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Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 4 Charles McDaniels [sic]Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 4 Charles McDaniels [sic]
J. Seymour Curry, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Feb 1914, 1, 3 J. Seymour Currey writes of how Evanston's first citizen arrived here, arriving on a lake schooner. Many claim the honor. Mr. Scott and his family arrived off Gross Point on August 26, 1826, being thJ. Seymour Curry, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Feb 1914, 1, 3 J. Seymour Currey writes of how Evanston's first citizen arrived here, arriving …
Wilmette Life, 28 Sep 1939, 24, 25 Interviews with eleven citizens with the longest continuous residence in New Trier Township. All except Mrs. W. D. Ketchum were born in the township and lived here their whole lives. Names include thWilmette Life, 28 Sep 1939, 24, 25 Interviews with eleven citizens with the longest continuous residence in New Trier …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3 One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the area about 1837 and purchased 100 acres from Antoine Ouilmette. It is believed Dusham's name was originally Du Charme. His logWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3 One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the …
John S. Gage of St. Petersburg, Florida, wrote to James Kline of Wilmette, with information about growing up in Wilmette in 1873. Mentioned is a school the author attended operated by Mrs. Samuel MitJohn S. Gage of St. Petersburg, Florida, wrote to James Kline of …
On reverse: "Old Dusham House, Elmwood and Michigan, succeeded log cabin. Built around 1800." Stamped: "A copy by H. J. Steffens Studio at 807 Ridge, Wilmette, 6332."...On reverse: "Old Dusham House, Elmwood and Michigan, succeeded log cabin. Built …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 1 ...Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 1 ...
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 3 ...Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 3 ...
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Oct 1913, p. 3 Drawing of a log cabin reputedly belong to Wilmette's first settler. No story associated with the image.Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Oct 1913, p. 3 Drawing of a log cabin reputedly belong to Wilmette's first settler. No …
Local News, 26 Feb 1916, p. 13 Invitation to people who have resided in Wilmette prior to and since 1854 to become members of "Ye Old Town Folks" Apply to the secretary William K. Barker, 1108 Central avenue. The next meeting willLocal News, 26 Feb 1916, p. 13 Invitation to people who have resided in Wilmette prior to and since …
Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 4 Letter dated March 31, 1916, written by G. T. Boggs of 130 W. Forty-fourth street, New York, to Mr. A. W. Gage, past president of the Old Settler's Society and read at the recent reunion. Mr. Boggs lLocal News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 4 Letter dated March 31, 1916, written by G. T. Boggs of 130 …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 4 Barnard Thalmann, a pioneer farmer of New Trier, was born in Prussia, March 23, 1836, and spent the first 11 years of his life in his native land. He was a son of Gerhard Thalmann, who was born in thWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 4 Barnard Thalmann, a pioneer farmer of New Trier, was born in Prussia, …![Notes by A[lexander] McDaniel written circa 1886 about his first arrival in Wilmette](https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/WilPL002297685t.jpg "Notes by A[lexander] McDaniel written circa 1886 about his first arrival in Wilmette")
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Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Feb 1913, p. 1 The annual meeting of the Old Twon Folks, held at the Wilmette Woman's club house Friday evening, Feb. 21, was most enjoyable. Dinner was served during which music was furnished by Tomaso. Mr. FrankLake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Feb 1913, p. 1 The annual meeting of the Old Twon Folks, held at the Wilmette …- Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 2 ...Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Apr 1916, p. 5, column 2 ...
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 3 Mrs. Catherine Teach, one of the early settlers in this area, died at the age of 91 in Fairfield, Illinois. She leaves 111 descendants.Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 3 Mrs. Catherine Teach, one of the early settlers in this area, died …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 2, 90 Photograph of John Schaefer on p.90Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 2, 90 Photograph of John Schaefer on p.90
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 92 President of Gross Point for 13 years and a member of its first village board, Maternus Schaefer also filled the offices of village collector and school director for a quarter of a century. Mr. SchaeWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 92 President of Gross Point for 13 years and a member of its …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Apr 1916, 5, 6, column 4 Mrs. Byron C. Stolp reads most complete record before Old Town Folks' meeting on April 7 a.k.a. Old Settlers of OuilmetteLake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Apr 1916, 5, 6, column 4 Mrs. Byron C. Stolp reads most complete record before Old Town Folks' …
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