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TURPIN, FRANCIS Ancestor #: A117370 Service: VIRGINIA Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE Birth: CIRCA 1759 Death: 10-1-1809 VINCENNES KNOX CO INDIANA Service Source: JAMES, COLL OF THE IL STATE HIST LIB, VOL 8, VA SER, VOL 3, PP 56, 58 Service Description: 1) OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, VINCENNES, 1778
RESIDENCE 1) City: VINCENNES - County: ILLINOIS CO - State: VIRGINIA
According to native-languages.org, the name Illinois is derived from the native American word 'Illiniwek,' which is the tribal name of the Illini tribe. Literally, the name means 'best people.' (statesymbolsusa.org)
Prior to 1818 - Illinois Territory December 3, 1818 - Illinois becomes 21st U.S. state
Death — 1809
According to native-languages.org, the name Illinois is derived from the native American word 'Illiniwek,' which is the tribal name of the Illini tribe. Literally, the name means 'best people.' (statesymbolsusa.org)
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