Bundy, William H. 1846-1938

William H. Bundy was born in Tennessee April 2, 1846. His father Dr. Samuel H. Bundy, was a prominent physician and surgeon for more than fifty years. He moved from Tennessee with his family to Williamson County in 1852, and for more than half a century was one of its most successful practitioners. He served in the Union army for four years as surgeon of the 9th Illinois Volunteers. Continue reading

1876 Williamson County Map

1876  Williamson County Map

1876 Williamson County Map

This is a map of Williamson County in 1876. Note that Eight Mile township in 1875 used to occupy Township Township 8, Range 1 but has now dropped into the Township 9, Range 1 slot occupied today by Carterville township. In its place, on this map, is the Western Township sitting in the Township 8, Range 1 slot. The other townships appear to have remained in their respective positions as in 1875.