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  • October 2026

  • Mon 12
    Israel Blackburn

    The Story of Israel Blackburn at the Schaumburg Township District Library

    October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    We have been invited to tell the life story of Israel Blackburn at the Schaumburg Township District Library. Israel was

    Free
  • November 2026

  • Wed 18
    Israel Blackburn

    The Story of Israel Blackburn at the DuPage County Genealogical Society

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, United States

    We have been invited to tell the life story of Israel Blackburn for the monthly meeting of the DuPage County

    Free
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