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1918. Early days in Franklin County, IL, are recalled through colorful tales and factual data in this excerpt from the hard-to-find book: Franklin County History, Centennial Edition, by H.M. Aiken, originally published in 1918. The 81 page spiral bound 8.5" x 11" booklet is printed on 60# bond paper with the front cover protected with a vinyl sheet. Chapters include: Geography; Origin; Organization; Early Settlers and Settlements; Character of the Pioneers (90% from the South); Early Public Roads; Land Entries; Industries among the Pioneers; a lecture by Rev. Braxton Parrish on the life of the early pioneers; Slavery; Northern and Ewin townships; Autobiography of William J. Wittington; Barren and Goode Townships; Tyrone Township; Benton Township; Browning, Eastern and Cave Townships; Sketch of Liberty Church; Frankfort Township; Denning and Six Mile Townships; Railroads; Biographical sketches of the present (1918) county officials; Lists of past county officials; Franklin County in War… Read More