1857 - Milan township is born

In 1868, Henry L. Boies wrote 'History of DeKalb County, Illinois' published by O.P. Bassett, Chicago, Illinois.     This history was written 11 years after Milan township was formed from the southern portion of Malta township and the northern portion of Shabbona township.   

Town Histories:   Milan  

I mentioned the date the township was formed in my second entry.    This account written in 1868 is more credible than the Wikipedia entry for the township having been formed February 23, 1858, which lacked substantiating evidence.     

If you are interested in reading Henry Boies' book, you may find a copy here and even have the option to choose what format you wish to download if you would like a copy.