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Thomas T. Roberts
Photograph of Thomas T. Roberts; born 3/1/1839; died 11/24/1919. Decatur Industrialist and philanthropist. Founder of the Decatur Coffin Co. Served in the Civil War. Member of First Presbyterian Church. Photo used 3/2/1919.
Photo of Frank, George, H. and Will Post
Photograph of (left to right) Frank, George, H. and Will Post standing in front of their store on the corner of Merchant Street, Decatur, IL.
James A. Portwood
Photograph of James A. Portwood; (born 9/17/1876 in Moweaqua, IL. died 4/11/1942, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.) Married Mae Morris of Decatur. Connected with Home, Independent & Macon Co. Telephone Companies, 1894-1911. Manager of Home Company for sometime.…
Mrs. Sue T. Odor
Photograph of Mrs. Sue T. Odor; (born 1842; died 1930); daughter of Rev. John Tyler; member of Central Christian Church from 1856 until her death in 1930.
Daniel LaMont Myers
Photograph of Daniel LaMont Myers; (died Dec 19, 1924). Veteran Wabash baggage master. He had been employed at the Wabash Railroad for about 38 years. He served one term as night captain on the police force under Mayor G. W. Lehman. He was a past…
Rev. S. F. Miller Five Generations Group Photo
Photograph of Rev. S. F. Miller - Five Generation Group. Top row, left to right: Mrs. Alvah Stone and Mrs. W. H. Bush. Bottom Row: Mrs. J. W. Mulliken, Ruby Stone and Rev. S. F. Miller.
Albert Leach
Photograph of Albert Leach, City clerk for nearly 11 years. He resigned Dec 1, 1913 and went to California. He was employed in the Race Clothing store 25 years. He was elected city treasurer in 1901. In 1903 he was elected city clerk and remained…
