Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Abraham Lincoln Shot! Witten by Genealogical Society volunteer, Beth Mitchell for the Wilmington News Journal – March 2024 This event occurred years after our country’s turmoil regarding slavery began. Late at night the telegraph wires, on April 15, 1865 hummed...
Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Early Settlers, by Beth Mitchell

Early Settlers This article was written by Genealogy Volunteer, Beth Mitchell The 1882 Clinton County History contains many mini-histories of early families. As we read about some of these families, we begin to understand the diversity of some of the early settlers...
History Comes to Life at Sugar Grove Cemetery

History Comes to Life at Sugar Grove Cemetery

Originally published in the Wilmington News Journal, online on September 25, 2023 WILMINGTON — On Saturday, history came to life at the historic Sugar Grove Cemetery during the much-anticipated “Talking Tombstones” event. Located in the heart of Clinton County, this...
‘Local history is all around…’

‘Local history is all around…’

Originally published in the Wilmington News Journal on 8/22/23 WILMINGTON — The recent installation of a historic photo on Main Street has brought a fresh vibrancy to downtown Wilmington. The collaborative effort between the Clinton County History Center, property...
Abraham Lincoln Shot!

Can You Pass The Test?

Written by Genealogy Library volunteer, Beth Mitchell. Information for this article appeared in the Wilmington News Journal on Wednesday, May 19, 1880. Each year a test was approved by the school board to be administered to potential teachers for the coming school...