HINTON Genealogy Research

Alton City Cemetery

Alton, Madison County, Illinois

A biographical article can be found at :
Elijah P. Lovejoy history

Photo of Memorial
Photo furnished by : Marci Lamar Kasen

Photo furnished by : Marci Lamar Kasen

Editor - Alton Observor
Alo. Co. Md. Nov. 2, 1802		Alton, Ill. Nov. 7, 1837
A MARTYR TO LIBERTY
I Have Sworn Eternal Opposition To Slavery And By the Blessing Of God I Will Never Turn Back.