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History of Beardstown, (Cass County) IllinoisOur database does not include an historic photo for Beardstown, (Cass County) Illinois, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin, educator, was born in Beardstown, Ill., Feb. 14, 1861; son of David and Isabella (Campbell) McLaughlin. He was graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B., 1882, LL.B., 1885, A.M. 1895; and remained there as instructor in Latin, 1886-87, instructor in history, 1887-88, ansislant professor of history, 1888-91, and professor of American history from 1891. He was married in June, 1890, to Lois Thompson, daughter of James Burrill and Sarah S. (Caswell) Augell. He was editor of "Cooley's Principles of Constitutional Law" and associate editor of T/to American Historical Review (1898); and is the author of: History of Higher Education in Michigan (1891); Lewis Cass in "American Statesmen Series" (1891); Civil Government of Michigan (1892); History of the American Nation (1899). |
Illinois Facts: Cass County Facts: Seat: VirginiaEstablished: 1837 Formed from: Morgan
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: BEARDSTOWN, a thriving town, capital of Cass county, Illinois, on the left bank of Illinois river, 50 miles W. N. W. from Springfield. It contains, besides the county buildings, several churches, and one newspaper office. Beardstown is situated 137 meters above sea level. |