Historical Society of Brooklyn, Illinois

Brookland Legends

Preserving the Past        Securing the Future


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Please click on a legend's name below to view photos and biographical information. Should you be aware of any present or former Brooklynites whom the collective community would consider a Brooklyn Legend, please send us photos and biographical information. We are currently researching the life of Judge Russell DeBow. HSOBI will try to present his story through the eyes of those who loved and knew him. Please contact us with any information or pictures that you wish to contribute.

A recent, animated commemoration of Priscilla Baltimore and Brooklyn's early residents is available online.

Hamiet Bluiett

Hamiet Bluiett (2025)

Jimi Green

Joe Henry

George Hudson

Adella Jones (2025)

Albert King

Albert King (2025)

Tracy Crawford Kincaide (2025)

Annie Malone

Denver Moore (2025)

Rick Perkins

Rick Perkins (2025)

Larry Prothro

Larry Prothro (2025)

Robert Smoots

Barry Sumpter

Bonita Gower Tillman (2025)

Wayman Warren (2025)

Prince Wells III

Prince Wells III (2025)

Cheryl Winston

Cheryl Winston (2025)

Darryl Winston (2025)

David Wyatt



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