History In 1838, a young boy named Elijah M. Haines (1822–1889) and his family moved from New York City to the Chicago area. In 1836, the young boy purchased a farm in Hainesville. During the winter of 1841–42, Haines taught school in Waukegan, Illinois (then known as Little Fort). In 1846, he surveyed and platted Hainesville. On February 26, 1847, the village incorporation papers were drafted. It is recorded that Elijah Haines met Abraham Lincoln in 1847. The two men met frequently and became well acquainted. It has been said that Lincoln spent the night in Hainesville a few times.
History In 1838, a young boy named Elijah M. Haines (1822–1889) and his family moved from New York City to the Chicago area In 1836 the young boy purchased a farm in Hainesville. During the w,inter of 1841–42, Haines taught school in Waukegan, Illinois (then known as Littl.e Fort). In 1846, he surveyed and platted Hainesville On February 26, 1847, the .village incorporation papers were drafted. It is recorded that Elijah Haines met Abraham Lincoln in 1847. The two men met frequently and became well acquainted. It has been said that Lincoln spent the night in Hainesville a few times.