Published in 1877, this book provides a comprehensive history of Winnebago County, Illinois, from its earliest settlement to the time of publication. The book is divided into chapters that cover such topics as the Native American tribes of the region, the arrival of European settlers, and the establishment of schools and churches. It also includes biographical sketches of prominent citizens and details about the county's economic and social development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.