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Henry B. Barnhart
Photograph of Henry B. Barnhart (d. 7/28/1924), a Civil War veteran and active member of the GAR. He was a carpenter and farmer, and retired in 1905. After retirement, he started investing in real estate and owned several valuable city properties. …
Hamilton E. Adams
Photograph of Hamilton E. Adams, taken by Vandeventer Studios of Decatur IL, and published in the Decatur Daily Review on January 4, 1928. Adams was a retired farmer from Piatt County, and lived at 252 E. Condit St. in Decatur. He was a member of…
G.W. Betzer and W.T. Jones
Photograph of a G.W. Betzer and W.T. Jones. Betzer was a member of the 41st. Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was president of the Volunteer Regiment at one time. He was a farmer. There is no information on W.T.…
David Patterson
Photograph of David Patterson; (died Mar 7, 1919). Wealthy land owner and farmer of Macon County, IL. He was member of the Masons and Knights Templar. Photo by VanDeventer of Decatur, IL.
Charles H. Goodmiller
Photograph of Charles H. Goodmiller (d. 10/28/1952). Goodmiller built the first grocery story and filling station at Wyckles Corner, and became known as the "Mayor of Wyckles Corner". At 16, he began working for the former Mills Lumber Co., and…
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Professor Glen R. Smith's Oral History
This is the oral history of Professor Glen R. Miller. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview covers his career at Millikin University.