Fayette County, Ohio - Admission of Ohio Into the Union - Political History Early Laws of Ohio, 1881 (part 6 of 8)

Ezra C. Taylor, corporal, enlisted August 20. Wesley Quigley, corporal, enlisted September 4. David S. Morgan, corporal, enlisted August 10. Joab Carr, corporal, enlisted August 6. James C Stewart, musician, enlisted August 6. Eli Bueman, musician, enlisted August (i. George Logan, wagoner, enlisted September 9. Nicholas Asken, private, enlisted September B. Wesley Bybee, private, enlisted August 9. James Blair, private, enlisted August 29. Abraham Colan, private, enlisted August 10. David Clark, private, enlisted September 2. Samuel Hanson, private, enlisted August 31. Lafayette Nutl, private, enlisted August 23. Timothy Panevast, private, enlisted August 13. Henry C. Shell, private, enlisted September 4. Nathan Skoub, private, enlisted August 30. Edward G. Sexton, private, enlisted August 10. Othello Simmons, private, enlisted August 15. William Underwood, private, enlisted September 2.

One Hundred And Eighty-Eighth 0. V. I.

Jerome Sharrette, captain. Frank M. Smith, 1st lieutenant. Levi Smith, 2d lieutenant. Thomas Ayres, private, enlisted February 21. Israel Athey, private, enlisted February 22. Michael Abyson, private, enlisted February 27. Henry Adams, private, enlisted February 13. George Brittenger, private, enlisted February 2. John M. Barber, private, enlisted February 10. George Bohsen, private, enlisted January 25. James Butcher, private, enlisted February 9. James Barker, private, enlisted February 14. John Bonecutter, private, enlisted February 13.

John W. Cripps, private, enlisted January 31. John W. Davis, private, enlisted January 16. Scott U. Davis, private, enlisted B^ebruary 25. David M. Doggott, private, enlisted Febrniry 8. Joseph N. Goodsou, private, cnlislcd February 7. William Hamer, private, enlisted January 21. John Holcomb, private, enlisted February 6'. Wesley D. Holcomb^ private, enlisted January 16. Allen Highland, private, enlisted January 20. John Harman, private, enlisted February 18. William Johnson, private, enlisted January 23. Henry P. Johnson, private, enlisted January 8. John M. Jury, private, enlisted -January 6. George W.'King, private, enlisted January 28. Joseph Luddy, private, enlisted January 10. Joseph Leverton, private, enlisted February 10. William N. Mitcheni, private, enlisted February 6. Reese M. Moon, private, enlisted February 8. George Neverzall, private, enlisted January 21. Jacob Persinger, private, enlisted February 7. Jacob Propst, private, enlisted February 9. John N. Parks, private, enlisted February 13. James F. Propst, private, enlisted January 19. George I. Rodgers, private, enlisted February 6. Jackson Stafford, private, enlisted January 30. James Spurlock, private, enlisted February 4. James W. Smith, private, enlisted January 23. Joseph Tusinger, private, enlisted January 10. John Thomas, private, enlisted January 31. Vernon Williams, private, enlisted January 20. Marcellus Wood, private, enlisted February 8. George Waggy, private, enlisted January 28. Jacob Williams, private, enlisted February 6.

Twelfth Battery Light Artillery

Aaron C. Johnson, captain, enlisted April 4, 1861. Alphonso E. Gregory, first lieutenant^ enlisted June 8, 1861. Darious Dirham, first lieutenant, enlisted June 8, 1861. Archibald McClellan, first lieutenant, enlisted June 4, 1861.

Warren Bradley, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Ramson Barrett, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. John Bigelow, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Sanford W. Belding, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Ashley A. Barrett, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Franklin Buttler, private, enlisted January 4, 1865. George W. Bracy, private, enlisted December 22, 1863. William Culbertson, private, enlisted February 3, 1864. John W. Chorus, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Reuben Coats, private, enlisted February 24, 1864. Horace Cookingham, private, enlisted February 26, 1864. Jonathan Clarkston, private, enlisted February 16, 1864. James A. Coe, private, enlisted January 2, 1864. Scott W. Currey, private, enlisted August 11, 1862. Peter Clemmons, private, enlisted August 13, 1862. Philip T. Coleman, private, enlisted October 12, 1863. John W. Chapman, private, enlisted September 1, 1862. George Crabtree, private, enlisted October 6, 1861. George W. Davis, private, enlisted November 5, 1863. Francis Daniels, private, enlisted January 20, 1864. James R. Don, private, enlisted March 21, 1864. Asa Davis, private, enlisted February 26, 1864, George W. Dimick, private, enlisted October 8, 1862. John Earl, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. James Ells, private, enlisted February 26, 1864. Charles W. Fleming, private, enlisted January 21, 1864. Robert F. Fulton, private.

Samuel Ferris, private, enlisted September 4, 1864. Cyrenus Gates, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Charles H. Gregory, private, enlisted August 29, 1864, Alphonso E. Gregory, private, enlisted August 29, 1864. Russel Godfrey, private, enlisted August 29, 1864. Samuel Guise, private, enlisted February 23, 1864. Thomas Godfrey, private, enlisted October 28, 1861, Joshua Hartman, private, enlisted June 8, 1861, Benjamin Harrison, private, enlisted June 8, 1861, Luther Hill, private, enlisted June 8, 1861, Jacob Harmon, private, enlisted March 21, 1864, William C. Hamilton, private, enlisted March 21, 1864, Horace H. Heath, private, enlisted March 21, 1864. Leonard Howell, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Caleb M. Heald, private, enlisted January 4, 1864. Charles E. Irme, private, enlisted September 2, 1864.

Theodore Keller, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Homer King, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Hiram M. King, private, enlisted September, 3, 1864. Sylvester Lynn, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Arthur Lang, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Frank B. Lockwood, private, enlisted September 23, 18b4. James E. London, private, enlisted February 17, 1864. Alfred Lyons, private, enlisted October 22, 1863. William H. Luce, private, enlisted March 23, 1864 William Loder, private, enlisted October 14, 1863. Clement Levally, private, enlisted August 14, 1862. John Mitchell, private, enlisted February 16, 1864. James Mitchell, private, enlisted February 16, 1864. Stephen Merritt, private, enlisted February 17, 1864. George Merritt, private, enlisted February 15, 1864. George M. McAfee, private, enlisted March 29, 1864. Patrick McGuff, private, enlisted October 23, 1863. Jonathan F. Mead, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Smith A. Marion, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Charles Nail, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Henry Nunn, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Charles A. Newman, private, enlisted August 12, 1862. Henry Palmer, private, enlisted, February 17, 1864. George W. Potter, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Darwin W. Perkins, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Norman C. Potter, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Theodore C. Potter, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Howard Packard, private, enlisted September 6, 1864. Milton S. Pollock, private, enlisted November 16, 1864. Albert Pratt, private.

George Rhue, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William Ilichardson, private, enlisted February 26, 1864. Floyd Rossetter, private, enlisted August 31, 1863. Calvin Starbird, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. David Stevenson, private, enlisted February 16, 1864. Frank Stephens, private, enlisted August 13, 1862. Wayne Scoby, private, enlisted August 12, 1862. Augustus Snath, private, enlisted February 24, 1864. Miles Spalding, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. James Tompkins, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. James Turner, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. Alexander Twaddle, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. James Thorn, private, enlisted September 3, 1864.

Newton A. Briggs, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Joseph M. Begley, private, enlisted April 3, 18G2. John Crawford, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Joseph Carroll, private, enlisted July 27, 1861. Samuel Call, private, enlisted February 26, 1861. William W. Carter, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. R. W. Comsion, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. W. G. Consigns, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. George H. Clock, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Edward C. Culp, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. David Costell, private, enlisted June 20, 1861. Nathaniel Davis, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William Duff, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. George Dunks, private, enlisted June 17, 1861. Joseph Elston, private, enlisted June 17, 1861. Lewis Fernan, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William T. Fisher, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Samuel Froutz, private, enlisted October 1, 1861. George Ginter, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Daniel P. Green, private, enlisted February 2, 1864. Frederick Hanick, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. David Haughtlin, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Edward Hubble, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William Jones, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Benjamin Jones, private, enlisted .June 8, 1861. John E. Jamison, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Simeon L. Kahn, private, enlisted July 26, 1861. William H. Latta, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John W. Lydy, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Frank B. Lockwood, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. George Logan, private, enlisted, June 8, 1861. Lewis M. Lewis, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Benjamin Martin, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John A. Moore, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. James Nesbitt, private, enlisted, June 8, 1861. Daniel Norfolk, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Abner Phelps, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Albert Parsons, private, enlisted May 19, 1861. William H. Parmer, private, enlisted September 26, 1861, Emanuel Kibbett, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. George Russell, private, enlisted October 8, 1862. George Richard, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William Rawlings, private, enlisted June 8, 1861.

George Rumsey, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Thomas Roberts, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Jeremiah Snyder, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John M. Sparks, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Jesse D. Sharrett, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John H. Sharrett, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William J. Straley, private, enlisted June 8^ 1861. Frederick Schnauffer, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Henry Stedwell, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Patrick Sullivan, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Asa Taylor, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William Under, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Levi D. Vincent, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John Vaughn, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Jonathan Ward, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. John B. Wells, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. William H. White, private, enlisted June 8, 1861. Byron Welch, private, enlisted November 25, 1861. Samuel Sutter, private, enlisted June 8, 1861.

William S. Irwin, captain, enlisted July 20. William A. Caley, sergeant, enlisted June 22. Charles Harrison, sergeant, enlisted June 20. William C. Fener, sergeant, enlisted July 2. George Gebler, sergeant, enlisted June 22. Elijah WormstaflF, sergeant, enlisted June 19. William A. Irwin, corporal, enlisted June 12. William H. Garver, corporal, enlisted June 20. John A. Martin, corporal, enlisted July 4. Ralphus Treman, corporal, enlisted June 9. Andrew Boatright, corporal, enlisted July 4. Joseph W. Allen, corporal, enlisted June 26. William W. McLain, musician, enlisted June 13. Simeon Bond, private, enlisted June 23.

William L. Cosby, private, enlisted Juue 18. Nicholas Casper, private, enlisted February 11, 1864. William B. Depoy, private, enlisted June 24. Augustus B. Dotson, private, enlisted June 24. Milton Davis, private, enlisted June 26. James Davis, private, enlisted June 18. Jacob Filinger, private, enlisted June 23. Jonat*lian Ingerhoff, private, enlisted June 22. John B. Keller, private, enlisted June 9. Daniel F. Lahman, private, enlisted June 18. N. M. McCoy, private, enlisted June 25. James E. Marine, private, enlisted June 21. Luther K. Miller, private, enlisted June 16. Joseph A. Parrott, private, enlisted June 27. Lemanuel V. Powell, private, enlisted June 18. John A. Bitter, private, enlisted July 14. Marcellus Racobs, private, enlisted July 25. Levi Day, private, enlisted June 22. James A. Dixon, private, enlisted July 1. Spicer Heskit, private, enlisted July 14. David M. Curtis, private, enlisted June 21. Joshua Conwell, private, enlisted June 21. Zachariah T. Draise, private, enlisted June 9, Jacob P. Hamilton, private, enlisted June 22. William McDaniel, private, enlisted June 20. John A. Elliott, private, enlisted September 3, 1864. David N. Bush, private, enlisted June 24. Isaac P. Dyer, private, enlisted June 27. Francis M. Gibson, private, enlisted June 21.

Second Regiment Ohio Heavy Artillery

Philip Rothrock, captain, enlisted June 18. Alexander Marshman, 2d lieutenant, enlisted August 1. George H. Bell, 2d lieutenant, enlisted December 28. John T. Gifford, 2d lieutenant, enlisted July 26. Harvey Rodgers, 1st sergeant, enlisted June 21.

Francis M. Gibson, sergeant, enlisted June 21. William A. Wells, corporal, enlisted June 21. Emanuel Purnell, corporal, enlisted June 21. Henry Venemnnn. corporal, enlisted Jul)- 25. Jerah Boards, privato, enlisted July 29. Isaac N. Bonliam, private, enlisted June 21. Jonas Crawford, private, enlisted June 24. Henry Crawford, private, enlisted June 10. George Crawford, private, enlisted June 21. Samuel Carnes, private, enlisted July 29. JeflFerson Daugherty, private, enlisted August 3. John Foley, private, enlisted July 29. ,

James Flood, private, enlisted July 1. John W. Johnson, private, enlisted August 4. Jesse Leveck, private, enlisted June 20. Lewis Lanumn, private, enlisted July 1. Nathan Miller, private, enlisted August 3. Robert H. Robinson, private, enlisted June 10. Jeremiah Smith, private, enlisted July 29. Merritt Slurgeon, private, enlisted June 22.- Joseph Sidens, private, enlisted June 2. D. R. Hoffman, private, enlisted August 3. Samuel C. Orr, private, enlisted June 22. Charles C, Carey, private, enlisted June 27. Samuel Leveck, private, enlisted June 20. John Rabb, private, enlisted February 29. James Maddox, private, enlisted July 29. Marcellas Racobs, private, enlisted July 25. Foster Todd, private, enlisted July 29.

Presiding Judges

Previous to the new eonstitntioii of 1851, the judiciary consisted of a president judge, and associate judges, which hitter, after the new constitution, were called common pleas judges.

Commissioners Act. Commissioners

The act of territorial government, creating the office of county commissioners, for counties in the territory northwest of the Ohio River, was adopted from the statutes of Pennsylvania, which were published June 19,1795. It took effect October 1, 1795. These commissioners were not elected by the people, but were appointed by the justices of the court of general quarter sessions of the peace. This court was established, and so styled, by the. territorial government in 1788. It was composed of not less than three, nor more than five, of the justices of the peace in any county, which justices were appointed and commissioned by the governor, under the seal of the territory. Such commissioners were listers of real estate, and they j)ert'ormed many of the duties required of the county commissioners of a later date, hut their powers did not extend to the organization of townships. No such hoard of commissioners was ever appointed in Fayette County ; nor was there ever any court of general quarter sessions of the peace held in this county.

By an act of the second general assomhl}^ of the State of Ohio, passed Fehruary 14, 1804, the office of county commissioner was created as it stands to-day.

1831. Samuel Sellars, David Creamer and Joseph Parrott, Jr. 1832-1833. Samuel Sellars, Merit Jamison and John Stilt. 1834, John Stilt, Samuel Sellars and James Kirkpatrick. r835-1836. Samuel Sellars, James Kirkpatrick and George

1843. William Limes, Isaac Cook and Joseph B. Creamer. 1844-1846. Isaac Cook, J. B. Creamer and James Shivers. 1847-1848. Isaac L. Cook, J. B. Creamer and Joseph Mark.

Probate Judges

Owing to the condition of the records of this county, it has been next to impossible to obtain, with any degree of accuracy, the dates of the county officers. We have spent a great deal of time in searching for them, obtained them as nearly as possible, submitted them for revision to those whom we considered the most competent to revise them, and now present them to the public. The loss of the records, and the meager entries made, render accuracy almost impossible. If later investigation throws new light on the subject corrections will appear in errata.

This township, occupying a central geographical position in the county, containing the county seat, is therefore of more commercial importance than any other portion of the surrounding territory.

Inasmuch, however, as it has contributed largely to the county history, the facts for its individual history will be somewhat anaemic. It was one of the original townships, formed co-evil with the organization of the county, in 1810 ; its boundary lines have been but very little changed. Beginning about a mile east of Bloomingburg, on the Marion Township line, it runs a little south of west about four and a half miles to the pike ; then deflects a little to the south until it reaches Paiat Creek, about two and a half miles ; thence nearly southwest about two miles to Sugar Creek ; thence with said creek about ten miles to Paint Creek ; thence north with the pike one mile ; thence east one mile to Paint Creek ; thence north two miles with the creek, thence northeast two and a half miles to the pike ; thence north of east three miles to C. & M. V. E. R. ; thence northwest with the pike three miles; thence north to beginning.

The township is well watered by Paint Creek, which bifurcates near Washington into the east and west branch, and on the west by Sugar Creek.

The township generally is level, the western portion rather heavily timbered, while the northeastern part was called the barrens^ very low, wet, and even swampy, covered with high grass in early times, which. was annually burnt oft' by the Indians.

Early Settlers

The following names, after having been submitted to old settlers now living, revised and corrected, are taken from Putnam. Edward Smith, sr., immigrated to Fayette County, in 1810, the same year it was organized. lie entered his land on the waters of Paint Creek, since called the East Fork. The land was a dense forest, inhabited by Indians and beasts of prey. He erected his wigwam, and commenced clearing and improving his land, when, on a sudden, the war broke in on his arrangements, and he, with his neighbors, volunteered and served in the defense of his adopted state. At the close of the war he returned home and recommenced the improving of his land. On returning one night from Washington, during high water, he attempted to cross the creek, was thrown from his horse and drowned. He was the father of ten children ; Sarah, Caselman, Mary, Susan, Kachel, Eliza, Selina, Edward, July and Maggie, all married. Mrs. Smith died, aged eighty-four. Edward Smith's family, Mary C. Caselman, Lewis, James, Len., John R., Noah, Rachel, and William, are all living. Mrs. Smith, wife of Edward Smith, jr., is living, and looks fresh and young, and is enjoying herself in her neat, tasty, and splendid mansion, where she entertains her numerous relatives and friends, in social chat, when they visit her.

Jacob Casselman, was a noted hunter and farmer. John Thomas, farmer, was in the war of 1812. Jacob Judy, a large farmer, was in the war of 1812, and was a man of note and influence. His old pioneer house is now occupied by his daughter. Colonel Jose^^h Bell represented the fourth district in congress several terms. Coloneh Joseph Vance, sr., served in the French and RevoluticHiary wars. John King, farmer, Robert Irion, iirst surveyor, William Cockerall, first school teacher, John Irion, trustee, William Boggs, shoemaker, J. and S. Coffin, tailors, were in the war of 1812. James Pollock and Reuben Purcell, carpenters, also served in the war of 1812. William Brannon, sr., William Brannon, jr., James Brannon, C. Coffman, Hiram Rush, and IST. Rush, were farmers. Dr. L. Rush, and Dr. B. Rush, are sons of the late William Rush.

Ananias Allen, Madison Allen, James Allen, Joseph Allen, Jesse Allen, Benjamin Allen, and Eben Allen, all lived on Allen Run, sometimes called Big Run. They were men of large hearts, business qualifications, extensive farmers, stock dealers and useful citizens. General Ethan Allen, of revolutionar}^ fame, and all the Aliens in America, are descended from Major Benjamin Allen, who fell in General Braddock's defeat, near Fort Pitt, in 1755.

ette. When the war broke out iu 1812, he served as a soldier, (his father was in the revohition). He was a farmer. His family consisted of Isaac, Alfred, James, David, "William H., Henry C, Jerome, Charles W., Eliza, Emma and Mary.

Edward Taylor was born in Pennsylvania, February 3, 1772. His father, William Taylor, was a soldier in the revolution. After the close of the war, he emigrated to Kentucky, and then to the northwest in 1793. During the Indian war he served as a spy. He located in now Ross, and purchased a tract of land of Joseph Carr, of Kentucky. He was the father of ten children, Edward Taylor, the subject of this record, was his sixth son. Edward emigrated from Kentucky, to Eoss County, in 1808, and to Fayette County, in 1815. His first wife was Nancy Koach, by whom he had three children ; she died in Kentucky, in 1807. He purchased two hundred acres of Xatlianiel Massie, on Main Paint and Taylor Pun, in 1815, and married Mary Smith, daughter of Edward Smith, by whom he had ten children : Rachel, Elizabeth, Edward, jS'ancy, Emily, Maggie and Washington. Edward Taylor is the patriarch of Fayette. In his one hundreth 3^ear, his mind unimpaired, health and general appetite good, he still, with the energetic aid of his wife, carries on the agricultural business on the old pioneer farm, which they have occupied and successfully cultivated sixt^^-two years, and raised a large family, all married and doing well - some in Fayette, some in adjacent counties, and some in the west.

Hon. J. S. Bereman was an early settler in the forests of Fayette. He has the credit of establishing and printing the first newspaper in the county. He has served his county in several important trusts county clerk, judge, representative, and clerk of that august body.

Hon. Daniel McLean, an early settler and a merchant, has held the oflice of judge, and is now president of the national bank. He is a man of wealth and influence, proverbial for his honesty and benevolence.

William R. Millikan, editor and owner of the Fayette County Herald, was born in Ross County, and when of age emigrated to the west, and then back to Fayette. He is a nephew of Jesse Millikan, an early pioneer.

20th of October, 1783, and moved from tliere at ten years of age with his parents to Kentucky, where he resided live or six years, and from there they came to High Bank Prairie, in Ross County, Ohio, in about 1798 or 1799, and from there they came and settled in the Pickaway Plains, on the Scioto, in about 1800, where his father, John Rush, died in 1806.

His father, John Rush, was originally from Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and settled in Hampshire County, Virginia, in the time of the revolutionary war.

William Rush married Eleanor Graves, about 1802, by whom he raised seven children, four sons and three daughters. She died in August, 1834, and he was again married, to his present wife, in 1835.

He removed from Pickaway County, Ohio, in December, 1816, and settled on the banks of Sugar Creek, Union Township, where he remained a period of nearly fifty-two years until his death, which occurred on Sunday night at ten minutes before nine o'clock of August 16, 1868.

At an early day he was a member of what was then called the Christian Church, but joined the Methodist Church *bout forty years ago, in the time of Quinn, Findley, Colbins, Eddy, and those contemporaries in this part of the country, and remained a member of that church until his death.

Mr. Rush was the last one of the pioneer settlers in that section of this county. A few years more and the pioneers of the county will all be gone ; there is now but here and there one left.

Lieutenant John Millikan was one of the first permanent pioneers to the Scioto Valley, and was a man of prominence and influence. During the war of 1812, he served as a lieutenant, and was the father of William R. Millikan, present editor of the Fayette County Herald. Lieutenant Millikan died in 1813, lamented and respected by all who knew him. His -father served in the revolution. -

Judge James Beatty emigrated to Fayette Count}', in 1818. Washington had but few log cabins, the county but seven townships sparsely settled. Deer and game of -smaller species were in abundance. His grandfather, George Beatty, served as a minute man during the protracted war of the revolution. His father was Charles Beatty, who died in 1850, aged eighty -five. Judge Beatty was in the war of 1812 under Captain Isaac Heiskell, brother of the late John Heiskeil of Chxrke County, and uncle to D. 0. Heiskell of South Charleston, a brave Vu-ginian, who was the son of a veteran of the revolution, Adam Heiskeil. About the time the enemy were preparing to attack Fort Stevenson, the frontiers were in great danger, and General Harrison wrote to the governor of Virginia to send to his aid the volunteer riflemen, organized under the state laws. Captain Heiskeil, on getting the news, was soon on the war path. This was named the general call. Judge Beatty was then but eighteen years old. He belonged to the company, and was one of the first to volunteer in the defense of the frontiers, exposed to the British and Indians. The march was tedious and long. ISTo roads nor public conveyances, but wild traces and trails made by the savages. They suffered untold privations and hardships, until they arrived at headquarters at Upper Sandusky, where were collected eight thousand militia, under General Mc- Arthur. The troops having arrived at Upper Sandusky, formed the grand army of the northwest. Judge Beatty helped to erect Fort Meigs.

Judge Beatty was elected and commissioned an associate judge, in 1847, and served with greatacceptance until the new constitution was adopted. Judge Beatty is a strong minded enterprising man, possessed of an iron will ; a man of sense and sound judgment, and every way qualified for the honor conferred upon him. He is an honorable man, strict and close to business, but honest and benevolent, kind to the poor. He was born in Virginia, in 1793, and is now seventy-eight years old. He holds his age remarkably well. His family record is, Newton, Milton, James, Mary, Henry Ferman, son-in-law. Newton is a farmer and stock dealer, Milton farmer and preacher, James, farmer, Mary married Henry Ferman. They occupy the old homestead, and the judge makes his home with them. In religion, the judge is a Presbyterian.

Robert liobinson, attorney, and an early representative of Fayette County; Honorable Wade Loofborough, attorney and an early representative of Fayette County. Colonel S. F. Carr, attorney, a man of sense, a military man, has held several important trusts, has represented the county in the legislature. His oration, delivered July 4, 1871, should be printed on satin, preserved, and handed down to the latest posterity. He was at the late pioneer fair and greatly enjoyed himself. Brice Webster, Robert Harrison, Joseph Orr, and James Harrison farmers. Thomas Walker, J.

Walker and C. Walker died, aged ninety ; James Timraons died, aged ninety-nine. Patrick Pendergrass, Thomas Pendergrass, James Allen, Samuel Webster, Moses Rowe, Daniel McLain, John Hues, B. Ball, (aged 98,) John Weeks, John Dehaven, (aged 101,) William Highland, Robert Geuo, Abram Ware, David Thompson, Daniel Shiry, John Rankin, N. Evans, John Allen and David Morrisson. The above are all farmers and honest men.

Seth Dunn, hunter and farmer ; Elisha Taylor and Colonel Jewett were all in the war of 1812 ; occupations, farmers. Nathan Loof borrow, Jerome Drais, and James McCoy were all noted stock dealers. Isaac Templeton, a day laborer, was father of eighteen children, (three sets of twins). Abel Wright and John Myers, tanner and farmer; Joseph Blackburn was ninety-nine, a tanner; Stephen Grubb, carpenter ; Judge Gillespie, a man of influence ; Noah Devualt and George Hinkle carpenters ; Zebedee Heagler and John Grady were the first butchers.

John Thomas settled at Jthe mouth of the east fork of Paint Creek, about 1810, and was known all over the country as " chin" Thomas, on account of the remarkable extension of his chin.

Robert Harrison and William Downing, about 1808, came from Kentucky and located on Sugar Creek. They were industrious, energetic men, and good citizens.

David and John Wright settled on Sugar Creek, in 1808. The former had a remarkable memory, and could, after once reading, repeat fifty or more pages of matter.

Valentine ("Felt}-") Coil was one of the early settlers of Union Township and Washington Court House. During the early Indian wars he was captured at Ruddle's Station by the Indians and Cana- (^ans under Colonel Byrd when about two years of age, and

Niagara Falls, thence to Canada, where he was adopted by a squaw who had lost a son, with whom he lived until his marriage. It is said that the notorious Simon Gerty, who captured him, met him at a public house in Canada, and after inviting him to drink, and when under the influence of Are water bantered him for a fight, which being refused he grew very loquacious, and revealed to him where all his friends were. On the strength of this. Coil went to Kentucky and found an uncle, who went with him to Virginia and found his mother, who had married a man by the name of Hendricks. When he saw her, she did not recognize him. He asked her if she had lost a son. She replied that she had^ and would know him by a peculiar mark. On examination the mark was found, and the son reclaimed. He returned to Canada. His wife dying, his sister Polly went to Canada, and together they came first to Chillicothe, then to Fayette Count}', and set up a distillery near Washington ; finally abandoned it and came to Washington. It is said he made whisky in Canada for the English Fur Company. He was sold by the Indians to a British ofiicer, whose wife imposed on him. and made a slave of him.

Washington

Washington, the county seat of Fayette County, is located near the central portion of Union Township, on Paint Creek, and occupies a part of entry No. 757, which consisted of twelve hundred acres, and belonged to Benjamin Temple, of Logan County, Kentucky, who donated one hundred and fifty acres to Fayette County for a county town, or seat of justice. The deed conveying this land to the county was made December 1, 1810, by Thomas S. Hind

(throngli a power of attorney from Temple), to Eobert Stewart, who was appointed by the legislature of Ohio as " Director of the Town of Washington," and who had the town laid off sometime between December 1, 1810, and February 26,1811 - the date of the record of the town plat.

Early Business

Joseph Rank was very probably the first merchant in Washington, and occupied a hewed log building (one end of which he used for a dwelling) on the east corner of Main and Market streets. He began business there perhaps as early as 1811, and continued until 1813, when he became financially embarrassed, and his property was sold to Samuel Waddle, step-father of Judge D. McLean.

About the time that Runk began business at the place above located, or probably a little later, Peter Hefiey opened a small store on the southeast side of Court Street, about where Boyer's drug store stands.

Pierce Evans came with a large stock of .goods in 1814. He was soon followed b\^ Samuel Evans and sons, from Highland County. Pierce Evans built a store-room on the site of the old T. D. & B. depot, and ran it until 1822, when he failed. Samuel Evans and sons continued for a time, sold out, and went into the tavern business on the corner where now stands the drug store of Brown Brothers.

Waddle & McGarraugh started a general country store in 1817, the former running the store, and the latter practicing medicine, which was continued until 1822.

When Pierce Evans failed, his goods were taken b}' John Boyed, and the business was carried on for years by James Shivers, who also kept drugs, and when he retired he was succeeded in the drug business by Daniel McLain.

on his yard in tlie rear of his store room, and exchanged goods for hides, and in this manner carried on business for several years. This was the first tan-yard at Washington, and started perhaps shortly after he opened his store.

The next tannery of Washington was started by McQuita and Stran, in about 1820, on the north corner of Court and IS'orth streets. The business was continued five or six years.

In about 1838, Jesse L. Millikan started a tannery on Main Street, near the C. & M. V. depot, on the site of the present dwelling of James Ely, and carried on the business five or six years.

Blacksmith

Henry Flecher, in about 1812, opened a blacksmith shop on the south corner of Court and Fayette streets, where Hudson's jewelry store now stands, which, if not the first, was among the very earliest blacksmith shops in Washington. He carried on the business at this point fifteen or twent}' years.

General Features

The following synopsis of life at Washington, its progress in business, educational aftairs, and personnel of its citizens, is taken from the Cincinnati Gazette :

It has always been a question why it was that this vilhige received the name of Washington. We can understand that C. H. stood for Court House, but wdiy the Washington ? Was it in honor of the capital city, or was it in honor of the father of his country, because the then inhabitants were so truthfnl that, like George, after cutting down his father's cherry tree, they could not tell a lie ? Fayette County, of which it is the county-seat, was named for Marquis de Lafayette, who so nobly fought for American liberty by the side of the aforesaid George. It is a county abounding in big farms, great wealth, and the fine culture of its inhabitants. It is sometimes jocularly called Little Bristle, and thereby hangs a tale - a tale of pigs. The following is the story: Its territory was once a part of Ross County, and it was sliced off to form Fayette. Now, in those early days in Ohio, it was a common thing for the settlers to permit their hogs to run at large to feed upon the nuts and acorns that were so plentiful in the forests. In time many of them became wild, and the ownership in such ceased. These multiplied, and it became so that when a settler wanted some pork, he would take down his gun and whistle up his dog, and start for the brush to give chase to the wild hogs. Having found one, his dog would chase it down, the settler would shoot it, and pack it home to re[)lenish his larder. These hogs were long leo:ged, with thin bodies like a suniish, and liad bristles along their backs that stood up when the hogs were aroused like quills on the back of a porcupine. This hunting of the wild hog continued so long in the hills of Ross County that it became known as Big Bristle, and when Fayette County was detached it at once took the name of Little Bristle.

This has become quite a railroad center, by reason of the foresight and enterprise of its business men. They were imbued with a desire to build up their town, and hence let no opportunity slip by of getting a railroad into the town. The first road was the Muskingum Valley, then known as the C, W. & I. This was built in 1853. Since, there are the Dayton & Southeastern and the Springlield & Jackson. A narrow gauge road, known as the Cincinnati, Washington & Columbus, has been projected and built. It connects with the Cincinnati ISTorthern at Waynesville. The Springfield & Jackson and the Dayton & Southeastern both tap the coal fields in Southeastern Ohio, and as a result coal is placed in the cellars of consumers at five cents per bushel less than to consumers on the line of the M. Y. between Washington and Morrow,

Quite a good line of business is transacted. The grocery trade is represented by Stimson Brothers, Brownell Brothers, George Dahl, John Millikan & Co., C. L. Getz, and others. In dry goods, Melvin, Silcott & Co., Craig Brothers, Mr. O'Brien, O. Wrensch, Antrim & Eycke, E. Saul, and Glickman & Co. In books and stationery, Richard Millikan, D. C. Foster & Co., and Henry Hildebrant. Mr. Millikan has been in the business for many years. For fifteen years he was clerk of the court of this county. He is a son of Jesse Millikan, one of the early settlers, who was the first clerk of the county. Henr}' Hildebrant is an importation from Wib mington, formerly of the house of J. & H. Hildebrant. He is also engaged in the sale of sewing machines. In the drug line there are O. A. Allen, H. W. Boyer, W. A. Harlow, H. C. Coffman, and Brown Brothers; the latter an old firm, well established, and owning another drug store in Wilmington. In grain dealers there are

J. D. Stiickey & Co., Draper & McElwaiiie, Burnett, Gillespie & Co., and Talbot & Co. In liver}^ there are the stables of George I. Bailey, Foster & Fuller, and 0. S, Collins. There are but two hotels, the Cherry House, and the Arlington. The latter is under the management of ]VIessrs. Fuller & Owens, late of Delaware, Ohio.

In the way of newspapers, the business is perhaps overdone. There is the Kepublican, edited by Mr. Gardner ; the Herald, by Honorable AVilliara Millikan, now representing this county in the legislature; and the Register, edited and published by H. V. & J. D. Kerr. Mr. Millikan is one of the oldest newspaper men in the state. Mr. H. V. Kerr is state librarian. His term will expire March 17. J. D. Kerr is a son of H. V. Kerr. The two former papers are Republican in polities, the latter Democratic.

The court house is a very plain structure, built of brick. It is dark, damb, dingy, and dilapidated, and not at all in keeping with the town. A new one is to be built in the course of a few years. Judge Ace Gregg is on the bench holding court, and a grand jury in session attended by the prosecuting attorney, F. G. Carpenter. Of lawyers, there are more than two score, prominent among whom are : M. Pavey, Mills Gardner, H. L. Hadley, H. B. Maynard, M. J. Williams, C. A. Palmer. J. B. Priddy is judge of the probate court.

The pride of Washington is its public schools. These are under the care of Professor John P. Patterson, superintendent, one of the ablest and most efficient educators in Ohio, assisted by the following corps of teachers : Mr. E. H. Mark and Mrs. J. C. YonBuhlow, principals of the high school : Misses Ella Sinks, Alma Kephart, Tinnie Cleaveland, Lottie Cleav eland, and Emma McKee, teachers in the grammar school ; and Misses Ella Pitzer, Anna Bell, Mollie Foster, and Callie Wherrett, teachers in the primary department. These are all teaching in one building: a large three story brick, with a double stairway in the center leading to upper floors. In that part of the town called Sunny Side, and which lies across the creek, there is another school building - a neat, tidy brick - of two rooms, wainscoted, airy, and comfortable, with vestibule for hanging wraps, hats and caps. In these rooms are children of the primary department, under the tutelage of H. B. Maynard, jr., and Miss Lida Pine. In another part of town is the colored school building of two rooms, where they are two teachers emplo^^ed, Mr. L. C. D. Anderson and Miss Florence G. Treat. Too much can not be said in praise of tlie scliools here. The discipline is excel-" lent, the scholars intelligent, stndions, and obedient, and the teachers kind, energetic, and painstaking. Six of the teachers are graduates of the high school, and one, Miss Treat, of Colurnbus high school. In connection with the school, and in nse by the teachers and pnpils are a geological cabinet, philosophical and chemical apparatus, conchological cabinet, maps, globes, library, etc., which aftbrd fine facilities for research and investigation.

The collectors office of the sixth district of Ohio is located here, James Pursell being the collector. He was appointed in 1869, and np to Jannary 1, 1881, had collected revenue to the amount of |7,- 338,989.27. The collections in 1880 aggregated |633,578.60. In addition to this there are 17,432 packages of liquors in the bonded warehouses in this district, on wdiicli tlie tax, if collected now, would amount to $512,982. Under the law of March 1, 1879, spirits can remain in bond three years before being taxed. Five hundred and eighty-one barrels of apple brandy were manufactured in this district last fall, the principal manufactory being at New Richmond. Within the last year there has been exported from this district 4,820 gallons of Avhisky, of which- 1,938 gallons went to the Bermuda Islands, and 2,882 to New Brunswick.

A portion of this liquor goes to supply the saloons here, of which there are twenty-five. This is the cloud that casts the only shadow on the town. Turn on what street you may, near the central part of town, and you see them with their painted glass in the windows, and the screens near the doorway. It is sad to contemplate the vast amount of vice and crime that flows from them. There is an ordinance of the village that requires them to close up at 9 o'clock ' in the evening, but we are told that it is not enforced. Bo^s attending the public school have been knoAvn to patronize these places, but as a consequence, they soon lose interest in the school and finally drop out and never return. It is a sad and dreary feature of this town.

Old Times

day, and looking across the street at the old Parvin building, which was made of hewed logs and weather-boarded up, noticed that the boards were torn off and the old logs exposed, said that his mind was carried back sixty years or more, when the old log house was occupied by the late John Popejoy as a tavern ; and, said he, " when we youngsters used to come here to muster, we used to buy whisky of John and pay him in Piatt shinplasters, and he would stick the currency into a crack between the logs, and the mischievous young soldiers would take the same currency from its depository and buy more whisky with it from John."

This is the last old log relic of pioneer times we know of in town, and it is now taking its departure from the ground it has so long and so honorably occupied. It is an innocent old relic, but if it could give a history of the varied scenes that have occurred in it as the pioneer hotel of Washington, it might be of interest to the generations of these modern days. Probabl}^ there may be found some of Piatt's shinplasters yet remaining between its ancient timbers. We understand that when the weather-boarding is entirely removed from it, it is to be photographed.

The Pioneer House

The old house on the public square. Main Street front, known as the "Parvin property," now being dismantled and stripped of the weather-boarding, reveals to nearly three generations a two-story hewed log house that was erected in 1811, from logs that were cut from the ground upon which it stands. It is the last relic of the pioneer days of the early settlement of Washington, which will soon be numbered with the things of the past. Those who would look upon a picture in real life of seventy years ago, will have to do so soon, as Mr. P. S. Collins, who has bought it, will remove it shortly. It was the first hotel in the place.

Council Proceedings

February 25, 1831, an election was held at the court house, and the foltowing officers were elected: Mayor, Benjamin Hinton; recorder, Calvin B. Woodruff; trustees, Thomas McGarraugh, William Halt, Jesse Millikan, Eber Patrick, and James Shivers.

April 13, 1831, it was ordained that all grocers who wished to sell spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart, must first obtain the privilege from the mayor by pa3'ing license of $3.75,

April 13, 1832. Resolved that stated meetings of council shall be held on the first Mondays of June, September, December, and March, of each year.

At same meeting an ordinance to prohibit shooting within the city limits was passed, and the penalty for violation of the same was fixed at one dollar.

March 15, 1833, the mayor and recorder were instructed to advertise for bids for the erection of a house on the west corner of the public square.

March 19, 1833, Henry Phelps, Norman F. Jones, "Wade Loofborrow, and Jesse Millikan were allowed $9.37J for their interest in the fire engine "Leo," which they purchased of W. H. 11. Pinney.

April 13, 1833, it was decided to build a fire-engine house fourteen feet long, eight feet wide, and eight feet high, and the contract was awarded to Thomas, at thirty-nine dollars.

January 6, 1834, a committee was appointed to examine fire engine, and order the same to be put in complete repair, and have ten ladders made for the use of the corporation.

Septeniber 30, 1839, John Saunders was appointed mayor,* to fill vacancy occasioned by the removal of Dr. James M. Beard from the corporation limits.

March 23, 1840, Joseph Bell was elected mayor, Orlando Loofborrow recorder, and Alfred S. Dickey, John Saunders, William A. TuUeys, Nicholas Hays, and L. D. Willard, trustees.

April 17, 1840, Wade Loof borrow was appointed mayor, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Colonel Bell. [From this it would seem that Mr. Hall declined the appointment received the 14th. - Writer.]

March 22, 1841, the following officers were elected: Mayor, John McLain, jr.; recorder, William Halt; councilmen, Peter Windle, Samuel McLain, Richard Smith, Joseph Blackmore, and Jeptha Davis.

March 22, 1841, Orhindo Loof borrow was appointed to serve as marshal, and Jared Plumb to serve as treasurer, till others could be appointed.

August 19, 1842, it was ordained that all male citizens between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years of age, living within the corporation limits of the city, should perform two days' labor on the streets of the village each year.

March 21, 1845, ordinance adopted making it lawfid for three months for citizens to kill any dog running at large on the streets after 12 o'clock the following day. [That council ought to have had a monument erected to its memory. - Writer.]

feet of any building; also, it was ordered that the marshal inspect all fire-places, and see that they were put in proper repair if in an unsafe condition.

October 23, 1847, it was ordered that a walk be constructed across Market Street ; one from Hinds Street, at the Presbyterian Church; and from Fayette Street, adjacent to the property of N. Hay, to the property of Peter Windle; said road walks to be four feet wide, six inches deep in the middle of the street, and three inches at the side.

August 7, 1848, adopted rules and regulations for the government of Washington Fire Company, which was reorganized under act of General Assembly, passed March 13, 1843.

August 25, 1851, lioensie issued to J. M. June k Co., to exhibit their "American and Europeaij Amphitheater" on August 8th, on payment of ten dollars.

November 15, 1851, mayor and recorder were instructed to grant the right of Avay on the north side of East Street to the Cincinnati, Zanesville and Wilmington Railroad.

April 2, 1853, appropriated |150 for the building of a cistern, to hold not less than one hundred and fifty barrels, at the crossing of Main and Court streets.

March 3, 1855, an ordinance passed prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in the village of Washington. (This ordinance was afterward declared to be in conflict with the state laws on this subject, and was decided ineftectual.)

On pages 240 and 241 of the minutes appear an ordinance creating permanently the office of street commissioner, but the date of its passage is not given.

July 16,1858, an ordinance was passed making the flying of kites within the city limits an offense, and fixing the penalty for the violation of the above ordinance at not less than fifty cents, nor more than five dollars.

December 10, 1858, an ordinance was passed allowing the mayor in certain cases that came before him for adjustment to appoint a jury to sit upon the same.

At the same meeting an ordinance was passed requiring persons oiiering goods at auction in the city of Washington, to pay into the treasury a license of not less than five, nor more than twenty dollars, at the discretion of the mayor, for said privilege.

December 17, 1858, an ordinance was passed allowing the mayor to COMMIT ofifenders (the ordinance don't say where) who refuse to pay the fines assessed against them.

December 6, 1859, an ordinance was passed making it an oft'ense to create any loud or boisterous noise within the corporation limits of the village of Washington, and imposing fines upon persons convicted of such misdemeanors of not less than two dollars, nor more than twenty dollars, with costs of prosecution.

July 4, 1864, ordinance passed making it an oflfense to leave, or cause to be left, any team, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, or any horse, mule, or other animal, on any street in the village within thirty feet of any house or dwelling, or any fence in front of same, without the consent of the owner of said premises, or hitch or fasten any horse or other animal to any ornamental or shade tree, planted or growing along or upon any such street, any person shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than five dollars, nor less than fifty cents, for each offense.

February 20, 1866, an ordinance was passed, submitting the question of the annexation of certain territory to the village of Washington to the qualified voters of Washington, bounded and described as follows: "Beginning at a stone in the line of John Vandemau and Curran Millikan, where an elm bears S. 30° E. 16 links and 72 poles west of the west corner of said incorporated village ; thence N. 46J°, E. 425 poles (crossing the Jamestown road at 34 poles and the Jeftersonville road at 208 poles) to a jack oak in the line of M. A. Melvin and Lenox Campbell; thence S. 43F E. 340 (crossing the Columbus road at 150 poles and the Circleville Turnpike at 303 poles) to a stone on the line of Daniel McLean; thence S. 46J° W. 425 poles (crossing the railroad at 88 poles and the lower Greenfield road at 244 poles) to a stone in Daniel McLean's pasture, where a burr oak bears N. 66° E. 36 links, and a jack oak bears S. 51° E. 48 links; thence I^. 43 J° W. 340 poles (crossing the Greenfield road at 60 poles, aaid the Leesburg road at 162 poles, and the turnpike at 186 poles) to the beginning thereof."

The above was submitted to the qualified voters of Washington at the regular annual election in April, 1866, for their approval or rejection.

February 11, 1867, ordinance passed making it unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, or give away, any obscene literature, picture, or statuary, bathe between sunrise in the morning and dark in the evening, harbor any strumpet or whore, or misuse any animal, within the corporate limits of Washington, and imposing fines not exceeding fifty dollars for said ofi:enses.

June 1, 1868, an ordinance was passed making it unlawful for persons to hold familiar conversation with any common prostitute on the streets, at fairs, or any public place or gathering, within the limits of Washington, or to keep any house of infamy within the corporate limits of said village, and imposing fines of not more than thirty dollars, or imprisonment not more than ten days, or both, at the discretion of the mayor.

February 2, 1869, ordinance passed to prohibit ale and porter shops, and other houses of resort for tippling and intemperance, within the corporation limits. (This has since been repealed.)

April 16, 1870, ordinance passed requiring certain municipal officers to execute the following bonds before entering upon the duties of their respective offices: Mayor, one thousand dollars; marshal, two thousand dollars ; and the clerk, one thousand dollars.

May 24, 1870, ordinance passed authorizing the destruction of gaming implements found within city limits ; also, ordinance passed closing business places on Sunday.

August 15, 1870, ordinance passed requiring persons running hack coaches, or omnibuses, first to obtain a license from the mayor for such privilege.

October 10, 1870, ordinance requiring owners of shade trees to keep the same trimmed to the height of not less than eight feet from the ground, and imposing fines of not less than one dollar, nor more than five, for the neglect of the above requirements.

October 10, 1870, ordinance passed to prohibit the running at large of vicious dogs on the streets of Washington, and fixing the penalty of the owners of such animals, in case of the violation of the above ordinance, at not less than two dollars, nor more than dollars, and costs of prosecution.

February 20, 187-, ordinance passed authorizing the removal of members of council, or any elective ofiicers of Washington, for any malfeasance in their ofiacial duties. Section 2 of the above ordinance provides that charges shall be preferred in writing, and may be made by council, or any three citizens of the village.

March 16, 1876, ordinance fixing the salaries and regulating the fees of mayor, marshal, and clerk, which are as follows : Mayor, two hundred dollars ($200) per year, with such fees as are allowed by law ivhe7i the fines are collected; marshal, three hundred dollars ($300), and such fees as may be allowed by law ; clerk, two hundred dollars ($200) per year.

Union Toavnsiiip

July 28, 1879, ordinance passed to regulate the use of vehicles about the railroad depots, and to prevent disturbance and disorder- 1}' conduct, and to protect travelers in and about said depots.

January 22, 1880, ordinance passed to regulate and license auctioneering, hawking, peddling, and huckstering in the incorporate village of Washington Court House.

The organization of this company took place at the court house, Friday evening, September 20, 1872. W. G. Gould was made temporary chairman of the meeting, and C. J. Bell, secretary. An election of officers was held, which resulted as follows :

President, E. B. Updegrove ; vice president, A. Black ; secretary, F. D. Bradley ; treasurer, A. Hamilton ; foreman of engine department, H. K. Lidy ; assistant foreman of engine department, James Calkins ; foreman of hose department, A. J. Jennings ; assistant foreman of hose department, Z. T. Johnson ; foreman of hook and ladder department, William Deson ; assistant foreman of hook and ladder company, William Hettesheimer. The roll book shows one hundred and ninety-two signers to the constitution.

Kovember 4, 1872, the city was divided into four fire wards; Court Street being the dividing line. The first ward composed of that portion of the city lying north of Court Street and east of Fayette ; the second ward consisted of the territory lying north of Court and west of Fayette ; the third occupied that part of the city lying south of Court and west of Fayette ; and the*fonrth comprised the remainder of the corporation lying south of Court and east of Fayette.

At the same meeting the president was authorized to order trumpets for the use of the foreman of each department. Compensation of steward was temporarily fixed at seventy-five dollars per annun*, and it was resolved that honorary memhers would be admitted to the company by the applicant paj'ing five dollars into the treasury.

jSTovember 18, 1872, the following uniform was adopted : Engine department, red shirts trimmed in blue ; hook and ladder department, blue shirt trimmed in red ; hose department, red shirt trimmed in buff,

January 6, 1873, A. J. Jennings was re-elected foreman of hose department. At the same meeting, it was resolved that the fire company give a ball at Fireman's Hall, February 21, 1873,

February 6, 1873, company met to make arrangements to attend in a body the funeral of brother firemen, James T. Gould. Also resolutions of respect to the deceased brother and condolence to the family were passed, and sent to the bereaved friends.

May 5, 1873, apparatus taken out and company drilled one-half hour. At the same meeting, J. W. Duffee was elected foreman of hose department by acclamation.

July 8, 1873, the Sabbath-schools of West Lancaster and Staunton, were awarded mottoes from the fire company for their attendance at the celebration of the fourth - the presentation being made by W, C. Gould. In return for this the Staunton school gave the fire company a picnic.

December 1, 1873, it was decided to hold a fair at the hall during the holidays. The following committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions to the enterprise in the city proper : A. Hamilton, George Ely, George Miles, G. W. Gossard, John Bentz, and W. C. Gould. J. P. Wyott was selected as a committee of one to solicit aid in that clelectable part of the town, known then by the euphonious title of " BuUtail."

June 1, 1874, it was resolved to celebrate the Fourth of July in an appropriate manner. At the same meeting, A. Hamilton resigned as treasurer and F. D.Bradley was elected by acclamation to fill the vacancy.

January 4, 1875, company requested council to provide steam fire engine in place of the Babcock engine in use till then by the department, which was granted by the council.

January 25, 1875, special meeting was called to make arrangements to attend the funeral of brother M. Blanch ard. A committee of three, consisting of C. A. Palmer, Samuel W. Stuckey, and A. W. Black, was appointed to draft resolutions appropriate to the memory of the deceased brother.

Cash Receipts

April 12, 1876, department adopted new constitution and by-laws, and one hundred copies of the same were ordered printed for use of the company.

Whereas, Et appears that it is distasteful, or obnoxious to many of the citizens of Washington, that card playing is permitted in the engine house; and believing as w^e do, that it is the dut}' of every good citizen to observe a due and proper respect for the opinions of others; therefore, be it

December 4, 1876, it was decided to give a free ball, to which a limited number of tickets were issued to the members of the company and the municipal officers of the city.

June 4, 1877, it was decided to purchase new uniforms, and committee appointed to select the same. At same meeting it was agreed to celebrate the Fourth in appropriate manner. Also, official seal was changed from " Reliance Fire Department" to Washington department.

June 18, 1877, Wittrock & Co., of Cincinnati, were awarded the contract of manufacturing five dozen pair of pants, at five dollars per pair, for the members of the department.

December 3, 1877, committee appointed to procure one copy daily of the Cinchmati Enquirer, and weekly copies of the Burlington Hcuokeye and Detroit Free Press, to be kept in the engine house for the use of the members of the department.

a beautiful clock preseuted to the company by that gentleman. At same meeting, a literary society was formed within the ranks of lire department.

May 11, 1879, E. B. Updegrove, who had served as chief of the company since its organization, tendered his resignation of that office, which was accepted, and J. B. Colier and Bowman Hess were appointed to till vacancy.

May 22, 1879, special meeting to make arrangements to attend the funeral of C. C. Larrimer. Resolutions of respect to deceased brother passed.

July 5, 1880, Captain E. B. Updegrove, after serving as a member of the department eight years, six years as its chief, tendered his resignation as a member of the company, which was not accepted.

March 7, 1881, Captain E. B. Updegrove, on account of impaired health resulting from wounds received in the services of his country in the late war, requested his name dropped from the company, whioh was finally agreed to.

April 13, 1881, at a special meeting, Mr. Fuller stated that he had raised from the citizens of Washington Court House, the sum of 1148.25, to which he added his individual check for $25.00, making in all $173.25, which he presented to the fire company for its excellent services during the recent series of fires. Donation accepted with tlianks.

By gleanings from the records of Union Township, this county, (1833 to 1843,) we are enabled to present the following memoranda, which will no doubt prove interesting to our readers. The perusal thereof will tend to refresh the memory of many of our older citizens in recalling to mind incidents of the days langsyne. And to "Young America" of to-day, how suggestive of the great change in civil and municipal affairs must the brief mention be!

April 27, 1833, Thomas Holland received |6, Henry Baughan $4.50, and Henry Blystone |5.25, for services as township trustees for the previous year. On settlement, same day, with J. S. Bereman, as township treasurer, there was shown to be due the township, in notes, |32.45|; and Mr. Bereman was allowed the munificent sum of two dollars for services as treasurer for the years 1831 and 1832 !

At a meeting of the trustees, held May 31st, C. B. Woodruff" and Z. W. Heagler were each allowed seventy-five cents for services as clerks at the April election ; and Daniel McLean was allowed $3.75 for services as township clerk in 1832. A levy of two mills on the dollar, on all taxable property, was ordered the same day, for township and poor purposes.

October 19, 1833, an order was issued to Elon Heukle for 12.12^, aud to Wade Loof borrow for $2, for services as overseers of the poor. The township trustees, in 1833, Avere Daniel Bush, Henry Blystone, and George Henkle.

January 25th, Membrance Blue was allowed seventy-five cents for services as clerk at the spring election in 1829 ; and Mathias VanDeman and Wade Loof borrow received an order for $1.50 each, for two days' services as overseers of the poor. Thomas McGarraugh was allowed $2.75, same day, for medical services in a jDauper case.

April 10th, a summons was issued to S. Hamilton, constable, to notify those elected to township offices for the year 1834, to qualify within ten days from the date of election. William Hill qualified as township clerk the same day, before 8. F. Yeoman, justice of the peace. April 12th, Daniel Bush and George Henkle took oath as trustees. On the 16th, James Vance qualified as trustee, and William Hawk as overseer of the poor.

On the 26th of the same month the trustees, at a meeting held at the court house in Washington, appointed John L. Perkins and Thomas Holland overseers of the poor, in place of Lawson P. Reid and William H. Boggs, who failed to qualify ; and Messrs. Reid and Boggs were fined $2 each for refusing to serve.

Jacob Snider, Z. W. Heagler, Robert Simpson, John Grubbs, Ezekiel Timmons, William Stittsworth, Samuel Jones, Jacob Jamison, Joseph Orr, Jacob Harper, and Joseph Bloomer, were chosen and appointed road supervisors in 1834.

April 26th, the trustees examined and approved the bond of N. F. Jones as justice of the peace; also bond of L. J. Wood as constable; and api^ointed Elon Henkle treasurer, William Clark not having qualified. The same day Jesse Millikan, William Hill, and F. M. Penland, were appointed fence viewers, in place of William Rush, Reuben Pursell, and Micajah Draper, who failed to qualify.

May 31st, on settlement with William Clark, as township treasurer, it was shown that the orders redeemed during 1833 amounted to $237.27, and that there was due the township, in notes, $26.72.

A tax levy of two mills on the dollar, for township and poor purposes, was ordered May 31st. S. Dempsey filed commission as justice of the peace the same day.

June 23d, the trustees apportioned funds for road purposes as follows: For improvement of Wilmington road, |50; Hillsborough, $35; Leeshurg, $30; Xenia, |12; and the 18th and 19th days' of July following were designated as days to award contracts.

March 2d, on settlement with the treasurer, it was shown that Union Township received from the county treasury |220.31. The balance in the township treasury the same day was $78.48 in cash, and $9.45 in notes; total, $87.93.

April 11, Robert Robinson received $12.50 for legal services. " There was a woman in the case," and a distant relative (as " all the world is kin") of Captain John Smith, of Pocahontas' time, was an interested party. James Vance, Daniel Bush, and James Shivers, took oath of oflice as trustees the same da}'. William Hawk qualified as fence viewer and overseer of the poor, Joseph Blackmore as treasurer, and F. M. Penland and Samuel Hamilton as constables.

April 18tli, Mathias Van Deman qualified as overseer of the poor, and Thomas Holland was appointed overseer in place of John Woodruti:". A tax levy of two mills on the dollar was ordered the same day.

August 1st, the trustees appointed John McLain township clerk pro tem., to fill vacancy occasioned by William Hill having been declared incapacitated to discharge the duties of the oflice. '

March 7, 1836, the trustees settled with the township treasurer, and found the cash in his hands to be $183.43 ; notes $75. 88^ ; total, $259. 3I5. Messrs. Bush, Shivers, and Vance were allowed $4.50 each the same day, for services as trustees, and John McLain received $3.50 for services as township clerk.

April 4tli, an appropriation of $50 was made for road-scrapers, for township use. Ten were fiiriiislied by Micajah Draper, at live dollars each. James Shivers was allowed seventy-five cents for services in procuring the scrapers.

Samuel Hamilton qualified as township clerk on the 5th of April, J. L. Van Deman took oath as fence viewer on the 9th, and Joseph Blackmore qualified as treasurer.

John Sanders, constable, made return on the ](3th, that he had notified the township ofiicers elect to qualify according to law, for which service he was allowed one dollar.

May 7th, James Heaton was allowed fifteen dollars for medical services rendered a famil}' which had become a township charge, and Benjamin Ilenton received four dollars for like services. The same day. Berry Stewart, "a man of color," was allowed one dollar for digging the grave of a township charge.

July 30th, the township trustees (James Shivers, Isaac Jenkins, and Benjamin Ilenton) ordered appropriations for road purposes, as follows: To improve Leesburg and Snow Hill road, |40 ; Wilmington, I43.46J ; Xenia, |15; Devalon,$15; Columbus, $25 ; Circleville, |50; Greenfield, |30; Hillsborough, |30. Benjamin Holland was appointed constable the same day, to fill vacancy occasioned by the removal of John Sanders.

March 6, 1837, the trustees settled with the township treasurer, when it was shown that after deducting his fees ($21.22) there was a cash balance in his hands of $189. 74|, and notes amounting to 8?92.84i; total, $282.59. Daniel Bush was allowed seventy-five cents the same day, for services as trustee in 1835.

April 4th, L. D. AVillard qualified as constable, and Orlando Loofborrow as township clerk. The same day Merrit Jamison Avas allowed $1.50 for services as judge, and A. S. Dickey a like sum, for services as clerk at annual election. A summons was issued to L. D. Willard, constable, the same day, commanding him to summon Arthur McArthur to take oath of office as constable ; also, Jared Sexton, Stephen Baxter, and Daniel McLean, to take oath as trustees; Joseph Blackmore, as treasurer; J. Scott, Jacob Jamison, E. Taylor, G. W. Richey, David Morrison, J. Vance, P. Fultz. W. Baker, J. Fisk, Aaron Melvin, and Joseph Gillespie, as road supervisors; S. A, Smyth and J. A. Millikan, as overseers of the poor; N. H. Heaton, James Vance, and John Rankin, as fence viewers;

April 12th, L. D. Willard was allowed five dollars for services as constable, in notifying those elected to office April 3d to qualify. A certification records S. F. Yeoman as mayor of Washington at that time.

Curran Millikan was appointed fence viewer, April 12th, in place of John Rankin, who refused to serve; for which refusal Mr. Rankin was fined two dollars.

On the 3d of May following, Mr. Millikan refusing to serve, he was fined two dollars, and Membrance Blue was appointed to fill vacancy. Mr. Blue qualified on the 12th of the same month. In choosing men to discharge the duties of the office of fence viewer, a good deal of humor was indulged in. At times the question of height would determine who should be elected - one being chosen to discharge the duties of the office because tall, another because short in stature; one to look over, the other under the fences. The office, too, was one not much sought, and hence men were frequently chosen through a spirit of vindictiveness.

The bonds of N. F. Jones and Joseph Bell, as justices of the peace, were examined and approved May 27th, and a tax levy of half a mill on the dollar, for township and poor purposes, was ordered the same day.

March 5, 1838, the trustees settled with Joseph Blackmore, treasurer, when it was shown that the total funds which had been received by him since the previous settlement, amounted to $368.80. Deducting disbursements made during the same period ($306.76), the cash balance remaining in his hands was $62.04. He also held notes amounting to 186. 59J.

April 14th, Joseph Bell, justice of the peace, certified that John C. Eastman took oath as overseer of the poor; also, that Edward Smith, Jacob Jamison, James Allen, and Edward Taylor, took oath as road supervisors.

During the same month Reuben Pursell, Jared Sexton, and Micajah Draper, took oath of office as township trustees, George Easterbrook qualified as township clerk, and John Sanders was commissioned justice of the peace.

October 13th, James Beatty was appointed supervisor of the Circleville and ChiUicothe roads, in place of George Rodgers, deceased; and Thomas Holhmd was appointed overseer of the poor, in place of Dr. Jennings, who had removed.

During April, 1839, William Hill qualified as township clerk; James Pursell and IN'athan Kimball, as fence viewers; Jacob Jamison, James M. Smith, John Jackson, James Greenlee, Thomas Sexton, Isaac Jenkins, David Webster, John Judy, John Coil, G. W. Richey, Peter Carder, and James Pursell, as road supervisors; Joseph Blackmore, as treasurer; O. Loof borrow and L. D. Willard, as constables ; Robert Wilson and James Grubbs, as overseers of the poor.

May 4th, L. D. Willard, constable, was allowed ll.37| for advertising spring election, and serving a notice for overseers of the poor. The same day G. W. Easterbrook was allowed $10.31i for services as tewnship clerk in 1838.

May 30, 1839, the township trustees (Daniel McLean, M. Draper, and Reuben Pursell) ordered a tax levy of four mills on the dollar, for township and poor purposes.

April 10, 1840, J. L. Van Deman was sworn in as township clerk, and on the 13th of the same month Daniel McLean, Reuben Pursell, and James Allen, took oath as trustees. During the same month Clarence Parvin qualified as overseer of the poor; James Pursell and J. B. Webster, as constables; John Irion, as justice of the peace; Joseph Blackmore, as treasurer.

July 20th. Clarence Parvin and Richard Evans, as overseers of the poor, through James Pursell, constable, caused notice to be served on various persons (in summons named) to depart the township, so that they might not become "charges" thereon.

In April, 1841, Reuben Pursell, Daniel Bush, and James N. Wilson, qualified- as trustees; clerk, James C. Bell; overseers of the poor, J. S. Bereman and Clarence Parvin.

September 11th, Daniel McLean and Joseph Bell were, on petition, " attached to the school district composed of corporation of the town of Washington."

March 7, 1842, Joel S. Bereman was allowed $5.50 for printing. The same day, Curran Millikan, Lydia Millikan, and Micajah Draper, were attached to the school district composed of the corporation of Washington.

By order of the trustees, through 0. Loofborrow, constable, notice was given to the electors of the township, March 11, 1842, that they proceed to elect township officers on the 4th day of April next ensuing, as follows : Three trustees, two constables, one treasurer, one clerk, two overseers of the poor, three fence viewers, and fifteen road supervisors..

On the 5tli of the same month, John L. Yan Deraan took oath of office as township clerk, and James Pursell, Peter Wendel, B. Martin, and N. Bush, were allowed two dollars each for services as judges and clerks at the annual spring election.

J. S. Bereman and William McElwain filed certificates on the 12th as overseers of the poor, and Joseph Blackmore qualified as treasurer the same day.

December 10th, it is recorded that the trustees, ',' after examining the books of Union Township, including the entire record of said township, they have authorized the clerk to procure a book for the township, and to examine all the records, and place all matters of business, of different kinds, in separate books." A good idea. The accounts ought to be so kept, in ledger form, as that, at any time, it could readily be seen what the amount paid the several township officers, for services rendered, may be ; and so, in like manner, should it be shown what the expenditures for specific purposes have been.

Union Township received from the county treasiii-y, during the year 1880, $12,738.83; from other sources, 1100; total receipts, $12,838.83. The expenditures for the year, we suppose, will be about the same.

A few years ago, owing, it is stated, to a weak point in, or construction put upon the law then in force, the raids on the township -treasury were frequent, and the township officers enjoyed "a feast of fat things." The township clerk, at the time alluded to, received about seven hundred dollars for a year's services (some place the figures considerably higher), and the fees of the trustees, in like manner, were on a pretty' liberal scale, while the physicians who then gave special attention to the poor, in the medical line, reaped a rich harvest. They all manifested a very tender regard for " the dear people." The fees of township trustees and clerks are now. limited. They are each allowed $1.50 per day for each day's service rendered; but their total fees during the year, out of the township funds, must not exceed $150 each. Under the law now existing, it is argued that injustice is done officers in townships wherein county seats are situated, as in such localities attention to the discharge of duty requires special and almost daily attendance on the part of the trustees. and clerk.

Methodist Episcopal Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church at Washington w^as organized at the solicitation of John Bohran, during the summer of 1817, by John Solomon and Thomas Carr, at the house of Robert Wilson. Through the courtesy of Mr. John Trimble, of Columbus, Ohio, we have been furnished with the following list of ministers that harve preached here since the organization of the society :

John Solomon and Thomas Carr, 1818; William P. Finley, 1819; Andrew McLain, 1820; D. D, Davidson, 1821; James Smith, 1822; John Summerville and James Smith, 1823; Benjamin Laurence

After the organization of the society, in 1817, services were held part of the time at the old court house, and a part of the time at the residence of some of the congregation till 1828. In that year the brick school on Market Street, now a part of the residence of Richard Millikan was completed, and was occupied by this congregation for church purposes till 1834, when the brick church on the north corner of Main and Market streets was built. This was an immense structure for a village like Washington in those days ; its dimensions, according- to the best authority on the suljject, being about the same as those of the present Methodist Church on the corner of Market and N"orth streets. As the walls of this building were considered unsafe, it was never completed on the inside, and on account of its unlinished condition - liaving nothing but a brick floor, and being without ceiling or plastering - it could be occupied during the summer months only, and in three years was abandoned entirely. From this time till 1845, the society occupied the court house and the Presbyterian Church, when a frame church on Market, between Fayette and Korth streets, now occupied as a residence by William Weller and E. Saul, was erected and occupied till 1866, when the present church was completed at a cost including interest, of about fourteen thousand dollars. In 1870, this building was repainted and frescoed at a considerable expense, and the house which is about 50x80, is perhaps the most valuable church property in Washington.

Mount Olive Methodist Protestant Church

The organization of this society was effected, in 1829, by the Rev. Father Dobbins of Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio, and at first consisted of the following members :

For fourteen years services were held in the winter season at the different dwellings of the members, and in summer, in barns and in the groves - "God's first Temples" - Father Dobbins removing from Jamestown at stated periods to minister to his small congregation. In 1831, he removed to the banks of Sugar Creek, four miles west of Washington, and settled in the midst of his small flock, in whose interest he labored assiduously till his death, which occurred January 13, 1860, at the advanced age of ninety-two years, eight months and twenty-three days. He was a man of superior talents, oratory and energy, and represented Greene and Fayette counties each two terms in the Ohio Legislature. His life has been written by the Rev. Charles Caddy.

In 1843, this little congregation, with the help of some outsiders, erected a large hewed log church, on the banks of Sugar Creek, on land owned by Daniel Bush, which was dedicated as a Methodist Protestant Church, but which was named " Union Church," as it was understood that when not occupied by the Methodist Protestant Church, it was to be free to any and all other denominations. Though the membership increased slowly, yet the pioneer Christian did not falter in his duty, and their hopes that the future would bring a glorious reward to their labors were fully realized in 1848, when a glorious revival occurred, which gathered into the church many of the young married people of the neighborhood, and also several of the older people. That revival is still remembered with gratitude by the few surviving members, as one of the most happy Christian experiences of their lives. Though at this time Father Dobbins was eighty years of age, yet his mind was as active and powerful as ever, and he labored day and night at this meeting.

About the year 1856, it was thought best for the convenience of some of the members to divide the class, which was accordingly done, and the branch organization held services in what was called the Coile school house, two miles north of the present church, till 1863, when the society erected an elegant frame church on the farm of Isaac Coile, near the Coile Cemetery on the Plymouth pike, and named it " Sugar Creek Chapel," from the name of the creek on whose banks it stands.

The members remaining in the class at Mount Olive, considering the old church too much dilapidated for further use, in 1863 selected a site on the farm of Samuel Coile, on the Wilmington pike, three miles west of Washington, on which, in 1864, they built a commodious frame church at a cost of seventeen hundred dollars, the plans and specifications, of which, were similar to those of the Sugar Creek Church. These two classes have made rapid growth, and are supporting good Sunday-schools.

Harmony Church on the Plymouth pike, six miles northwest of Washington, a full account of which appears in the history of Jasper Township, is an outgrowth of the Mount Olive Church. The seed sown by the Rev. Father Dobbins so many years ago fell on good ground, and the three above named churches are the fruit thereof. These churches are embraced in the Washington Circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church.

The following named gentlemen have served as snperinteudents of the Sabbath-school since its organization, in 1849: At Union Church, Noah Hinkle four years, Amizi Hyer five years, Enoch Bush two years, John Fultz two years, Jesse Hyre fourteen years, Moses Carl one year, Daniel B, Tupes one year, J. F. Henkle one year, and N. S. Henkle two years.

Methodist Episcopal Church, Colored

The African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized at Dennis Brown's house, in July, 1867, by Rev. Mr. Arnett, of Circleville, and services were held at the house of several members of the congregation for more than a year. Hamilton was rented and occupied for some time, after which the congregation rented the old Methodist Episcopal Church, where services were held about one year. In 1875, a committee, consisting of David Rodgers and Mills Gardner, were appointed to negotiate the purchase of the old Catholic church, on Main Street, for this congregation. This they accomplished, paying two thousand dollo-rs for the property. Mr. Rodgers donated one thousand dollars to the society, toward the purchase.

Mr. Arnett preached only four times. William Hogan was appointed, and remained with the charge until his death, which took place at Wilmington about a year afterward ; Perry Ross filled his unexpired time. Wadkins Lee was then appointed, and remained two years. He was succeeded by Father William Morgan, and since Morgan, the following ministers have served in the order of their appointment : Edward Wright two years, Mr. Toney two years, Elder Green two years. Rev. Charles Bundy was appointed in August, 1877, and still remains.

Catholic Church

Catholic worship in Washington Court House was begun, and for sometime maintained, under very trying circumstances. Rev. Father Blake first celebrateel mass in 1852, in a shanty occupied by Michael Flynn, while engaged in constructing the C. & M. V. R. R. The attendants were principally railroad men, most of wliom left when the road was completed. The following, how^ ever, remained, and became the pillars of the present flourishing society: John Coghland, and his brother Thomas, Michael O'Garrath, Martin Brannan, John Saunders, Patrick Burke and mother, Mr. Grady, and Michael Flynn. Of these all are living except Brannan, and all are citizens of this county, except O'Garrath and Brady, who moved to Lancaster in about 1859. Father Blake continued to preach occasionally, until the road was finished, after which Father Duli'ey, who was stationed at Circleville, came once a month, bringing with him a choir from that place. He first celebrated mass at Flynn's house, but shortly after, Ely's Hall, then just completed, was engaged, and Father Duft'ey continued to come till his death, which occurred at Circleville about one year after his first services at Washington.

After Father Duff'ey's death. Father Reagan, stationed at Lancaster, came occasionally during one summer, and ministered to the small flock. After him. Father Everett, of Lancaster, paid it one visit ; and he was followed by Father Fitzgerald, of Columbus, who celebrated mass once. Father Pindar, who was stationed at Circleville, then came once a month for about a year, and mass was celebrated at Ely's Hall, but confessional was held at John Sanders' house.

Near the close of Father Pindar's services, the Catholic church on Main Street, now owned and occupied by the colored Methodist Church, was completed, and was dedicated by the Rev. Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, who in his remarks on the occasion explained the origin and mission of the Catholic Church.

Father Pindar and Father J. B. O'Donohue were present at the dedication. Pindar remained with this charge about one year, when he apostatized, married, and became an Episcopal minister. Archbishop Purcell appointed Father J. B. O'Donohue, stationed at Morrow, to take charge of the congregation.

About six months afterFatherO'Ponohue's appointment, he proposed to the congregation the erection of a more commodious, place of worship, in. a part of town more suitable for a cemetery. Accordingly, the church property on Main Street was sold to the colored Methodist Episcopal congregation, for the sum of two thousand dollars, and three acres of land were purchased of Judge D. McLain, at one hundred dollars per acre, east of town, near the C. & M. V. R. R., just outside of the present corporation limits, on which a substantial two story brick church, 40x62 feet, was erected. In the fall of 1879, Father Felton, by nativity a German, succeeded Father O'Donohue. During his pastorate a fair was held, which was attended largely by Protestants, and $1,700 were cleared to the congregation, which was to be appropriated toward purchasing a residence for the priest. In August, 1880, Father Felton was transferred, and Father Michael O'Donohue was sent from Hillsboro, Ohio, to supply his place, and still remains. At present the church is in a flourishing condition, with a membership of two hundred and upwards.

First Baptist Church

' The Baptist Church is often defined to be an evangelical denomination of Christians, which differs from others in certain principles connected with baptism as the initiatory ordinance of Christianity. This difference is commonly understood as limited^ to the proper age, and mode of its administration, and those who believe in adult baptism by immersion.

But this definition is inaccurate and incomplete. Inaccurate, for in the view of Baptists age is nothing, but spiritual qualification is everything; hence they baptize all who repent and believe the gospel, w^hether in childhood, youth, or manhood, and very frequently whole households at once, as did the apostles.

The definition is incomplete, for many who are not baptized believe that the immersion of adults was the primitive baptism of the New Testament. The fact is generally admitted in works of scientific authority, both historical and archaeological.

Baptists, then, properly defined, are those who hold that the baptism of Christian believers is of universal obligation, and practice -accordingly. And they hold this because they acknowledge no master but Christ; no rule of faith but his word; no baptism but that which is preceded and hallowed by personal piety; no church but that which is the body of Christ, pervaded, governed, and animated by his spirit. Whatever diversities of opinion and usage are found among them, these are their common and characteristic principles; by these they are known and distinguished in every country, and in every age.

body, which, they maintain, was originally practiced in the administration of baptism, and, except in cases of the sick, universally observed throughout Christendom for thirteen hundred years.

For the universal obligation of immersion as identical with baptism itself, and essential to its spcjilic spiritual purposes, they urge the admitted signification of the word bcq^tizo, the places where the rite was originally performed, and the phraseology employed in describing it, the undeniable example of Christ himself, and the met^ aphorical allusions of the sacred writers when explaining the spiritual import of the rite, all of which, they say, confirm the meaning to be immersion, and necessarily exclude every other.

On the subject of church communion, the Baptists generally agree with other denominations that it is not proper before baptism. As they find no exception to this rule in the N^ew Testament, they do not fqel authorized to invite those who are not, in their view, duly baptized, to unite with them at the Lord's table, however highly they esteem them. They profess, in this limitation of church communion, tliat they do not judge the consciences of others, but seek to preserve their own. Yet, while holding these views, they claim to feel a cordial sympathy with other evangelical denominations, and rejoice to co-operate with them, as far as possible, in the work of Christ.

The government of the Baptist Church is congregational. Each body being immediately dependent on Christ, is therefore independent of all others, and is complete in itself for the management of its internal aft'airs, .such as the choice of its officers, declaration of faith, acceptation, dismission, or discipline of members. As such church is a little spiritual republic, so every member is entitled to a vote, and is trained to all the duties of an active citizen. The voice of the majorit}^ governs.

They recognize no higher church ofiicers than pastor and dea-- cons. Elders as evangelists and missionaries are also ordained, after due trial, and sent out to preach the gospel.

Councils are usually called by the churches, to advise, and assist in the ordination of ministers, the formation of churches, and the settlement of serious difliculties, though they have neither judicial nor appellate powers. Whatever be their differences in other things. Baptists all agree in maintaining the congregational form of church government.

body of men who, in point of talent, learning, and eloquence, as well as devoted piety, have no superiors in the country." The Baptists have never made classical scholarship a prerequisite to the ministry of the gospel, lest thej^ should seem to be wiser than God ; but it is a mistake to suppose they have ever despised education or knowledge, except when substituted for holier gifts. As early as 1764, when numbering sixty churches and about five thousand members, the}' founded their, first college in Rhode Island. Long before they had fostered Harvard, and helped Franklin to lay the foundations of the University of Pennsylvania. They now have about forty colleges and universities of their own, over one hundred academies and female seminaries of a high grade, and about fifteen theological schools. The-y have publication societies at Philadelphia, Charleston, and Nashville, besides many fiourishing private publishing houses in our larger cities.

Their missions are planted in Canada, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Hayti ; in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway; in western and central Africa; in southern India, Assam, Burmah, Siam, and China.

The Baptists claim their origin from the ministry of Christ and his apostles. They claim, also, that all the Christian churches of the first two centuries after Christ were founded and built up on the principles they profess; in proof of which they appeal to the high critical authorities in church history - Mosheim, Neander, Hagenback, Jacobi, and Bunson. They furthermore claim to be able to trace their history in a succession of churches essentially Baptist, though under various names, from the third century down to the Reformation. These churches, from the fifth century onward, were the subjects of systematic persecution from the state churches, t)oth in the east and in the west. Cyril, of Alexandria, and Innocent I, of Rome, according to the historian Socrates, began this persecution by depriving them of their houses of worship, and driving them into secret places, under the laws of Honorius - and Theodosius II, which forbid repaptism (so called) under penalty of death. Yet their principles reappear among the Culdus of the west, and the Panlians of the east; the Yallesii and the P'aterines, the Albigenses and Waldenses, and emerge on all sides at the first dawn of the Reformation. In the opinion of Sir Isaac Newton, as reported by Whiston, " the Baptists are the onl}' body of Christians that has not sj-mbolized with the Church of Rome."

"With greater consistency than Luther, they apphed the doctrine of the Reformation to the social positions of life, and threatened an end to priestcraft, spiritual domination, titles, and vassalage. They were trodden dowu with foul reproaches and most arrogant scorn, and their history is written in the blood of thousands of German peasantry. But their principles, secure in their immortality, escaped with Roger Williams to Providence, and his colony is witness that naturally the paths of the Baptists are paths of freedom, pleasantness, and peace."

In Eugland, from the time of Henry VIII to William III, a full century and a half, the Baptists straggled to gain their footing, and to secure not ouly toleration for themselves, but for all, on the broad basis of liberty of conscience.

From 1611 (as appears from the documents recently published by the Hanserd Kuolly's Societ}'), they issued appeal after appeal, addressed to the king, the parliament, and the people, in behalf of their soul liberty, written with a breadth of view and force of argument hardly since exceeded.

Mr. Locke has truly said : '' The Baptists were from the beginning the friends of liberty, just and true liberty, equal and impartial liberty." Yet, until the Quakers arose, in 1660, the Baptists stood alone in its defense amid universal opposition. In the time of Cromwell they first gained a fair hearing, and under the lead of Milton and Vane, would have changed the whole system of the church and the state but for the treason of Monk.

In the time of Charles II, the prisons were filled wnth their confessors and martyrs. Yet their principles gradually gained ground in the public mind, and hastened the revolution of 16^8. "The share which the Baptists took," says Dr. Williams, "in showing up the falling liberties of England, and infusing new vigor and liberality into the constitution of that country, is not generally known. Yet to this body English liberty owes a debt it can never acknowledge. Among the Baptists, Christian freedom found its earliest, its staunchest, its most consistent, and its most disinterested champions."

Nor less powerful has been the influence of the Baptists in the United States. Introduced into Rhode Island with Roger Williams and John Clark, in 1638, their history for more than a century, in most of the colonies, is that of proscribed and banished men. Yet, persecuted themselves, it was their glory to have never persecuted others. " In the code of laws established by them in Rhode Island," says Judge Story, " we read for the iirst time since Christianity ascended the throne of the C?esars, the declaration that conscience should be free, and should not be punished for worshiping God in the way they were persuaded he requires.'' From that declaration Rhode Island has never departed, and in it she was followed first by Pennsylvania and New Jersey, afterward by Virginia, and since by all the United States. The article on religious liberty in the amendments to the American constitution, was introduced into it by the united efforts of the Baptists, in 1789. (See Howell's Address before the American Baptist Historical Society, 1856.)

The First Baptist Church of Washington was formed by eleven persons, namely: John Franks, WilHam Harper, Z. W. Baughn, Samuel F. Yeoman, Asenath Yeoman, Bethiah L. Yeoman, N. K. Dickerson, Mary Franks, Rebecca Baughn, Rebecca Blue, and Mary Curry. These were the constituted members of the church.

For many years Asenath Yeoman was the only Baptist in Washington ; but in all these days she was thoroughly grounded in the belief that a brighter day would dawn upon her vision.

Revs. Azel Waters and Albert Wedge, ministers, consecrated to the cause of the Master, acted as moderator and clerk. The session was held in the Presb^'terian Church.

On the 24th day of December, of the same year, Rev. A. D. Freman, who was of a well known Baptist family for centuries back, was called to the pastorate.

On the 24th day of August, 1844, the church through her deligates. Pastor Thomas Goodwin, E. F. Yeoman, Dr. J. Davis and J.. W. Poff, with letters from the church, applied for admission into the Straight Creek Association, held at Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, and duly admitted a member of that body on date above named.

During this year, two or three members of the church were carried away by Mormonism. These are the first expulsions noted in the records of the church. After more calm deliberations they were convinced that it was a delusion. Some of them returned.