Hittle Township, Tazewell County, IL Genealogy Trails

(The following is a small excerpt of the history of Tazewell County townships from the book
“Souvenir of Early and Notable Events in the History of the North West Territory, Illinois and Tazewell County.”)
Submitted by: Linda T - 2008

This township was named “Union” by the commissioners, then by the Board of Supervisors changed to “Waterford” – then to Armington,” and finally to “Hittle,” all during the year 1850.

The first settlers locating herin, in 1826, were George Hittle, (after whom the township derived its name), his son Jonas, and son-in-law, John W. Judy. Then came the Hainlines and Wm. Bart, Messrs. Perry and Williamson, in 1827, and Wm. Hieronymus in 1828; then between the latter date and 1835, Messrs. Jacob Albright, Joseph Richmoned, Martin G. Stafford, Thomas Burt, and ___ Quisenbury. Eliza Jane Hittle was the first child born, May 29, 1829. John Hittle died on Sept 1, 1827. The first couple married were Wm. Hefferd and Miss Elizabeth Perry, date 1828.
Rev Mr. Walker preached the first sermon at George Hittle’s home, in 1826. C. Ewing, in 1827, taught the first school, on section 16.
Isham Wright became the first Justice of the Peace.