VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP FIRSTS

The first schoolhouse was built in 1837, one and one-quarter miles north of Edgington village.

One of the first doctors was Doctor Tyler, who lived in the village of Edgington. Prior to that, it was necessary to go to Rock Island whenever a physician was needed.

Following Dr. Tyler, Dr. Higgins settled in Edgington, and then Dr. Lyman. Another early physician was Dr. James Baman, who had a good practice, and gave a valued service. During the Civil war, he was assistant surgeon of the Ninety-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

At present. Dr. Miller of the village of Edgington; Dr. Ecknrt of Taylor Ridge; Dr. Moore of the town of Reynolds; Drs. Figins and Eddy of Milan are the physicians of the township. Dr. C. A. Huell of Reynolds is the veterinary of the town­ ship.

The first mill of the township was built by that enterprising citizen, Joseph Dunlap, and so generous was he that those of the farmers who wished to do their own grinding, were welcome to the use of the mill without charge.

The first marriage was solemnized in 1S3G, when John P. Cooper and Mina Pace were unit­ ed, by Daniel Edgingfcon, Justice of the Peace.

Tlie village of Edgington has two stores, operated by Titterington & Carpenter and Win. Winks. Dr. Miller is the physician in this locality. The village is in the center of the township.

The first storekeeper was George D. Parmenter, who opened a general store in 1843, in his log house. Later, he built a larger house, continuing to use it for business purposes as well, until he put up what was known as the old red store. In it he carried on merchandising for some years, but eventually sold to Isaac Negus and E. Burrell. E. D. Cushman was the first postmaster, conducting the postoffice in his own house.

 

 

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