Attorney Rufus Neely was one of Williamson County’s best known public men. His activities and his fame influenced the happenings in and out of court in the county. Continue reading
Category Archives: WW I
Delos Leon Duty was born October 5, 1882 at Attila, Illinois, the son of Hiram P. and Paradine (Parks) Duty. He was one of eleven children. Continue reading
When William Odum of Williamson County was mustered out of the army after the War of 1812, he was given a mule and a section of land east of the present Cana Church in the southeastern part of the county. Continue reading
The following Marion citizens lost their lives in defense of this country during World War 1 (1917-1918): Continue reading