David Kindig Early history of Washington, Illinois and vicinity Washington, Ill.: Tazewell County Reporter, 1929, 149 pgs. Title page Front matter Story of the settlement of Washington, one of the oldest towns Early history biographical sketch of David Kindig written by himself "In the early days," a historical sketch written by Miss Belle Harlan S. H. Thomas, born in Washington, tells of early history in this vicinity On the "Western Trail" in 1851, by Rev. J. W. Ferner Mrs. Geo. W. Bayler tells of old times in Washington and vicinity Some history of the Zinser Family, who were old settlers William Holland Family history--Father of twenty-one children Recollections of Washington as written by Mrs. Hattie Tobias Foster Some interesting history of the Scott Family, who were early settlers The James Smith Family which came to Washington in year 1835 Some early history of Washington from the official records Complete list of graduates of the Washington High School from 1876 Celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Methodist Church Historical list of many of our old settlers compiled for record