Israel Blackburn: From Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove
Israel Blackburn: From Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CDT · Schaumburg Township District Library · Schaumburg, IL
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Marty Acks of the Downers Grove Historical Society and CAGGNI (Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois) discusses the life and legacy of Israel Blackburn, who began his life as a slave, served in the U.S. Colored Infantry, and later founded a village. Learn about Blackburn's life through archival materials from some expected and unexpected sources. Recorded and posted on our YouTube for 2 weeks.
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