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Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD MORTON, Ill. Tazewell County held the first recognition Tuesday of Underground Railroad Coordinators throughout the county, as people gathered to honor the individuals at Hirstein Cemetery. The Underground Railroad was a network of people that offered shelter and aid to escaped enslaved people from the South. The event Tuesday honored Uriah Crosby, who is buried in the cemetery, as well as Daniel, Darius, Walter and John Roberts in Roberts Cemetery. Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman said holding the event today held special significance. “Today [Tuesday] is the 210th birthday for Uriah Crosby,” said Ackerman. “We’re starting a process of recognizing the conductors of the Underground Railroad through Tazewell County.” ....
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D. Ray Smith/Historically Speaking My friends Fred Eiler and Dennis Eggert have shared their research into the Revolutionary soldiers who are known to be buried in cemeteries located within the city limits of Oak Ridge. Dennis has compiled the below information for “Historically Speaking.” I am pleased to bring this information to you readers. I also hope we can properly recognize these Revolutionary War veterans with at least one historical marker. I have long been interested in recognizing these individuals but did not have the needed information to confirm the location of the burials. Thanks to Dennis for compiling the results of much research. Enjoy the conclusion of Dennis’ report on these soldiers and their resting places. ....