At nearly the same time that Carter’s Settlement was taking shape in southeastern McDonough County, another small community was beginning to form near what is now Blandinsville. William Job(e), his brother-in-law John Vance, and Hugh Wilson were drawn to the area by its promise. Richard Dunn had camped there earlier, but by the time the…

PIONEERS OF THE PAST #1 CARTER SETTLEMENT – WILLIAM CARTER On January 25, 1826, the Illinois Legislature recognized the formation of McDonough County, Illinois, from land previously a part of Pike County. As we celebrate the bicentennial of McDonough County this year, the McDonough County Genealogical Society would like to introduce you to some of…