Jefferson Township (part 3 of 5)

John Durham emigrated to Ohio from Virginia in 1816, and settled on the waters of Deer creek His family were Ralph, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Dennis, Joel, Permelia, Mary, and Sebina. Mr. Durham was a soldier in the revolution, a fifer, was taken prisoner, put on a British ship of war, sent to sea, and was not exchanged until peace was declared ; in 1812 he served as a fifer. By occupation a farmer ; born April 13th, 1760, and died in 1852; his wife, Mary, was born 1771, and died in 1046. Ralph Durham was born in 1794. He came with the family to Marion Township in 1835. His family are Elizabeth, his wife, born 1793, Harris W., John, and Nancy A. Mr. Durham has served his township since its organization in several important offices. His age is now 78 ; he yet works his own farm, reaps his wheat, &c.

Rev. Thomis Thompson was an early settler on Cumpton creek, from Delaware. Moses Thompson, his father; emigrated from England in 1720 to Delaware, where he purchased a large tract of land. He served as a soldier during the war of 1776, under Washington. His sons, John, Moses, Jesse. Thomas, and Joshua, emigrated to Ohio in 1805. Thomas settled as above stated ; he was married three times during his life ; by his first wife he had two children, Thomas, Jr., and Nancy. Mr. Thompson was in religion a Methodist minister, and preached forty-five years. His wife was born 1768. died in 1820 ; Rev. Thomas Thompson was born in 1771, and died in 1847. Thomas, Jr., is the possessor of part of the tract of his father's homestead, on which he has erected the largest mansion in the township. Mr. Thompson has six children living, David, Lizzie, John, Aden, Charlotte, Sarah, Jeff"erson, and Wesley ; David and Lizzie are dead. He is the father of seventeen grandchildren. A. S. Thompson, son of Thomas Thompson, Jr., lives on Cumpton creek; he is the

Samuel Coover was an early settler, emigrated from Virginia to Marion Township ; was the first tailor. Having some means, and land being cheap, he entered into land speculation ; he also lent money to the early pioneers, enabling many to obtain homes ; indeed, he was a useful man in his day. Before his death he accumulated a large fortune. He was a married man, but never had children. His property was divided among his children at his demise.

Joseph Britton, an early pioneer, emigrated from Virginia and settled on the North Fork Paint creek ; a farmer ; held the office of trustee several years ; a good man ; he died in 1866, leaving a^small family to mourn his loss.

Jonathan Bryan was an early settler on Paint creek; he was a large farmer and stock raiser, and an excellent citizen, much respected. His widow still lives, in advanced age, on the old farm ; they had six children.

Jonathan Shepherd was an early pioneer on Cumpton creek ; and was the first Methodist in Marion Township ; his house was the asylum of the preachers and weary travelers. He was a man of great benevolence ; his place in society can never be filled. He had but one daughter, Smith C. Tafi"in, wife of Mr. Tafi"in, widely known as a large and successful cattle dealer.

Joseph Harper was an early settler in Fayette County ; he emigrated from Delaware ; farmer and stock raiser by occupation ; still living at an advanced age.

By Kate Carder

Sanford Carder emigrated to the Scioto Valley from Virginia in 1800. He was a soldier during the revolutionary war; he drew a pension during his life; he lived to the advanced age of 100. His family record is Armstead, Sarah, Tillie, Nancy, Becky, Sanfofti, Peter, Polly, Jacob, Samuel. Armstead was a hotel-keeper in New Holland before he died. Sanford moved to Iowa and died. Peter was the owner of the homestead, on which he lived forty-four years, and died without issue. His wife still occupies the old mansion. In his will he bequeathed 516 acres to the County Infirmary, which cost §35,000 in 1863, and which entitles him to the honor of the name of Carder Infirmary. He died in 1863.

Peter Mouser emigrated from Virginia to the wilderness in 1798, when the whole country was full of Indians, panthers, bears, wolves, deer, and other game. He served in the war of 1812. He was a large land-holder and cattle merchant. His family record was John, Eliza, Jacob, William, Kate, Mary. John Timmons, early pioneer, was a large land-holder and wealthy. He took a notion that he must confine himself in bed, which he did for thirty years, and then expired. Robert Fulton, first school teacher.

Philip Blue was an early settler between the waters of Cumpton and Paint creeks. By occupation a blacksmith, and he opened the first blacksmith shop in the township ; he also farmed some. His brother, John P. Blue, opened tavern in Washington. They all moved West.

Wm. S.Williams was an early settler on Cumpton creek. A farmer, and a man of talents and publicity. He served in several township offices, and was Captain of Militia. He exerted a wide-spread influence in the vicinity, and whose opinion of men and things was generally believed to be correct.

Thomas Wood was an early pioneer to Fayette County from Virginia, and settled on the fertile soil of Cumpton and Paint creeks. He raised a large family, two of whom are living in the township, and the balance are either dead or moved West.

Able Loyd was an early pioneer to Cumpton. He was a farmer by occupation. He was a Methodist, and built the first log church in the township; he was devoted to his religion, and was zealous in his Master's work. The old church is yet standing as a monument of his beneficence. The remains of himself, wife, and part of the family, are buried near the chapel, on his farm.

John Johnson was an early settler on Cumpton creek ; like a majority of the early pioneers, he was poor but honest; but by industry, frugality, and economy, he has become wealthy. He is a noted stock dealer, especially in horses ; he has subdued and made tractable more horses than any man in the township. He and his wife are still living at the old homestead, joyous and happy, and universally respected.

Henry Lowderman, an early settler on Cumpton creek, a farmer, attends to his own business, and is seldom from home. Duncard in religion, and proverbial for his honesty ; he and his wife are still living.

Clement Barker, farmer, moved West. Ichobod Hinkle, farmer and carpenter, built the first bridge in the township, over Cumpton creek. James Davidson, a noted trapper and bee hunter. William Howkans, farmer. Samuel Dunkle, constable and justice ; also a farmer. Cyrus and Reuben Dukle, farmers. Thomas Cary, farmer. Thomas Parker, farmer and pump-maker. William Howk, farmer and hunter of game. David Coover, farmer. Colonel Bruce, brick mason, plasterer, and wood-worker by trade. James McDown, farmer. John Gould, tanner, and exhorter in the U. B. Church, living in McArthur. John Popejoy emigrated from Virginia to the Scioto at an early day, farmer and trader in stock; was a great Methodist. His family record is Susan, Martha, Jackson, Catharine, Lewis, Sarah, and Effie. Susan married and moved to Madison County. Martha is single. Jackson is living in the township, and has built a handsome residence ; is a large stock dealer and shipper. Effie married G. C. Gamble, farmer and trader, lives on the west bank of the North Fork Paint. Mr. Gamble is a large stock dealer, and is in religion a Disciple, gospel Christian, and holds an important office in the church organization ; is a man of note and in-

Elish Bloomer emigrated with his father's family, and settled on the Bloomington road ; a large farmer, stock dealer, and shipper ; served his township as justice one term. His sons are Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. He has had two wives, both of whom are dead ; he still survives.

David Rogers, an early settler ; he is a large farmer and sheep and cattle merchant, money loaner, and bondholder. His present residence is Washington C. H. His family record is John, Benjamin, and Wesley ; Wesley was killed by the rebels during the war at Frankfort, Kentucky.

John Myers, an early settler on Myer's run ; a large farmer and careful dealer. He was rather eccentric in his ways. His family, consisting of a wife and one daughter, are dead.

Matthew Law is one of the oldest pioneers in the township now living. Occupation, blacksmith. Fifer in the war of 1812. His family record is Nelly, John, and Sarah, wife of John Leasure ; Polly married Ellis Knott, and moved West. John Leasure and family live near Glaze's run. His family consists of James, Mary A., John, Kate, William, school teacher; Nancy, school mistress; David, pioneer agent, Franklin. Mr. Leasure, farmer, has held the office of supervisor for many years. In religion, a Disciple ; a good citizen.

Nathaniel Blackmore settled in the township in 1820. He was marker when the township was surveyed in 1840. Chas. Blackmore emigrated to Big Run in 1820. His family record is Nathaniel, Joseph, William, and Thomas. Nathaniel's family record is Joseph, Charles, and William. William was in the war of 1812, and represented Fayette County in the Legislature. Joseph belonged to to the 60th Regiment 0. V. Austin was not in the war. Nathaniel, the subject of this article, was lieutenant of an organized company, but was not called out. Mr. Blackmore married Miss Mary A. Crisp, daughter of Colonel Crisp, of Concord, Ross County. (See R. C. Pioneer.)

By Alexander Meneary

served as Associate Judge, also as Captain of Militia. His occupation, farmer and grazer. The Menearys are relations of General Meneary, of the war of 1812, a large and extensive land-holder in Ross County, on Meneary run ; he was a man of note and influence. (<Sce McDonald's Life of Mc- Arthiir, R. C. Pioneer Record.^ General Meneary's sons were James and Alexander.

Daniel Bates emigrated from Virginia to Fayette ; farmer, and was in the war of 1812. His family record is Hester, Sarah, Harriet, Richard, Jackson, Joseph, Lucinda, Ellen. Harriet married Robert Matson. Richard is a farmer. Jackson is a farmer and supervisor; balance are dead. Jane Bates is still living at the age of 87.

Hughey Dyer, an eaily pioneer to Marion ; he was a farmer and mechanic, and was in the war of 1812. His son, Lemuel Dyer, is a contractor on the Bloomingburg and Holland pike. Three of his sons were in the late war, Lemuel, Alphus, and Archibald. Robert emigrated to Missouri. Hughey and his wife died at a ripe old age, much respected.

Joseph Alloways was an early pioneer to the township; he was a noted hunter. His son, Daniel, was in the Mexican war. The old man had an altercation with an Irishman, and in the conflict he killed the Irishman ; he gave himself up to the authorities, and was cleared. During his hunting excursions he killed game of every kind ; he was the first pioneer hunter to the territory of Paint and Cumpton valleys. His wife's mother lived over 100 years. His son, John, was also in the Mexican war. Thomas was in the last war.

By J. C. Glaze

Settlers since 1810. - William Clark, late settler in Marion Township, emigrated from Ross County. He married William Hase's daughter^ by whom he had one son, James Clark. His wife died young ; and for his second wife he married James Rittenour's daughter. He is a large farmer, trades in stock, and is a man of fixed principles, firm and unwavering in his opinions. He has held several important township

James Alexander, Jr., late settler of the township, is a son of James Alexander, of Bloomingburg. Mr. Alexander is a large farmer and trader in stock. He married a daughter of Captain Scott Harrison, son of the late Gen. Beatal Harrison, of the war of 1812. He has held the office of trustee; he and A. C. Thompson are contractors for six miles of the Washington and Waterloo road. He is a man of business qualifications, and prompt in meeting his demands.

Jesse Britton, late settler in the township, by occupation a farmer and grazer, and trades in stock ; he has held several civil offices. He married William Pendall's daughter.

Smith Chaffin, late emigrant, farmer and wholesale stock merchant ; he has held several civil offices. He married John Shepherd's daughter, by whom he had three children, Jonathan, James, and Amanda. Jonathan is a farmer; James died in the late war ; Amanda married George Blarabone, wholesale grocer and express agent. New Holland. He is a thorough business man and an accommodating tradesman.

Ezra Bryan, late settler, is a tiller of the soil, plants and sows, and is a produce and grain grower. A useful citizen in society, and attends to his own business ; he raises some stock, poultry, &c.

Jesse Johnson was born and raised in the township; a successful trader in stock. He was a Lieutenant in Captain Harrison's Company in the late war. He never married ; of course, a rich bachelor prospers in his business transactions.

Charles Doughtery is by occupation a farmer; social, pleasant, and good company. He is married ; his sons are John, Charles, and William, who died in the last war of camp fever.

Thomas Rosebone has held several township offices, trustee and clerk. He has a large family ; one of his sons was killed in the last war; he was a member of Captain Abram's (Company. His occupation a farmer. Garrett Rosebone, his father, is living with him, aged 80.

John Moore, farmer, settled on Myers' run ; held the ofl&ces of treasurer, trustee, &c. He emigrated from Pennsylvania. He has one son, Aaron, and two daughters, Maria and ]jizzie.

Amos Loyd, farmer, tanner by occupation ; he held the office of justice several terms to the approval of the people. He was the first justice in the township. His family occupy the old farm. His daughters are school teachers, and are very intelligent.

The following residents of the township are large and succe^ful agriculturists, useful citizens, and men of influence in society - the producing class:

T. J. Cook, Archibald Stinson, Benjamin Brown, L. J. Dick, Hezekiah Brown, Jr., John Jefferson, John Thompson, Guning Sinsabaugh, Lewis Popejoy, George Holland, Peter Hess, Nathan Loderman, A. G. Wood, James Chaffin, William Chaffin, Charles McCrea, James McCrea, Hendrickson Rosebone, Jackson Bates, Robert Vinsant, William Vinsant, Henry Glaze, Lafayette Strope, Richard Bates, Jr., George Hampton, James and Denard Chafl&n, Sim. Shifley, James Matson, Thid. Thorp, Jefferson Gasgo, James Tod, Jacob Kennedy, William Willhite, William Bedow, A. Stimpson, S. Rosebone, Marion Strope, Joseph Briggs, Charles McCrea, Thomas Shifley, Charles P. Smith, were all in the last war. Mr. Smith married Miss Ellen Glaze, daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Glaze. He draws a pension, having been shot through the left arm.

Nancy McCrea, a large land-holder on the North Fork Paint creek. She is a lady of tact and business habits, and a good manager; has but one child, George. Her husband's name was Charles; he was a useful and respected citizen.

By A. C. Lindsey

John Lindsey, Sr., emigrated to now Pickaway County in 1809, from Virginia, with his family, consisting of John, Jr., Jacob, Samuel, Abraham, Thomas, James, Phoebe, Daugherty,

Sally, and Betsy. John Lindvsey, Sr., was a farmer and slaveholder in Virginia ; prior to emigrating, he set them free ; two of his slaves emigrated with him to Ohio. Mr. Lindsey served as a soldier in the revolutionary war. On his arrival in Ohio he purchased 2,000 acres of land near New Holland, in the forest. He soon had a portion of his land cleared and improved. He died at the age of 89 years. John, Jr., was a farmer, and emigrated West. Jacob was a farmer, and served his township as justice several terms. Samuel was a farmer and hunter. Abraham kept the first hotel in New Holland ; he was in the war of 1812. Thomas emigrated West. James was a farmer. Phoebe married Mr. McCrea. Daugherty married and moved West. Sally married and emigrated West. Betsy married a farmer and moved West. John Lindsey, ^r., son of Abraham, lives on Marfold's stock farm ; he is a successful farmer and a good citizen. His family consists of A. C. Lindsey, farmer and stock dealer, and now township treasurer, school director, and turnpike superintendent ; Thomas, farmer ; Phoebe, Jane ; James Lindsey is in Missouri ; Alice and Charles are at home. Abraham's children: Thomas, Samuel, Abraham, Nancy, Mary, Sally. Jacob's children : John, James, Thomas, Betsy, Hattie, Nancy, Hannah. John's children : James, Joseph, Thomas. [James' and Thomas' children names not handed in. - Author.]

Mound embracing two acres, twelve feet high and sixty feet in circumference, on Thomas Thompson's farm, near Cumpton creek ; it has been explored, and several large^skeletons have been exhumed; the teeth of some of the skeletons were in a state of soundness and undecayed. Logan, the celebrated Mingo Chief, had his hunting camp at the forks of now Cumpton creek, a place of annual rendezvous ; here in autumn, at the falling of the leaves, the brave old chief and noted hunters would assemble as a starting place, and council together for a circle hunt in this vast pararie which extended to the mouth of Deer creek ; these celebrated plains were encircled by the Indian hunters, set on fire, the deer taking the alarm, would run in confusion in every direction to make their es- cape, and would be killed by the Indian hunters. After the Indians left the plains, the brave pioneer hunters, Hughes, Boggs, Bray, and Wolf, would annually visit this noted deer park, returning to their wigwams on the Sciota, Hocking, and Muskingum, with their pack-horses loaded with choice venison, deer skins, and other game.

Dr. James Wilson emigrated from Ross County to New Holland in 1832, and was the first of his profession in that locality, on the borders of Fayette and Pickaway Coxiuties. He has made his mark as a successfdl practitioner. He purchased 250 acres of choice land in now Marion Township, all in the woods; he has, at great expense, had it cleared and improved, until it is now a model and beautiful place ; he calls it Forest Home. His front yard has been lately ornamented with forest trees ; the surroundings are grand and picturesque. Wilson's Lake, on the north end of the farm, is truly a lovely spot; its deep, clear, blue waters are beautifully surrounded by lofty forest oaks, while the surface of the earth and banks to the edge of the water is matted with green, blue sod, adorned with white an red lilies, uncultured by art, but spontaneously springing into life and beauty by the hand of nature. This natural and artificial lake is fed by Wilson's run, spouting springs, and ten miles of tile drains emptying their waters into it. The lake has become a great fishing depot - a place of much resort. As a cool bathing retreat in summer, it will soon vie with Long Branch. The ice taken from the lake is clear and solid, and not to be surpassed by the ice of Lake Elenmore, in Ross County, on the farm of General James Worthingtou. Dr. Wilson is the son of J. H. Wilson, a highly respected and venerable citizen of Ross County, Ohio, who served his country in the war of 1S12. His grandfather, James Wilson, was a veteran minute man in the revolution, and died at the advanced age of 93. Robert Wilson, of Ross County, a noted bear and panther hunter, and who was in the war of 1812, is his uncle ; he is living at the advanced age of 90. The Doctor has a small family, consisting of a wife and one son, Milton Wilson, attorney-at-law, Cincinnati, Ohio, a young man of talent and ability.

father, Rev. Charles Beatty, was of the Regular Baptist denomination. Mr. Beatty helped to subdue the forest; settling as he did on the wild hunting grounds of the war Chief Logan, surrounded by beasts of prey, he suffered every inconvenience and hardship incident to early settlers. He has, like a majority of our early fathers, passed away. Mrs. Eliaha Beatty is still living. When in Ohio, she makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Durham, in Marion Township. Mrs. Beatty is now making a visit in the West among her relatives. Mrs. Beatty is a lady of a vigorous mind ; her recollection of past times is truly remarkable.

Record Of An Aged Woman

Margaret Gooley, now aged 94 years, was born in Virginia, and emigrated to Ross County fifty-six years ago ; is now a resident of New Holland, Ohio. She has been a member of the M. E. Church for sixty-two years. She is the mother of nine children, viz. : Rebecca, Nancy, Emily, George W., Amelia, Catharine, Thomas, Jacob, and Henry. Jacob died in the army, while at Benton Barracks, Missouri; he belonged to Company F, 114th Regiment, 0. V. I. Nancy died aged 20 years. Margaret Gooley's husband, Jacob Gooley, served in the war of 1812, and rendezvoused at Sandusky, under Major John Willett, commanded by Capt. Alex. Robertson.

Source changes here: from Pioneer Record and Reminiscences of the Early Settlers and Settlement of Fayette County, Ohio, by Rufus Putnam, published 1879; 34,315 words in this source stream.

Marion Townsiip

The Author has spent several months in constant travel and search, and taken unwearied pains, in collecting the names and records of the illustrious Pioneers, who made their homes first in FayettteCounty. It has involved considerable time, expense, labor and difficulties. Visiting all the most noted places, mounds, camps, cliffs, etc., in the county, he has endeavored to portray the toils, hardships and privations of a pioneer life, when nothing but dense forests, inhabited only by Indians and wild beasts; when the only habitation was the rude log cabin; when the scream of the panther, the howl of the wolf, the hum of wild bees, and the war song of the savages constituted the music of the wilderness. Many of them lived to see fruitful fields spring up in the forest, and the wilderness melt away before the tide of industry.

Washington Court House

The county-seat, is a flourishing business place, containing about 3,000 inhabitants - see business directory. The county has about 300 miles of turnpikes, all directly or indirectly running into the county-seat. The Zanesville & Wilmington Railroad passes through Washington.

Cow Teens

layette was formed in March, 1810, from Ross and Highland, and named from the Marquis de La Fayette. The surface is generally level. About half the soil is a dark, vegetable loam, ona clayey sub-soil, mixed with a limestone gravel ; the rest is a yellow, clayey loam. The principal productions are wheat, corn, cattle, hogs, sheep and wool. In the Northeastern part is a small tract called 'the barrens," so termed from the land being divested of undergrowth and tall timber. It is covered with a grass welladapted to pasturage. The growth of the County in former years, was retarded by much of the land being owned by non-residents, and not in market, and also from the wet lands, which, contrary to the original opinion, have, when drained, proved very productive. The population in 1810, was about 3,000; in 1820, 6,336; in 1830, 8,183 ; in 1840, 10,979 ; and in 1870, - - - .

Washington, the County seat, was laid out in 1810, on land given for thaf purpose, by Benjamin Temple, of Kentucky, out of his survey. The pioneers of Fayette County, were principally from Virginia and Kentucky, and were generally hale and rcbust, brave and generous. Thomas McDonald, one of the earliest in the County, was with General Massie, laying off the County surveys; he rendered valuable services in Wayne's campaign, in which he acted asa spy, and was also in the war of 1812.

Dr. Thomas McGara, was the first physician in the town of Washington. He represented the County in the Legislature, and was Associate Judge. John Popejoy was one of the first Justices in the County.

Bloomiugburg. The Judge received a severe lecture from old Mrs. Devault, for sitting upon, and rumpling her bed. The grand jury held their deliberations in the stable, and in the hazel brush.

Among the families of great notoriety were the Funks. The men, from old Adam down to Absalom, were of uncommonly large size, and distinguished for their boldness, activity and fighting propensities. Jake Funk, the most notorious, having been arrested in Kentucky, for passing counterfeit money, or some other crime, was bailed by a friend, a Kentuckian by the name of Trumbo. Having failed to appear at Court, Trumbo, with about a dozen of his friends, well armed, proceeded to the house of the Funks, for the purpose of taking Jake, running him to Kentucky, and delivering him up to the proper authorities, to free himself from paying bail. The Funks, hearing of this contemplated attack, prepared themselves for the battle. Old Adam, the father, took his seat in the middle of the floor to give commands to his sons, who were armed with pistols, knives, ete. When Trumbo and his men appeared, they were warned to desist, instead of which, they made a rush at Jake, who was on the porch, A Mr. Wilson, of the attacking party, grappled with Jake, at which the firing commenced on both sides; Wilson was shot dead. Ab. Funk was shot down. Trumbo ,having clinched Jake, the latter drew him to the door, and was about to cut his throat with a large knife, when old Adam cried out "Spare him; don't kill him, his father once saved me from being killed by the Indians," at which he was let off after being severely wounded, and his companions were glad to escape with their lives. The old house, says Robinson, is yet standing, on the East Fork, now Paint Township, showing bullet holes in the logs, as a memento of the bloody battle and tragedy. We now name the old block house, Funk's Fort. The Funk family were no enemies to whisky. Old Adam, with some of his comrades, being one day at Roebuck's grocery, the first opened in the County - about a mile below Funk's house - became merry by drinking. Old Adam, wishing to carry a gallon home, in vain endeavored to procure even a washtub for the purpose. Observing one of Roebuck's pigs roaming about the yard, he purchased it fora dollar, and skinned it whole, taking out the bone about two inches from the root of the tail, which served asa neck for the bottle. Tying up the other holes, that would of necessity be in the skin, he poured in the liquor, and started for home with his company, where they all got drunk from the contents of the hoy skin.

A duel was fought in 1779, between two Indian Chicfs, Captain John and John Cushen. Captain John killed his antagonist. Their weapons were tomahawks, which they swung over their heads, yelling in the most terific manner. Language fails to describe the horrible scene. Captain John's tomahawk sunk deep in the head of Cushen, and, as above stated, he was killed. Thus ended this affair of honor between two savages of early days.

Jesse Milliken, one of the first settlers in the County, was the first Postmaster, and the first Clerk of both the Common Pleas and Superior Courts of the County, in all of which offices he continued, until his death, in August, 1835. He was also an excellent surveyor, and performed much of the first surveying done in the County, and erected some of the first houses built in the town.

Wade Loofborough, Esq., was one of the first citizens and lawyers in Washington. Hamilton and Benjamin Rogers, Wm. Harper, James Hays, Hackney Hays, Michael Carr, Peter KEyeman, William Snyder, Samuel Waddle, James Sanderson and H. Sanderson were all early settlers.

By Judge Beaty

Judge Thompson, C. J., Judge McGarraugh, Gen. Beatal Harrison, and James Mooney, were the first Associate Judges; Jesse Millikan, first Clerk ; Aaron Johnson, first Sheriff; Norman F. Jones, first Auditor, and Jesse Millikan, first Recorder. Jacob Jimison, James Brooks, and John Harrold, first Commissioners; Bereman and Poff, first Editors and Publishers; Robert Robinson, first Assessor ; and James Beaty, first Deputy; Jesse Millikan, first Postmaster. Peter Hefly, Robert Waddle, Pearson lvans and

John vans, first merchants , Robert Casna, first saddler ; Zimwerman, first doctor; J. Dickey; first preacher ; S. Dempsey, first school teacher ; N. Jones, Wade Loofbarrow and brother, and Jesse Millikan built the first mill. Sampson Dempsey was the first Justice ; Doctors Potts, Balridge and MeGarraugh, early settlers; Joseph Blackmore and John ,Kvans first tanners. Wm. Robinson settled on Sugar Creek, in

By Edward Smith, Jr

Edward Smith, Sr., emigrated to Fayette County, in 1810, the same year it was organized. He entered his land on the waters of Paint Creek, since called the East Fork. The land was a dense forest, inhabited by Indians and beasts of prey. He erected his wigwam, and commenced clearing and improving his land, when, on a sudden, the war broke in on his arrangements, and he, with his neighbors, volunteered and served their tour in the defense of his adopted State. At the close or the war he returned home, and recommenced the improving of his land. On returning to his home one night from Washington, the creek had raised ; he attempted to cross, but was thrown from his horse and drowned, He was the father of ten children, Sarah, Caselman, Mary, Susan, Rachel, Eliza, Selina, Hdward, July and Maggie, all married. Mrs. Smith died, aged 84. Edward Smith's family, Mary C. Caselman, Lewis, James, Len., John R., Noah, Rachel, and William are all living. Mrs. Smith, wife of Ndward Smith, Jr., is living, and looks fresh and young, and is enjoying herself in her neat, tasty and splendid mansion, where she entertains her numerous relatives and friends, in social chat, when they visit her. May she live many years to enjoy her earthly palace and the society of her children and friends, is the ardent desire of the Author.

The following names and records of pioneer and early settlers was handed in by Edward Smith, Jr.: Jacob Casselman, a noted hunter and farmer; John Thomas, farmer, was in the war of 1812; Jacob Judy, a large farmer, was in the war of 1812; he was a man of note and influence. His old pioncer house is now ocupied hy his daughter. Col. Joseph Bell, a military officer, a farmer and a man of notoriety; Robert Robinson, attorney, and an early Representative of Fayette County; Hon. Wade Loofbarrow, attorney andan early representative of Fayette County. Col.S. F. Carr, attorney, a man of sense, a military man, has held several important trusts, Representative of the County in the Legislature. His oration, delivered July 4th, 1871, should be printed on satin, preserved, and handed down to the latest posterity. He was at the late pioneer fair, and greatly enjoyed himself. May he live many years to enjoy the company of his numerous friends. He is now acting Justice for Union Township. Peter Windle, buggy maker; Brice Webster, farmer; Robert Harrison; Joseph Orr. farmer; James Harrison, farmer; Rey. Thomas Walker, prea-her; J. Walker; C. Walker, died aged 90; James Timmons died aged 99. James McGower, Henry Walker, sadlers; Patrick Pendergrass, Lewis Walker, Thomas Pendergrass, James Allen, John Briggs, Samuel Webster, R. Harrison, Moses Rowe, Daniel McLane, John Hues, B. Ball, aged 93; John Weeks, John Dehaver, aged 101; Wm. Highland, H. Hartman, Robert Genriew, Abram Ware, N. James, David Thompson, Daniel Shery, John Rankin, N. Evans, John Allen, David Morris, Oliver Hill. The above are all farmers and honest wen. John Briggs, farmer and hunter; Zeph. Dunn, hunter and farmer; Abram Ware, Elisha Taylor and Col. Jewett were all in the war of 1812; ocupations, farmers. John Rankin. B. Landgurey, Nathan Loofbarrow, Jerome Deuce. Jimes McCoy, and Henry Quill, were all noted stock dealers. Isuac Templeton was father of eighteen children, (three sets of twins) a day laborer. Abel Wright and John Myers, tanner and farmer; Joseph Blackburn was 99, a tauner: Stephen Grub, carpenter; Isaac Jenkins ), farmer; Judge Gillaspie, a man of influence; Noah Dewalt, George Hinkle carpenters; Zebude Higler and John Grady were the first butchers.

Roads And Turnpdikes

Columbus, Springfield, Midway, Wilmington, Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Greenfield, Waterloo, Stanton, Jamestown, Xenia, Plymouth, Bloomingburg, Martinsburg, N. Lancaster, Circleville, by way of New Holland.

Within two miles of Washington, 500 acres of land, donated by Sanford Carder, on which is erected one of the most convenient and elegant Infirmaries in the State. Cost, $35,- 000.

By Mrs. Rush

William Rush, an early pioneer, was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, on the 30th of October, 1782. He emigrated to Ross County, O., in 1799. His father, John Rush died in 1800. He was a soldier in the Revolution. William Rush married Eleanore Ganes; she died in 1834. His present wife was Harriet Hanson. At the close of the war of 1812, he emigrated to Sugar Creek in Union Township. Mr. Rush was the last of the pioneers on Sugar Creek.

James Vance was Sheriff of Fayette County two terms, is a farmer, aman of true worth and influence, a large stockdealer. He held the office of Justice several terms. Harrison Vance, William Vance, Isaac Vance, H. Vance, W. C. Vance, David Vance and J. J. Vance, descended from one stock, all men of character, tact and note as large farmers and stock dealers, Gen. Joseph Vance, was in the war of' 1812. He served as Governor of Ohio, in 1836-8, and reproua sented the 4th Dist. in Congress several terms. Col. Joseph Vance, Sr., served in the French and Revolutionary wars. John King in the war of 1812, a farmer; Robert Iron, first surveyor; William Cockerall, first schoo] teacher; John Iron, Trustee ; William Boggs, shoemaker; J. and S. Coffin, tailors. and in the war of 1812; James Pollock, Reuben Purcel!. carpenters, and in the war of 1812; Wm. Brannon, Sr., Wm. Brannon, Jr. and James Brannon, farmers; C. Coffman, Hiram Rush and N. Rush, farmers; Dr. L. Rush and Dr. B.

By Jacob Smith

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

For many years Fayette was the reserve for the Indians, but as a race they have withered from our lands. Their arrows are yet plowed up, their springs are forsaken, their cabins are in ruins, their council fires gone out on our plains, and the war cry is heard no more. Their war dances have ceased, and slowly and mournfully they ascend the Rocky Mountains, and read their doom inthe setting sun. They are shrinking before the mighty tide of paleface emigration, which is pressing them into the Pacific Ocean. They will soon be extinct, and hear the last roar of the last cannon of their white enemy, which will settle over their destiny. forever. Ages hence the inquiring paleface. as he stands by some growing city, will ponder on the structure of their disturbed remains, and wonder to what manner of persons they belonged. Within the past year skeletons have been exhumed from the mounds of Fayette County, and it bas been a question and a wonder to what manner of persons they from Inl2 te Istc - 36; from 1836 to 1870, - 33. Reader ponder over the degeneracy of your race! Ask the cause! At this ratio, the average will dwindle down to 18, in 1910. Fast living and intemperance is the cause. "Return to first principles, und your days, according to the Bible, shall be 120 years. - sAuthor. "Early rising, long life." "The lark is up to meet the sun, The bee is on the wing;

In these fast days of degeneracy, no man is considered a gentleman unless he is dressed in broadcloth. This is a mistake. He is no true gentleman, who, without provocation would treat with incivility the humblest of his race. It isa vulgarity for which no accomplishment of dress can ever atone. Show me the man who desires to make every one around him happy. and whose greatest solicitude is never to give cause of' offense to any one, and I will show you a gentleman by nature and practice, though he may never have worn a suit of broadcloth, or never heard of a lexicon. I am proud to say for the honor of our race, there ave.men, in every throb of whose heart there is a solicitude for the welfare of mankind, and whose every breath is perfumed with kindness and beneyolence to our species.

Having given my views in regard to the characteristics of a gentleman, I will do the same in reference to the marks oraccomplishments of the true lady. In these latter days, fine dress, and gaudy appearance makes or constitutes the lady. This is not true. Principle and friendship in a woman constitutes her a lady, let her dress be ever so fine or shabby. Her regard for the character, honor and repute of her demeanor, lies deep within her heart. She never breaks ber vows, and never counsels you to do an imprudent thing. She is man's best friend. She loves with a natural love. Her devotion is genuine. She speaks to all classes, not exclusively toa few. True female friendship is to a man the bulwark, sweetness and ornament of his existence. Our early pioneer mothers were all ladies. Polite, cheerful, frank, social, and showed no distinction. All were treated alike. They could card, weave, and spin. Cold formality and arbitrary aristocracy, in those early days of purity and honesty, were never flaunted in ''Love's true philosophy, - equality." See, the mountains kiss high heaven, And the rivers with the ocean, The winds of heaven mix forever With a sweet emotion, And the moonbeams kiss the sea. What are all these kisses worth, If, thou kiss not me? PIONEER TREE.

Are spread oe'r land and sea, and wouldst thou hew it down? Woodman, forbear thy stroke, cut not its earth-bound ties, Oh! spare that aged oak, now towering to the skies,

My heart-strings round thee cling, close as thy bark, old friend, Here shall the wild bird sing, and still thy branches bend. Old tree, the storm still brave! woodman, leave the spot, While Ly'e a hand to save, thy ax shall harm it not.

Rospert SMiTH emigrated from Virginia at an early day and settled in Ross County, near Bainbridge. From Ross he went to Fayette. When the war broke out in 1812. he served asa soldier, (his father was in the Revolution.) He was a farmer. His family consisted of Isaac, Alfred, James. David. William H., Henry C., Jerome, Charles W., Eliza, Emma and Mary.

Oftentimes the owner of a valuable horse discovers a spavin making its appearance. A blister is applied, and often the hair comes off. Now,I here give you a pioneer's recipe, to grow out the hair. Take an old boot or shoe, burn to a coal. Pulverize and mix with lard. A few applications will cause the hair to grow on the bare place.

Epwarp TAyYtor was born in Pennsylvania, February 3d 1772. His father, William Taylor, was a soldier in the Revolution. After the close of the war, he emigrated to Kentucky, and then to the North-west in 1793. During the Indian war he served as aspy. He located in now Ross. Purchased a tract of land of Joseph Carr, of Kentucky. He was the father of ten children. Edward Taylor, the subject of this record, was his sixth son. Edward emigrated from Kentucky to Ross County in 1808, and to Fayette County, in 1815. His first wife was Nancy Roach, by whom he had three children; she died in Kentucky in 1807. He purchased 200 acres of Nathaniel Massie, on Main Paint and Taylor Run in 1815, and married Mary Smith, daughter of Edward Smith, by whom he had ten children: Rachel, Elizabeth, Edward, Naney, Emily, Maggie and Washington. Edward Taylor is the patriarch of Fayette. In his one hundredth year, his mind unimpaired, health and general appetite good, he still, with the energetic aid of his wife, carries on the agricultural business on the old pioneer farm, which they have ocupied and successfully cultivated sixty-two years; and raised a large family, all married and doing well - some in Fayette, and some in adjacent counties, some in the West.

Our early pioneer fathers, were fond of amusement. It is entirely false reasoning to suppose that any human being can devote himself exclusively to labor of any description. It willnot do. Rest alone will not give him adequate relief. He must be amused; laugh, dance and enjoy himself. Hop, jump and run. Sing, eat, drink, and do as all our fathers have done. He must chat with his friends, exercise his mind, exciting gentle emotions; his body in agreeable demonstrations of activity. The constitution of the human system requires this. It exacts a variety of influences and emotions. It will not remain in health if it can not obtain that variety. But, here permit me to remark, that too much amusement affects it as injuriously, as too much sadness. Too much relaxation is as pernicious as none at all. But to the industrious toiler, the sunshine of the heart is just as indispensable as the material sunshine is to the flower. Both soon pine away and die if deprived of it. King David danced before the Ark, and he was a man after God's heart.

Advice Of A Pioneer Mother

The Duty of a Mother. - She should be firm, gentle and kind; always ready to attend to the wants of her child. She should never laugh at him, at what he does that is cunning. Teach him to respect old age. Strive to inspire love, not dread ; respect, not fear; love to God, love to man.

Ancient Music

Our forefathers attributed our national victories, in a great measure, to the abundance of martial music in those days, which are now - in cosequence of the disbanding of the militia in our State - unheard. Martial pioneer music calls back to the mind the "times that tried men's souls," and brings to our remembrance, the events of our patriotic pioneer fathers. Martial music dispels all fear from the breast of the soldier when he is marching forth to take his chances against the enemy. Although the science of martial music was taught among all the ancients, it was the Greeks who first raised it to the degree of perfection to which it was entitled. Epaminondas, one of the most illustrious generals and heroes of Greece, excelled in martial music. The musical reputation of Orpheus is known to all the world. His beautiful daughter, Orida, "played with skill on the Tabor drum." Orpheus, for his skill, received a golden Tabor from Apollo, on which he played so skillfully that even the most rapid rivers ceased to flow the savage beast forgot his wildness and ferocity, the mountains moved, and the tree-tops bent in humble submission. He gained admission to the palace of Pluto. The longevity cf the ancients is attributable to ancient music. It improves the mental and physical health of mankind. It inspires the human breast with a sense of joy and gladness. It dispels sorrow and grief from the troubled; animates and invigorates our spirits. Music calls back the joys of the past, when it wakes a glad remembrance of our youth. It tames the violent passions, gives refinement to our stubborn will, and calms the gladiatorial rage of the strong man. It is no respector of persons or conditions of life, but its influence is felt by all. from the most boisterous tribes to the most refined and en- lightened nations. It invigorates and enlivens the laborer, when he returns from the toils of his daily ocupation to his humble cabin, and listens to the sweet notes of music. Shakespeure says:

To the war worn and sun beaten pioneer, how beautiful it is, when the summer of youth has slowly wasted into the nightfall of age, and the shadow of past years grows deeper, as life wears on to its close, to look baek through the vista of time, upon the sorrows and felicities of our earthly years. If we have a home to shelter our frail bodies, and hearts to rejoice us, and friends have been gathered together around our firesides the rough places of our wayfaring will have been worn and smoothed away in the twilight of life, while the sunny spots we have passed through will grow brighter and more beautiful. Happy indeed are those whose intercourse with the world has not changed the tone of holier feelings, or broken those musical chords of the heart, whose vibrations are so melodious, so tender and touching in the evening of age.

Hon. J. 8. Beriman was an early settler in the forests of Fayette. He has the credit of establishing and printing the first newspaper in the County. He has served his country in several important trusts, County Clerk, Judge, Representative, and Clerk of that august body. He is now Mayor of Washington Court-house.

Hon. Danie McLean, an early settler and a merchant, has held the office of Judge, and is now President of the National Bank. He is a man of wealth and influence, proverbial for his honesty and benevolence.

Wintiiam R. MILLikan, editor and owner of the Fayette County Herald, was born in Ross County, and when of age emigrated to the West, and then back to Fayette. He isa nephew of Jesse Millikan, an early pioneer, who was first

Postmaster and first Clerk of the Superior and Common Pleas Courts of the County. Mr. Millikan lost his first wife, and took for his second, a daughter of the venerable John Robinson, of Ross County.

By Mrs. Beerley

Lieut. JouNn MILLIKAN was one of fhe first permament pioneers to the Scioto Valley. Was a man of prominence and influence. During the war of 1812, he served asa Lieutenant. Was the father of William R. Millikan, present editor of the Fayette County Herald. Lieutenant Millikan died in 1813, lamented and respected by all who knew him. His father served in the Revolution.

Jupcr JAMES BrEaTY emigrated to Fayette County in 1818. Washington had but few log cabins, the County but seven Townships sparsely settled. Deer and game of smaller species were in abundance. His grandfather, George Beaty, served as a minute man, during the protracted war of the Revolution. His father was Charles Beaty, who died in 1850, aged 85. Judge Beaty was in the war of 1812, under Captain Isaac Heiskell, brother of the late John Heiskell, of Clark County, and uncle to D. O. Heiskell, of South Charleston, a brave Virginian, who was the son of a veteran of the Revolution, Adam Heiskell. About the time the enemy were preparing to attack Fort Stevenson, the frontiers were in great danger, and General Harrison wrote to the Governor of Virginia, to send to his aid the volunteer riflemen, organized under the State Laws. Cuptain Heiskell. on getting the news, was soon on the war path. This was named the general eall. Judge Beaty was then but 18 yearsold. He belonged to the company and was one of the first to volunteer in the defense of the frontiers, exposed to the British and Indians. The march was tedious and long. No rvads nor public conveyances, but wild traces and trails made by the savages. They suffered untold privations and hardships until they arrived at head-quarters at Upper Sandusky, where were collected 8,000 militia, under Gen. MeArthur. The troops having arrived at Upper Sandusky, formed the Grand Army of the Northwest. Judge Beaty helped toerect Fort Meigs.

Judge Beaty was elected and commissioned an Associate Judge in 1847, and served with great acceptance until the new Oonstitution was adopted. Judge Beaty is a strong minded, enterprising man, possessed of an iron will; a man of sense and sound judgment and every way qualified for the honor conferred upon him. Le is an honorable man, strict and close in business. hut honest and benevolent, kind to the poor. He was born in' Virginia in 1793, and is now 78 years old. He holds his age remarkably well. His family record is, Newton, Milton, James, Mary, Heury and Ferman, son-in-law. Newton is a farmer aud stock dealer, Milton farmer and preacher, James farmer, Mary married Henry Ferman. They occupy the old homestead, and the Judge makes his home with them. In religion, the Judge is a Presbyterian.

By A. And J. Dewitte

Joun DeWitrte, Esquire, was born December 9th, 1755, in Clark County, Kentucky, and emigrated to Ross County, Old Town, 1796. He purchased 1,000 acres on Turkey run, now Wayne Township, Fayette County, in 1805. He married Polly Barker April 11th, 1808, by whom he had ten children - Kuline, Jane, Anderson, Dartington, Decater, Greenup, Rachel, John, Jessee, Candes; all married, and have families. John DeWitte served as a soldier during the war of 1812; he served as a justice several terms, and during his life served in several other important township offices. His house was the headquarters of Governor McArthur, Massie, Douglas, Croton, Kendrick, Allen, Thurman, Randolph, Clay, Crittenden, and other prominent men of the South and West. Peter DeWitte, father of John, emigrated from Germany to America at an early day; he was in the Revolutionary War, and was an early pioneer to Kentucky; a friend of Boone and Kenton. He died soon after the war of °12, aged 90, his wife died at the age of 92. John, the subject of this record, built the first cabin in now Wayne Township, then a wilderness inhabited by Indians and wild beasts of prey; no roads, nothing but Indians' trails and bridle paths; no mills and no conveniencies, he had to encounter every hardship incident to pioneer life; dangers seen and unseen to early pioneers.

On Esquire DeWitte's farm are the earth-works. The mound is about 100 feet high, and in circumference about one mile ; on the top it is level, and eontains near ten acres; on the west side is the deep basin or pool, in circumference about eighty rods. There are three deep inclined passages running from the surface below to the top of the fort or mound. For past ages it was the camp of Big John and his war tribe. On the east side is the oldest cemetery in the county, donated to the public by Mr. DeWitte, Esq. In this ancient depository of the dead, are the remains of John DeWitte, Isq., and wife; over their eraves their children have creeted costly and beautiful monuments, showing the respect and love they have tor their lamented parents.

Jessee is the owner of the old ancient homestead, the old brick house, haying been built in 1822. It still stands as a thonument to tell the place where lived and died John De- Witte. Esq., who was known for his honesty, benevolence, and hospitality. In religion, he was a regular Baptist ; his latehstring was always out during associations, and the weary pioncer preacher found shelter and comfort.

By Anderson Dewitte

Camp meeting ground, on the south side of Chillicothe pike, most beautifully situated on a high, dry piece of ground, a truly romantic forest grove interspersed with native ornamental trees, inexhaustible supply of sulphur water of the best quality. The ground had been in past ages the cemetery of some ancient race, large in physical structure, as skeletons have been exhumed measuring seyen and seven and one-half feet in length,

Anderson DeWitte was born August 23d, 1813, on the homestead, east of Washington four miles, on Turkey creek, Wayne Township. He lived with his father until of age; he marricd Miss Elizabeth Hare, daughter of Hon. Geo. Hare, now of McDonnough County, Illinois, who emigrated from Ross County, Ohio, in 1850. Mr. Hare was an early pioneer to Ross County, and, during his residence there, he was popular and favorably known - a man of note and prominence. Soon after his settling in his new locality he was elected to the General Assembly of his newly adopted State; he is still living, and enjoys good health and the society of his numerous friends and relatives.

Mr. DeWitte, soon after his marriage, purchased land of his father, and moved on it; he still purchased, until he is the owner of 1,000 acres. Mr. DeWitte has been during his life a large and extensive dealer in fine stock - such as horses, cattle, mules, and hogs; and he has been engaged in shipping for the past several years, horses, cattle, mules, and hogs to the Kastern markets, and has had imported fine stock from Kurope. His stalls of yearly bulls are unsurpassed for pure hlood and model beauty, and for many years he has been the successful man for important premiums at State and County Fairs.

Mr. DeWitte is the father of twelve children, all living and possessing sound minds and good health; their names are as follows: Mary C., Semantha, Thomas Hamer, called after the lamented Gen. Thomas L. Hamer, of Brown County, Ohio, Joann, Harvey, Elizabeth, Hannah Bell, John, Martin, Jane Almeda, George, Crittenden, named after the late Hon. John J. Crittenden, of Kentucky. Mr. DeWitte. in religion, is a Methodist, and in politics, a Democrat. He has often been urged to run for office, but always refused, having no aspiration in that way. He is a man of great energy of character, enterprise, and frugality. He is intelligent, and generally entertains his friends in a social talk when they call on him; his health is unimpaired, and he bids fair to live yet many years.

RicHARD HUKILL emigrated to Ohio in 1805, then Ross County, and purchased six hundred acres of land in the woods of Peter Harper, paying $900; he lost this purchase, Harper's title having proved a fraud. He then purchased three hundred acres of John L. Choier, in Wayne Township, now Fayette county.

The following are the names of Richard Hukill's children who emigrated with him: Nathan, David, Zebulan, Herold. Stephen, Noah, Zachariah, Naoma, Polly, Nancy. Richard Hukill was one of the first Trustees of Wayne Township. In religion, a Baptist. He died in 1°54. Noah Hukill was the first inn-keeper; he still occupies the old farm. The names of his children are: W. R. Hukill, Esq., who has served as justice several terms, also as treasurer and school director. Maggie Hukill married W. R. Dixon.

The following pioneer names by W. R. Hukill: Philip Harper, Adam Rions, William Baker, James Baker, William Barker, John L. Choier, Samuel Choier, John Merret, Henry Thurman, one of the first justices of the peace, J. Smith. J.

Carter, Daniel Hopper, Wm. Harper, Peter Deull, Gilbert Yeoman, Stephen Hill, Humphrey Warren, Peleg Rogers, William Ware, Henry Byran, John Archer, Samuel Blain, S. Keller, Samuel Orr, Felta Post, Christopher Popejoy, George Poor, Isaac Aylshire, John McCoy, who were all farmers, and did much to open and improve the wilderness; but a majority of them have passed away from the stage of action.

Among the most prominent and useful men of the township at the present time are Nathan Coffman, Milton Hegler, Ira Yeoman, Jacob Eyeman, Hamilton Rogers, John Hukill, Anderson DeWitte, Jesse White, William S. Rogers, T. N. MeElwain, William McElwain, John Smith, John R. Dixon; Stephen Geringer, W. B. Rodgers, John Simmin, Philip Me- Williams, Thomas McCoy, John H. Parrott, John Sellars.

The first store in the township was opened by Bush & Co., at McElwain's tan-yard, now Good Hope. James and Waller Yeoman built the first flour-mill in the township, which stood near the site of the fine mill of Joseph Bonham's, on Paint creek, in the village of Rock Mills. The first stillhouse in the township was erected by Christopher Popejoy, on the large farin of Rey. Boyd. The first hotel in the township was kept by Noah Hukill, on the farm where he now lives. Among thn first school teachers were Andrew Hays and Thomas Finny. And one of the first school-houses in the township was built on the farm of the heirs of Malloo, once the old Hukill farm.

The first ministers were Daniel Hays, James Burbridge, Mr. Alkire, Samuel Wilson, Dr. George Zimmerman, a half Shane Indian and a successful doctor. Rev. T. H. Dewees keeps store at present in Rock Village - see Good Hope Business Directory, by Wm. Davis, on another page.

Among the many good things of Wayne Township are two tile factories for the making of drain tiles, which are carried on by Hegler & Co. and J. Willer. The first churches were }uilt by the Baptists. The Baptists have two churches, and the Methodists one, and the Dunkards one. There is a good school-house in every district, and the merry shouts of the scholars can be heard in every nook and corner of old Wayne. This is what the hand of time and improvement has done.

The forests have become cleared out and the land improved. Once'what used to be the home of the Indian, the wild turkey, panther, bear, and deer has given place to civilization and intelligence.

Ira Yeoman is our most successful wheat farmer; he has held the important office of Township Treasurer fourteen years, to the entire approval of the community. In this township is one of the best houses in the county - it is the residence of Milton Hegler, Esq., which stands as a monument of architecture and wealth, on his model farm of 1,500 acres, located in the east end of Fayette and west end of Ross counties, on the pike leading from Chillicothe to Washington Court-House. Streams running through the township are Main Paint creek, Indian creek, Turkey run, Hukill run, Papaw run, and Davis lick. Wayne Township was named after the brave, mad Anthony Wayne. The face of the township is level, and a little rich rolling soil. The inhabitants are honest, industrious, frugal, and hospitable. She has the honor of having the oldest man and woman within her limits in the county - see another page in the townships.

By Mrs. Davis

Isaac SMITH emigrated from Virginia to now Wayne Township at an early date, and settled near the waters of Main Paint. His sons, Zach., John, Alexander, James and Isaac. are all farmers. James lives on the old farm. John Smith served several terms to entire satisfaction. Alexander was assessor several years, and made a very popular one.

MarTIN GROVES emigrated from Hampshire County, Virginia, at an early, to now Fayette. He settled on Main Paint: he served in the war of 1812; he was by occupation a farmer. and made a good neighbor. He had five sons, Josiah, Noah, Martin, Christopher, and David. Josiah is dead; Noah lives in Ross County as a farmer; Martin is a farmer and large stock dealer, and is now erecting a large pork-house; his house is situated two miles east of Washington, on the Chillicothe pike; Cnristopher is a farmer in []linois ; David was drowned in Paint creek, in his sixth year; he was, for his age, a very promising child.

By Mrs. Robert Melwaln, Now S87, Wife Of Captain Robert M Elwain

Captain Ropers McELWwatne emigrated from Kentucky to Payette in 1810, and settled on Indian ereek, a noted place for Indians and game. Tis family consisted of his wife and three children - Jaue, John C.,and William. Jane and John C. are dead; William.followed the occupation of a merchant and farmer. After arriving in Fayette, Mrs. McElwain had seven children - Oczee, wife of Ira Yeoman ; Robert T. was a tanner; he died in 1848, and left a wife and three children in Missouri; Nancy Stukey, wife of Simon Stukey; they had nine children - five boys; Robert N., Jacob, Samuel, William M., and John are all farmers and stock dealers; Maggie, Mary, Ozee, and Axy are all single; Samuel McElwain died on the route to California; Thomas N. McElwain is a farmer and stock dealer, and occupies the old homestead; his family, John H., Ozee and Jane are dead; Annie; Samuel N., is a farmer; William R. and Lewis A.; Eliza is the wife of Anderson Rowe - she is dead, but left one child, William T. Rowe; Minerva is also dead; Jane had one son - Robert; John had nine children: William R., Robert, John T., Maria J., Emily, Usebie, Minerva, Samuel, and Alfred J. The following are William's children: Mary J., Nancy, John N., Thomas B., Eliza, Henrietta, Eva, Robert T., and Willie. John N. isa clerk in the Treasurer's Office at Washington city; Thomas B. is an attorney at Washington C. H. Robert's children are as follows: Susan J., John W., and Esther T. John W., farmer; served in the late war; Susan, teacher. Capt. Robert McElwain served as captain of a rifle company during the war of 1812; while in the service he was elected a justice, and served nine years. He also, during his life, held several important civil offices. He was a man of influence; a useful citizen ; kind and benevolent to the poor; his latch-string at all times hung out. He died in his 48th year, respected and lamented by relatives and friends. William McElwain was in the revolutionary war.

bors were Indians and beasts of prey. He was in the war of 1812. His children are scattered; Jackson, Hamilton, and William live in Wayne Township, and are farmers. Mrs. Benjamin Rogers died in 1871, in her 91st year.

Davin, WILLIAM, and JacoB FREEs were early settlers on Indian Creek. John Simerson was an early settler. James Kerr was an early settler. William, Jerry, and Andrew are his sons; occupations, farmers.

Tuomas Dixon was a private in the revolutionary war, under Gen. George Washington; he received a pension during his life. He emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky, where he died in 1848. Hisson, Thomas Dixon, Jr., was in the war of 1812; he went from Bedford County, Virginia. He emigrated from Virginia to Wayne Township, Fayette County, in 1833, where still lives, in his 78th year. His son, Abner. lives in Madison Township, following the occupation of a farmer and stock dealer. John Kelly Dixon, Wm. Richard Dixon, Giles Dixon, and Henry Dixon are ali farmers and stock dealers, and live in Wayne Township, except Richard, who lives in Union. Susan Dixon married Wm. DeWitte. and lives in Wayne Township; Jane Dixon married Benjamin Davis, farmer; these were the daughters of Thomas Dixon, Jr. The Dixon family present a noble war record, having in every national war in our country volunteered and rallied under the flag of the Union. They descend from the ancient stock of Dixons, who were noted for their valor aud honesty. Henry Dixon was in the war of the late rebellion three years.

Jacosp Davis, father of Mrs. Abner Dixon, emigratel to Fayette County with his father, Benjamin Davis, from North Carolina, in the year 1802. Benjamin Davis was drum major in the revolution, and in the war of 1812. Ellen Davis, mother of Mrs. Abner Dixon, was born in Virginia in 1807, and now lives on the old homestead on Main Paint ereek. Benjamin Dayis died in 1837. John, Benjamin, William, Sarah, Ellen, and Jacob A. are the children of Jacob and Ellen Davis. Susan is dead.

WituraM WILKINS was born in Surana County, Virginia, and emigrated to the Little Wabash, Fayette County, in 1816. The woods were full of game of every kind. He was the father of six sons and four daughters - living in Indiana. Mr. Wilkins was in the war of 1812, in Virginia.

CHRISTOPHER CoFrFMAN emigrated from Kentucky at an early day with his fumily, and settled in Wayne. His two sons live yet; Nathan on the old farm, very wealthy ; Samuel lives on Sugar creek; occupation, farmer and stock merchant.

STEPHEN YEOMAN, father of all the Yeomans, emigrated from York State ata very early date, and settled on Main Paint, near Rockville; he built the first brick house on Main Paint. His sons, James, Walter, and Samuel Yeoman, who was the father of Colonel S. N. Yeoman, now a large drygoods merchant in Washington. The colonel served as a brave and popular commander in the late rebellion. Ira Yeoman, son of James Yeoman, oceupies the old homestead. Enos, Ely, Len, Milton, Allen, and Jackson are sons of Walter Yeoman, and are all successful and useful farmers but the colonel, whose occupation is a merchant, as above stated Mrs. Samuel Yeoman is still living in Washington, occupying the residence of her late lamented husband, Samuel Yeoman, Esq.

By Benjamin Davis

Jacosp A. DAvis, it will be remembered, was drowned in the Ohio river, at Scott's Landing, during the time of the Morgan raid. He was a member of Captain Greener's Company (EK), First Regiment, Fayette County Malitia.

BENJAMIN Davis built the first horse-mill in the county. He purchased a book in 1781, for which he paid forty-five dollars; in the book is inscribed the following:

Davip GARRINGER emigrated at an early day. His son, David, married Serimo Yeoman, by whom he had nine children, as follows: Sarah, Angeline, Manda, Semantha, Osa D., Albert, Stephen, Thomas B., and James J.; all living. They never employed a doctor, using roots and herbs. When he died he left $10,000 to each child. He was a successful, safe farmer and stock raiser; he was a Baptist, and a good neighbor, and attended to his own business.

GEORGE HEATH was a very early settler in Wayne Township. During the war of 1812 his brother was killed by an Indian, and, in retaliation, he killed an Indian, and stuck him in the cedar hole; Ite shot an Indian on the high banks of Main Paint; he was in the war of 1812. By occupation, a farmer. He was the father of two sons and eight daughters; the sons dead; girls all dead but Anna Wilson, Elizabeth McCartmey, and Matilda Hixon; her husband, Reuben Hixon, who lives in Good Hope, owns a saw and grist-mill: also a farmer and stock dealer, and a man of enterprise.

Good Hope Directory

Joseph Duens, John D. Raper, and Mr. Bodwell, dry goods merchants; Marian Peel, drugs; A. W. Ross, grocer; George Tulwider, shoe store; Sant Sears and James Davis, blacksmiths ; Nancy Aun Sanderson, milliner; James Harper and Jonathan Rife, broom-makers; Reuben and Geo. Hixon, millers; Joseph Parker, justice; Abram Baker, physician ; Marian Peel, livery stable; Isaac Bainter, Isaac Depoy. W. B. Depoy, James Murry, Joseph Parker, and Robert Scott, carpenters; Daniel Goen and Mr. Clinedenst, wagon and bugpot gy makers; C. W. Bostwick, J. W. Parker, Rev. Barber, and Rey. Baker, preachers; Turner and Dewese, school trustees; one Baptist and one Methodist Church.

FreLta Post was an early settler in Wayne Township; a farmer; was in the war of 1812. He raised a family of nine children; six boys living. Jacob lives on the old farm; Andrew lives in Union Township, and is a large land holder; Ella lives in Union; John N. lives near Martinsburgh, as a farmer; Wesley, farmer; Abram, farmer, lives in Jasper Township.

Henry SAWYERS was an early settler of Wayne; cleared and owned the farm Benjamin Davis, Jr., now owns. He moved to Madison Township, Madison County, Ohio, in 1850; had no children.

CHARLES and YouNnG STAFFORD were emigrants from North Carolina in 1800, when the Indians and wolves were the inhabitants. They were noted hunters; were both in the war of 1812; both raised large families. A. Jackson and Chas. Stafford, Jr., live in Fayette County; Zerubabel in California, now in Nevada, a single man. He has four girls in Fayette County, who are married; one in Indiana. Charles Stafford had five sons - Robinson, Solomon, Waymon, Stephen, and Charles, who were farmers, millers, &c. Five girls, all married; three dead. The following are the names of his daughters: Rachel, Rebecca, Nancy, Jane, and Hannah. Jane and Rebecca are living near Stanton.

Rev. Joun Boyn settled in Wayne Township on his large tract of land of 1,000 acres, in 1843, and moved to Marietta in 1848. He was a man of talent; he belonged to the Covenanter order; he was a son of Dr. John Boyd, and grandson of Jeneral Boyd, of the revolution.

DaniEL DAVIs emigrated from Virginia to Fayette in 1815, and settled in Wayne Township. His sons, who came with him, were: G. W., Thomas, Joseph, Robert, and Polly. G. W. Davis, farmer and millwright, carpenter and blacksmith; he occupies the old homestead. Thomas is dead ; Joseph was in the war of the rebellion, and belonged to the cavalry, and died of sickness; Robert's occupation, a .shoemaker, in Rockville; never was married; Polly married Daniel Figgins, a farmer. G. W. Davis had five sons - Armanus, James M., Henry C., Scott H., and Milton. They were in the late rebellion, and returned home sound. James was a lieutenant in the 114th O. V. I.

Capt. JoHN LOWERY was in the war of 1812; he was an early settler; says he is now 101 years old, and lives on his farm; he still walks about, but is rather feeble. His wife is still living.

JouN Hopper was an early settler; he is dead. His sons are Jacob, John, Hinton, and Henry; the girls are Betty, Nancy, Polly, Margaret, Jane, and Sarah. Jacob, Sarah, and Polly are dead ; John is a farmer, and lives in Indiana ; Hinton owns the old homestead, and is a farmer and large landholder; Henry lives in Missouri; Margaret married Abraham McCoy, farmer, trader in stock, &c.; balance of the girls live outside of the county; Polly is dead; Sarah died in Fayette County ; Nancy, wife of John Hopper, went to Indiana on a visit and died; she was an excellent woman.

John, Hiram, Joel, Zerubable, Ester, Sarah, and Polly. John was atanner and farmer; Hiram is a farmer, and the father of thirteen children; had five boys in the late war; Joel, farmer; Zerubable is dead; girls all married; Sarah and Polly are dead.

WILLIAM SNYDER was an early settler; he was a farmer and wholesale stock shipper. John Snyder, brother to William, is dead; was a farmer. William Snyder, Jr., lived on the old farm until 1868, and then sold out and moved to Topeka, Kansas.

By 8. Fisher And T. Moon

This Township is one of the original Townships, - taken from the territory of Ross- It is well watered by the several branches of Paint running through; the surface is generally level and very productive; farmers wealthy and their improvements good and substantial. The following are the names of pioneer and early settlers handed in by Samuel Fisher, Esq , and T. Moon: Robert Irvin, farmer and surveyor; John King, a minister and served in the war of 1812, he was a farmer; John Orr, merchant and farmer; Samuel Edwards, farmer and mill-wright, and was in the war of 1812; Robert Scott, a farmer and served as Justice of the Township two terms; Robert Anderson, farmer, was in the war of 1812; David Garringer, carpenter; James Urothers, farmer; he served as an Associate Judge two terms; he was a man of talent and influence, and ably represented the County in the Legislature two terms; William S. Cockerill, farmer and school teacher, was in the war of 1812; John Priddy, a neat farmer and benevolent man; John Smith, farmer; Barnabas Cochran, farmer; Solomon Tracy, farmer, was in the war of 1812, a brave man; Warner Tracy, a farmer; John Beard, farmer; Mathias Vandeman, farmer; he served as a soldier in the war of 1812, a man well known; Samuel Sollars, farmer; Conrad Goodright, farmer, was in the war of 1812; Samuel Mooney, farmer and was a Judge of the Court; Richard, Jacob and Abner Todhunter, were all farmers and good neighbors; Robert Eyre, a farmer, and served Perry Township twenty-one years as Justice of the Peace, and Fayette County nine years as a Commissioner; he was a man of prominence; his constituents placed confidence in him; James Smith, Sr., was a neat farmer; Isaac Henderson, farmer and trader; William Linnis, farmer and tanner; John Doster, Nathaniel Bonner, Isaac McAdams and Thomas McAdams, were all successful and hardy farmers. Thomas Stout erected the first mill in Perry Township; John

Christy was the first school teacher in the Township. The first Methodist class organized in Fayette County was held in John King's cabin; the class leader was the venerable John King, father of Methodism in Fayette County. William Pierson and his father were farmers; Thomas Ellis, farmer and first cooper, was the founder of the village of Martinsburg. The first school-house in the Township was built on the farm of Robert Scott, Esq., the first church on the farm of Barnabas Cochran; the first store was kept by Thomas Ellis, Jr., in Martinsburg; first house carpenter, David Garringer.

Mounds And Relics

Large skeletons have been exhnmed from an acient burial depot on the farm of William Bush; one was found in an upright, erect. position. There was, as late as 1811, an Indian camp near a large Sulphur Spring on the farm of Robert Scott, Esq., also a mound on the same farm.

Cedar Bluff is a place of note, wild and romantic, called by the Indians Mollie's Leap. Cedar Pond is a deep water under the cliffs, surrounded by tall and majestic Cedar trees. It was in early days a place of great resort by noted and daring hunters, a celebrated place for game. It was the property of Mathias Vandeman, who was the original owner, but has now fallen into the hands of Anderson Iriom, Esq.

Names Of Early Pioneer Hunters Second Settlers

WILLIAM SMITH, tanner; John Orr, merchant and farmer, also stock dealer; Z. Bryant, farmer and blacksmith; Matthew Anderson, farmer and stock dealer; William Sturgeon, farmer and miller; William King, farmer, justice, school teacher and minister; Elias Brakefield, William Merchant and John C. Capps, all successful farmers; Samuel Hains, farmer, stock dealer, and breeder; Trustin Adams, large farmer and retired merchant; Anderson Irwin, Harrison Britton, Isaac Johnson,

Jacob Brakefield and Nathan Cory, are all enterprising farmers, stock dealers and importers; Alexander Beatty, farmer and wholesale stock merchant; Robert 'empleton, farmer; William Bush, farmer, stock raiser and breeder; Robert Adams, farmer and laborer; Albert Adams, farmer; James Watt, George Meade, James Devoss, Louis Doster, Peter Stout, William Eyre, Joseph Tracy, Thomas Cockerill and John Todhunter, farmers; Levt Ellis, Henry Lewisand Geshrow Berdew, a retired merchant and nursery man, a useful man in society; Richard Williams, stone cutter and merchant, the first of his ocupation, the most honest and honorable, is an enyerprising citizen and a useful man; Thomas Fishback, wheelwright, a good mechanic; Amos Todhunter, a good practical tiller of the soil; Alfred Todhunter, a successful worker in good soil; Harman Ellis, farmer and school teacher, William Chew, farmer and a successful producer; Levi Tracy and Samuel Fisher, farmers.

Schools, Churches, Etc

The number of school-houses within the Township is nine; five are new and four rather on the old pioneer order. The number of churches, four, three Methodist and one Quaker, or sometimes called Friends. There is also one water mill on Main Paint, owned by William Sturgeon. There is one town or village, called New Martinsburg. It is a flourishing town, having three dry goods stores, one drug store, one grocery and two blacksmith shops, all doing a good business.

Wm Situ, John Todhunter and William Wauln, Trustees; Clerk, H. Ellis; Treasurer, Elmer Welchimer; Landviewer, H. Ellis; Constable, H. Reese; Assessor, H. Reese; Justices, W. A. King and R. HK, Jones.

Perry Township claims to have the oldest citizens in the County. The following are their names, a majority of whom have emigrated to the haven of repose: Richard Tolefero, age 96; Ki. C. Hans, 84; Jacob Todur, 80; John Reaty, 85; Peter

Stout, 81; William Lancing, 97; Thomas Green, §5; Eli Goods, 98; K. Jones, 86; William Carson, 82; Phillip Stout, Sr.. 87; Willliam Stout, 78; all serrved in the wars of the Revolution or 1812. William Gary, Reese Gary, Jonathan Hand, Thomas Ellis, Solomon Reese, William Eyers, Jacob Kellen, W. Merchant and Lewis Goodnight, ages not reported; were, and are, tillers and improvers of the soil and did their duty in subduing the forests of Fayette, and making fertile fields; they are, as the poet says:

By Request

GEN. PuTNAM's native home was Marietta; his father was the late Judge Putnam, of Putnam, Ohio; his grandfather, Gen. Rufus Putnam. Gen. Putnam served during the last war with England, as Major of martial music at Fort Zane, Capt. Herron, U.S. At the close of the war he went to live with his grandfather, with whom he lived until the death of the old pioneer, 1823. During his residence with the old General, he attended the Military Academy at West Point one term, in 1824; he excelled in martial music and manual of the sword ; he returned home and was appointed by Gen. Reynolds, Brig. Major, which honor he held until 1826, when he emigrated to Illinois, where he was re-appointed by Gen. Herrick, to the same office, in which he continued until 1828, when he was appointed Adj't. Gen. of Illinois, by Gov. Reynolds. He served in that office during Red Bird, the Chief's invasion of Prairie Du Chien. In 1829, he returned to Qhio, with Capt. Brubacker, a cattle merehant, of Clark County. Arriving in Springfield, he stopped with his brother, Rev. F. Putnam, one night and left the next day for Putnam, Ohio; being well pleased with Springfield; after remaining a short time at home, he returned, and engaged as clerk in the store of P. Spinning and B. Brubacker; at the expiration of one year he returned home and engaged in the store of Buckingham & Co., as salesman for one year, and then opened store in Putnam. In 1832, he visited Springfield and married Miss Mary D. Heiskell, youngest daughter of John Heiskell, Esq.; returning home he continued in business one year, and moved to Dayton, and engaged in merchandising, farming ete. While in Montgomery County, he held several civil offices. In 1834, he sold out and moved to South Charleston, and entered into business with Mr. Heiskell in selling goods. In 1833, he was appointed Major Gen. by Gov. Lucas, during the Border war; in 1839, he was appointed and commissioned, by Gov. Vance, Major General 5th Division O. M., which honor he held until 1838. In 1837, he was elected and commissioned Col, 2d Infantry Regiment, 2d Brig., 5th Division O. M.; which honor he held until 1842, when he was appointed Col. of Cavalry, by Goy. Corwin, On June 1st, 1846, he tendered himself'aud regiment to Goy. Beaty, for the prosecution of the Mexican war. Te served several terms as Mayor of South Charleston. On the death of his father and mother in Putnam. he moved to the old homestead, aud entered into business with EK, Elder, and kept the Post- Office. His wife's health failing, he moved to Springfield, and engaged in business until 1852, when he moved to Greenville, and purchased the Herald Office, where he and his son, J. I. Putnam, conducted the office until the death of Mrs. Putnam, in 1854, when he sold cut to his son, and moved to Licking County, and went into. the sheep business, until 1857, when he took a Western trip, not returning to Newark, for three years. [le was President of Fort Rowe Institute trom 1859 to 1862, and from 1862 to 1865, General Instructor of Cavalry and Music, at Fort Rowe Institute, by Gov. Todd.

Grn. PUTNAM, by occupation a merchant, is thoroughly schooled in Military tactics; he has been commissioned by different Governors, from Lieut. to a Major General. Judge Putnam, of Putnam, was his father, and General Putnam, who greatly distinguished himself in the Revolution, his grandfather. Gen. Putnam is the father of three sons: John H., Rufus and William R., all served as officers or soldiers in the last war. Gen. Putnam is the author of several pioneer works, and tales of backwoods adventures. Bowe C, *# N. B. - While on his Western tour, he was appointed by Gov. Medary, of Minnesota, Adj't. Gen., during the Spirit Lake war, 1857-8; and at Eaglesport, on the Muskingum, during Morgan's raid through southern Ohio, he was chosen Chief Commander of the assembled militia forces there, to head the invader. He is now G.G. M. ft. of the Pioneer Association of Ohio, which was organized April 8, 1788. Gen. Putnam from a child, has been an aspiring military character; as a martial musician he never had his superior; he may be called a natural musician.

Gen. Etarrtson

(FEN. HARRISON was quite a botanist: one flower he preferred above all that adorned the prairie. - the Moeasin fluwer, that grew on Paint bottoms at an early day: a choice medival herb by the Indians. The leaves were in the form of an Tndian moensin, its stalk like their war club. her flower like the cups they used for water. The poet thus describes it :

The Mocasin Flower

Where the gopher and prairie dog dig themselves holes : Where the tempest tossed oaks in their majesty tower, Grows the beile of the Prairie - the Mocasin flower.

Her home is in the West, and she loves it so well, That naught can repay her for breaking the spell, Remove her from thence, and she dies in an hour, The belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin Flower.

Vs o A waxen-veined cup she upholds on her stem, In wait for the dew. - God's inost beautiful geri - She refreshes her heart with the gift of the snower, The belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin Flower. Mae The pioneer blesses the eentle eved lass, That peeps through the wiry Buftalo grass, And naught oe'r 'his rough. manty brow has power Like the belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin Flower. Wale Then hail to the beauty and pride of the West, And long may she gladden the pioneer's breast, None titter to blossom in Royalty's bower, Than the belle of the Prairie. - the Mocasin Flower.

Frepertcek Berry, chiet in Earl Dunmore's war. 1774: the Revolutionary war, 1776 and the Indian wir of i7ot. He he was a noted bunter; bis home in the deep forest, his lody- ing in caves, dens and rocks. He possessed a strong constitution, suiting the times in which he lived; a hermit by choice. One of his hunting camps was on the waters of Sugar Creek. He killed, during his life, according to his MSS. sixty bears ; ninety-six panthers; one hundred and six wolves; one thousand elk and deer; eleven buffalo and ninety-six Indians. He often hunted with Kenton, Boone, Wolf, Boggs, Slover, Hughes and Weitzel." He died in his cabin, aged one hundrea and one years, on the waters of the Mohican, where the neighbors erected a monument to his memory. During his protracted life, he run the gauntlet at Sandusky, Squawtown, and Oldtown, now Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio. - Ecztract Jrom Ross Pioneer Record.

The Years To Come

My trembling heart, - prepare, prepare, For skies of gloom, thoughts of care, Sorrows of wants will make thee weep, And fears of age wiil oe'r thee creep; Health that smiled in blooming pride, Wiil eease'to warm thy sluggish tide; The shaft of pain, the point of woe, Will bid the current cease to flow, And, who, alas, shall then be nigh

GEORGE ROUGHNER emigrated to the Scioto Valley about 1789, from Virginia, and located on the South bank of Paint River. He was a fearless, brave man. He had a deadly hatred to the Indians, as they had killed his father in 1774, at Point Pleasant. His father was an Indian spy under Lord Dunmore; he lived by hunting game, and would kill every straggling Indian that he could see. His hunting excursions were on the waters of Paint and Rattle Snake. One of his headquarters was at Cedar Pond and Cliffs, a noted place for bears, wolves and panthers; here he often met the famous and fearless hunters of Hocking and Kentucky. When the Indian war of 1791 broke out, he became an Indian spy under Gen. Harmar; finding it unsafe to live unprotected, during a bloody war, in his cabin, he went to Fort Harmar. After the treaty of Wayne with the Indians, in 1775, he went to Waterford on the Muskingum, where he lived until the war of 1812, when he voluntered uneer Gen. Cass, and was killed by the

Organization of officers for 1871: Esquires, two - Robert S. Jones und Willisom Syford; trustees, Robert Cox, Jonah Merchant, and Solomon Depoy ; treasurer, James W. Tracey ; clerk, Richard Woods; constable, R. M. Walm; assessor, Wm. Bordon.

First mecting-house erected in 1836; denomination, P. M.; for1871,three P. M. First school-house, 1819, on the banks of the Little Wabash. The walls of said house were built of Jogs as nature hewed them; roofed with clap-boards, nailed on with poles; seats made by splitting a pole into two equal parts; windows made by greasing paper and pasting it over the cracks where it would be most convenient for the scholars. School-houses for 1871 - 6 frame structures, with all the latest improvements for country school-houses. First store in 1835, kept by L. D. Vickers. First blacksmith shop on the banks of Rattlesnake, in 1833; Wm. Merchant was the proprietor. First hotel, kept by John Rowe, in 1838. First distillery in 1818, run by Thomas Moon, Sr.; second in 1840, owned by Abraham Crispin. First shoemaker, David Bradshaw, 1817. Virst school teacher, Ebenezer Christy, 1819. First preacher, Robert Dobbins, 1815. First doctor, Zimmerman, a half-breed Indian, 1810. First wagon-maker, Abram Bush.

Green Township was laid out in 1810; it then covered the territory where Perry, Concord, and Jasper Townships now are, they having been taken from it since then. The soil of the township is mostly a black loam, and is very productive for corn and wheat where it is drained. At present, 1871, there are about 100,000 rods of secret drains. The streams running through the township are: Lee's creek, Rattlesnake; Wabash, and McCoy's run.

Record Of T. G. Johnson

WILLIAM JOHNSON emigrated from Virginia to Ross County in 1810, in company with Judge McCracken, and settled in Hellard's Bottom, on Paint creek. His family consisted of a wife and one child; he remained there until the spring of 1816, by which time their family had increased to four - Anna, Thomas, George, Sarah, and William Henry. While John D. Johnson was in Ross, the war of 1812 was declared. and he enlisted and served two tours under General Beatal Harrison, and served his third tour under General William H. Harrison in 1814. He moved in 1816 to Fayette County, then a frontier, and settled in Green Township. He purchased 100 acres of land from Jesse Rowe, Jr., on which he located and improved. In 1830 he added 200. and in 1832 he added 120 acres. He died in 1833. When he arrived in Fayette County in 1816, he was, already stated, the father of five children, and before he died he was the father of thirteen. The following are the names of the rest: George, Sophia. Otho, Isaac M., James H., Eliza Jane, Caleb H., and Mary H. He held several township offices, such as trustee, supervisor, school director, &e. Thomas Johnson, oldest son of William. was five years old when he came to Green Township; the whole country was almost an unbroken wilderness, inhabited by Indians and game of every species; the Indians would pass through,his father's field, crossing fences, and adhereing to their ancient trails. Deer were plenty; be says he haseen twenty in one gang. Bears would occasionally pass through the vicinity. Wolves were plenty: he says he heseen eight ina gang. Turkey and other smailer game was in abundance. He lived with his father, working on the farm until he was near 20 years old, when he entered as an apprentice with Z. W. Hegler, of Washington, to learn the cabinet trade; he lived with Hegler two years, and learned his trade, and then continued to work more or less until he was married, which was in his 23d year. His wife's name was Amelia Beeler, the daughter of George Beeler, who was in the war of 1812. Mr. Johnson, soon after his marriage, rented a farm on Sugar. creek, where he remained one year. and then yur- chased a farm in Green Township of Gen. James Worthingfon, in the woods; he then erected a cabin and commenced clearing his land. When his family moved in the cabin it was destitute of fire-place, windows, doors, or chink; but he went to work and soon had it comfortable. He then built his barn and other out-houses, and sheds for his stock, and by April he had several acrescleared and planted. On this farm he still lives, and has two children, Maria A. and Henry Clay Johnson. He has three children - James T., Thomas K., and Henry C. Maria has seven children - Thomas W., George W., Henry C., Elmer C., Markus S., Ozee E., and Amanda M.; merchants and farmers. Thomas Johnson has held several township offices; also circuit steward of the M. E. Church for nineteen years. William Henry Johnson emigrated to Indiana; John D. Johnson died in Green Township in 1841; he was a farmer; Anna married William Perry, by whom she had thirteenchildren; one is in the township, his name is Isaac - a farmer - he is married, and has six heirs living. Sarah Johnson married and moved to Iowa; she is the mother of twelve children; George Johnson moved to Iowa, where he died, and left one child - a daughter; Sophia Johnson married Martin Rowe, by whom she had eight children; Ozee emigrated to Illinois and died; father of seven children ; Isaac M. Johnson, farmer, father of four children; James Johnson, farmer and trader, emigrated to Illinois and died - had four children; Eliza Jane married John Mitchinn, and had eleven children; Caleb H. Johnson, farmer, six years in California, in the 100 days' service, was at the battle of Cynthiana, and taken prisoner; father of one child; Mary H. Johnson married; EH. P. Johnson resides in Leesburgh, and is a merchant, notary public, clerk, and superintendent of a sunday-school.

John Grasser, farmer, in the war of 1812, died 93 years old. Robert Iron, farmer, in the war of 1812. John King in the war of 1812, first preacher, and founded the first class. Geo. Krieedler, farmer, was in the war of 1812, member of the M. K. Church for40 years, and is still living atthe age of 85. Thos.

Early Settlers

Moon, age 76, farmer and miller. Samuel Viniger; John Draper, farmer , James Larkins, John Nelson, Isaiah Rowe; Thomas Moon, Sr., first mill; Elisha Harber, Esq., justice for several terms, farmer, moved, moved to Indiana; George Biniger, Sr., farmer; William Simmons, William Pope; Philip Olinger killed a bearin Mr. Johnson's field, also a nest of wildcats; he was a hunter; John Stinson, farmer; Philip Barger, Sr., farmer, justice, &c.; John Boots, farmer; Levi Rogers, farmer and coal burner; Joel Rogers, Sr., farmer; Job Me- Coy, farmer; Robert McCoy, Jesse McCoy, and Isaac McCoy. all farmers. EARLY SETTLERS.

Ancient Relics

matter, and in gravel-heds in other parts of the county; and in Green Township Were found Numan bones, such as skulls, thic¢h bones. arm bones, and other bones conneeted with the hath body. First mill, Thes. Moon. Sen.. on Rattlesnake : first. xchool-house erected I810. and was built of round logs, with mud chimney, puncheon floor, paper windows. made by pasting paper over cracks and then greasing them, and seats were made of logs splhit into two pieces: first school teacher. Ebenezer Christy.

By Thomas Moon

Tomas Moon's, Sr., record: Emigrated to Ohio from Virginia in 1810, with his family, consisting of John, Jacob, Christine, Jane, Dayid, William, James, Margaret, Thomas Moon, Jr., and settled on Nattlesnake creek: in religion, he was a Quaker or Friend, a society unusually hospitable, and opposed to war on conscientious principles. 'This xecouuts for Mr. Moon not being a soldier in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812. Tis purchase of land was in Green Township, Fayette County, Ohio, called the dividing ridge. On the land he purchased is a fine mill-site, on which he erected the first flour and saw-mill and distillery in the county. These places soon became a place of resort for customers, patronized hy persons from a distance. His flour gave general satisfaction, and the distillery and saw-imill well paid the proprietor. This may truly be called the pioneer mill of Fayette County, Ohio. The mill still stands, and is the property of Thomas Moon, Jr., who, although advanced in age, still carries on the milling. There is, if saved by a tight dam, sufficient water to grind the entire year. Mr. Moon's purchase was G00 acres; his purchase in Highland County was 500 acres. [fe purchased it of Richard Moore, of Kentucky. in 1808; the land was in the woods; the cabin was built with a puncheon floor, clapboard roof, and fire-place made of split timber, and a stick chimney

We cleared, in one week, four acres, and in the fall cleared out six acres, and sowed in wheat. When Mr. Moon settled on Rattlesnake, wolves and game were in abundance; the squirrels came in droves, and so numerous were they that he had to feed them outside of the fences.

During his life he held the office of trustee and other important township offices. He departed this life 1828, aged 71 years and 21 days. His wife died July 13. 1818. aged Su years. She died with the billious fever. Her father was in the revolutionary war. She was a good woman, and belonged to the M. E. Church. John D. Moon was a good schov} teacher; he served under General Jackson at New Orleans. Jacol Moon settled on Rattlesnake: he was a farmer. aud in the war of 1812 he was out and in the general call. He emigrated to Illinois, and there he died. Christine lived with her father until death came upon her. Jane married and moved to Indiana, where she and her husband lived and furmed; both recently died. David Moon lives in Highland: is 85 years old; was in the war of 1812. William Moon was in the war of 1812; a good farmer; he is dead. James wis scalded when a child, which so disabled him that he seldom left the house; he is dead. Margaret married, and is now living in Indiana. Captain Thomas Moon is now living on the old homestead, running his mills and farming; he served five years as captain of malitia; he married, and raised eight children by his first wife, and by his second wife he had ten children, eight living and two dead; his son's name is Albert A. Moon; he also held several township offices, such as treasurer, school director, &c.; postmaster and steward of the M. FE. Church; also class leader: he has now retired from these offices, and hé and his wife live alone ou the farm; he is now in the 75th year of his age, his mind unimpaired, and his vivorous health, notwithstanding 'his hard work during his prutracted life, proves a sound and iron organization. His wite s name is Francis Irwin: her father served in the Iudian war of 1791: he died in Highland County, aged 75: justice and surveyor, good scholar, and a man of note.