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History of The Whiteside Historical Society
History of The Whiteside Historical Society
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.
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LesN
24 posts
Nov 05, 2005
9:40 PM
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From the Tampico Tornado:
February 14, 1903
A Whiteside historical society has been formed in Sterling. The object of the society is to preserve the records and interesting data concerning the early days of Whiteside. The following are the officers: President, Moses DILLON; secretary and treasurer, W.W. DAVIS; executive committee, Virgil FERGUSON, Dr. J.C. MAXWELL, L. C. THORNE, W.A. MARSH, Thomas DILLER, M.D. JOHN, Captain PARKER, Charles BENT, E.G. MATHIS, George ISHERWOOD, A.W. BASTIAN.
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Denise
293 posts
Nov 07, 2005
2:44 PM
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Thanks Les,
I've posted this in our Articles & Local History section as well.
Denise
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
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LesN
26 posts
Nov 08, 2005
8:50 PM
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A bit more from the Tampico Tornado:
November 1, 1907
Information Wanted.
In the Preparation of a new history of Whiteside county it is necessary to ask our friends about persons and places.
1. What are the oldest houses in Tampico?
2. Who are the oldest people?
Please send postal to W.W. DAVIS, Sterling
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TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. Box 154, Tampico, IL 61283 www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com tampicoareahistory@gmail.com We are an all-volunteer organization so your donations are always appreciated! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter. Thank you! Visit us on FACEBOOK.
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