Hello! Though this project is largely complete, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re prepared anytime to share the story of our effort to recognize those who still rest at the old Moffatt Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois.
You can reach us through our Facebook page.
The core team for this project was composed of:
• Bob Hoffer – Member: Peoria Historical Society, Peoria County Genealogical Society, National Society Sons of the American Revolution
• David Pittman – Peoria area community activist, Peoria Park District advocate, Executive Committee: Peoria Branch NAACP
• Carl Adams – Journalist, Lincoln Historian, Author: Nance: Trials of the First Slave Freed by Abraham Lincoln
• Joe Hutchinson – Genealogist, Member: Peoria County Genealogical Society, Officer: Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
• Jared Olar – Local History Specialist, Pekin Public Library, author of From the History Room newsletter
• Bill Poorman – Writer and media producer, Lincoln enthusiast