Compiled in 1976 by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the book Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in Illinois includes 13 Patriots said to be buried in DeWitt County. But are they really? The DeWitt County Genealogical Society decided to investigate.
While researching the history of her own house, Terri discovers an intriguing story about Nellie, the One-Eyed Wonder, along with several other single women who have owned and lived in her house in the past.
Exploring old newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s, Terri takes us on a journey through time to discover the delightful and occasionally unusual recipes of the past. Deviled Sardines... ummm, I'll pass!
Susie Hoover and Jacob Simon's forbidden romance ends in Susie's untimely death. What caused young Susie's passing? Was Jacob at fault, or was it merely a dreadful accident? What secret was Susie Hoover hiding? Terri delves into what the Pantagraph described as "A Terrible Tragedy."
