Classes & TalksWednesday, November 18
The Story of Israel Blackburn at the DuPage County Genealogical Society
Wednesday, November 18 · 7-8:30 p.m. · Wheaton Public Library
- When
- Wednesday, November 18 · 7-8:30 p.m.
- Where
- Wheaton Public Library225 N Cross St · Wheaton, IL · 60187
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About this event
We have been invited to tell the life story of Israel Blackburn for the monthly meeting of the DuPage County Genealogical Society . The presentation will be held at the Wheaton Public Library .
Israel was born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky. In 1865, during the Civil War, he performed garrison duty with the 124th U.S. Colored Infantry in Kentucky. Blackburn moved his family north to DuPage County, Illinois, and settled in Downers Grove shortly after the war. He became a respected member of the community and, within a few years, in 1873, was one of the 38 founding signers of the incorporation papers for the new Village of Downers Grove.
In this presentation, genealogist, local historian, and Downers Grove Historical Society President Marty Acks will tell Israel’s story by following the large trove of archival material that documents many aspects of his unique life.
To register at the DuPage County Genealogical Society website, click here . There is no charge for this presentation.
Listed by Downers Grove Historical Society (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Evanston events calendar.