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History of Will County IllinoisSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Will County Illinois, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:William Henry Crawford Biography William Henry Crawford, educator, was born in Will county, Ill., Oct. 6, 1855; son of John and Lucy Jane (Graves) Crawford. He was graduated at Northwestern university and at the Garrett Biblical institute in 1884. He joined the Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, was appointed to the Ravenswood church, Chicago, and two years later was transferred to the Fulton street church. In 1889 he accepted the chair of historical theology in Gammoa theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga. In 1891 he visited Europe where he gave special attention to the study of church history and upon his return delivered at the seminary a course of lectures on" Reformers before the Reformation" repeating them at various Chautauqua assemblies, and in many lecture courses. He was elected president of Allegheny college in 1894. Northwestern university conferred upon him the honorary degree of D.D. in 1893. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Illinois Facts: Will County Facts: Seat: JolietEstablished: 1836 Formed from: Cook, Iroquois
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