A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The final resting place of Nance Legins-Costley’s eldest child now has a...
Jared L. Olar
March 7, 2024
Ongoing research into the family of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892) has recently uncovered...
Jared L. Olar
September 21, 2023
The grave of a family member of Nance Legins-Costley now has a...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2023
Among Central Illinois’ African-American veterans of the Civil War was Pvt. Edward...
Jared L. Olar
January 19, 2023
Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2021
We continue now with the genealogical account of the descendants of Nance...
Jared L. Olar
November 18, 2021
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
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