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Tampico Historical Museum - a great resource
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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hartnells 8 posts Sep 04, 2007 6:57 PM	I had an opportunity to visit the Historical Museum last week, and Denise showed me the vast number of issues of the Tampico Tornado owned by the museum/historical society. I was thrilled to find obituaries of my grandmother, Minerva Lyon Hartnell, and her parents, Marcus Ruel Lyon and Minerva Miller Lyon. Each provided me with formerly unknown tidbits, including a photo that accompanied the article about Minerva Miller Lyon - the first I've seen. Thank you, Denise, for giving up several hours of your morning to let me browse. I also enjoyed finding funeral records for my grandmother, Minerva Hartnell, and my great-grandfather, Marcus. Once all those school records are sorted out, if any are old enough for my Lyon family, I'll have to schedule another trip from Michigan. It was unfortunate that I didn't have longer to browse the materials on the main floor. If you haven't visited, take some time from your schedule and visit the Museum. Denise has done a wonderful job. Sandi Hartnell Last Edited by on Sep 04, 2007 6:57 PM
Denise 40 posts Sep 07, 2007 10:45 AM	Sandi, It was great to finally get to meet you! And it was certainly my pleasure helping you access any information you needed. I love the look on people's faces when the get a new "find." It is just priceless. There is NEVER enough time to get all we want done - especially in genealogy. We'll be here for you whenever you can find time to come on down! For the first time in 7 years, I have some physical help at the TAHS museum and we are getting things in order. We should be able to get to the "School Room" in the very near future. Another goal is to index the Tampico Tornados the same way the Gazette is on line. Thank you for the kind words. Denise Last Edited by on Sep 07, 2007 10:47 AM
shari 1 post Sep 26, 2007 6:57 PM	Hello, my name is Shari. My husband and I are planning a trip to Tampico to see Ronald Reagan's birthplace. Could someone please give me info on this? Such as the hours of operation, days open, cost to visit. All other info would be appreciated. Thanks! Last Edited by on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM
shari 2 posts Sep 27, 2007 7:18 PM	Dear Denise, Thanks for all the info. I am new to the site and didn't know all the ins and outs. Will be visiting in about 3 weeks. Looking forward to it. Shari

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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.