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!
A Story of the Builders of Democracy
A Civil War era journey of Abe Lincoln Harry Needles and companions through Illinois toward a vision of democracy. The narrative follows love lost and found, loyalty, home and the moral growth of young men as they face hunger, danger, and the call of a republic. Strong figures include Abe Lincoln and Harry Needles. events center on travels toward Beardstown and Beardstown Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Traylora
Lew Salem
Abs Thea
Jank Kelso
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Samson Relsca
Blarry
Harry
McNoll
Moa
Ann Rutledge
Lincoln
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Harry Joves
Ainricy Bella
Che Va A
Mats Bim
Ani Abe
Sreoumaes
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Kit Sobhai Tae Abe
Jack Fa
Sarah
Samson
Abe
The
Republic
Nelda
Biggs
Mra
Kelso
Elm
St. Louis
Rert
Jack
Beardstown
Sora
Allens
Mrs. Waddell
Gat Samson
Barry
Zachary Aylor
Harry Noodles
Kelad Te Nell
New Salem
Tes
Rangers
Aba
Vena Ain Arly
Harry Beldg
Worley
Hy Een
Phony
Bad Ax
Peorin
Trinola River
Neaher
Dolgn
Rutledge
McNeil
Kalso
Jesus Obriat
Bini Kelso
James Rutledge
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Garry
Tinja
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Alwys
Hovaps
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Bay of Biscay
van Diemao
Land of Plenty
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