Parrott, Ohio

Having given my views in regard to the characteristics of a gentleman, I will do the same in reference to the marks or accomplishments of the true lady. In these latter days, fine dress, and g»udy appearance makes or constitutes the lady. This is not true. Principle and friendship in a woman constitutes her a lady, let her dress be ever so fine or shabby. Her regard for the character, honor and repute of her demeanor, lies deep within her heart. She never breaks her vows, and never counsels you to do an imprudent thing. She is man's best friend. She loves with a natural love. Her devotion is genuine. She speaks to all classes, not exclusively to a few. True female friendship is to a man the bulwark, sweetness and ornament of his existence. Our early pioneer mothers were all ladies. Polite, cheerful, frank, social, and showed no distinction. All were treated alike. They could card, weave, and spin. Cold formality and arbitrary aristocracy, in those early days of purity and honesty, were never flaunted in "Love's true philosophy, - equality."

Passage source: Pioneer Record and Reminiscences of the Early Settlers and Settlement of Fayette County, Ohio, published 1872.

Dry Goods, J. S. Burnett & Co.; grocery, Thomas Coil ; manufactory of boots and shoes, John M. Cole ; compounding and practitioner of medicines, Dr. James Cowan ; saloonkeeper at Gaza, George McMicken ; house carpenters, Charles W. Hire and Charles Ramsey ; wagon makers, Thomas Thacker and George W. Sever ; flour and saw Mills, John W. Long ; butchers, David Lupes and Pinkney Mark ; milliner, Martha Kirkpatrick, blacksmiths, Mark & Jenkins, Richard Smith & Co.; freight agent, John Douglass ; manager of freight and baggage, Richard Smith ; drayman, C. W. Ramsey ; Postmaster, Jacob L. Mark ; Justice of the Peace, Jacob L. Mark. Churches, Mt. Olive Methodist Protestant, Mt.

Passage source: Pioneer Record and Reminiscences of the Early Settlers and Settlement of Fayette County, Ohio, published 1872.

Mr. Robinson emigrated from Guilford County, North Carolina, to Virginia, where he lived eight years; thence to Ohio in 1801, and settled in now Green County, remaining on his land one year ; sold out and emigrated to now Fayette County, where he located a large tract of land in a dense and howling wilderness called the Grand Indian Reserve. Mr. Robinson was a Nimrod, a brave and daring soldier ; the first year in the forest, he killed fifteen bears, one large panther, one hundred deer, fifteen elk, three catamounts, and other game in proportion. His escape from a large panther was miraculous ; he was making a circular hunt upon the head of Rattlesnake, when upon a sudden he heard a noise in his rear; he stopped, turned round and saw a large panther on his trail and in pursuit of him ; he sprang behind a large oak, picked his flint and cocked his rifle. As the death monster hove in sight he fired and shot his antagonist, the bullet penetrating the center of the head. The panther gave one tremendous scream, and fell lifeless upon the ground; it measured eleven feet in length and thirty inches in heght, the largest panther ever killed in the North West Territory. Mr. Robinson was the first white settler in now Fayete County. He was truly the Hero of the Woods. Indians were numerous, but as it was a time of peace, they were friendly, Gen. Wayne having made a treaty in 1795, at Fort Greenville, when the country became some settled by emigrants moving in. The Indians would attend cabin raisings and behave peaceably, and did so until about 1811,' when they left for Sandusky. When the war of 1812 was declared, Lieut. Robinson volunteered his services, and was attached to Col. Stewart's regiment. He was detached as a teamster. The roads from Norton and Franklinton to Sandusky, were Indian traces paths and trails; mud to axle-tree. During the war which lasted three years, he lost by disease, etc., over 500 horses. His Captain was Thomas Robinson, his brother. William Robinson, Sr.", his father, was in the French and Revolutionary wars, also with Gen. St. Clair on the Maumee, in 1-791 ; he died aged 84. Lieutenant Robinson was elected 1st Lieutenant of a rifle company in 1815 ; held the office several years, also served in important township offices ; a man of sense and a good citizen ; is in his eightieth year, and helps work his farm in Jefieson township ; his wife still survives, and attends to her milking. Homey Robinson, their youngest son, lives with his father and attends to the business of the old people. Singleton Robinson is a resident of the township. Ship, Robinson has moved to Iowa. All but Horney have families. Captain Thomas Robinson was in the war of 1812. He belonged to Col. Stewart's regiment. He was by occupation a farmer ; he died aged 74. William Horney was an early emigrant ; a farmer and in the war of 1812 ; he died aged 84. Hannah Robinson, wife of William Robinson, Sr., died aged 85.

Passage source: Pioneer Record and Reminiscences of the Early Settlers and Settlement of Fayette County, Ohio, published 1872.

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Read the whole chapter on Jefferson Township - it names this place 4 more 4 times.