Robert L. “Dog” Connell was born March 1, 1929, in Marion, the son of William J. and Stella (Robinson) Connell. Continue reading
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Joseph Adams, born Giuseppi Adamo, was born on October 20, 1873 in Sicily to Lorenzo Adamo and Teresa Marvello. Continue reading
Joab Gray was born on a Williamson County farm on December 29, 1863 to Henry Gray and Mary A. Goodall, daughter of early county pioneer Joab Goodall. Continue reading
I would be remiss not to include the backstory on Joab Goodall the pioneer. It is because of Joab and his wife Nancy that all the Goodall family members who have played a part in Marion’s history were made available. Continue reading
Nannie Gray Parks, a public spirited citizen who ably occupied various positions of local trust, was known throughout Southern Illinois as a leading and successful librarian, historian, and genealogist. Continue reading
