 4

    ByTom Knuppel February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

    WALKER’S GROVE This grove, to which such frequent reference has already been made, was the nucleus around and in which all the earliest settlements were made. It was known as Price’s Grove prior to the purchase of James Walker, in 1837, since which date it has been called by its present name. The grove proper…

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    Crane Creek History pt 2

    ByTom Knuppel February 18, 2020February 17, 2020

        The year 1834, witnessed the arrival of Henry Sears. He was born nearRaleigh, N. C., and with his parents came to Kentucky in an early day. In 1822, he came to the State of Illinois. He lived in various localities, most of the time, however, in Menard and Sangamon. In 1834, as stated,…

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  • Early History of Mason County- Crane Creek pt 1
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    Early History of Mason County- Crane Creek pt 1

    ByTom Knuppel February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

    Last week was history of Sherman Township Next Week is Pennsylvania Township   This Week: Crane Creek PART ONE CRANE CREEK TOWNSHIP Casting our mental vision backward along the stream of time half a century, we behold the region of country now embraced in Mason County one unbroken wilderness. Here and there, near some point…

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  • Early History of Mason County- Biographical Sketches from Sherman Township
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    Early History of Mason County- Biographical Sketches from Sherman Township

    ByTom Knuppel February 15, 2020March 2, 2020

      We continue and finish up our look at the history of Sherman Township in Illinois. I hope you have enjoyed this and continue to follow along for the next several months and I bring every township and village to you in Mason County,   SHERMAN TOWNSHIP BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES JOHN G. CONOVER, farmer; P. 0….

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  • Early History of Mason County- History of Easton
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    Early History of Mason County- History of Easton

    ByTom Knuppel February 14, 2020February 11, 2020

    This is Mason County, Illinois from 1854 to circa 1880. PLEASE SHARE with others.   THE VILLAGE OF EASTON. This village is situated on the C., H. & W. R. R. about midway between Havana and Mason City. It is very near the geographical center of the county, and from this fact it is thought…

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  • Early History of Mason County- Sherman Township PT 2
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    Early History of Mason County- Sherman Township PT 2

    ByTom Knuppel February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

    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,…

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    Early History of Mason County- Sherman Township

    ByTom Knuppel February 9, 2020February 12, 2020

    For the next several weeks I will be bringing to you some history. What I am giving you if from a book titled “The History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois” The author is anonymous so this is free reign to copy and give to you. The book covers Mason County from 1841 to circa…

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

    ByTom Knuppel January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

    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…

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    Fork in the Road – We are All Family

    ByTom Knuppel January 4, 2020

    This is an installment into my search of the genealogy of my family and that of my wife. There will be tons of stories that I will write about after searching. Keep in mind I have tried to get all correct information but I can guarantee you there will be mistake and they are unintentional….

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