Sangamon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Sangamon
First recorded in 1930–35; after Sangamon County, Ill.
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The two Sangamon County sheriff's deputies were responding to a 911 call by Massey, who had reported a "prowler" at her home in Springfield, Illinois, according to a court document.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2024
On Monday, the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office said Mr Grayson was not justified in his use of force on Ms Massey.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2024
The study found that it would take up to nine years for the Sangamon River to return to pre-contaminant, or baseline, phosphorus levels.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright announced the charges at a Jan. 10 press conference after an autopsy.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Even Sangamon County, where Mr. Lincoln had lived all his mature years, gave a plurality of its votes to General George B. McClellan.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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