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John R. Miller

Photograph of John R. Miller, (died Feb. 12, 1908). In his early life Miller was a tailor by trade, but after coming to Decatur in 1856 he worked in the Odor & Hughes Grocery store awhile and then went into the real estate business.. He became quite…

John R. Fitzgerald

Photograph of John R. Fitzgerald (d. 1/30/1952). He was a Decatur attorney and outstanding criminal lawyer. Fitzgerald was a member of the Decatur Bar Association, United States Association, charter member of the Knights of Columbus Decatur Chapter…

John Pistorius

Photograph of John Pistorius, prominent farmer of Macon County, IL. (died 6/23/1910). John Pistorius lived in Boody, IL. He at one time owned 1400 acres of the best Macon County land which he divided among his children. He came here from Germany in…

John Pirant - Baby

These are the glass negatives of John Pirant's family. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

John P. Faris

Photograph of John P. Faris (d. 7/27/1910), the most prominent citizen and businessman in Niantic, IL. He started his grain business in 1861 called Faris & Cannon, and operated for 50 years. His offices were at 210 Review building in Decatur, IL. …

John Marty

This is the glass negative of John Marty. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

John Luttrell's Oral History

This is the oral history of John Luttrell. He was interviewed on June 4, 1987 at his office in the First National Bank of Decatur by Betty Turnell. His interview covers his realy life in Clinton, attending Millikin, working for Illinois Bell, his…

John Leas

This is the glass negative of John Leas. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

John J. Kelley - Baby

These are the glass negatives of John J. Kelley's baby. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

John Hatfield and Family

Photograph of John Hatfield and his family. He was one of the founders of the Hatfield Mill at 525 E. Main St. This mill was incorporated into the Decatur Milling Co. in 1888, and was destroyed by fire in 1930. The photo was used in the Decatur…