John B. Bainbridge was one of the sons of a pioneer family which settled in a small community bearing the Bainbridge name three miles west of Marion. John B. was the only son of the family to stay in the area, becoming a prominent storekeeper, bank director, and dealer in real estate. Continue reading
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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
Samuel Knox Casey was born to Jesse M. and Cynthia Casey on a farm four miles north of Marion on March 6, 1865. Continue reading
“Willis Allen was the first resident of Williamson County to become a member of the United States Congress. Continue reading