Legend vs History: Examining Family Lore Through World Events By Bill Simmon RICIGS Member, Bill Simmon, has submitted a 10-minute video presentation on his Simmon ancestors. Very interesting! Henry Peter and Eva Catherine Simmon emigrated to America in 1833 with their first seven children. The legends surrounding the family’s life […]
Daily Archives: February 3, 2024
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Aunt Belle By Bill Simmon RICIGS Member, Bill Simmon, has submitted a 8-minute video presentation on his great-grandaunt, Isabel Ida Simmon. With the help of the Rock Island County Historical Society Bill was able to research, write, and produce a video on this early pioneer woman of Rock Island County. […]