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On May 9,
1978,
Springfield Chapter placed a National Society DAR Marker on the
gravesite of Sarah Arnold Churchill, at Bissell Cemetery in
Springfield, Illinois. Sarah was born about 1780 in Woodford County,
Kentucky, and died October 1847 at Bissell, Illinois. Sarah's father
was Sgt. John Arnold of Virginia, who fought in the Revolutionary War.
The marker was presented by Honorary State Regent Ethel Churchill
Britton of Washington State D.A.R. Mrs. Britton is a descendant
of Sarah Arnold Churchill, Take Illinois 55 North to Route 54 (exit 100 A). Follow Route 54 East and turn right at Colt Road (County road marker 3.75). Follow Colt Road a short way to find Bissell Cemetery across from Bissell United Methodist Church. Click on photos for a larger image. |
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