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Grimes Homestead on Wilson St., Batavia, IL

 

Grimes Homestead on Wilson St., Batavia, IL
Jacob Grimes (m.Polly Wilson) built this home circa 1850. Willis, my ggfather and Jacob's nephew, purchased it and added a second story (shown in following picture). My grandma, Florence, was born there. I was raised in the house next door at 14 No.Washington. Land for the Baptist Church across street donated by Polly's family.

 
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