Combined History of Shelby and Moutrie Counties, Illinois

Glen · April 18, 2006

This document contains exerpts from the book, "Combined History of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois", 1881 edition. The pages exerpted discuss the history and early settlers of the Ash Grove Township in Shelby County. Among the settlers are Robert Templeton. Robert emigrated from North Caroline to Shelby County in 1828 and his family were some of the first settlers in Four Mile Grove. Robert's Great Granddaughter's were Laura Annette and Julia Aletha Templeton (daughters of Greenberry Shields Templeton and Nancy Jane McCarty). Laura Annette was the wife of Judd Hamilton. Julia Aletha was the wife of Judd's brother, Frank Hamilton. Judd and Frank were sons of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton and finished their days in Washington State.

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