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Mrs. A.P. Cobb (Marilla M.)
Photograph of Mrs. A.P. Cobb (Marilla M.) (b. 1855, d. 12/18/1944), wife of Rev. A.P. Cobb (Cobb Ave. was named after). She was a school teacher in Decatur for many years, and wrote many papers on the early life in Macon County. Mrs. Cobb was also…
Mrs. Albert H. Cope
Photograph of Mrs. Albert H. Cope (b. 11/24/1860, d. 9/17/1952). She had married George H. Theobald (d. 1/31/1925), and Albert H. Cope in 1927. Albert was a brick contractor who served several terms as the city building inspector. He was also a…
Mattie A. Gorin
Photograph of Mattie A. Gorin (b. 3/30/1860, d. 12/18/1942). She was the sister of O.B. Gorin, former president of Millikin National Bank. She was also the daughter of Jerome Gorin. The Gorin family settled in Decatur in 1833. This photo was…
Charles H. Logan, Sr.
Photograph of Charles H. Logan, Sr., born March 6, 1877: Died November 3, 1950. Entire business life spent with Decatur Coffin Co. until it dissolved in 1943. President 1927-1943. President of Casket Manufacturers Association of America and a…
Ralph G. Mills
Photograph of Ralph G. Mills (died 10/17/1944) Decatur allergist, opened offices in the Standard Office Building in 1938. Photo ran 9/4/1938 in the Decatur Herald or Review, Decatur, IL.
Mark H. "Smiley" McEvoy
Photograph of Mark H. "Smiley" McEvoy, (b. 2/4/1878, d. 11/9/1932). He was Deputy County Clerk 25 years, 1907-1932. Republican precinct committeeman for 34th District over 20 years. Charter member Knights of Columbus and member St. Patrick's Catholic…
David Frahlman
Photograph of David Frahlman skateboarding down Spangler Dr. The photo was taken by Doug Gauman from the Herald and Review, and ran in the Decatur Herald and Review on April 1, 1967.
F.W. Dudley With Unknown Men
Photograph of F.W. Dudley with 3 unknown men. Dudley was the State President of the Travelers' Protective Association in 1913. He owned a home at 245 E. Leafland. Dudley is second from the left in the photo. The photograph was taken by E.E.…
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Photo of Gail D. Cochran in flight suit with name and number plaque
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cochran, Gail D., 2/29/1944. Sullivan, Illinois received wings at Harlingen, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.…