William Baker “Babe” Borton was born in Marion, Illinois on August 14, 1888 the son of Reuben Borton and Mattie Simmons. Continue reading
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Category Archives: County
When the organization called the “The Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County” was formed in 1935, they served as the premier historical group trying to preserve the past of the county. Continue reading
With 150 red, white, and blue balloons sent sailing skyward from a Conestoga wagon, Williamson County today began a year-long celebration of its 150thanniversary. Continue reading
The year 1963 must have been a slow period for the celebration business, for in that year a representative of a pageant production enterprise came to Marion, with an idea based upon the premise that the county had a 150th anniversary coming up in 1964. Continue reading
Albert Clifton “Cliff” Storme was born In Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1919, the son of Samuel Elbert Storme and Lona (Reeves) Storme. Continue reading
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