The “History of Sheldon Illinois, 1859-1959,” compiled by the Sheldon Centennial History Committee, offers an immersive journey into the development of Sheldon, Illinois, over its first century. It seeks to celebrate and memorialize the efforts of those early settlers whose dreams and toil laid the foundation for the Sheldon we know today.
Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
This collection presents unabridged Indian captivity narratives, preserving the original language while offering a historical record of captives taken by Native Americans from the 1500s through the 1800s. It includes a table of captives, dates, locations, and captivity lengths, plus source references. The page emphasizes first-hand accounts and ongoing additions.
Rachel Eastburn, who was married to Job H. Eastburn since November 5, 1857, passed away and will be honored with funeral services at her home on July 25, 1918, at 2 p.m. Her burial will take place at Mount Greenwood.
Job H. Eastburn, aged 75, passed away at his home on Michigan Avenue. A funeral service will be held at his residence on Tuesday at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Mount Greenwood Cemetery. He was the son of Benjamin Eastburn and Elizabeth Haigh, and married Rachel McVey in Keokuk County, Iowa, on November 5, 1857. The information was reported by the Chicago Tribune on September 2, 1912.