Monthly Archives: May 2026

Wellington W. Washburn September 18, 1836, Akron, Ohio February 10, 1901, Galesburg, Illinois By tradition, Wellington Washburn’s family can be traced back to their arrival in England with none other than William the Conqueror.  They were also early arrivals in … Continue reading →

Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was born at Galesburg, Illinois, in a small three-room cottage. Sandburg is remembered as one of the most important literary figures of the Twentieth Century. He was an American poet, biographer, … Continue reading →