Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Withams - 100 Years in Morgan County

100 years ago, in 1912, the Withams, made up of mostly farmers, moved from Kentucky to Morgan County, Illinois to search for work.

We don't know the exact date yet and we don't know how they made the move (boat? train? horse and buggy?) We do know that it was a long trip, no matter which mode of travel they used.

Russell County, KY to Morgan County, IL is a trip of about 335 miles, as the crow flies, and 456 miles by modern roads. Even in today's car, it would take about 7 1/2 hours to make that drive.

(Click the photo to enlarge it.)

If you have any more information about the date of the move, the mode of travel used, or anything else that relates to it, please comment below or send us a message. Thank you! ~Mike

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