Main Street, Toulon, Illinois, 1925

June 28th 2007
Here is the town of Toulon, Illinois as it appeared in 1925. According to my second cousin Cay “there are only 1,400 people honey: it hasn’t changed all that much.” When I tell people that I am leaving the foothills of California to spend a week in Illinois in July, the reaction is pretty universal: “Are you crazy? Do you know how hot/humid/big the bugs are there?” Cay assures me ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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Max Kennedy

Great Aunt Cora

In a few days I will fly to Illinois to discover, and breathe in the earth, where my family's roots were firmly planted for three generations. For the past year my genealogical journey has taken me, via internet, from the Mayflower, Massachusetts, Maine, and finally to Stark County, Illinois. Now I am off to meet face-to-face for the first time, my second cousin and all of the wonderful people who have helped me along the way. ... full info

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