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B&O GP30 6932 at DePue, Illinois on Chessie's New Rock Sub

May 17, 1982

Biography of Jacob Bernahard of DePue, Illinois

Jacob Bernahard, DePue, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, October 13, 1832. He is the son of Christian and Mary (Lied) Bernhard. The father’s occupation was that of a farmer. He died in 1842, but his widow lived till 1859. Our subject was educated in the schools of his native country, and in early life learned the trade of shoemaking. In 1853 he came to the United States, and for one year…

Bible of William Summerfield Jackson and Barbra E. Hosier

William S. Jackson and Barbra E. Hosier were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Depue, Ill. on the 23rd day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-three. Signed by the Rev. M.L. Averill Births: William Summerfield Jackson Feb 15, 1861Barbra E. Hosier Aug 10, 1866 Births of Children: Louisa Malissa Jackson, May 18 1884Grace Jane Jackson, Dec 25, 1886Letha…

  YES, Right before your very eyes, we can witness The DePue Family Musicians, aptly named by father (left) Wallace DePue, Sr.    With him are his three (of four) violin-sawing sons, Alex DePue, Jason DePue, and the oldest brother, Wallace DePue, Jr. These kids had no idea what the future held for each of them musically… but they were figuring a lot out as to what they might make of those talents…