The Drainage Commission

The Drainage Commission Soundex Code D652

By an Act approved Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Drainage Commission was created for the purpose of draining the wet lands in Townships 41 and 42, in Range 13 and 14, and Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12, in Township 40 of Range 13.

This Commission was given power "to lay out, locate, construct, complete and alter ditches, embankments, culverts, bridges, and roads, and maintain and keep the same in repair."

The Commissioners named in the act were Harvey B. Hurd, George M. Huntoon, James B. Colvin, John L. Beveridge, and John H. Foster. As Dr. Foster resided in Chicago and did not wish to engage in the undertaking, A.G. Wilder was put in his place. When A.G. Wilder died, Michael Gormley of Glencoe, Illinois was put on the Commission in his place.