by GrundyILGW | Jun 20, 2015 | Biographies
The Allisons are a sterling Scotch-Irish family, and early representatives of the name were among the pioneer settlers of New England and Pennsylvania, and were also among those who have carried civilization to the western districts. Members of the family were...
by GrundyILGW | Jun 16, 2015 | Biographies
There is probably no better indication of the enterprise and business interests of a town than its hotels, and the Carson House, of which Mr. Allan is proprietor is representative of the enterprising spirit which dominates Morris. This is one of the best hotels in...
by GrundyILGW | Jun 9, 2015 | Research
The following are a variety of resources to assist you further with your research into Grundy County Illinois. Vital Records Info Grundy County ClerkGrundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington, Morris, IL 60450; (815) 942-9024. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to...
by GrundyILGW | Jun 9, 2015 | Biographies
That prosperity has come to many of the Grundy County agriculturalists is not due to luck but to a fortunate selection of location and persistent and intelligent working of the land. One of the retired farmers of this locality who developed his property into a very...
by GrundyILGW | Jun 9, 2015 | Biographies
To those who come to this land from Norway, it is a gratifying fact that it is possible for them to listen to religious teachings in their own tongue. However strange the new home may be, if on Sunday they can gather in a church and be ministered to by one of their...
by GrundyILGW | Jun 9, 2015 | Marriages
The sources for this index include original county clerks’ marriage records, such as marriage registers and licenses, as well as publications of county genealogical societies and private individuals. For each marriage, the index includes the names of the groom...
by GrundyILGW | May 6, 2015 | Newspaper
Joliet, Ill., Sept 24. –Special Telegram– A party of thieves was discovered early this morning in the store of Nicholas Kaffer, at Minooka, situated ten miles from here, and the proprietor was awakened. Obtaining a revolver he came down stairs and opened...
by GrundyILGW | May 6, 2015 | Newspaper
Braceville, Ill. – (AP) Two bachelor brothers, who lived apart in two houses on their farm near here, were found dead in their beds yesterday under mysterious circumstances. Mrs. John Peterson, their mother, went to Victor’s house and found him dead....
by GrundyILGW | May 6, 2015 | Newspaper
Chicago, April 23. A terrific tornado occurred in the vicinity of Grundy county on Saturday last. It first visited the town of Norman, where the fences were prostrated. From there its course was plainly traced to the town of Mazon. Houses were torn from their...
by GrundyILGW | May 6, 2015 | Newspaper
Braidwood, Ill., Aug 17. A slugging match took place five miles east of here at daylight this morning between Adam Patterson, a saloon keeper, and George Mulvey, a miner, both from Braceville, for a purse of $500. Mulvey knocked Patterson out after one hundred and...
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