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Ages a story of the builders 9 democracy in Illinois
The long family saga follows Samson and Sarah Traylor with children Josiah and Betsey as they travel from Vergennes Vermont toward Sangamon country Illinois. Lincoln and neighbors appear, romances unfold, and runaway slaves aid, while financial woes, a divorce, and a perilous future loom. Lincoln aids, fights, and mentors, with Fraught fortunes and evolving loyalties in New Salem Springfield and Chicago.
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Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Betsey
Vergennes
Land of Plenty
Sangamon
Illinois
Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Salem
Abe” Lincoln
Bim
Abe Lincoln
North
Springfield
John T. Stuart
William Butler
Joshua Speed
Honest Abe
Speed
Sangamon County
Salem Hill
Rutledge
Cave Prieie
Pete
Colonel
Sambo
Mr. Lincoln
Kelsos
Harry
Jack
Lincoln
John T. ‘Stuart
Vandalia
A. Lincoln
Chicago
Chicago, Democrat
Tampa
Jack Kelso
Joe
Brimstead’s
Henry
el Dorado
Tyre
Babylon
Brimstead
Lionel Davis
South Water Street
Saimsgon
Brimat