Nannie Hendrickson 1904
This lady has the distinction of being the first girl born in Marion, Illinois,where she resided till her death. Nannie Allen was the daughter of Willis Allen. She was born October 6, 1843 and was twice a widow. She married J. Monroe Goddard January 6, 1843 by which she had three children Mrs. H.C. Purdy, Mrs. D.F. Kiser and Mrs. D.G. Fitzgerald. Continue reading
F.M. Westbrook Residence 1904
Built in 1890 by Francis M. Westbrook, a successful dry goods merchant. He lived in the house with his wife Paulina (Lafferty) and their children James W. (Willie), Willis F. and Daisy Bella till his death in 1910 and hers in 1912. Continue reading
Like a number of men from his era, it is likely that Francis Marion Westbrook was named after Francis Marion “the Swamp Fox” , hero of the Revolutionary War as was the city of Marion . Continue reading
Population of Marion, IL Continue reading