This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.
An online index to the Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, New York, this volume preserves portraits and biographical sketches of prominent local citizens, including many overlooked by public records. Compiled with care for accuracy, it offers valuable material for genealogists and historians, along with biographies of all U.S. presidents.
During the anniversary meeting of the Seneca County Medical Society on July 23, 1885, a resolution was passed to compile biographical sketches of its members, aiming to document their history from the county’s early days. A committee was appointed to gather information, relying on communication with current and former members. Despite challenges such as lost records and limited responses, the committee managed to collect enough material to warrant publication, hoping future historians will continue the work. The resulting manuscript includes 75 biographies and an alphabetical list of names.
On October 27, 1832, a treaty was signed between U.S. commissioners and Potawatomi leaders at Tippecanoe River. The Potawatomi ceded lands in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, retaining specified reservations for various bands and individuals. In return, the U.S. committed to annual payments and goods, totaling $15,000 for twelve years and additional provisions for education and individual land grants. The treaty was contingent upon ratification by the President and Senate, marking a significant moment in the shifting landscape of Native American land rights.
John M. Everts, born on August 10, 1857, in Ohio, became a prominent figure in Kansas as a farmer and general cashier of the Baileyville State Bank. After relocating to Kansas in 1884, he established successful farming operations in Nemaha County while contributing to community development through his bank and service on the school board. His family roots trace back to early Canadian settlers, and his father, Solomon, served in the Union Army. Everts was married to Sadle Harris and had one daughter, May.
