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The Clerks of the Court in Lawrence County Illinois from 1818-1879 were: V J Bradley, James M McLean, E Z Ryan, Frederick A Thomas,...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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Sep 7, 20240 min read
Clyde Smith: Professional Athlete
The Clyde Smith Manor on Jefferson Street in Lawrenceville is named for long time Lawrence County resident, Clyde W. Smith. But other...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 6, 20241 min read
"We can do it!," said the Women
The new Christian Church building at St Francisville was under construction in September 1974 but had come a long way since the first...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Diary Entry about "Indians of Vincennes"
From the diary of Mr. Birbeck of Albion Illinois in 1817 wherein he described the Native Americans in Vincennes. “Vincennes exhibits a...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Buy a Book, Donate a Book
Lawrence County was settled by farmers and our history is deep in agriculture and rural life. The generation who worked the soil behind a...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Ice House
Ice House in Lawrenceville. Note that the street is brick.
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Aug 30, 20241 min read
February 1879 --Ma, Are We Rich Yet?
Our researchers continue to deep dive into Lawrence County’s history in 1879. In February 18 deaths were recorded. One set of twins was...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 29, 20246 min read
Textile Collection Expanding
These beautiful items came from the B Buchanan Estate Collection. As always thanks to Sherrie Z for photographing them and to Nancy King...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 28, 20241 min read
Cat Fight
Page 3 of The Weekly Western Sun , published in Vincennes, Indiana on Friday, April 4th, 1879 One of the most disgraceful ‘events’ (the...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 27, 20241 min read