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Henry County Illinois
Photo Album
Our ancestors were not just names and dates, they were real people with distinct features, personalities and interests.  Keeping with that, we've begun a photo gallery of people and places related to the history and genealogy of Henry County Illinois.

 
JOSEPH A. MARTIN

Born September 18, 1858 in Philadelphia, PA
fifth child of Joseph and Mary Ann (Martin) Martin. 
The family moved to Henry County, Illinois in 1862. 
Married in Henry County on 11 March 1885 
to Huldah A. Dunmire
Died September 25, 1903 at the home of E. T. Heaps
at 321 E. South Street, Kewanee, Illinois.

Photographer: not listed

Contributed by Timoshka@aol.com

Early Bishop Hill baseball team 
which includes Forest Cady
who played in 3 World Series 
with the Boston Red Sox.
Cady pinch-hit for Babe Ruth, 
one of only 5 players to ever do so.

The 2 Krans players are nephews 
of Oloa "Painter" Krans.

Photographer: Unknown

Contributed by Roger Anderson



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