GALENA HISTORY MUSEUM - Key Persons

Born February 13, 1831, in Jo Daviess County, IL, the son of Scotch-Irish immigrants In 1849, his father migrated to California during the Gold Rush and stayed there for three years. Rawlins had to take care of his mother, his sister, and six brothers. Rawlins blamed his father's lack of attention to his family on strong drink, so he abstained from alcohol. Likely tried to influence his close friend, Grant, to do likewise

John Eugene Smith

Born in Switzerland in 1816; immigrated with his parents to Philadelphia, PA when he was one year old He grew up and finished his apprenticeship in the jeweler's craft in PA In 1832, at the age of 18, accompanied his family to the St.Louis where he practiced his craft

Kris Chapman

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Secretary of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Mike Blaum

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Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Tessa Flak

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Executive Director
Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Thomas Nast

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Artist