Marshall, Samuel Scott b. March 12, 1821 d. July 26, 1890 US Congressman. He attended Kentucky's Cumberland College and became a lawyer in 1845. He was a member of the Illinois House from 1846 to 1847, and served as State's Attorney from 1847 to 1848. Marshall was Judge of the Circuit Court from 1851 to 1854. He was elected to the US House as a Democrat in 1854 and reelected in 1856, holding office from 1855 to 1859 and serving as Chairman of the Committee on Claims. After leaving Congress he again served as Circuit Court Judge from 1861 to 1864. In...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Odd Fellows Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, USA
Stelle, John Henry b. August 10, 1891 d. July 5, 1962 37th Governor of Illinois. He was born on August 10, 1891 to Thompson B. and Laura (Blades) Stelle in McLeansboro, IL. Stelle graduated from McLeansboro Township High School and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He played professional baseball from 1908-1913 with several leagues. In 1916, He was admitted to the bar and started working in law at McLeansboro. In 1917, He volunteered for the World War and was commissioned a first lieutenant. In 1918, while fighting in France, he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Kyle) Odd Fellows Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, USA
b. March 12, 1821 d. July 26, 1890