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History · Decatur

Famous people from Decatur

3 notable people were born in Decatur, from 1866 to 1893.

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Carl Browne Squier

1893–1967

American aviator

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Adelbert H. Roberts

Adelbert H. Roberts

1866–1937

American politician and first African-American to serve in the Illinois Senate

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La Roy Sunderland Upton

La Roy Sunderland Upton

1869–1927

American Army general

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