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James F. Steele

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Photograph of James F. Steele; (born 9/21/1841; died 4/16/1921). Former town clerk of Decatur and one of the oldest members Dunham Post, 141, G.A.R., having served as post commander and adjutant. Civil War Veteran. Photo by VanDeventer's; ran in the…

James Delaney - Millikin University Student, Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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This is the glass negative of James Delaney, a Millikin University student, and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

James Crinigan - Ivesdale Graduating Class

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This is the glass negative of James Crinigan of Ivesdale, IL. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s. The photo was taken the year he graduated high school.

James C. Lyons

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Photograph of James C. Lyons (died April 15, 1942). Real estate dealer and insurance salesman of Decatur. He came to Decatur in 1890 and was employed by Linn and Scruggs Co. for 8 years. About 1905 he entered the real estate and insurance business.…

James A. Portwood

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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.…

James A. Patton

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Photograph of James A. Patton; (born 5/8/1852; died 12/8/1928). Illinois commodities speculator an financier. Known as the "Wheat King."

James A. Kupich email and letter regarding settlement, February 2011

This is a copy of the letter and email concerning Mr. James Kupish and his settlement from the City of Decatur. Included is information regarding Donna Rollins, IMRF, settlement request and plan, James Baker - lawyer, city of Decatur, and the release…

James A. Cooper - Navy Uniform

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This is the glass negative of James A. Cooper in his Navy uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

Jacob Hanes

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Photograph of Jacob Hanes (d. 11/13/1923), a prominent harness race horse driver. He was a Civil War veteran, and farmer until 1891. The photo was taken by Wasson Studios, and used in the Decatur Daily Review on September 20, 1914.