The book “The Magic City of Egypt” published in 1991 by William N. Macfarlane has been re-indexed to contain 1,089 references to people, schools, churches, places, businesses, organizations and events. Primarily a reference about Johnston City’s history the book also … Continue reading
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Our society recently published Volume 2 of Storme Funeral Home records from Herrin in two books covering the dates from October 1920 to January 1959. The references are available for viewing at the historical society and the indexes are currently … Continue reading
The index to Homer Butler’s, “Glances at Life” book has been added to the Master Newspaper Index. Butler created articles related to local history throughout most of the 1970’s. … Continue reading
The indexes to eight local reference books have been added as follows: Two book indexes added to the Master Newspaper Index: Obituaries Book One, 1879-1945, Williamson County Illinois, transcribe by Mary Jo Moore. Obituaries Book Two, 1927-1945, Williamson County Illinois, … Continue reading
A membership meeting of the Williamson County Historical Society was held on January 21st, 2018 at the Williamson County Museum located at 105 S. Van Buren St in Marion. President, Sam Lattuca, spoke to the membership about projects that are … Continue reading