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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 39)

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William T. Davidson was born in Petersburg. Illinois, February 8th, 1837. On January 24th, 1860, he was married to Lucinda M. Miner. In July, 1858, he purchased the Fulton County Democrat, and has been sole editor and proprietor since. Mr. Davidson came to Fulton county in November, 1838,since.which time he has been a worthy and enterprising citizen. As an editor, he is outspoken and fearless, thinking that the press should be the medium through which the people can rely upon getting the events of the day as it is, even should it expose the wrongs of a friend, a citizen, or, in some cases; show the wrongs of his own party. 
    
While Mr. Davidson may be blamed and censured by some for his course at times, yet all will say "Bill Davidson" is sincere in his course, and what he does is for the public good, and to make his paper a live, reliable, and interesting newspaper, surpassed by none, equaled by few. As a citizen, "Bill" is one of the most enterprising, energetic, and liberal; as a friend, warm-hearted, kind, and sociable.