Old Times in Schuyler – “First Record of Exploration”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. The first authentic record of white men in Schuyler county is furnished thru the government survey, which was begun in 1815 and completed two years later.

Old Times in Schuyler – “Two Routes Into Schuyler”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. THis article reflects on the two route of travel to and from Schuyler County, Illinois and the hardships they faced.

Old Times in Schuyler – “Rushville in 1855”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Detailes description of a pioneer woman’s life.

Old Times in Schuyler – “First Settlement in Schuyler”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. When Rev. Chauncey Hobart, then a resident of Red Wing, Minn., received the report of the first old settlers’ meeting he responded with the following letter, which is an authentic account of the first settlement of Schuyler