A series of articles written by Myra Martin in recognition of the state Sesquicentennial in 1968 regarding the history of Morgan County - they were published in the Waverly Journal. Some of the early settlers are mentioned in these articles. Kehl Obituary 1878 Morgan Co. Bios: Evans, Foreaker, Graff, Gray, Green, Hann, Hardin, Harley, Harney, Hatcher, Hayden (2), Heinz, Hellenthal, Hess, hickman, Leonhard, Manchester, Owen 1891 Sangamon Co. Bio: Bowers