1878 History of Will County, Illinois George ABBOTT, proprietor of the New England Restaurant, Joliet was born in Keene, N.H., Dec. 1, 1829; there he resided until 1853, when he went to Missouri, and remained two years, returning to Keene. He shortly afterward came to Illinois, and after spending one year in Rockford, settled in … Read more
A Story of James “Jimmie” Braidwood 1832-1879 by Robin F. Woods James BRAIDWOOD was known for sinking the first deep coal mining shaft in Will County, Illinois, near the town of Wilmington. In addition to his knowledge and experience in mining, he was also widely recognized for his compassion and concern for coal miners and … Read more
HERINCK, LAMSSIES, LUNDGREN, MEYERS, SMITH, VICKERY; posted by Charles James Meyers Jr., July 10, 2005 Father: Charles James MEYERS Birth: 25/oct/1920 in Wilmington, Will, Il. Death: Burial: Parents – Father: Charles Meyers SR.; Mother: Marguerite SMITH Marriage: 01/dec/1953 in Vancouver, Clark, Wa. Mother: Jean Elizabeth LAMSSIES Birth: 14/nov/1933 in Bismatk N.D. Death: 13/may/1996 in Portland, … Read more