McHenry Commemorates Lincoln's Assassination-- Part 2

In addition, William Herndon was an early member of the new Republican Party and mayor of Springfield, Illinois.

He wrote the two volume "Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life.

Twenty-five years had passed since Lincoln's death when it was finally published.  Herndon wrote:  "Those who knew and walked with him are gradually passing away, and ere long the last man who ever heard his voice or grasped his hand will have gone from earth.

The presentation will be given at the McHenry County History Museum at 6422 Main Street in Union, Illinois.  A $10 donation is suggested.

--Old Secesh