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Judge Edward Payson Kirby sits reading near a desk. Kirby served as County Judge of Morgan County from 1873-1881 and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1890-1892.

A bust of Governor Joseph Duncan portrays him as a Greek deity. Duncan served as Illinois State Senator from 1824-1826, United States Representative from 1827-1834, and Governor of Illinois from 1834-1838.

A pair of children play in Duncan Park opposite a large cannon and gazebo in Jacksonville, Illinois.

The three-story Governor Joseph Duncan Mansion in Jacksonville, Illinois, is surrounded by trees.

An unidentified woman sits for a portrait

William Ross, father of Charles E. Ross, sits for a portrait.

Minerva Dunlap Ross, mother of Charles E. Ross, poses for a portrait in a dark dress.

Helen Ross Jordan (left) and her daughter, Edith Ross Jordan, (right) sit for a portrait.

Carlton P. Ross, his wife Rosa "Nettie" Jeannette Thompson Ross, and their family celebrate the couple's 60th wedding anniversary.

Carlton P. Ross and his wife Rosa "Nettie" Jeannette Thompson Ross pose for a portrait on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Carlton P. Ross, his wife Rosa "Nettie" Jeannette Thompson Ross, and Catherine Ross pose with an unidentified baby during a portrait session.

Julia Duncan Kirby, wife of Edward Payson Kirby and daughter of Joseph Duncan, the sixth Governor of Illinois, sits for a portrait wearing a striped dress.

Judge Edward Payson Kirby sits for a portrait. Kirby served as County Judge of Morgan County from 1873-1881 and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1890-1892.

Helen McClure Kirby Dwight, sister of Edward Payson Kirby, sits for a portrait while reading a book.

Edith Ross Jordan sits for a portrait.On verso: "Daughter of Helen Ross & Arthur Jordan, b. Nov 7, 1890."

The Ross children, (l-r) Edward, Helen, Carlton, and Edith, pose for a family portrait. On verso: "Edward P. Kirby from his wife - March 1881, Edward K. Ross Jan 22, 1865, Helen Ross, 18 in Sept 11, 1863, Carlton Perry Nov 10, 1868, Edith Ross July…

Helen Ross Jordan, mother of Edith Ross Jordan, poses for a portrait in a white dress. On verso: "Helen Ross - married Jan 5, 1889 - Pas[adena] Cal Arthur Jordan - August 15, 1863 - died."

Charles E. Ross, brother-in-law of Edward Payson Kirby and Helen McClure Kirby Dwight, holds his hat while posing for a portrait.

Catherine Ross sits for a portrait wearing a fur garment.

Carlton Perry Ross poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. On verso: "B. Nov 10, 1868 m. Rosa "Nettie" Jeannette Thompson." Son of Charles E. Ross and Catherine W. Kirby Ross.