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
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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
The indexes to the following books have been added to our Master Local History Index: The Herrin Massacre. A fair and impartial statement of all facts. The Trial, Evidence, Verdict. by Chatland Parker, published in 1923 In Bloody Williamson, My … Continue reading
The index to the book, “Bloody Williamson, a Chapter in American Lawlessness” published by Paul Angle in 1952 has been added to the Local History Master Index. The book covers violent events that occurred in the county from the 1870’s … Continue reading
We will be holding a membership meeting here at the museum on Sunday, January 21st, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. We will be discussing society business and projects. The guest speaker will be presented by our own board director Dr. George … Continue reading