Falls Township (part 2 of 3)

The society numbered eight or ten members^ Jacob Baker and wife, Stockdale and wife, Prescott and wife, and perhaps several more. They worshiped in this house until June, 1876, when, under the second administration of the Rev. Samuel Whitmore, William Aichle, "Pal" Baker, and Jacob Eppley, Sr., were constituted a Board of Trustees, and, in the town of Taylorsville, Muskingum county, Ohio, a house, thirty by forty, was erected, and dedicated on Sabbath, the 27th of August, 1876, by Rev. William Fisher. That year, the Conference sent Reverends S. F. Altman and Daniel Folk, who took charge of the congregation. The following year, G. W. Dearer ministered to them, and was succeeded by J. W. Cummings, now in his second year. The membership now numbers one hundred and four, and has a good Sunday School. We are indebted to J. W. Cummings for the foregoing data.

Taylorsville Methodist Episcopal Church

In the year 1830, Rev. Mr. GoflF organized a class, at James Hammet's, on Duncan's run, which was subsequently changed to Taylorsville. The members of the first class were: James Hammet and wife, Peter Sheppard and wife, James Seright and wife, Daniel Dutro and wife, James NefF and wife, Silas White and wife, Robert Sheppard and wife, Robert Prescott, Sr., and wife, Sanford Burdott and wife, Lucy Baker, Jacob Baker, and Rhoda Hammet. The class-leader was James Hammet.

For several years the meetings were held in such buildings as could be procured, until 1840, when a meeting-house was erected on lots six .and seven, block thirty-six. This was a frame building, forty by fifty, and was dedicated by Rev. Joseph Trimble. The present number of members is one hundred and twenty. Leaders - David W. Seright and Aquilla Neflf ; Steward - E. Jasper Souders.

Taylorsville, the only village in the bounds of Harrison township, was laid out by James Taylor, in 1833, and received its name from that gentleman. Geai'ing Scarvell was the surveyor, and one of the first occupants, having resided on the premises before the town was laid out. He kept the first store ; James Curran, the first hotel ; William B. Rose, the first blacksmith shop ; Humphrey Blake, the first shoe shop, and James McBride, the first cabinet shop.

The town, at present, contains four churches, three schools, four stores, five groceries, one tavern, one grist-mill, two saloons, two blacksmith shops, two tin shops, two shoe shops, one wagon

Taylbrsville is situated on the west bank of the Muskingum river, and occupies a gravelly bluff, ninety feet in height. It extends down the river three-fourths of a mile, and one-half mile back from the canal. The location is a beautiful and healthy one. To procure water, wells have to be sunk to a depth of eighty feet, but, when reached, it is of excellent quality.

Taylorsville was, for a long time, a "mission," supplied from Zanesville. In the year 1836, a church was erected, on lot eight, of block twenty-nine - a frame structure, twenty-five by forty. Anthon Eberst was the contractor, and the building cost one thousand dollars. It was dedicated by Bishop Purcell.

"A petition was presented by John Hammond, signed by a majority of the householders residing within the boundaries of the proposed new township, and the Commissioners, being satisfied that the necessarj^ notice of such intended application had been given by advertisement, as required by law, proceeded to take the matter into consideration.

"The petition set forth that they labor under many difficulties and disadvantages, in consequence of the distance and other difficulties they encounter, in going to and from elections ; and also praying that a new township may be set off of parts of Blue Rock, Brush Creek, and Salt Creek townships ; and the Commissioners, believing it necessary for the convenience of the inhabitants and township officers, do hereby order a new township to be set off, according to the following boundaries, to wit :

"Beginning at the southwest corner of section number fourteen, in the original surveyed township number ten, in range number thirteen, and running thence north to the center of the Muskingum river ; thence following down the center of said river according to the meanderings thereof, to the line which divides the counties of Muskingum and Morgan, thence west on said line to the place of beginning - all in the Congress district of lands, which shall constitute a new township, to be called Harrison township.

"Also ordered by the Commissioners that an election be held at the house of P. Burkhalter, in Taylorsville, on the 20th inst, (being December 20th, 1839,) between the hours of eight and ten a.m., and close at four p.m., to elect township officers, according to law."

The new township, thus formed, comprised that portion of Blue Rock township lying west of the Muskingum river in range twelve, one row of sections from the eastern part of Brush Creek township in range thirteen, and one section of Salt Creek township lying west of the river.

The records of the township are lost, and no account of the first Board of officers can now be given. The first Justices of the Peace, however, were J. W. Whisson and William Price. Solomon Groves and Henry Ballou were also early dispensers of justice.

The township contains seven schools and six churches, three of the former and four of the latter being within the limits of the borough of Taylorsville.

Taylorsville Canal

This canal is a part of the system of "improvements in the navigation of the Muskingum." It is one mile long, and was built by the State. Lyons, Buck and Wolf, were the contractors. Christley Wolf superintended the work, which was finished in 1840.

Methodist Protestant Church

Rev. Nathaniel Linder, in 1842, preciched in the woods, where Hiram Price now lives, on the bank of the Muskingum, and organized a class of fifteen or twenty members, amongst whom were Robert Welch and wife, also two daughters, Peter Mohler and family, James Morrison and wife, Mrs. David Young, Isaiah Dinnis and wife, Joseph Fish and Robert Twyman.

meeting house built near the centre of section thirty, on the land' of Mathias Young, 24x28, which stood till 1869, when a new frame building, 34x38, was erected, at a cost of $1,100.

Blue Rock Methodist Episcopal Church

The first class of this church was formed by Rev. Samuel Hamilton, with Joseph Kirk as leader. Other members were, John Hammond and wife, Frederick Barringer and wife, John White and wife, James Shaner and wife, John W. Bear and wife, and Susan* Adams.

When this Lodge was instituted, it met in a hall leased of Mrs. Dr. Stout, for a term of five years. Before the expiration of this lease, a new hall was built, and dedicated July 4th, 1877. Cost of hall and fixtures $950.

Taylorsville Bridge

This very necessary public improvement was projected by Mr. Gearing Scarvell, in 1873, and was intended to be built by subscription, but as this would have necessitated making it a toll bridge, the County Commissioners were finally induced to assume the responsibility of making a county bridge, and the work was commenced July I, 1874. T, B, Townsend had the contract for the stone work, which was finished in the latter part of September of the same year. The contract for the super-structure was awarded to the "Smith Bridge Company," of Toledo, Ohio, who completed the entire structure about the middle of November, 1874. This bridge is seven hundred and ninety-eight feet long, and sixteen feet wide, supported by four piers, each thirty-three feet high ; the whole, costing, when finished, twenty-eight thousand dollars.

This church was organized April 11, 1878, by Rev. Andrew Birch, with- a membership of fifty. A lot was purchased in Taylorsville, in October, 1878, and a foundation laid for a church building. The next spring the corner-stone of a building thirty-six by fifty feet, was laid, a frame church erected, and dedicated September 28, 1879. '^^^ dedication sermon was preached in German, by Rev. H. Cramer, of Zanesville, and in English, by Prof. M. Loy. The cost of the building was $1 ,000. Present number of members, sixty.

Christian Church And Sunday School

The settlement of this region, by reason of the subsequent exaltation of some of the pioneers and their descendents, presents more than ordinary claims to historic interest, as will be seen by the list. Seth Adams and Major Jonathan Cass came here in 1799. The latter located forty land warrants for one hundred acres each, making four thousand acres. This fact would be quite sufficient if we had no other, to establish the claim made to superior soil and adaptation to farming purposes in general, when we admit, as we must, the sagacity of Mr. Cass. In i8oi,he brought his family here, and on this land lived until August 4, 1830, when he died, aged 77 years, and was buried there. He had three sons: Lewis, George W., and Charles L. Lewis became a historic character, whose fame went beyond the domains of America ; was Governor of the territory of Michigan, and filled with distinction other important offices, civil and military. George lived quietly on the original Cass farm, never taking an active part in other than local politics, although frequently solicited to ffll State offices. He died in August, 1873, aged 88. He was the father of Dr. Edward Cass, of Dresden. Charles L. served with distinction in the war of 1812. The citizens of Zanesville presented him with a magnificent sword for his gallantry at the battle of Fort Erie. He was the father of Mrs. MaryE. Adams, now living in Dresden. He died in 1842, and was buried in the family burying ground, on the old Cass farm. In 1875, the remains of Major Jonathan Cass were removed to the Dresden cemetery, by Dr. Edward Cass, and over the remains of the family in their final resting place has been erected a magnificent mounument, by the Cass family. Beneath the name of Jonathan Cass is this inscription : " He was a soldier at the battle of Bunker Hill ; an officer of the Revolution, and of the army, which, under General Wayne, gave peace to the frontier. From New England, he emigrated to this part of the wilds of the Northwestern Territory. On the military land he purchased, he lived a peaceful and quiet life thirty years, until death claimed him for a victim."

Isaac Cordray and his son George came sbon after. Mordecai Ogle came in 1802, and settled on the farm now owned b}' Mrs. Mary E. Cox, about half a mile northeast of the village of Dresden. George Dowell came early in 1804. His daughter, Mrs. Mary Ogle, was living in the township in 1880, in her 78th year.

Joseph Bryant came in 1818 ; Daniel Stilwell about the same time ; Simeon and Leonard Wilson came in 1820. Mr. Seth Adams is credited by tradition with bringing the first blooded sheep into the United States, into Ohio, and into this section of the country. They were full blooded Merinos. He is also credited with planting the first tomatoes, having received the seed from New Orleans.

The first birth in this region is not definitely determined, but is supposed to have been the child that was called B. F. Lemert, who in process of time came to be the popular Dr. B. F. Lemert. Topographically, the townships compare favorably with any other portions of the county. The soil on the uplands is limestone clay, and in the lowlands a sandy loam. The forests are not extensive, nor of many varieties. The principal kinds of trees being white oak, hickory, black walnut and poplar, cherry and sycamore.

this stream qourses from its entrance into the township of Cass, on the central western boundary, northward and then southeast, and reT ceives " Paddy's Fork," and several smaller and nameless tributaries.

The most noted mound in the township is half a mile east of the road between Dresden Junction and Dresden, on land belonging to G. W. Adams. It is probably an Indian mound, but has not been explored.

The earliest record of the election of township officers that we have found is as follows : " Agreeable to an election held at the house of Henry Northrup, on the first Monday in April, 1805, for the purpose of electing town officers for the township of Jefferson, there were elected the following persons :

At this time, John Cain was Township Clerk, and not being elected at this election, it is reasonable to conclude that there was an election, perhaps more than oqe, prior to this one. The following persons have served as Township Clerk :

Justices of the Peace - February 15th, 1806, Isaac Cordray was elected a Justice of the Peace, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Seth Carhart ; April ist, 1809, Joseph Scott was elected Justice of the Peace, without opposition.

First Mills

Wyllys Silliman, (son-in-law of Major Jonathan Cass,) had a saw-mill and grist-mill in operation on Wakatomaka creek, near the pressent railroad bi'idge, before 1806. The dam belonging to this mill was washed away in 1832, and never rebuilt.

John Cordray opened tavern in a log cabin, on the site now occupied by the Akeroyd House, before 1818. Abraham Smith kept this institution a few years later. Mr. Smith also taught school.

Salt

Wyllys Silliman was engaged in the manufacture of salt at an early day. His works were at his mill, the description and location of which is found elsewhere.

Coal

Joseph Munroe was engaged in the manufacture of whiskey, prior to 18 19. His still was on the Munroe farm, four miles up the Muskingum river from Dresden. Laban Lemert had a distillery, probably in 1822. Henr}' and Benjamin Roop, of Bviflalo, New York, were extensive distillers in 1833. At the present time, this busi- -ness is entirely discontinued in this township.

Benjamin Webb engaged in the practice of medicine before 1819. His son, Nathan, succeeded him in the business. In 1823-4, Francis Fowler, the second phj^sician, came into the township.

Blacksmith

As a rule, this industr}- was inaugurated at the inception of the settlement ; however, we have no record concerning an^' smithy, until 1820, when Otho Miller came and opened his shop, about half a mile south ofDi^esden.

The first public cemeterj- was located east of the canal, near where it is now crossed by a bridge, as you pass east from Dresden. When the canal was built, the bodies buried here were removed to the Dresden cemetery.

The present Dresden cemetery was laid out in 1829, and is owned by the village of Dresden. It contains twelve acres, and is beautifully laid out.

Canal

In this township, work was begun upon the main line of the Ohio Canal in 1822, and completed in 1829. The Dresden side-cut, through Dresden, was ready for use in 1831.

At a special election, held April ist, 1852, it was voted by the tax payers, to issue to the Steubenville & Indiana Railwaj- Company, (now the Pan Handle Railway,) township bonds to the amount of $100,000, to aid in the construction of this road. These bonds were to bear seven per cent, iriterest, payable semi-annually, on the the first day of January and July, and to mature January ist, 1862. This first issue of bonds was soon all taken up and burned by the township Trustees, because the County Auditor refused to register and officially sign them. Jul}- 22d, 1852, the Trustees re-issued these bonds, as set forth in the extract froth the official record, given below: "After due consideration, the Trustees took up, and destroj^ed b}' fire, the said

$100,000 of bonds, and executed and delivered to said railroad company, in lieu thereof, one hundred bonds of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each, and numbered one to one thousand, consecutively, and dated them the same as the former issue, to-wit: April ist 1852."

At the special election, held to vote vipon the issue, or non-issue of these bonds, three hundred and forty votes were cast in favor of having them issued, and only one hundred and fourteen against the measure. The voters of the village of Dresden, voted almost to a man in favor of the scheme, while most of the voters against it, were farmers throughout the township. The original idea, which predominated among the farmers, was that they would have the township divided, and thus escape paying any portion of the bonds. Although they succeeded in their effort to be cut off from Dresden, the law decided that that act did not release them from paying their portion of the bonds, as they became due. ^

Before these bonds were finally all paid, they cost the tax payers of the two townships - Cass, the new one formed, and Jefferson - about $200,- 000. It is needless to say that the citizens of this section of the county will be in no hurry to again assume, a like indebtedness.

The Commissioners resumed the consideration of the matter relating to the erection of a new township, out of the territory comprising Jeffei'- son township, and order that a new township shall be erected out of said territory, to be known by the name of Cass township, and to contain territory agreeably to the petition in relation to the same ; which petition included the whole of Jefferson township, excepting the district included within the following boundaries, viz. : "Commencing on the Muskingum River, below Dresden, at a point where the southeast corner of Charles Dickenson's land, and the northeast corner of Thompson Ferrell's land unite, being on the east boundarj^ of Jefferson township, running thence west on the line between said Dickenson and Ferrell's land, to the southeast corner of George W. Lane's land, being lot number seventeen ; thence north to the center of Wakatomaka Creek; thence down said creek, in the center thereof, to the eastern boundary of Jeflerson township ; thence along said eastern boundaiy, down the Muskingum River to the place of beginning.

"The Commissioners caused notices to be written and sent them by Jas. Morgan,with directions to put them up in three of the most public places within the new township of Cass ; which notices appointed the 19th day of the present month for the electors to meet at the school house, in subdistrict number five,' in part of Jefferson township, this day formed by the Commissioners of Muskingum County in the aforesaid new township of Cass, for the purpose of electing persons having the qualifications of electors, to fill the several offices of said newly formed township." Commissioners' journal, 1853, the 28th and 29th pages, although the pages are not numbered.

Trustees - Maxwell McCann and Alexander Struthers ; Clerk, D. D. McGinnis ; Treasurer, Richard Morgan ; Constable, William K. Burch ; Justice of the Peace, J. S. Tremley, who supposes the following is a correct list of Supervisors, in the order given : William Cass, Carter Garret, William Butler, Daniel Wolford, Thomas Morgan, D. Pence, and John Holmes.

Dresden was laid out prior to 1819, on land owned, at the time, by Mr. Baker. The town was incorporated March 8, 1835, ^^^ ^^^ ^^e corporate limits embrace the entire township of Jefferson. The industries and accessories are a matter of surprise to manj- visiting this village, bespeaking a permanent prosperitj', seldom found in places of the same area and population.

The exports are grain, flour, wool, and woolen goods, and hard wood lumber. In May, 1878, the amount of corn shipped amounted to one hundred car loads. The anjount of flour shipped weekly is five hundred barrels.

Topographically, this is a beautiful place fur a city, and the advantages are being successfully utilized. The paved side-w^alks, and umbrageous trees invite the pedestrian, for pleasure, as well as for business, to the arcade of foliage in either direction. In a town a hundred years old. more or less, if the town has remained comfortably small, and business and trade, and the stirring young men have gone b}' it, and e\ en out of it, rather than into it, and over it, there may be found bv anj' good eyes, this day, old w aj'S handed down along with old hqiuses. and tables, and chairs, and bedsteads, and iron-ware, silver, china, and delft-ware, aye, and along with old stories, also.

Of this sort, is the good town of Dresden, Perhaps, because the mtai who named it had a presentiment that the situation and the struggles for success would be similar to that where the famous battle was fought between the allied armies, imder Prince Swartzenberg, and the French arm}-, commanded bj- Napoleon, August 26th and 27th, 1813. However this majbe, the Dresden of which we speak, has fought the battle of the pioneers, and their successors, with admirable success, notwithstanding the town has some of its old houses left, and a good many of its old things and old ways. Fifty years ago, the streets were mostly as they had been for centuries before, and had changed onlj- in that slow and steady putting up, and slow and steady renewing of houses. Sometimes an old house would seem' half crushed by its long, hobbly, moss-specked roof, but Dresden of to-day has out grown those conditions, as every villager affirms.

Mayors Of Dresden

Dresden, the only postoffice in Jefferson township, was established prior to 1800. The earliest postmaster, of which any one now has a remembrance, was Laban Lemert, about 1818. Abraham Smith, the tavern keeper, was Mr. Lemert's successor. Edward Adams came next, and was followed by Andrew Walker. Benjamin Adams next held the office, for twenty-five or thirty years. The other postmasters have been Lawrence Baih^ Dr. W. W. Rickey, Samuel Adams, T. B. Cresap, Owen Dorsey, H. M. Johnson and Wm. R. Henderson, the present incumbent.

For several years, mails were received on horse-back, once a week. Next a semi-weekly mail line was established, and finally, in 1832, a tri-weekly line of fine Concord coaches, was put upon the route. Since about 1843, the mail has beeih received and dispatched daily.

First Houses

In 1816-18, Seth Adams built a log house in Dresden, on the lot where G. Reasoner now lives. A portion of this house is yet standing. Laban Lemert, also, built a log house in Dresden about the same time. This stood near where J. P. Bryant's store now stands.

Laban Lemert opened store, in a log house in Dresden, in 1817-18. Location same as his residence, given above, under "First Houses." John Jacobson and David Wilson were also early merchants. The last named opened store in 1827.

Dresden Presbyterian Church

The organization of this society was effected in 1819, in a log school house, about one mile south of Adams' mills, in Jeffei^son township, near where the main road now strikes Muskingum river. Rev. James Culbertson, Rev. Mr. Root, and Rev. P. B. Smith, were the officiating ministers at the time of organization. The last named was the first regular pastor. The church then numbered seven or eight persons, among whom can now be remembered Mr. and Mrs. Major Jonathan Cass, Joseph F.

Munroe and wife, and Daniel Stillwell. The first elder was Joseph F. Munroe. Mrs. Munroe was the last survivor of these early members, she having died November 19th, 1864, after being a member for forty-four years. Rev. P. B. Smith, was, as stated, the first pastor. He preached for four or five years at the school house named, once in three weeks ; the remainder of the time at Irville. He died in September, 1823, in his twenty-ninth year. In 1825, Rev. J. H. Parmelewas installed pastor. Under this gentleman's ministration were held the first regular church (Presbyterian) services in Dresden. He preached about one year, occasionally in private houses, but mostly in a log school house, which stood near where now is the Union School building in Dresden. In 1827, Rev. Ebenezer Churchill accepted a call to preach, and continued until 1829. Rev. John Pitkin was the next pastor. He preached in a brick school house, upon the mound in the present Dresden Cemetery - no church edifice of any kind having yet been built in Dresden. Mrs. Pitkin organized a female prayer meeting ; also a Sunday School. The latter met at the parsonage, where Mrs. Pitkin worked assiduously, with no one to assist her. Mr. Pitkin continued with the church until 1836. During his pastorate, the church greaily increased in numbers and prosperity. In 1833, the first effort was made towards building a house of worship, but nothing of importance was done until May 14, 1836, when Laban Lemert, G. W. Cass, Wm. W. Brice, T. M. Barron and Dr. A. H. Brown, were appointed a building committee for the Dresden Church. In the latter part of this year, (1836) the church (brick), which gave place to the present edifice, was commenced, and completed in the spring of 1838, at a cost of about $1,500. Rev. James Harrison was the next to regularly fill the pulpit. In 1842, the first choir was organized. Rev. Mr. Harrison continued with the church until the fall of 1846, leaving the names of eightynine persons on the church roll, about seventy of whom were added under his ten years administration. Rev. S. P. Hildreth began his connection with the church in March, 1847. July 4, 1850, the church bell was rung for the first time. This was the first church bell ever heard in Dresden. It was first rang to call the people to attend a dinner given by the ladies of the church ; soon after, it tolled for half a day, on telegraphic announcement of the death of General Zachary Taylor, President of the United States. In 1849, the church was repaired, painted and carpeted, and an instrument for the choir put in. In May, 1852, a pipe organ was obtained. In March, 1855, $100.00 was subscribed for the Home Missionary Society. Following Rev. Hildreth, came Rev. W. F. Millikan, in 1873, who continued to serve the church until March, 1878, when he resigned. The present incumbent, Rev. A. Lehmann, preached his first sermon, for this society, in November, 1878. The present church edifice, an elegant brick structure, was completed and dedicated

February 29th, 1880. The cost was about$5,ooo. It is entirely paid for. Seating capacitj', about 400 ; present membership, 108. During the twenty-three yeai^s that Rev. S? P. Hildretli was pastor, ten were expelled, twenty-eight died, one hundred and fort}'-three were dismissed by certificate to other churches, and two hundred and sixtj'-six were added. Covdd all these members have been i-etained, the Dresden Presbyterian Church would have had the largest number of communicants of any in this Synod. The church has had fifteen Elders, as follows : Joseph F. Munroe, ordained in 1819 ; David Stillwell and John C. Stockton, ordained December 18, 1830; Laban Lemert, ordained February 6, 1837 ; .[ohn N. Ingalls, ordained April 16, 1840 ; Thomas M. Barron, ordained September 24, 1843 : Patterson Hir?t and David B. Irvin, ordained October 30, 1847; 'John Barron, ordained January 20, 1850 ; John W. Alloways, Alfred Barron, and Thomas Franks, ordained January 19, 185 1 ; Wm. Senior, John McCahan and Silas Barron, ordained November 17, 1861. The Elders in the autumn of 1880, were Wm. Senior, J. W. Alloways, G. W. Lemert, and Silas Barron.

Dresden Presbyterian Sabbath-School

About the time that the Dresden Presbyterian Society was organized, and before it had a house of worship, Mrs. Pitkin, wife of the first pastor, started a Sunday School class in her own house, which dwelling was occupied late in 1880, by Mr. M. Carter.

Before the building of the first church, Rev. Mr. Harrison, the second pastor, taught a Bible class in an old school house, which then stood on the hill, in what is now the Dresden cemetery. After the erection of the first church, the school then met there, and was thoroughly organized.

Mr. Alfred Barron, living in Zanesville, in 1880, and Rev. S. P. Hildreth, also filled the office, at an early day in the school's histor3^ Prof. R. W. Stevenson, now of Columbus Union School, was an efficient superintendent.for two or more years.

In 1857 and 1858, singing and singing books, especially designed for Sunday-schools, were introduced. Some ten years later, the school had its first organ. William Senior, G. W. Lemert, J. F. Pearman, and J. N. Lanning, having acted as superintendents at various times, Mr. Senior having served longer than any one else.

Friendship Lodge, No. Io3, F. And A. M.

Officers for 1880. - Frank Fingler, Master ; James Johns, S. W. ; N, W. Gay, J. W. ; J. C. Dorsev, Treasurer ; Thomas Ulrich, Secretary ; J. C. Adams, S. D. ; William Stradley, J. D. ; E.Jones and C. Sandritter, Stewards ; J. F. Snyder, Tiler. Meets monthly, in Dresden, Mon- « day evenings, on or before full moon. Thirtyeight members in 1880.

The first school house (log), was erected in the rear of where now is the Central Hotel, in Dresden, about 1822. The man who taught there in that year, was a Mr. 'Timberlake. He is reported by some of his scholars, still living, to have been very fond of whiskey, from the eflfects of which he used to fall asleep during school hours, when the children would play him many tricks. In warm weather, he used to remove his shoes and stockings while school was in session. Among Mr. Timberlake's scholars, were the present Dr. Lemert. of Dresden, Miss Sarah Lemert, who married a Mr. Mills, Miss Sarah E. Cass, now Mrs. Joseph Adams, of Dresden, and Lewis Lemert, deceased.

Abraham Smith, who. kept the second hotel, in Dresden, also taught in this log school house. Mr. Smith's wife kept a millinery store in this log house first, south of the Akei^oyd House. Part of this millinery shop is yet standing.

The next school house was a brick, built about 1828 or 1829, in the present Dresden cemetery. Josiah B. Scott was one of the earl}- teachers in this house. He later became a member of the State Legislature, moved to Steuberiville,and died there. In 1845-46, a second brick school building was erected, on the site of the present building, in Dresden. The township now boasts .one of the most elegant and substantial school buildings in Muskingum count}-. It was completed in 1877, at a cost of $18,000. School bonds for this amount were issued, upon which money was raised to erect the house. These bonds draw an interest of eight per cent, per annum, and are payable $2,000 annualh'. The last matvires September 15, 1886.

The school property of the township is valued at $25,000. Total expense of school, for year ending with August 31, 1880, $2,839.22. Total number of scholars enrolled in the township, three hundred and eighty-five. Only one school district, and one school house in Jefferson township. Eight months of school each year.

The Board of Education's report, September 20, 1880, is as follows: The value of school property in the township, $2,700; the number of pupils enrolled - males, 121 ; females, 106; total, 227. The average daily attendance - males, 75 ; females, 70; total, 145.

No information, anterior to 1835, can be obtained in regard to this body. In this year, the society erected a brick church, upon the site of the present edifice, in Dresden. The pastor in charge at this time, was Rev. C. B. Lovell. A Mr. Allen also served the society, at about the same time Rev. Lovell did. These men remained and preached with some regularity until about 1838, - and were followed by Rev's. Brown and Kellogg, who preached on alternate Sundays for two years. In 1841, R. B. Chubb received an appointment, and he held it for two years. In 1843, or 1844, Rev. J. Blanpied was pastor. Following him came Oliver Burgess, for two j^ears. Rev. Henry Whiteman preached in 1846 and 1847, and was followed for two years by Rev. Mr. Clark. In .1850 and 1852, Rev. Harvey Wilson filled the pulpit. It was while this man preached, that the present church was built. It is a substantial brick building, and cost $3,000.

Rev. Mr. Safford was the second pastor to preach regularly in the new church. He remained during 1854. Jol^ri Wolf preached in 1855 and 1856, and was succeeded by T. H. Wilson, for one vear. Rev. Grissell supplied the pulpit in 1858. In the latter part of this year (1858), or the 'first of 1859, Thos Bell was pastor, for a short time. The next regular pastor was Rev. Willets, in 1859. This gentleman died in Dresden. Rev. Lewis was pastor in 1862. Following him was Allen Moffat, in 1863. Next came Oman Lawrence, for two years. In 1868, Daniel Lambert filled the pulpit. Rev's. James H. Johnston, Samuel Squires, and John Reasoner, came next, in order named, for one year each. B. A. Disney preached in 1872 and 1873, and was succeeded in 1874 ^"d 1^75 by Rev. Henry Whiteman (second call). Rev. O. Milton Ashbaugh preached during 1876, and was succeeded by the present incumbent. Rev. Joseph McK. Barnes. Sunday, September 19, 1880, the last named preached his farewell sermon.

In 1872, the church records showed a membership of fifty-eight. In 1880, the membership was about eighty-five. One of the greatest . revivals the church has Iftiown, was while it was under the charge of Rev. R. B. Chubb, in 1841 and 1842.

Dresden M. E. Sunday School

The year 1838, is the date of organization. Benjamin Adams was the first Superintendent, and E. W. Zentmeyer was the second. Some of the others holding this office, have been M. T. Shaw, D. B. Burch and Rev. James H. Johnston. In 1880, H. H. Eshman was Superintendent. At this time, the school has a good library, eleven teachers, and about one hundred scholars.

Zion Episcopal Church

This church was organized in Dresden in 1839, with William Evans, senior warden, Benjamin Adams, junior warden, and Rev. Cushman, rector. This gentleman was rector until some time in 1840. He was succeeded by Rev. A. T. McMurphy, w;ho remained until about 1855, when he gave place to Rev. Blackaller. He remained for about two years, after which the church had no rector for some years : and next came Rev. McBride, who rerhairied until 1862, when another vacancy occured. Rev. Lewis came next, in 1864; after him. Rev. Steele, for a short time only. J. G. Jones and C. F. Adams were the next rectoi-s ; after these, came P. Brovke, about 1876, who gave place to the present incumbent. Rev. E. M. W. Hills.

The first services were held in the old Dresden market house, next in the old Methodist church in Dresden, and continued to be held there until the present brick church was built, in 1848, (at a cost of $3,500.) The parsonage (brick) was built in 1855-6, at a cost of about $3,500. The present membership is about thirty, and has been as high as sixty. Mrs. Eliza Eaton, wife of a prominent banker of Dresden, has been organist in this church for more than thirty years.

The Episcopal Sunday School

The Episcopal Sunday School was organized at the same date as the church. Rev. McMurphy was first Supei'intendent, Benjamin Adams, second, William Johnston, third. Dr. William Akeroyd, fourth, and Frank Lemert, fifth, who now holds the office ; there were about twenty scholars in 1880.

Dresden Baptist Church

This society held its first meetings in the old Dresden market house, in 1840, and there continued to worship until 1845-6, when the present frame church was erected, at a cost of about $800. Some of the prominent members, at date of organization, were Jane Kain, Henry Shutts and wife, T. A. McCann, Jones S. Adams and wife, and Littleton Adams. Rev. Mr. Eldridge was the first pastor. He continued with the society until the completion of the frame church, as noted above. Following him, came Rev. William Mears, for about four years. Rev. Davis came next, and was succeeded by B. Y. Siegfried, for four or five years. The other pastors, have been Rev's. R. W. Allen, J. G. Whitaker, Dr. Chambers, Elias Stilwell, John Heistand, Mr. Wright, Thomas Jones, and H. H. Dunaway, the present incumbent.

In the autumn of 1880, the society was building a 36x78 brick church, on the site of the first frame. This new church is to have a seating capacity of four hundred and twenty-five, and is to be completed in 1881. Its estimated cost is $4,000. The pi-esent membership, is one hundred and thirty-eight.

~ The- Sunday School was organized under Rev. William Mears, and continued uninterruptedly until the present time. The first Superintendent was Samuel Adams. Charles Woodruff" filled that oflSce in 1880, at which time the school was in a prosperous condition, had a fine library, and an average attendance of seventy scholars. The prosperity of the church is largely due to the efficient workings of the Sunday- school.

Father Joseph Gallinger, priest, who held monthly services in G. A. Peffer's house, in Dresden. The present church, a neat little frame, was completed in 1847, at a cost of about $600. The other pastors have been Rev. Fathers Borgest, Kremer, Brummer, SchlepnikopfF, Rauch, Nordmeyer, Deiters, Bender, and the present incumbent. Rev. Father Jacquett, who has held the position for eleven years.

The church (the only one in Jefferson township of this denomination) is located near the railroad track, in the village of Dresden. The present membership is about sixty. They have no Sunday School.

German Lutheran Church

The first meeting of this body of worshiping Christians, was held in the old market house of Dresden, in 1848. Adam' Schwemle, G. A. Peifer, Henry Kipp and Henry Schneid, were some of the most prominent early members.

Rev. Mr. Minner was the first pastor. He continued with the church six years. The following are names of the other pastors : Rev's. Cress, Herman, Bucher. Schultz, Gillis, Brown and Nunemacher. The last named left the church in 1879, since which date, it has had no pastor. The present church is of brick, and was erected in 1853, and cost $2,000. Its seating capacity is about 200. They have no Sabbath School.

Odd Fellows

In i847-8,Wakatomaka Lodge was established in Dresden, with the following charter members : Alexander Culbertson, B. F. Lemert, Alfred Barron, Elon Jones and E. Granger. The Lodge continued in good working order until about 1857, when it surrendered its charter. Internal dissensions over the management of the Lodge's finances, were the causes which led to the charter's surrender.

Telegraph

A privi^te line of telegraph was constructed from Zanesville to Wooster, in 1848. This line passed through Dresden, where an office was opened. The Western Union Telegraph Company, opened an oflace in 1868. T. B. Dorsey was the first Western Union manager, J. L. Adams next, and John Hornung following.

L.J. Lemert established in Dresden, in 1852, a bank of discount and deposit, and continued the business by himself until 1873, when his sons were given an interest in the business, and the style of the firm was changed to L. J. Lemert and Sons, and so continues until the present. The senior member of the firm died in 1875, since which date, Robert Lemert has been the active member. The Lemert estate is valued at about $160,000, a good portion of which sum is used in conducting the banking business.

The banking house of G. Eaton, was established in Dresden in 1866, and continues until the present, the same. as when established. Capital, $25,000. This sum represents Mr. Eaton's banking capital only, he having as much more invested in milling, and other safe enterprises. -

German Methodist Episcopal Church

This church was organized in 1852, with about twenty-four members, among whom were Henry Kipp, Herman Eschmann, and Henry Stockdick. Until about 1858, services were held in the Dresden market house. At this time, the frame church, still occupied, was erected at a cost of about $600. Its seating capacity is one hundred and twenty-five. The first pastors were Wm. Florika and Rev. R. M. Brownmiller, who preached on alternate Sundays until 1854, when Rev. Conrad Baer was appointed to fill the pulpit.

Christian Church

The organization of this religious body took place in 1861, and for one year after, met in the Lutheran Church, in Dresden. In 1862-3, the society in Dresden built their present house of worship, a substantial brick structure, at a cost of $2,000.

Two of the prominent members, at date of organization, were Fred. Shrake, now residing at New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Daniel McGinnis, who is still an active and efficient member. Elder Wm. Taylor was the first pastor, Asbury Gardner the second ; next came Wm. A. Walters, who was succeeded by Elder Huffman. The last regular pastor was Elder Graham, who dissolved his connection with the society in 1877, since which date the church has had no regular pastor, but has devoted itself to missionary work. Occasional Sunday services are now held, and regular weekly prajer and other meetings.

Christian Church Sunday School

Immediately following the organization of this church, (1861) a Sunday School was established, and has been continued unto the present time. The first superintendent was Fred. Shrake, the second. Elder Daniel McGinnis, who still holds the position. The school once had quite a library, but has allowed the books to be scattered, so that now it has none. But it has its regular supply of Sunday School papers. Average attendance, about thirty scholars. Meets in Christian Church, in Dresden,

Seth Adams had a mill, of the kind known as " corn cracker," on Wakatomaka Creek, about 1804. George Gertie was the first to build a flouring mill, of any importance. It was situated on a rock near, Mr. Adams' mill.

In 1832, Hugh F. Hogan (" the one legged man"), built a saw and grist mill, about four miles west of Dresden, on the Frazeysburg road. This land was owned in 1880, by James Pryor. John and David Lovitt bought this mill, about the time it was completed, and gave it their name. They sold the property, however, to James Pryor, and for twenty years or more, thereafter, it was known as " Pryor's mill." It was demolished in 1875. A. M. Eisenhouse was a miller, *' in those days."

Weaver

"The weaver at his loom," was as essential as the plowman, for the pioneers had need of clothing, and it must needs be made at home. So, according to tradition, we are enabled to say that a weaver, from the State of Maryland, came into this township in an early day, and his name was Morgan Morgan. His son, Thomas Morgan, does not remember at what time his father came hither.

Rev. Joseph W. Pigman, of the M. E. Church, is reported to have preached in the house of Wm. Blount, about 1808 ; "this first temple" stood some three and a half miles west of Dresden. Amos Weeks, and William Spencer, traveling Baptist preachers, were in this region telling " the old old story," about that time. Pigman was also a Justice of the Peace, and taught school, in "a little log cabin in the lane," between Dresden and Shannon, say about two and a half miles west of Dresden, about Anno Domini 1808.

Sanford Ramey also taught school in. a cabin, on the same road, in 1816. This temple of learning was situated on land that, in 1880, was owned by Stockton Frazier. Some of the boys of that period were Joseph, Michael and Owen Dorsey, James Ogle, Mordecai Ogle, Thomas Morgan, and Elias Ellis. Of these, only the last two were living in 1880.

The township is now divided into six school districts, and each has a substantial and comfortable school building, in which the teaching is according to our advanced methods.

Liberty Chapel, Christian Church

Liberty Chapel. Christian Church, was erected about 1840 (on land owned in 1880 by Mary Milstead and Nancy Carter), and, about 1863, it -was sold to Thomas Fisher, who moved it and converted it into a stable. The name was derived from its being built by various denominations, and " free for all ;" free from expense, so far as the use of the house was concerned. The peculiarity of the association, rendered records complicated, and so we are reduced to traditionary accounts ; from this source, we learn that Fred. Parker and wife, John Milstead and wife, Thomas Doel and wife, Mrs. George Doel, and Laban Cook and wife, were among the members of the congregation.

The first pastor was William Bagley, under whose ministry the church was built. Again, referring to tradition, we learn that Barzillai Miles, James Hayes, Jacob and Andrew Hanger, David Rice and James Mervin, were, at some time, pastors of this church.

The site on which this church was built was donated by James Ogle ; the deed, however, was never recorded, and, in 1880, was supposed to be in possession of William Fisher.

This church was so called from the fact of its being built in a grove owned by Benjamin Hopper, who deeded the society one acre of ground ^ for a church and grave yard. The house, a neat frame, was built about 1840, and stood for some fifteen years, when the surrounding land was bought by Peter Mai-shall. This man was not long in discovering that the church society had failed to have its deed recorded, and he sold the church to Michael Schuman, who moved it upon a farm occupied in 1880, by Joseph B. McFarland, where it has since done duty as a stable. "To what base uses," etc.

Some of the early rriembers of this church were Wm. Burch and wife, Jacob Burch, (living in 1880,) and wife, Mrs. Anna Lout, Benjamin H: Hopper and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. John Burch. One of the earliest preachers in this house was Rev. David Sherrard. Rev. Daiigiiert)^ was another to fill this pulpit, in the infancy of the church.

There are no records of this church in existence, and the members being all scattered, it is " not possible to give here anything like a history.

Benjamin Webb, father of the two men who had the grain ware-house at Webb's Port, was one of, if not the earliest physician in the township. He is spoken of as being here as early as 1815.

Distillery

Joseph F. Munroe had a distiller}' in operation, in the township, in 181 5. This establishment was kept in operation for some time after the Ohio Canal was completed, and then discontinued.

Joseph F. Munroe and Major Jonathan Cass, were the first to plant fruit orchards. In 1815, these two gentlemen had nice thrifty young peach and apple orchards 'upon their respective farms. A few years later, Seth Adams had an apple orchard growing upon his farm.

The first brick house built here was by Major Jonathan Cass. In 1880, this early home of Major Cass was still standing, and had for its occupant, John McNamarra.

Joseph F. Munroe erected a brick house on the river road, on land owned in 1880, by J. F. Adams, who was then occupying this identical house. The exact year that these two brick houses were built, can not now be learned ; but they were both probably erected as early as 1818.

Joseph F- Munroe had a stock of goods in his brick house, the same place that was occiipied by James T. Adams in 1880. It is supposed he opened store about 1823.

E. and G. Adams had a store at Adams' Mills, in the northeast corner of th'e township, about 1830 ; and a few years later, they had a store and grain w^re-house at Webb's Port, the junction of the Dresden Side Cut with the Ohio Canal. Webb Brothers, (Benjamin and Nathan,) had an extensive grain ware-house at this point, hence the name.

Thomas Smith opened a tavern at Webb's Port, about the time of the completion of the Ohio Canal - 1830 - and conducted the business about three years, when he sold out to "Long" Parker, who continued the business about the same length of time. From that time to 1880, the building had been used as a dwelling.

Post Office

The only Post Office in this township is at Adam's Mills, which town is called, (by the P. C. & St. L. Railroad, which passes through it,) Preston. The con-ect name of the post office is Adam's Mills. The most of the people of this to^vnship procure their mail at Frazeysburg, in Jackson township, or in Dresden, Jefferson township.

The Steubenville and Indiana Railroad, (now the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis, and generally known as the "Pan Handle,") was completed through this township about 1853. The Zanesville branch, from Dresden Junction to Zanesville, was completed about 1870. The railroad stations here are Dresden Junction and Preston. The latter station is also the "Adams' Mills Post Office."

The main line of the Pan Handle enters the township near its northeast corner, and runs in nearly a straight line southwest, through Adams' Mills and Dresden Junction, and passes the western boundary of the township about the centre. The Zanesville branch intersects the mainline at Dresden Junction.

Anno Domini, 1800, found Jacob Swigert settled on Muskingum bottom lands : he built his cabin and cleared a field, the first evidence of civilization within the borders of this township-; he, however, was not and sold out to J. S. Copeland, and he sold out to John Bainter, all within a short period, for Bainter moved to the high land - now occupied by J. G. Stump, in 1801. Wyllys Silliman entered the southwest quarter of section nineteen, on S} mmes' Creek, but sold out to James Spragiie, from Nova Scotia, who settled upon it. in 1802. A Swiss, na;med Valentine Shriver, settled on the northeast quarter of section twenty-three, in 1804. and John Stoner settled on the southeast quarter of the same section, about the same time, and planted an orchard, the first in the township. George Adams came from Fauquier county, and settled on the southeast quarter of section eighteen, in 1808 : he built a hewed log house, the first in the territor)^ and some years later added a frame building to this, and this was the first frame house in this section. Charles Copeland settled near the mouth of Symmes' Creek, about the the same time, and, in 1817, he built a brick house, the first in this region ; it is in a good state of preservation, and is occupied by his de-* scendents.

Topographically, Madison township presents many advantages ; the rich alluvial soil of extensive bottom lands, for it will be seen by consulting the map, that it is surrounded, so to speak.

on an equivalent of more than three sides, by the Muskingum river, more than compensates for the poor quality of uplands, and at the same time, the undulating character of the surface enables the majority of the settlers to find good building sites. It is drained principally by the Muskingum river, and next by Symmes' Creek, which is the largest stream, of any importance, in the township. Water, however, is plenty, and good. Sandstone and limestone, for building, and lime, are found in the cliffs, and coal in convenient quantities. The forests have never been large, nor well cared for, yet all the varieties comnftn to southeastern Ohio, flourish here.

This township was taken from Jefferson township, by order of the County Commissioners, dated July 2, 1819. It was originally bounded on the north by the county line, on the east, by Munroe and Salem townships, on the south, by Washington township, on the west, by the Muskingum river. The Commissioners' Journal, of that date, contains the following: "Beginning on the county line, on the line dividing the sixth range, then west with the county line to the northeast corner of Jefferson township, then down the Muskingum river, and with meanders thereof, to the line dividing the southwest and northwest quarter of the second township in the seventh range, then east to the line dividing the sixth and seventh ranges, thence north with the said line to the southwest corner of the third township, in the sixth range, then east to the line dividing the sixth range, then northwest with said line to the place of beginning."

The townsWp was named for President MadisOn. In December, 1826, Adams township was ; ated, and Madison reduced thereby to its present size, and boundaries. No record of the officers chosen, at the first election, has been found ; those for 1880, are :

The elections were held at the school house, on Wm. Minner's land, chiefly, until 1848, when the township house was erected, and the elections have been held there since that time ; the house is 18x24.

The first death was that of Godfrey Bainter, in 1805. He was buried in the woods, on his son John's farm, now owned by W. B. Carter. The following is the inscription on the tombstone, now nearly effaced by time, as the stone is of a very perishable kind :

" In memory of Godfrey Bainter, who departed this life May i8th, 1805, aged 60 jeai's." This has become a cemetery and is the oldest in the township."

The first marriage, on record, is that of George Stoner and Elizabeth Shirer, in 1810; the next was Robert McConnell to Marj^ Adams, which occurred soon after.

In the year 1807, James Sprague, and his son Samuel, were pushing a canoe up the Muskingum river, and when just below the mouth of Wills Creek, they saw an Indian encampment, and, putting in to shore, an old Indian offered to show them a good salt spring for $1,400. Mr. Sprague did not accept the offer, and shortl}- after, the Indian showed it to Mr. Mapes for a rifle. Mr. M. began to make salt there, about 1810. The spring proved to be a good one, and these works have been operated for fifty years. In 1852, Joseph Tingle became their and repaired them, and put in a new engine, and operated them during the war, but they have been idle since 1865.

The first school house was probably built on the land of A. Struthers, not far from the forks of Symmes' Creek. It is said that the first school was taught in the German language, and that the first English school teacher was a Mr. Decker, in 181 1. The primitive schools of this township have so faded from the memories of the oldest inhabitants, that nothing definite is known of them. The schools of the present da}- are taught in the English language, and there fire six good frame school houses in the township ; none graded, however.

In 1813, Alexander Struthers built a grist mill on the south branch of Symmes' Creek, just above its forks, and in 1818, he added a saw mill. These mills were of incalculable benefit to the settlement, even extending be} ond the township boundaries ; and yet Mr. Struthers did'not retain control of them many years ; he sold to J. N. Ingalls, and he, to William Mapes. The latter added one run of buhrs. Mr. Mapes died, and Frederick Minner became proprietor lor a time, and was succeeded by Peter Varner, who operated the mills in 1866.

Valentine Shirer, and David Shirer, brothers, built a saw mill in 1833, on the north fork of Symmes'Creek,near the center of section twenty. John Bench subsequently put in a pair of buhrs.

and thus combined saw and grist mills, which was a great convenience to the neighborhood. These mills passed into the ownership and manage*- ment of William Gaumerand Thomas Pharis.

In 1837, Thomas Pierce erected a grist mill at the State Dam, on the Muskingum River; he sold out to Jared Cone, and he sold to Charles Love, who sold to Elias Ellis, and he sold to Napoleon Reinaman, and during his management the mill was burned, and rebuilt, and sold to George C. Adams, who sold to William Bice, and he sold to A. G. Plummer, the present proprietor. This mill now contains three run of buhrs, in a building three stories high, and is in a successful business.

James John and James Gibbons, built a saw mill, on Symmes' Creek, just above the mouth, and finding the water supply insufficient, dug a race, and then added a grist jnill ; this mill was afterwards owned by Lloyd Dillon and D. F. Kinney. Mr. Kinney is the present proprietor.

A whiskey mill, or distillery, is said to have been in operation below the mouth of the Wakatomaka, on the Mviskingum, in 181 2 ; and that a "tramp mill" was attached, for crushing grain for the still; this still worm is not "the worm that dieth not !" It is not only sure to die, as all of them have died, but it seizes with remorseless death grip on every one of its friends. Think, what a tiend it is to kill its friends ! and how powerless it is to harm its enemies.

Furnace

About 18 15, Wood and Eberts built a furnace, on Symmes' Creek, one-half mile from its mouth ; this was abandoned after three years, probably for want of sufficient means.

Wheelen Methodist Episcopal Church

This was the first church built in Madison township. It was named for Martin Wheelen, because he donated the site where the church was built, a part of the southwest quarter of section nineteen, owned at present bj^ Geoi-ge King.

The first class was composed of Marlm Wheelen, and Christiana, his wife, George Wheelen, and Harriet, his wife, Wm. Wheelen, and Lusanna, his wife, John Wheelen, Jacob Wheelen, James Wheelen, Peter Wheelen, and Sarah Wheelen ; Charles R. Copeland, and Evalina, his wife, Elizabeth Van Horn, Jeremiah Van Horn, Sarah Van Horn, John Doughty, and Elizabeth, his wife, Frederick Baum, and Mary, his wife, Matilda and Clarissa White. Jarhes Conkling, and Mary, his wife, were the two original members. James Conkling was leader.

In 1823, a hewed log church, twenty-four by thirty-six feet, was built, with two apartments for convenience, on communion days - for none were admitted to class meetings but communicants ( ?). The old house is standing, but there has been no preaching in it for near forty years.

"The Methodists had held meetings in Struther's school house, arid also at Wheelen's, a few^ years. They re-erected the present church about 1818 or 1820 ; some say 1821. It was raised and finished in September. These Methodists used to keep the "sinners," and the late Sabbath morning rising saints out of their love feasts. This house looks as though its east end had formei^ly been a pen in which to keep these lazy "sheep," and the "goats," till the love feast was over. In after years, this motley group of saints and sinners, saying, "open unto us," became so unruly, and the other end of the house being too small, they sawed out the "middle wall of partition," and let them all grow together "till the harvest," thus making the church as it now stands, a large one. To all who know this sacred spot, such names as Ellis, Van Home, Hurdle, Wheelen, Doughty, Roe, Adams, Copeland, Stump, and a host of others are familiar. For these people. Bishop Morris preached more than half a century ago, and when he was so poorly supported that he had nothing whatever to pay toll at the gate, and when, to the shame of his parishioners, in Zanesville, the "sinners" made him a donation of nearly one hundred dollars. At the same time, the late Charles Elliott, D.D., sei'ved this people with his fiery zeal. I believe it was he who sent to Mrs. Burnside, a few years ago, a chip out of this old church as a memorial. In connection with these two, was that inveterate chicken eater, and zealous minister, S.R. Brockunier. It was doubtless he who said, "a turkey is a very unhandy fowl ; it is too much for one, but not quite enough for two." These were followed by Taylor, Brown, Jacob and David Young, Christy, Carper, Swornstedt, Blue, and others. I heard m}' father say. that when that noble young Christy preached there, in 1826, that the small children would always listen to him. In those "good old days," a family like my grandfather's thought nothing of going six miles for Sunday morning, or week day meetings."

Perhaps no man that ever lived in Adams township (and was a member at Wheelen's) was as popular, and did as much good as Re\'. Jesse Roe, of the memorable Roe family. It is to be regretted that the noble lives of such good and useful men, are not transmitted to paper in historic form, and thus help future generations.

Jesse Roe was a local preacher, and used to preach all over the hills and plains, in northern Muskingum, eastern Guernsey, and southern Coshocton counties, and did it all gratis. He and Granville Moody, used to traverse these hills-, the one preaching, and the other exhorting. While Dr. Moody still lives, a light to the church and the world, Jesse Roe was called, at the age of forty-one j'ears, to his reward. Jesse Roe died October 28, 1828, aged forty-one years and two months.

Prospect Methodist Protestant Church

Prospect Methodist Protestant Church was composed of Leonard Hurdle, Hugh King, Susanna Stover, Catharine Stover, and John Walker, formerly of the Wheelen Methodist Episcopal Church, and was organized as a class in 183 1, by Rev. Mr. Gilbreath. Leonard Hurdle was leader, and meetings were held at John Walker's house until 1838, when a log church, twenty-four by thirty-six, was erected, on land donated by Leonard Hurdle, which was situated on the northwest quarter of section twenty-one.

In June, 1861, John Stoner deeded a lot situated in the northwest quarter of section twentytwo - adjoining the old building - for a new church, and, in 1862., a frame building, thirtyfour by forty, was erected, and dedicated by Rev. J. C. Hazlett.

The following ministers of the Methodist Protestant Church have served on the Zanesville Circuit, since 1830: Z.Reagan, John Wilson, WilUamMcConnell, James Sanford, Phineas Inskip, Joel Dalby, Cornelius Woodruff, Thomas Foster, Nathaniel Linder, John Van Zant, Thos. Cullen, Samuel Gee, William Marshall, William Baldwin, John Baker, James Friece, William Doohng, Samuel Lancaster, J. C. Hazlett, H. T. Lawson, Henry Gray, T. W. Case, Alfred Harrison, Thomas Orr, Israel Thrapp, Joseph Thrapp, William Turner, Ezekiel Hoagland, and Thomas Scott, the present incumbent.

The first class was organized in 1834, ^Y Rev. William Marshall, and comprised the following members : John Mahan and wife, Elizabeth ; William Hurdle and wife, Mary ; William Kinney and wife, Margaret; William Kinnej^ Jr., and wife, Anna ; Thomas Kinney and wife, Elizabeth ; John Bice and wife, Mary ; John Kinney and wife, Susan ; John W. Kinney, and David Kinney. The leader was John Mahan.

In 1838, a hewed log church was erected, one mile southeast of the mouth of Simms' creek, land donated by John Bice, for a church and graveyard. This building was twenty -four by thirty-six, and stood thirty years, when it was removed and a frame edifice reared on the site, thirty-four by forty-two.

The present Trustees are: James King and James M. Kinney ; the Steward, Newton P. Shurtz. The Class Leader, John J. Kinney, was killed by lightning, August 25th, 1880. The same ministers have served this church who served theProspect Methodist Protestant Church, from the date of organization.

Pleasant Hill Methodist Protestant Church

In 1835, Judge Daniel Stillwell, a Presbyterian, built a church on his land, in Madison township {the northeast quarter of section thirteen), primarily, for Presbyterian services, and, secondarily, for any other denomination, when not wanted by Presbyterians.

In 1868, Rev. William Baldwin organized a lyiethodist Protestant class, composed of William St. Clair and Catharine, his wife; Samuel St. Clair and Loviija, his wife ; John Dunmead and Deborah, his wife ; John W. Bice and Jane, his wife ; Robert Layton and Sarah, his wife ; D. D. Shirer and Cordelia, his wife ; Mary Ross, and Samuel Hammond and wife.

The first Episcopal services in this township were held in the Presbyterian (now Methodist Protestant) Church, Pleasant Hill, by Rev. William A. Smallwood, of Zanesville, in the beginning of October, 1837.

At a meeting held at the house of John C. Stockton, October 22d, 1838, "St. Matthew's Parish" was organized, with the following corporate members : Thomas Armstrong, Christopher Humphreys, Jr., Royal Humphreys, Chas. Long, Johnson Carrigan, William Armstrong, William Humphreys, Littleton Adams, Robert Armstrong, Christopher Armstrong, Edward Adams, Alexander Adams, James Adams, Robert Shields, Christopher Humphreys, Sr., Christopher Burnside, Crawford Long, John C. Stockton, Charles Marquand, John Marquand, Sr., John Marquand, Jr., Royal Burnside, William Burnside, and Thomas Burnside.

On April 21st, 1839, ^ meeting of the Vestry was held, and a site for a church selected, near the residence of Christopher Humphreys, on land donated by Evan James. Thomas Armstrong, Charles Long, and Christopher Humphrej's, were appointed a Building Committee.

On June 15th, 1839, ^^^ Committee contracted with Michael Milligan to build a frame church, twenty-seven by forty, for nine hundred dollars. August 4th, 1839, t'^e corner-stone was laid by Rev. W. A. Smallwood.

Cushman was rector about eighteen months, and he was succeeded by Rev. John Henshaw, from May to October, 1843. From this date, no regular services were held, ijntil April, 1846, when Rev. George B. Sturgis became rector.

Rev. Albert T. McMurphy became rector in April, 1847, and the church was consecrated September 14th, of that year. Sector McMurphy remained until 1857, nearly ten years.

Rev. J. H. McElree, during 1861 and 1862; Rev. Henry A. Lewis, from July, 1865, to June 18, 1866, when he died ; Rev. John Steel, April 1867, to September of that j^ear, when he resigned; Rev. J. C. Jones, from July 1868, to September, 1871 ; Rev. Chester F. Adams, from October 1871, to July 1876; Rev. Pendleton, from July 1876, to June 1879; ^ev. M. E. W. Hill, in June, 1880, and remains in charge. The Senior Warden is Leslie Keyes ; Junior Warden, William Keyes. The number of members is fourteen.

-'St. Matthew's Parish" owns one hundred acres of land, in addition to the church lot. It was deeded by Christopher Armstrong in 1840, and is situated in the southeast quarter of section eleven .

The First Store

The first regular store was kept by Copeland & Parmalee, about 1840. They sold out to James McMahan, and he to Roe & Beatty, who did quite an extensive business, in the store and mill, which they rented. John Bowen, Henry Copeland, George C. Adams, D. F. Kinney and A. J. Hurdle succeeded Roe & Beatty. There is no store in Madison township at this time. Thomas Pierce kept a small store at his mill, and, by some, it is claimed that this was the first store in the township.

The Symmes' Creek class was formed in 1846, and composed of John Swoope and Hannah, his wife, Charles King and Catharine, his wife, John Miller and Francis, his wife. Rev. James Shreeves, and Nathaniel Smith.

In 1861, Zachariah Adams deeded one acre of land to Peter Varner, John Swoope and James McKinne}', Trustees ; and, in 1864, a frame house, 25x32, was erected thereon, for religious purposes ; preaching having been done in school houses prior to this time.

The ministers who have served this society were: Rev's. Rice, Camden, McFarland, Lively, Cecil, Dilley, Sherman, Saltzman, Miller, Clark, Ehrhard, Roch, Moore, Athey, Stedman, Clark and Coleman.

The present Ti^ustees are : Chas. McCurney, John Miller, William Minner, Jacob Minner, and John Dicke}^ The Class Leaders are : John Miller and Seldon King. The Steward is William Minner.

The First Post Offices

The first Post Offices were established simultaneously at the mouth of Symmes' Creek, and at the residence of Thomas Armstrong. The latter was postmaster at the office having his name, and Charles Love was postmaster at the mouth of Symmes' Creek. This was in 1850. Thp office at Armstrong's was abandoned in 1863, and the one at the State Dam may soon be.

Stoneware

In 1869, William Minner built a pottery at the forks of Symmes' Creek, and has operated it successfully ever since ; the clay being of good quality and abundant. From twelve to fifteen thousand gallons of ware are made there annually.

Jacob S. King and John T. Swoope, built a pottery on the Dresden road, one mile north of the mouth of Symmes" Creek, in 1879, ^^'^ they are still operating it, with fair success.

Military Record

Volunteers from Madison township, in the One Hundred and Twenty-second O. V. I. - William Austin, George Adams, James Armstrong, Jesse Bales, Washington Baine, Wesley Baum, Israel Buckalew, Thomas Hittle, Samuel Hazen, George B. King, Wm. King, Daniel Kinney, Isaiah Kinney (killed,) James King. Benjamin King, Harman King, Chas. Minner, William Steller, Salathiel Tudor, Riley Tudor, Peter LePage, William Miller, Jarnes McBurney, John A. Norman, John Noel, Joseph Parkinson, Isaiah Poorman.

worthy a place in the history of this township, the historian believes to be true, and when any one cognizant of them regrets they are not here narrated, let him place thecensure,if any, where it belongs, on the stolid reticence of those who, when interviewed, refrained from communicating them. The foregoing data has been carefully detailed, and, when the nature of the information permitted, it has been amplified, but not exaggerated. In closing, the writer would pay a tribute to the brave heroes who bore arms for their country, and say with the poet :

" He is the freeman, whom the truth makes free, And all are slaves beside. There's not a chain That hellish foes, confederate for his harm, Can wind around him, but he casts it off With as much ease as Samson his green withes. He looks abroad into the varied field Of Nature ; and, though poor, perhaps, compared With those whose mansions glitter in his sight, Calls the delightful scenery all his own. " And knows that he bared his breast to save it From the rebel grasp and ruin dire, And thousands will praise him for it!

EARLIEST RECORD OF AN ELECTION RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF TOWNSHIP, 1825 NO RECEIPTS FOR 1826 WARRANT WARNING ]JENJAMIN PEGG AND FAMILY TO LEAVE

Lodge F. And A. M.

The. dawn of the present century, or not later than the first annual cycle, found this region the chosen abode of Nathaniel Eddy, William Newell, Sr., and Captain John Chandler. These were men of large hearts and great sagacity, and as might be expected, the region chosen for their future operations would be accepted as of more than ordinary promise, and therefore, they would draw around them kindred spirits. Accordingly we find they were followed, soon after, by Messrs. Simmons, Stephen Reeve, John Brewster, WiUiam Dixon, George Clapper and

David Peairs ; and they, soon after, by Jacob Crumbaker, Jacob Wilhelm, Robert Linn, Sr., Peter Sarchet, Thomas Brady, (now of Rich Hill township,) Abraham Warne and Joseph 'Culbertson ; the latter vvas living in the autumn of 1880, near Chandlersville, aged 93. John Chandler's family, which consisted of himself, wife and six sons, became prominent in the history of this township ; they were Zachary, Martin, John, Stephen, Samuel, Guy and daughter Polly. The latter, married Jacob Wilhelm, father of J. C. Wilhelm, of Duncan's Falls.

The first house in the township was built by Captain John Chandler. It was a double log, and stood near'the brick house occupied by Dr. . Lenhart, in Chandlersville. This house was not finished until 1802, and was of the kind in vogue, with " puncheon floors," and the only nails used in its construction were of wrought iron, made by Mr. Chandler, for the doors. A few years later, Mr. Chandler erected a substantial brick dwelling, that is still doing good sei'vice.

Stephen Reeve inaugurated matrimony in 1803, by being united to Miss Mary Briggs. One year later, his example was followed by Zachary Chandler and Miss Fanny Bingham ; and again, by James Dixon and Miss Ann Herron, of Rich Hill township, about 1806. Mr. Dixon was 40 years old at the time, and his father, William Dixon, on hearing that his "boy" had married, remarked, "Succeeded at last! Jimmy has been fishing for a wife these forty years, and caught a herring at last."

The first grist mill was built by Captain John Chandler, on his land bordering on Salt Creek ; here, also, he erected a saw mill. His mill ground the first bushel of corn and wheat in Salt Creek township.

The grist mill was built prior to 18 10, and consumed by fire in 18x1-12. The stones were not of buhr, but ordinar\r, dug from the bed of the creek near by. Llewellyn Howell and Silas Robinson, built the second mill, which was a duplicate of the Chandler mill. Samuel Mc- Cune had a saw and grist mill on Big Salt creek, some time between 1815 and 1818.

The first distillery was built in 1814, by William Scott, who tested his whiskey by tasting, and when pretty full of samples, he accidentally set fire to his establishment ; he perished in the flames.

The first store was probably opened by Bernhard Brewster, having a small stock of goods ; this was about 181 2. This was in the same building spoken of elsewhere as occupied by Dr. Lenhart at this time. Mr. Brewster's venture was followed by a more successful enterprise 1 by John Stevens, subsequently of Zanesville.

"The first tavern in these parts," was kept by Zachary Chandler, who "opened up" in a frame building in 1815 ; this was considered a great relief to his neighbors, as none of them cared to acccommodate the traveler. " Zach Chandler's hotel, or tavern," was sought out by the wayfarer, notwithstanding the accomodations were not ambitious. In those days, straw beds and tallow dip candles were luxuries ; and as "Zach" had the monopoly in this business, no one complained. Five years later, the tavern was kept by Mr. Cuberday, and Was consumed by fire. About 1820, Robert Linn opened his residence for the accommodation of the public. This was near the present residence of Robert Linn, Jr.

The first blacksmith was the redoubtable Captain John Chandler, who was so near akin to Vulcan that he did his own smithing, and had the first forge. The township was without a professional blacksmith until the arrival of "Jerry" Joseph, in 1810. He was but fairly inaugurated when William Moore entered the arena to compete for the honors, about 1812. Mr. Moore was not only a clever workman, but a marvelous story teller and singer ; his favorite ballad was a character song, which he called " Old Bung- My-Eye," which he is represented to have sung with convulsing effect. From this circumstance, he was called " Old Bung-My-Eye Moore," by which he is remembered to this day.

The pioneer physician was Dr. Daniel Bliss, who carried his saddle bags whithersoever he went. He arrived in the township in 1812, and is represented as a genial man, whos'e countenance was a welcome medicine.

The Postoflice owes its inception to Captain John Chandler. He was acting Postmaster as early as 1804, and held that oflfice many years. His successor was John Stevens, the merchant spoken of; he was succeeded by N. Chapman, who filled the responsible position many years,' and was succeeded by Isaac Britton. Mr. Britton's successor was Llewellyn Pierce, who was succeeded by Thomas M. Crumbaker, and he in turn by William Ferguson, who was succeeded by Israel P. Robinson, and he by the present incumbent, O. H. P. Crumbaker. During Mr. Chandler's administration of postal affairs, the mail was carried on horseback, and served weekly. As the roads were opened, and the quantity of mail matter increased, wagons, called mail coaches by some, and stages by others, came into use ; and in process of time a triweekly mail was delivered. July i, 1880, a daily mail to Zanesville was established.

This occurred in connection with two other townships ; the Commissioner's Journal reads as follows: "Cambridge, Salt Creek, and Falls townships, March 9th, 1808. A petition from sundry persons being presented to the Board, praying the incorporation of sundry townships within the county, was granted, the boundaries being established and ordered for record, were named, to wit, Cambridge, Salt Creek and Falls, and also one petition praying an alteration of one line of Madison township, was granted and ordered on record." [Page 3, Commissioner's Journal, March 9th, 1808.]

Early Records

The minutes of the proceedings, dated May 3d, 1823, show that Edward Halley, Nathan Frazee and Eli Sherman, Township Trustees, met and appointed Johnson Brewster, Samuel Bliss and Senet Ramey, Supervisors ; William Howell, as Viewer ; A. Briggs was Town Clerk, which position he filled for a number of years succeeding. The date of the first election is not given, but must have been prior to 1822, as Mr. G. P. Crumbaker remembers that John Brewster was. a Justice of the Peace in that year. The earliest record of an election is under date of April 5th, 1824. At this dme A. Briggs was again chosen Town Clerk, as were also Eli Sherman, Nathan Frazee and Edward Halley, for the second time, elected Township Trustees. The other officers chosen, were Z. R. Chandler ' (probably Zachary Chandler, spoken of in another part of this history) and John Reechey, Overseers of the poor ; Thomas Officer and John McCracken, Fence Viewers ; Noah Joseph, Constable and Appraiser ; and David Peairs, Treasurer.

February 17, 1825 - At an election held this date, John Richey had thirty-eight votes for Justice of the Peace ; David Peairs, forty-six for the same office.

Receipts

April 4, 1825 - The Trustees retained two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) of the cash appropriated for road purposes, for their fees in expending same.

October 3, 1826 - Warrant issued to warn Benjamin Pegg and family, Samuel Pegg, and Nancy Pegg, to depart the township as paupers. Constable's fee, $0.50.

April II, 1829 - The ear marks made use of by Robert McCracken, Sr., on his cattle, sheep and hogs, is a slit in the left ear, and a square notch out of the under side of the right ear.

November 9, 1838 - ^Josiah Clapper bound his son Alfred, aged sixteen years and eleven months, to Michael Morrison, to learn the art, trade, and mystery of blacksmithing.

The boundary has been changed from time to time, as her territory has been diminished by the formation of other townships, and as the records concerning these changes, however imperfectly given by the Commissioners at the time, constitute a part of the recital concerning those townships, it is not deemed necessary, at this time, to give any but the present boundaries, to-wit. : On the north by Perry chiefly, and a part of Union township ; on the south, by Blue Rock chiefly, and a fraction of Wayne township ; on the east, by Rock Hill township, and on the west by Wayne township.

Topographically, it is undulating, with but little of the old forest beauty, although some grand old trees remain to speak of the glory of other days. Salt Creek flows through from north to south, west into the Muskingum River, and has several important tributaries, the White Eyes Run being the chief. The township is considered well watered. The predominance of salt in the leading stream, suggested the name for the township. The soil is locally called white oak and limestone, the significance of which is that it is largely clay, combining the elements of Hmestone, and is well adapted to wheat; other cereals, however, do well there. Some locahties are favorable to horticulture.

Salt was extensively made in this region, and, it is said, was known to the red inen, when white men first appeared here. The principal salt wells were in the region, now the suburbs of Chandlersville. In 1801-4, Eddy, Sprague, and Captain John Chandler, controlled this industry, furnishing salt to their neighbors for many miles around.

The first salt well was located near where McNeely's blacksmith shop now stands ; the water was drawn up by a sweep pole, and a half barrel, for a bucket, at which Mr. Reeve worked . many a day. Many of the early settlers were engaged in salt making. After the well just alluded to, another was opened, and a company organized at Waterford, prominent among whom was Ezra Sherman, who brought sixteen kettles from Pittsburgh, for evaporating the salt water. These two wells seem to have created a rivalry of interest, for the companies worked them alternately, each a month.

Supposed Mineral Wealth

for salt, and without careful examination, men jumped to the conclusion that it was an Eldorado, in a grander sense, than the wealth of salt found by boring. A company called "the Muskingum Mining Company," was formed, under the management of Dr. Conant. They had "their trouble for their pains," as it was found that a sharper had salted a well with silver coin, ground up.» The well in which the discovery was made, was within a short distance of the main street in Chandlersville.

Bed Of Salt Creek

The settlement of this village, the only one in the township of Salt Creek, is substantially the same as that of the township itself. It was laid out hy John Stevens, who gave it the name it now bears, in honor of Captain John Chandler, one of the most public-spirited of the early settlers.

Within a stone's throw of the village, were located the salt wells, spoken of in another part of this chapter ; also, the famous silver mine.

Its present business, and other interests, are as follows : Three general stores, one devoted to drugs, one millinery shop, two blacksmith shops, one wagon shop, one steam saw and grist mill, two harness shops, one undertaker, four physicians, one dentist, one hotel, one good public school, one Methodist Church, one Presbyterian Church, a public hall, and a Lodge, each, of Masons, Odd Fellows, and Sons of Temperance.

The village is unincorporated. In 1880, the population was two hundred and fifty. It is connected with Zanesville (distance, ten miles), by a daily line of mail and passenger hacks; fare, forty cents.

Salt Creek Baptist Church

The organization of this society was effected by Elder Hewey Pringle and Daniel Horton, September 14th, 181 1, at the residence of the last named gentleman. The society then had ten members. In the Constitution are the following named : Henry Pringle, David tlorton, Isaiah Culver, Samuel White, Phoebe Horton, Nancy Culver, Ruth Wartenby, Rachael Brown.

On the day the church was organized, Evan Crane, James Montaina, Mary Pringle, and Phebe Stenrod, were admitted by baptism. All these are now deceased.

The first church was built of hewn logs, and stood upon the site of the present building. This early church was a two-storied structure. It had a gallery and was comfortably seated, and sufficiently large to accommodate the congregation.

For four years following 1821, G. C. Sedwick was pastor. In 1825, William Sedwick accepted a call, and continued with the congregation for twelve years. During this gentleman's pastorate, the membership increased from sixty to one hundred and twenty-five. Reuben Berkley was pastor from 1838 to Januarj?, 1842, when he died.

From 1842 to 1849, William Mears filled the pulpit. Next, came G. C. Sedwick (second time), for ten years. He was followed by S. L. Parsel, for one year, ending in March, 1861, when he, too, died. W. D. Siegfried followed Mr. Parsel, and remained until April, 1863. Following this gentleman, was Rev. A. J. Amerman, for two years. B. Y. Siegfried next served the society for a few months, when he resigned (1865).

The more recent pastors have been as follows : C. N. Harford, James Herbert, Thomas M. Erwin (five years), J. A. Davies, George Swanhart, and the present incumbent - J. Chambers.

Salt Creek Baptist Sunday School

This school is in connection with the church having the same name. It has been established many years, has a library of one hundred and fifty, or more, volumes, and is in a fairly prosperous condition.

Sunday Schools

In the year 181 2, a non-sectarian Sabbath School was formed, consisting of two Bible classes, taught by Elder Curray and Rev. Mr Dale. The place of meeting was a log school house, then in the western suburbs of Chandlersville. This Httle school struggled on, meeting with but little success, until 1825, when it was organized, and Samuel Rose appointed Superintendent.

In 1826, Dr. James Thompson was chosen Superintendent, and served six \ears. The school then held its summer sessions in an old frame building, bought of the Muskingum Mining Company, and, in the winter, returned to the log school house, mentioned above.

On the completion of the Chandlersville Presbyterian Church, (1834), the school met in this edifice, and continues to do so. From time of meeting in this church, the school has been known as the Chandlersville Presbyterian Sunday School ; but in point of tact is now, and ever has been, fion-sectarian. Llewelh'n Howell was superintendent from 1842 to 1848. Others having held this office, are : M. Morrison, Horace Chandler, Dr. H. S. Nye, Wm. Price. Rev. John Kelle^^ (for a few weeks only), H. N. Chandler, W. J. Chandler, John Morgan, Robert Hunter, Dr. Henry Dennison, F. R. Mooi'- head, Isaac Martin, R. P. Chambers, and A. P. Vogt. Isaac Martin is now, (Sept. 1880), lor the second time, acting Superintendent. While Dr. Nye was Superintendent, the school, probably, reached its zenith. It then began keeping a record of its proceedings ; also made xaluable additions to its library. The present average attendance is about sevent}' pupils.

Methodism

The history of evangelization reveals the fact, that about the time the pioneer was reckoned an integer of a new settlement, that settlement was visited by a Methodist preacher.

The M. E. Church, at Mansfork, in Salt Creek township. - As early as 1812, Rev. James Watts preached at this point, and formed a class ; in 1818, Thomas A. Morris preached at Eli Sherman's, about two miles west of the present meet- ing house. (Morris was afterwards elected a Bishop of the M. E. Church.) The class consisted, of Eli Sherman, Margaret Sherman, Mrs. Frazier, Levi Reeve, Sarah Reeve, John A. GrandstafF, Bathsheba Grandstaff, Jacob McLain and Elizabeth McLain. They were joined by John and Catharine Ward, who were the first probationers. The. first to join by letter were John and Rebecca Outkelt. And it was at their house where preaching was done for many years, until the first church, a hewed log structure, was built, in 1829.

"The Chandlersville appointment" began soon after that of Mansfork, and was the subject of much prayer and patient toil, by Wm. Knox, who began his labor in 1816. That he made a good impression is evident, ' from the fact that the conference, to which he belonged, sent thither, successively, zealous laborers, to cultivate the vineyard. John Waterman, 1817 ; John Vivis, and Samuel Glaze, in 1818 ; Thomas A. Morris, and Charles Elliot, in 1819; S. R. Brockunier, and Samuel Gilruth, in 1820 ; Jacob Hooper, and Archibald McElroy, in 1821 ; Leroy Swormstedt, M. M. Henkle, and David Young, in 1822 ; Bmxows Westalee, and J. P. Durbin, in 1823 ; William Cunningham, and Thomas Beachman, in 1824 ; Ed. H. Taj'lor, and Asa Brown, in 1825 ; Z. H. Coston, and Michael Ellis, in 1826 ; C. Springer, and J. Callahan, in 1827-8 ; Joseph Carper, in 1828-9 ; W. B. Christie, 1829 ; A. M. Gordon, and Gilbert Blue, in 1830; Jacob Delay, and Wm. Young, in 1831 ; J. W. Gilbert, L. P. Miller, in 1832; J. McMahan, Samuel Harvey, Cyrus Brooks, and Hiram Gearing, in 1833 ; Henr}^ S. Fernandiz, in 1834-5 ' ^- Woodbridge, and A. Carroll, in 1835-6; James Gurley, in 1837 George Fate, and Joseph S. Brown, in 1838 James Armstrong and Abner GofT, in 1839-40 L. H. Jennings, i^n 1840 ; T. R. Ruckle, in 1841, and under his administration the new church at Chandlersville was erected, although not finished for some years afterward. It has been repaired from time to time, and is in a comfortable condition. In 1842, A. Magee, and L. Petty came ; in 1844, Chester Morrison ; 1844, Walter Athey ; 1845, I. V. Baird ; i8467'D'avid Cross; 1847, C.E. Weirick; 1848, J. J. Mclliar ; 1849, James C. Taylor, and P. K. McCure ; 1850, D. P. Mitchell; 185 1-2, John Hare; 1853-4, Robert Bovd, and under his ministry the church at Sugar Grove was built ; it was a frame, and superseded the log structure that was built in 1829. 1855-6, HoseaMcCall ; Richard Cartright, Walter Bell, and John Mason ; Jacob Young was Presiding Elder, from 1816 to 1820, and Jonathan Stancher, frgm 1820 to 1821 ; Jacob Young, from 1821 to 1826 ; David Young, from 1826 to 1830 ; Leroy Swormstedt, from 1830 to 1834 ; John Levee, from 1835 to 1836 ; David Young, from 1836 to 1840 ; R. O. Spencer, from 1840 to 1841 ; E. H. Taylor, from 1841 to 1845 ; Samuel Roarer Brockunier, from 1848 to 1849 ' James C. Taylor, from 1849 ^o 1853 ; James Henderson, from 1853 to 1857 ; F. Mofiit, from 1857 to 1861 ;

Chandlersville and Sugar Grove appointments were formerly in Norwich Circuit, and, in 1869, wei"e joined with Fairview and Duncan's Falls appointments, and known as Duncan's Falls Circuit, withH. H. Hagans, pastor in charge; he was succeeded as stated above. We are indebted to Geo. M.Wilson for the foregoing data.

Day Schools

Abigail Bingham and Nira Chandler taught a school in Salt Creek township, in 1812-13, in the suburbs of Chandlersville, near Christian Plant's residence, in a conventional log temple. Miss Chandler subsequently became the wife of John Hammond, who, at a later date, taught school in the same building. Mr. G. P. Crumbaker is one of a small number surviving, who attended this school. About 1814, Thomas Jordan, (some of the old settlei-s think his name was John,) taught school in this same log school house. Thomas Brady, of Rich Hill township, and "Jerry" Warne's widow were pupils in that school. They were each eighty vears old in 1880.

About 1823, Harriet Culbertson, daughter of John Culbertson, taught school in the old log building. Miss Scott and Mrs. Burnham taught there also.

April 23, 1825, the township was divided into eight school districts. No change has been made in this, except in the boundaries of some districts. These districts were soon supplied with a log school house, and inaugurated a six month's school in each. The present neat and commodious frame school houses were erected instead of the old log buildings, between 1855 and t86o, at a cost of a little more than $400 each.

The Chandlersville school was built in i860, and cost $1,300. September 27th, 1879, the total number of children in the township, of school age, was three hundred and forty-seven. Of this number, one hundred and fifteen were enrolled in the Chandlersville school district. August 31st, 1879, the total value of school property was $3,500. The total expenses of the schools for the year ending on last named date, was $2,225.02. Seventeen teachers were employed for that year.

Public Library

century rolled by, than the want of more reading material was declared, and steps taken for gathering a library for the public. This culminated in founding what was known as the "Franklin Society Library." The societj^ accumulated quite a collection of books, and charged the moderate sum of two dollars for meimbership assessment, and one dollar annual fee thereafter. This society went down for want of sufficient funds to support it.

Chandlersville Presbyterian Church

At as early a date as 1814 a religious body of the Presbyterian faith was organized. From the seed thus early sown, has sprung the prosperous and influential Chandlersville Presbyterian Church of to-day. In 1818, a Mr. Taylor occasionally preached, sometimes in one of the few log houses then existing, but oftener in " God's first temples," the groves. Rev. Mr. Baldridge was the first regular Presbyterian minister. He came soon after Mr. Taylor, possibly later in the sarne year. Like Mr. Taylor, Rev. Baldridge occasionally preached in the open air, but oftener in the dwelling of Abraham Warne. Some years later the society built a small frame house, which was used until the present brick church was completed. This old frame was eventually sold to one of the Chandlers, and used by him as a hotel stable. "To what base uses, etc." The present brick edifice was built in 1834, ^y Samuel Anderson. The prominent members of the organization, on completion of the new house of worship, were Abraham Warne, John Moore, James and Llewellyn Howell, and Wm. Cooper. The seating capacity of the building is about four hundred ; present membership, one hundred and twenty-five.

Samuel Wilson, Thomas Gordon, Moses M. Brown, John P. Caldwell, John Kelley, Henry Fulton, M. L. Donohue, and D. M.Williamson, who now fills the pulpit.

This society, numerically the weakest in the township, dates its organization back to 1857-58. The first regular pastor was Rev. James Shreevs. Christian Plant and Mr. Williamson were two of the prominent members at the formation of the society. The first place of meeting was in what was then known as the "Eight-Square" schoolhouse, well remembered on account of its uncommon shape.

From his opposition to the Sons of Temperance, then very popular. Rev. Shreevs made himself somewhat obnoxious' in the neighborhood, and, perhaps, delayed the early growth of the church. His ministration was of short duration.

and also aided in its erection. Its location is about two and one-half miles northwest of Chandlersville. Reverends Sisel, Cummings, and Forbyan, have, since the retirement of Mr. Shreevs, regularly filled the pulpit. The organization, in- 1880, had no regular pastor. The greatest number of members has been thirtj-- two ; the present number, twenty-two.

Secret Societies

In the village of Chandlersville are located all the secret and benevolent societies of the township. The Masons, Odd Fellows, and Sons of Temperance, have one Lodge, each, as follows:

Gage And Gavel Lodge, No. 448, F. And A. M.

This Lodge was instituted July 26th, 1870, and the charter issued October 9th, of the same year. The charter members were : William Frazee, W. G. Henderson, S. B. Reeder, Enos Smitley, O. H. P. Crumbaker, B. F. Richey, M. R. Mc- Clelland, D. S. Sutton, S. J. Bliss, George Smith, Henry Ludman, G. R. Crumbaker, F. R. Moorehead, John Leedom, H. C. Smitley, Robert Linn.

Sons Of Temperance

Chandlersville Division of Sons of Temperance, No. 325. - The charter of this body bears date August, 1847, and has upon it these names : J. C. Wolf, Peter LePage, T. S. Moore, R. C. Barton, H. S. Virden, C. Benjamin, Thomas Passmore, R. Marshall, M.D., William D. Colvin.

The Lodge owns its hall, as well as the building in which it is located ; is now (1880) in a fairly prosperous condition, and meets every Saturday evening.