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History of Collinsville, (Madison County) IllinoisOur database does not include an historic photo for Collinsville, (Madison County) Illinois, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of William Flavius Leicester Hadley William Flavius Leicester Hadley, representative, was born near Collinsville, Ill., June 15, 1847; son of William and Diadama (McKinney) Hadley, and grandson of John and Priscilla (Guthrie) Hadley. He was graduated from McKendree college, A.B., 1867, and from the University of Michigan, LL.B., 1871, and practised law in Edwardsville, Ill. In 1874 he formed a law partnership with Judge W. H. Krome, which continued until 1890. In 1886 he was elected as a Republican to the state senate and was renominated for a second term, but declined to stand. He was a delegate-at-large from Illinois to the Republican national convention at Chicago in 1888; was a representative in the 54th congress, 1895-97, and in 1896 was defeated for the 55th congress by his Fusion opponent. |
Illinois Facts: Madison County Facts: Seat: EdwardsvilleEstablished: 1812 Formed from: Randolph, Saint Clair
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: COLLINSVILLE, a post-village of Madison County, Illinois, 86 miles S. by W. from Springfield, and 14 miles E. N. E. from St. Louis. It has several mills and stores. Collinsville is situated 171 meters above sea level. |