Lawrence Lore
Dec 30, 20241 min read
3 Ladies, 2 Puppies and 1 Kitten
Do you like to look at old photos? So do we. Stop by the research library and share your famiy photos. Add this to your New Year's...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 27, 20242 min read
Seven Daughters
In his Will, John Lester of Lawrence County left everything to his wife Mary and upon her death to be divided amongst his seven...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 26, 20243 min read
1879 County Fair
In the 1870s the Lawrence County Fair was held in October. News of the upcoming County fair was frequent in the newspapers. "The bounty...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 23, 20241 min read
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas
The Texaco Catcracker Lit up at Christmas, a familar sight around Lawrenceville in the past. Happy Holidays from the Lawrence County IL...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Christmas in Lawrenceville 1962
Merchants used to decorate their windows around the square with Christmas gift ideas. Heath Western Auto Abernathy Hardware...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 18, 20246 min read
She Fell Down on Her . . .
News in the County in October 1879 Stuble & Co was the new undertaker in Lawrenceville. They promised to keep on hand a good assortment...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Men Naming Guns
When James Vermillion died, he left an interesting Will (dated June 19, 1834) to be probated (December 24, 1834) in Lawrence County....
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