This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy
In Chapter XIV Abe returns from Vandalia and becomes engaged to Ann as Underground Railroad activity unfolds. Samson, Harry, and Peasley aid enslaved people fleeing toward Canada while confronting a brutal slaveholder Biggs. The escape includes a perilous wagon journey, a confrontation with Brimstead, and a dramatic reunion of Harry and Annabel, ending with Annabel returning to her father as the tale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Vandalia
Ann
Silves
Samson” Traylor
Jarry
Needles
Ventire
Samson
Harry
St. Louis
Suh
Canada
John Peasley
Tazewell County
Peasley's
Sarah
Bim
Lukins
Auch
Brimstead
Brimhead
Biggs
Colines
Peasley
The
Justice
Brimstead's
Pensley
Freeman Collar
Collar
Alphabet Biggs
Phat
Samson Henry Traylor
New Salem
Sangamen
Stephen’ Nuckles
Auckers
Nate Haskell
Brinstead
Samson Traylor
Flea Valley
Samacn
Mace
Brooks
Elm
Alton
Beardstown
Rhia
Ramson
Annabel
Ug Ho