Boundaries and Growth of Illinois and Henry County
The article traces Illinois boundaries from the 1787 Ordinance through statehood in 1818, noting Lake Michigan as a trade outlet and Nathaniel Pope’s role. It details county formation, Henry county’s frontier shifts from 1825 expansion to 1827 reductions, and historical claims by Virginia and Connecticut shaping the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Legislative Council
Congress
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Nathaniel Pope
Mississippi
Ohio
Chicago
St. Clair County
Hlinois Country
Knox County
Hlinois River
Randolph County
Ilinois
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois Territory
Randolph
Madison County
Kankakee
Pikes County
Illinois River
Douglas
Ford
Henry County
Virginia
Connecticut
Northwest Territory
Indiana Territory
Our
Pike County
Fulton County
Galva
Burns
Cornwall
Atkinson
Loraine
Wisconsin State Line
Knox
Rock Island
Whiteside
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Wethersfield
Kewaneé
Annawan
Alba
Yorktown
Henry County's early formation and colony settlements chart
The article traces Henry County's evolving borders from 1831 to 1837, noting adjustments with Knox and Whiteside counties, the eventual 1837 county seat at George Brandenburg's tavern, and the near loss of Wethersfield to a proposed Coff ee county. It details land patents from Monroe era military tracts, 1817–1818 entries, and the rise of colonies Andover, Wethersfield, Geneseo, Morristown, and LaGrange, including Pillsbury's role and Swedish immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Andover
Cambridge
Burns
Knox County
Henry County
Limita
Rock River
Whiteside County
George Brandenburg
Cleveland
Colona
Wethersfield
Coffee
Stark County
Monroe
Congress
Ilinois
Millinois
Mississippi
Mercer County
Munson
Red Oak Grove
Weller Township
Alex Robertson
John T. Pratt
Green and
Rock Rivers
Rock Island
Dayton
New York
New England
Geneseo
Morristown
LaGrange
Ithamar Pillsbury
New York Association
Pillsbury
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Andover Mass
Geneseo County
New York State
Congregational Church
Wethersfield Conn
Henry County’s early colonies and 19th century growth
The article recounts Swedish Bishop Hill colony in Weller township and other Henry County settlements, noting population growth from 1260 in 1840 to 20,660 by 1860, followed by town sites like Orion Annawan Galva Kewanee Golona Woodhull and Atkinson. It reflects on railroads and progress, then urges conservation and preserving pioneer virtues for future generations with literary allusions.
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Morristown
LaGrange
New York
Bishop Hill
Weller Township
Eric Janson
United States
U.S
Henry County
Ps al
Orion
Annawan
Galva
Kewanee
Golona
Woodhull
Atkinson
Cambridge
Richmond
Munson
Rock River
Chicago
Rock
Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis
St. Louis
Longfellow
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed as Supreme Healer
Clinton Me resident E. E. Chamberlain accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve of removing pain from burns sores cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries. He proclaims it the equal of any healing remedy and notes it costs only 25 cents at J. E. Wright's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Bucklen
J. E. Wright
Local visits and ill health notes in Joslin area
Monday notes show Wm Cowley visiting with D S Adams last Sunday. Miss Nettie Wainwright and F J Whiteside ill, Mrs Whiteside very low this week. J Hill family and Rollin Whiteside visited Mrs Fred Frels family. Mrs Rollin Whiteside visited John Oppendike. Mrs George Oliver ill but able to be about. Rollin Whiteside and Mrs Dunbar spent Sunday at F J Whiteside’s bedside in Moline. Mrs J L Blackrhan formerly of Joslin, now in Moline, reported to have died Sunday. Advertised remedy Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea, buy now from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley
D. S. Adams
Nettie Wainwright
F. J. Whiteside
J. Hill and Son
Fred Frels
Rollin Whiteside
John Oppendike
George Oliver
Deathbed will scene and Irish aid tale
A dying Casey dictates a whimsical will to his family. He leaves sums to his wife Mary Ann and daughter Maggie and a friend in Ireland, while relatives mock his final choices. Also notes on Chamberlains Remedy for diarrhoea and a men’s beauty tip using soap and razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Mary Ann
Maggie
Jimmy
Ireland
Oloysius Kelly
National
King Of All Laxatives Sold For 25 Cents
A Buffalo man praises Dr. King s New Life Pills as the king of laxatives in his home, claiming they cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. Available for 25 cents at J. E. Wright s.
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Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. King
J. E. Wright
Not Read It We Appeal Health Cure Notice
Not Read it we appeal. A broadside promotes a home treatment for rheumatic and kidney pains. It claims to purge uric acid from blood, loosen joints, purify blood, and restore vitality. Correspondence directed to Mrs M Summers Box HR Notre Dame.
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Marco
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Tifs
Kaaba
Alexander
Edward N
John R. Patch
Dan Patch
Bonnie Mac
Fort
Canada Land
Edward M
Geneseo, Ilinois
Clarence E. Gilbraith
Mutual-Phone
Julius Dilson Geneseo
F Viltuess
Pier
Tad Mae
L. D. Anderson
First Street
Foss
Chester
F W Wenrich
East Main Street
Charles Larson
Prairie Home Herd
Tel
Annawun, Ill
F. Blmnmons
Fairfield
Iowa
W. H. Wilson
Jersey
Kuhn
WM. Iversen
St. Heller's
St. Heller
Helier
Oregon
Washington
Merry Madian
Bt. Louis
Brown Bessle
Ida Merigold
L. R. Bickford
R. B.3
Kewaney, Ul
Adolph Ott
Herry and
Biato
Court House
Gaia
H. R. Ott
Drs. Walsh
Davenport
West Third Street
Charles D. Quick
Cordova
Walsh
St. Anthony’s Hospital
S. C
Rhode Island
Phane Henninger
WH. H
Prus
Prophetatown
RF. D. S
Geneseo St
J. A Smith, &R
Samuel Ott
Durham
Minois
D.¢. Brown
Friederich Pankuin
Henry
Iiois
Said Gourt
Augusta Panenin
Erccutriz
Iolivois
D. C. Prichard
Worth State Street
Implement House
Bryant
Thanatopsis
Seao
Joslin
Moline
Jr Peterson
Comeeny Ihuernd
Ill
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