Martin Luther Baker is the son of T. D. Baker and Elizabeth J. (Sanders) Baker. The father is of English origin and was born in Mecklenburg county, N. C, April 17th, 1822, emigrated with his parents to Tennessee, grew to manhood, married and in 1856 moved to Williamson county, Illinois, Continue reading
Three houses at 910 N. Market Street, on the corner of N. Market and W.Stockton Streets, have all shared the same foundation. The original one and one-half story dwelling was built by William S. Burkhart in 1908 for his bride of that same year, Miss Jessie Brainerd of Carbondale. Continue reading
James Monroe Burkhart was a native of Knox County, Tennessee, growing up near Knoxville, where he was born June 8, 1841. Continue reading
In 1859, Francis M. Westbrook bought a lot on the south side of the square. At the time there was only a small frame building standing there and this is where he started selling his dry goods. Continue reading
J.M. Cunningham 1812-1873
The name of Cunningham comes from the union of two Saxon words, “Koenig,” meaning King, and “Hanie,” meaning home, or literally, Kings Home. The name can be traced back to early British history and historic events as early as 1059. John M. Cunningham was the son of Robert Cunningham, son of Joseph Cunningham and Mary Simerson Cunningham. Continue reading