Beardstown, Illinois
1. Jamie Gilson (1933)
American Children's Writer
American children's book author most well known for her novels Do Bananas Chew Gum?, Hello, My Name is Scrambled Eggs, and Thirteen Ways to Sink a Sub.
2. Jesse Wallace (1899)
Governor Of American Samoa
Jesse Rink Wallace was a United States Navy Captain and the 29th Governor of American Samoa. He served as Governor for a period of only ten days from July 30...
3. Julie Morrison (1956)
Illinois Politician
Julie A. Morrison is a member of the Illinois Senate from the 29th district. The 29th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights Buffalo Grove Bannockburn Deerfield Glencoe Glenview...
4. James C. McLaughlin (1858)
American Politician
James Campbell McLaughlin was a politician from the U. S. state of Michigan. McLaughlin was born in Beardstown Illinois. His parents David and Isabella McLaughlin had come from Edinburgh Scotland...
5. Janice O'Hara (1918)
All-american Girls Professional
Janice Winifred O'Hara was a pitcher and utility who played from 1943 through 1949 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5 ft 6 in 122 lb....