Willard McNauls compelling book delves into original sources to unveil the pivotal agreement between Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen Sr. In this arrangement, Lemen committed to journeying to the Northwest Territory to champion the anti-slavery cause. After a decade of relentless effort, Lemen Sr. founded his Baptist Church and played a vital role in the Baptist Association. Their organization was instrumental during the Illinois Constitutional Convention, advocating for the establishment of a free state. President Lincoln himself acknowledged Lemen Jr.s contributions in a heartfelt letter, stating that the dedication of Lemen Sr. set in motion the forces which finally made Illinois a free state. - Summary by fried1259

Jefferson-Lemen Compact
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Willard McNauls compelling book delves into original sources to unveil the pivotal agreement between Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen Sr. In this arrangement, Lemen committed to journeying to the Northwest Territory to champion the anti-slavery cause. After a decade of relentless effort, Lemen Sr. founded his Baptist Church and played a vital role in the Baptist Association. Their organization was instrumental during the Illinois Constitutional Convention, advocating for the establishment of a free state. President Lincoln himself acknowledged Lemen Jr.s contributions in a heartfelt letter, stating that the dedication of Lemen Sr. set in motion the forces which finally made Illinois a free state. - Summary by fried1259
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February 9, 2026
020 - Pioneer Letters Old Lemen Family Notes Statement by Jos B Lemen
Willard McNauls compelling book delves into original sources to unveil the pivotal agreement between Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen Sr. In this arrangement, Lemen committed to journeying to the Northwest Territory to champion the anti-slavery cause. After a decade of relentless effort, Lemen Sr. founded his Baptist Church and played a vital role in the Baptist Association. Their organization was instrumental during the Illinois Constitutional Convention, advocating for the establishment of a free state. President Lincoln himself acknowledged Lemen Jr.s contributions in a heartfelt letter, stating that the dedication of Lemen Sr. set in motion the forces which finally made Illinois a free state. - Summary by fried1259

February 9, 2026
019 - Pioneer Letters Sketch of Reverend James Lemen Sr by JM Peck
Willard McNauls compelling book delves into original sources to unveil the pivotal agreement between Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen Sr. In this arrangement, Lemen committed to journeying to the Northwest Territory to champion the anti-slavery cause. After a decade of relentless effort, Lemen Sr. founded his Baptist Church and played a vital role in the Baptist Association. Their organization was instrumental during the Illinois Constitutional Convention, advocating for the establishment of a free state. President Lincoln himself acknowledged Lemen Jr.s contributions in a heartfelt letter, stating that the dedication of Lemen Sr. set in motion the forces which finally made Illinois a free state. - Summary by fried1259

February 9, 2026
018 - Pioneer Letters The Lemen Monument - Lemen's War Record
Willard McNauls compelling book delves into original sources to unveil the pivotal agreement between Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen Sr. In this arrangement, Lemen committed to journeying to the Northwest Territory to champion the anti-slavery cause. After a decade of relentless effort, Lemen Sr. founded his Baptist Church and played a vital role in the Baptist Association. Their organization was instrumental during the Illinois Constitutional Convention, advocating for the establishment of a free state. President Lincoln himself acknowledged Lemen Jr.s contributions in a heartfelt letter, stating that the dedication of Lemen Sr. set in motion the forces which finally made Illinois a free state. - Summary by fried1259
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