Jefferson Township (part 1 of 5)

Jefferson Township

MARION TOWNSHIP. Hezikiah Brown was omitted, in the war of 1812. Page 107, line 2 - For John Durham, read Joseph Durham,. Page 111, line 10 - For Children, read relatives.

Preface

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 Fayettte County. 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.

Contents By H. How

Fayette was formed in March, 1810, from Koss and Highlaud, and named from the Marquis de La Fayette. The surface is generally level. About half the soil is a dark, vegetable loam, on a 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 well adapted 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 that 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 robust, brave and generous. Thomas McDonald, one of the earliest in the County, was with General Massie, laying oif the County surveys ; he rendered valuable services in Wayne's campaign, in which he acted as a spy, and was also in the war of 1812.

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

JBloomiugburg. The Judge received a vsevere lecture from old Mrs. Deyault, 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, etc. 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 for a dolhir, and skiuuod it whole, taking!; out the bone about two inches from the root of the tail, which served as a 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 hog skin.

A duel was fought in 1779, between two Indian Chiefs, 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 Eyeman, William Snyder, Samuel Waddle, James Sanderson and H. Sanderson were all early settlers.

By Judge Beaty

Judge Thompson, C. J., Judge McGrarraugh, 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 Evans and

John Evans, first merchants ; Robert Casna, first saddler ; Zimmerman, 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 McGarraugh, early settlers ; Joseph Blackmore and John , Evans first tanners. Wm. Robinson settled on Sugar Creek, in 1802.

By Edward Smith, Jr

Edward Smith, Sr , emigrated to Fayette County, in 1810, the same year it was organized. He entered his laud on the waters of Paint Creek, since called the East Fork. The laud 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, Seliua, Edward, 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 Edward Smith, Jr., is living, and looks fresh and young, and is enjoying herself in her neat, tasty and splendid mansion, where she entertains her numerous relatives and friends, in social chat, when they visit her. 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 1-812; he was a man of note and influene. His old pioneer house is now ocupied by 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 and an 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; Rev. Thomas Walker, preacher; J. Walker; C. Walker, died aged 90; James Timmous 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 98; John Weeks, John Dehaver, aged 101; Wm. Highland, H. Hartmau, 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 men.

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 Deace, James McCoy, and Henry Quill, were all noted stock dealers. Isaac 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 tanner; Stephen Grub, carpenter; Isaac Jenkins 90, farmer ; Judge Gillaspie, a man of influence ; Noah Dewalt, George Hinkle carpenters; Zebude Higler and John Grady were the first butchers.

Roads And Turnpikes

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, 0., 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, a man 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. lie served as Governor of Ohio, in lK3()-8, and repro- sented the 4th Dist. in Congress several terras. 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 school teacher; John Iron, Trustee; William Boggs, shoemaker; J. and S. Coffin, tailors, a)id in the war of 1812 ; James Pollock, Reuben Purcell, carpenters, and in the war of 1812 ; Wm. Brannon, Sr., Wm. Branuon, Jr. and James Brannon, farmers; C. Coffman, Hiram Rush and N. Rush, farmers; Dr. L. Rush and Dr. B. Rush are sons of the late William Rush.

By Jacob Smith

Ananias Allen, Madison Allen, James Allen, Joseph Allen, Jesse Allen, Benjamin Allen, and Ebeu Allen. Tliey 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 Aliens 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 in the setting sun. Tliey are shrinking before the mighty tide of paleface emigration, which is pressing them into the Pacific Ocean. They will aeon 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 has been a question and a wonder to what manner of persons they

I will here, for the benefit of the readers of this record, insert the average ages of our race. From 1634 to 1812, - 74; from 1812 to 1836,-36; from 1836 to 1870,-33. Keader 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. to first principles, and your days, according to the Bible, shall he 120 years'' - Author.

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

Pioneer Tree

Robert 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 as a 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.

Edward Taylor was bora in Pennsylvania, February Sd 1772. Hia 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 ia 1793. During the Indian ^war he served as a spy. 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 thig 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, Nancy, 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 will not 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, ihit 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 CJod's heart.

Advice Op 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 of 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- lio-htftned 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. Shakespeare says:

To the war worn aud 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 back 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. S. Beriman was an early settler in the forests of Fayette. He has the credit of establishing aud 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. Daniel 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.

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

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

By Mrs. Beerley

Lieut. John 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 as a 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.

Judge James Beaty 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. 0. Heiskell, of South Charleston, a brave Virginian, who was the son of a veteran of the Revolution, Adam Heiskell. i\.bout the time the enemy were preparing to attack Fort Stevenson, the frontiers were in great danger, and General Harrison wrote to the Governor of Virginia, to send to his aid the volunteer riflemen, organized under the State Laws. Captain Heiskell, on getting the news, was soon on the war path. This was named the general call. Judge Beaty was then but 18 years old. He belonged to the company and was one of the first to volunteer in the defense of the frontiers, exposed to the British and Indians. The march was tedious and long. No ruads 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. McArthur. The troops having arrived at Upper Sandusky, formed the Grand Army of the Northwest. Judge Beaty helped to erect Fort Meigs.

Judge Beaty was elected and commisaioncd au Associate Judge in 1847, and served with great acceptance until the new Constitution 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. lie is an honorable man, strict and close in business, but 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, Henry and Ferman, son-in-law. Newton is a farmer and stock dealer, Milton farmer and preacher, James farmer, Mary married Henry Ferman. They occupy the old homestead, and the Judge makes his home with them. In religion, the Judge is a Presbyterian.

By A. And J. Dewitte

John DeWitte, Esquire, was born December 9th, 1785, iu Clark County, Kentucky, and emigrated to Ross County, OldTowu, 179G. He purchased l,000acreson Turkey run, now Wayne Township, Fayette County, in 1805. He married Polly Barker April 11th, 1808, by whom he had ten children - Euline, 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 contains 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 ol" the dead, are the remains of John DeWitte, Esq., and wife ; over their graves their children have erected costly and beautiful monuments, showing the respect and love they have for their lamented parents.

Jessee is the owner of the old ancient homestead, the old brick house, having been built in 1822. It still stands as a monument to tell the place where lived and died John De- Witte, Esq., who was known for his honesty, benevolejice, and hospitality. In religion, he was a regular Baptist ; his latchstring was always out during associations, and the weary pioneer 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 seven 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 married 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 wa^- 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 Eastern markets, and has had imported fine stock from Europe. His stalls of yearly bulls are unsurpassed for pure blood 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, Joauu, 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 frucrality. 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 1854. 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, Jesce White, William S. Rogers, T. N. MeElwain, William McElwain, John Smith, John R. Dixon, Stephen Geringer, W. B. Rodgers, John Simmin, Philip Mc- 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 farm of Rev. Boyd. The first hotel in the township was kep.t 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 k Co. and J. Wilier. The first churches were built 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 Illinois ; David was drowned in Paint creek, in his sixth year ; he was, for his age, a very promising child.

Captain Kobert McElwaine emigrated from Kentucky to Fayette in 1810, and settled on Indian creek, a noted place for Indians and game. His family consisted of his wife and three children - Jane, 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 - Ozee, 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 IL, 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. is a 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.

David, 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.

Thomas Dixon was a private in the revolutiouar}'^ war, under Gen. George Washington ; he received a pension during his life. He emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky, where he died in 1848. His sou, 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 all 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 Dixous, who were noted for their valor and honesty. Henry Dixon was in the war of the late rebellion three years.

Jacob Davis, father of Mrs. Abner Dixon, emigrated 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 creek. Benjamin Davis died in 1837. John, Benjamin, William, Sarah, Ellen, and Jacob A. are the children of Jacob and Ellen Davis. Susan is dead.

William 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 Coffman emigrated from Kentucky at an early day with his family, 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 at a 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, occupies 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

Jacob 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 (E), First Regiment, Fayette County Malitia.

William Irwin and his wife, Betty, emigrated to Wayne Township at an early day. They never had children ; both are dead. Nathan Coffman now owns his farm.

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

David GtARRINGER emigrated at an early day. His son, David, married Serimo Yeoman, by whom he had nine children, as follows: Sarah, Angeline, Manda, Semautha, 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; he 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 eio;ht daughters; the sons dead; girls all dead but Anna Wilson, Elizabeth McCartney, 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 metchants; Marian Peel, drugs; A. W. Ross, grocer; George ^ulwider, shoe store ; Sant Sears and James Davis, blacksmiths ; Nancy Ann 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 bug- gy makers ; C. W. Bostwick, J. W. Parker, Rev. Barber, and Rev. Baker, preachers ; Turner and Dewese, school trustees; one Baptist and one Methodist Church.

By Benjamin Davis

Felta 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, ftirnier, 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 Young 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, Waynion, 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. John Boyd 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 General Boyd, of the revolution.

Daniel Davis emigrated from Virginia to Fayette in 1818, 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. Gr. 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.

John 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 a tanner 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 ; Saraband 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 18G8, and then sold out and moved to Topeka, Kansas.

By S. 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 : Kobert 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 Crothers, 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 llobert 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 Carringer.

Mounds And Relics

Large skeletpns 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 Blufi" is a place of note, wild and romantic, called by the Indians MoUie's Leap. Cedar Pond is a deep water under the cliff's, 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; Truatin 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 Templeton, 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; Levi Ellis, Henry Lewis and 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 enterprising 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 Smith, John Todhunter and William Wauln, Trustees; Clerk, H. Ellis; Treasurer, Elmer Welchimer; Landviewer, H. E^is; Constable, H. Reese; Assessor, H. Reese; Justices, W. A. King and R. E. 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; E. C. Hans, 84; Jacob Todur, 80; John Beaty, 85; Peter

Stout, 81; William Lancing, 97; Thomas Green, 85; Eli Goods, 98; E. Jones, 86; William Carson, 82; Phillip Stout, St., 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 pionefer, 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 Ohio, with Capt. Brubacker, a cattle merchant, 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 etc. 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 1835, 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 0. M., which honor he held until 1838. In 1837, he was elected and commissioned Col. 2d Infantry Kegiment, 2d Brig., 5th Division 0. M.; which honor he held until 1842, when he was appointed Col. of Cavalry, by Gov. Corwin. On June 1st, 1846, he tendered himself and regiment to Gov. Beaty, for the prosecution of the Mexican war. He served several term'' as Mayor of South Charleston. On the death of his father and mother in Putnam, he moved to the old homestead, and entered into business with E. 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. H. 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. He was President of Fort Howe Institute trom 1859 to 1862, and from 1862 to 1865, General Instructor of Cavalry and Music, at Fort Rowe Institute, by Gov. Todd.

Gfn. Putn.\m, 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 II., 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. B. W. C.

\t 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 asvsembled militia forces there, to head the invader. He is now G. G. M. Cr. 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.

Oen. Harrison

Gen. Harrison was quite a botanist ; one flower he preferred above all that adorned the prairie, - the Mocasin flower, that frrew on Paint bottoms at an early day ; a choice medical herb by the Indians. The leaves were in the form of an Indian mooasin, its stalk like their war club, her flower like the cups they used for water. The poet thus describes it :

The Mocasin Flower

Far off on the plains where the BnflFalo roams, Where the gopher and prairie dog dig themselves holes ; * Where the tempest tossed oaks in their majesty tower. Grows the belle of the Prairie - the Mocasin flower.

With no glaring color she dazzles the eye, Full often the traveler passes her by, But the creamiest salmon and pink is thy dower, The belle 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.

IV. As pure as a maiden in fancy and form, She bows, but she ne'er will yield to the storm, And proudly she stands, though the tempest may lower. The Belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin flower.

A waxen-veined cup she upholds on her stem. In wait for the dew, - God's most beautiful gem - She refreshes her heart with the gift of the shower, The belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin Flower.

Then hail to the beauty and pride of the West, And long may she gladden the pioneer's breast, None fitter to blossom in Royalty's bower. Than the belle of the Prairie, - the Mocasin Flower.

Frederick Berley, chief in Earl Dunmore's war, 1774 ; the Revolutionary war, 1776 and the Indian war of 1791. He he was a noted hunter ; his home in the deep forest, his lodg- 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-sis panthers ; one hundred and six wolves ; one thousand elk and deer ; eleven buifalo and ninety-six Indians. He often hunted with Kenton, Boone, Wolf, Boggs, Slover, Hughes and Weitzel. He died in his cabin, aged one hundred 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. - Extract Jrom Ross Pioneer Record.

The Years To Come

Georoe 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 CliiFs, 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 Indians in 1813. S. Ross County P. R. 12.

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

First meeting-house erected in 1836 ; deno.mination, P. M. ; for 1871, three P. M. First school-house, 1819, on the banks of the Little Wabash. The walls of said house were built of logs 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. First school teacher, Ebenezer Christy, 1819. First preacher, Robert Dobbins, 181!). 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.

Rkcord 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., ou 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, Otlio, Isaac M., James H., Eliza Jane, Caleb H., and Mary H. He held several township offices, such as trustee, supervisor, school director, &c. 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 ; he says he has seen twenty in one gang. Bears would occasionally pass through the vicinity. Wolves were plenty ; he says he has seen eight in a gang. Turkey and other smaller game was in abundance. He lived with his father, working ou 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 pur- chased a farm in Green Township of Gen. James Worthington, 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 acres cleared 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 E., 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 thirteen children; 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 ; E. 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. E. Church for 40 years, and is still living at the age of 85. Thos.

Moon, age 76, farmer and miller. Samuel Viniger ; John Draper, farmer, James Larkins, John Nelson, Isaiah Rowe ; Thomas Moon, Sr., first mill; Elisha Harber, Escj., 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 wag 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 Mc- Coy, farmer ; Robert McCoy, Jesse McCoy, and Isaac McCoy, all farmers.

Early Settlers Ancient Relics

matter, and in gravel-beds in other parts of the county ; and in Green Township were found human bones, such as skulls, thigh bones, arm bones, and other bones connected with the human body. First mill, Thos. Moon, Sen., on Rattlesnake; first school-house erected 1819, and was built of round logs, with mud chimney, puncheon floor, paper windows, made by pasting paper over ci*acks and then greasing them, and seats were made of logs split into two pieces ; first school teacher, Ebenezer Christy.

By Thomas Moon

Thomas Moon's, St., record : Emigrated to Ohio from Virginia in 1810, with his family, consisting of John, Jacob, Christine, Jane, David, William, James, Margaret, Thomas Moon, Jr., and settled on Rattlesnake creek; in religion, he was a Quaker or Friend, a society unusually hospitable, and opposed to war on conscientious principles. This accounts for Mr. Moon not being a soldier in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812. His 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 by persons from a distance. His flour gave general satisfaction, and the distillery and saw-mill 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 600 acres; his purchase in Highland County was 500 acres. He 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. He 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 50 years. She died with the billious fever. Her father was in the revolutionary war. 8he was a good woman, and belonged to the M. E. Church. John D. Moon was a good school teacher; he served under General Jackson at New Orleans. Jacob Moon settled on Rattlesnake ; he was a farmer, and 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 farmed; 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 was Bcalded 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. E. Church ; also class leader ; he has now retired from these offices, and he and his wife live alone on the farm ; he is now in the 75th year of his age, his mind unimpaired, and his vigorous health, notwithstanding his hard work during his protracted life, proves a sound and iron organization. His wife's name is Francis Irwin ; her father served in the Indian war of 1791 ; he died in Highland County, aged 75 ; justice and surveyor, good scholar, and a man of note.

Robert Anderson emigrated to Fayette in 1807. He was in the war of 1812; he married the daughter of James Rowe ; by occupation, a farmer. His sons, Isaac, Matthew, and John, are large farmers and stock men - men of industry and influence.

Pioneers Of The West

Where now, I ask, is that bold daring band ; The honored fathers of oar Western land - They who first crossed Ohio's silvery wave And did unnumbered toils and dangers brave? Though some of them did bid the world farewell, Some still survive, their matchless deeds to tell.

Though fleeting years have passed forever by Since first they trod beneath this Western sky. Yet they remember well those early days, And view our country now with great amaze. The country then was an unbroken wild ; Tne Western wilderness it then was styled.

The Ohio then sent forth a wild-like roar ; And dark dense forest waved upon the shore. Along her strand the Indians then did dwell, And oft was heard the wild and savage yell. The mighty oak - proud monarch of the wood - Upon these hills in stately grandeur stood.

Along these vales did bloody panthers prowl, And oft was heard the wolfs fierce, frightful howl. But all these savage beasts have passed away, And the wild Indians, too ; now where are they ? They 've disappeared ; most of those tribes have gone, Like night's dark shade upon the dewey dawn.

Can we forget that brave and hardy band, Who made their homes first in the Western land ? Their names should be enrolled on history's page. To be perused by each succeeding age. They are the fathers of the mighty West ; Their arduous labors Heaven above has blessed.

Upon the cold, damp earth, their blankets spread, There they reposed - this was their only bed. They often crossed great rivers, deep and wide ; Their frail canoes they paddled o'er the tide. Through pelting storms and the descending snow, Though thinly clad, they still would onward go.

How many long and cheerless nights they passed, Unsheltered from the cold and chilly blast. For many years those hardships they endured, And they to arduous toil became inured. What lasting gratitude to them we owe ; 'Tis from their toils our richest blessings flow.

Illustrious men, though slumbering in the dust. You still arc honored by the good and just. Posterity will shed a conscious tear, And, pointing, say, there sleeps a pioneer.

Green Township abounded in wild turkey up to 1830, says my informant. Turkeys have been killed weighing twenty pounds, their meat very wholesome and preferred by the early settlers to vension or bears' meat.

Anthony Coler emigrated from France in 1831 to New Orleans, thence to Chillicothe, thence to Fayette in 1833; he married the daughter of Robert Worthington, and lived on his farm until 1835. Robert Worthington, Jr., son of Robert, Sr., and Margaret, his wife, was born April 21st, 1770. Anna Worthington, daughter of Matthew Whiteing, and Elibabeth, his wife, was born January 2d, 1773. Robert Worthington, Sr., emigrated to the Scioto Valley in 1799, with his wife, Anna. They had three children, Elizabeth, Ephi-iam, and John, the two boys of whom were in the war of 1812. Robert Worthington was a farmer, a man of enterprise and influence ; he was the first Justice of the Peace in Scioto Township, Ross County, and first militia captain ; he was a son of Robert Worthington, Sr., and brother to Governor Thomas Worthington. He had his family increased to twelve heirs ; they are now scattered through Ohio, Indiana, and all the Western States, farmers by occupation.

J. H. Jones, now merchant of Buena Vista, moved from Ross County to Fayette. He has held several important offices, and is a valuable man ; his industry in improving, &c., and the moral influence which he exerts in the community will be long remembered.

Record Of George Kneedler

He emigrated to Fayette County in 1810, and settled in Green Township, near the waters of Rattlesnake, in the woods. He served in the war of 1812; he had, by his first wife, twelve children, and by his second wife, one son, called Craton, who is married and lives with him. Mr. K. is now 89 years old, and enjoys good health for a man of his years. His father was a soldier in the revolutionary war under General Washiuiiton.

By Levi Roave

Record of Jesse Rowe. - He emigrated from Virginia to Ross County, Ohio, in 1803, with his family, consisting of nine children, four boys and five girls : John, Jesse, Jr., William, and James, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane, Susan, and Sarah. Jesse Rowe, Sr., served as a private in the revolution ; he lived in Ross County three years and emigrated to now Fayette County in 1807, and located on Little Wabash, now Green Township ; his children accompanied him. Soon after the organization of the county in 1810, he was elected first justice ; he served four terms ; he also served as trustee and in other township ofiices ; he was a class leader and exhorter in the M. E. Church to the close of his life. The first class meeting and church organization was held at his cabin. He gave to the M. E. Church a liberal legacy in his will, the interest to be paid annually for its benefit He is truly called the father of Methodism in Fayette County. He died in 1845, at a ripe old age, respected and regretted by relatives and friends.

John Rowe, his oldest son, settled on the land which his father gave him on the Little Wabash. He was the father of eleven children, eight sons and three daughters; sons all living in the county but one. He held several important ofiices in the township. He was in the war of 1812 and did his duty ; he died in 1863. Jesse Rowe, Jr., settled in Green Township, living there five years, and moved to Concord Township. He held the office of trustee and other trusts, and when war was declared he volunteered his services, after General Hull's surrender, under General Beatal Harrison, in defense of his country. He was the father of two sons, Levi and Sanford ; Elizabeth A. and Mary C. William Rowe emigrated to Ross County, and died in RournuUe, a hotel keeper. James Rowe moved to the South at an early day ; he was a preacher. He moved to Huatsville, Alabama, and married, and went into a select high school ; he continued in the school nntil the death of his wife. At the division of the church he took the side of the South, and preached up to the time of the rebellion ; he then came to the North, where he remained until the close of the war ; he then returned to Georgia, took sick and died. He had two sons, Andrew and Henry B. Rowe. Andrew was educated ; he married and moved to the State of Illinois; after the close of the war he moved to Alabama, where he still lives. Henry B. Rowe enlisted in the regular army, and was killed. Elizabeth married and raised a large family, and died aged 84. Mary died aged 35 ; she raised a large family. Jane married, and died at 65. Sarah married; she still lives, aged 70. Levi Rowe is living on his farm, in Concord Township, near Stanton. He still owns the farm given him by his father, on Sugar creek. He married Eliza A. Davis, by whom he has Oliver W., Wesley H., Mailer E., and Rosa R. Rowe. Levi Rowe has held the oflBce of assessor for ten years ; township clerk, seven years ; and school board director. He is a large farmer and stock dealer. Jesse Rowe's record : children, 9 ; grandchildren, 56 ; great-grandchildren, 250; great-great-grandchildren, 107; great-greatgreat-grandchildren, 1.

Names of early pioneers handed in by Levi Rowe, Esq.: Peter Mark, a farmer; he was in the war of*1812; George Fear, farmer, was in the war of 1812 ; Lenard Bush, Sr., Cornelius Acher, Peter Brown, Powell Newal, A. and C. Newman, Beryman Allen, were all tillers of the soil and good citizens. William Thompson, first justice of the peace. Eli West, James Evans, J. Mark, James Wright, from Ireland, farmers ; Jacob and Josiah Wright were his sons. Jacob had five sons, all dead but one, who lives in the county. He was the father of eight girls, who married the following men : John McGahin, John W. Pumphrey, A. W. Wright, William McLean, Manly Fox, John Rowe, George Kreidier, and William Martin ; they all raised large families. A. W. Wright is a prominent farmer in the township, much respected ; he has served in the office of justice, and in several other important township trusts; a man of note and influence. Wil-

Ham McLean, a neat and excellent farmer; a good man; he has now retired, and lives near Washington. George Kreidier lives on his farm, in Green Township, a good neighbor. "William moved to the West and died. J. W. Pumphrey, dead ; John Rowe was a farmer, but is now dead. John Mc- Graffan emigrated to the West and died. Among the first pioneers to the township was Adam Taylor ; he settled on Sugar creek ; he erected the first flour and saw-mill in the township on Sugar creek, also the first distillery ; it was a public place of resort. The site is now the property of Eli Rowe ; a large bed of gravel is near the mill-site. Daniel Carmaine, farmer, raised a large family, and did his share towards improving the wilderness. James Maddox settled on Sugar creek, and raised a large, promising family ; he was the father of T. H. Maddox, first blacksmith in the township. T. H. Maddox was, in his day, a class-leader in the M. E. Church, and was a licensed preacher by the United Brethern ; he was a christian, and a man of true piety ; he emigrated to the West. Jonathan Mark settled on Rattlesnake creek ; he was a farmer ; he raised a large and respectable family. L. C. Cofi"man, James Holms, Elias Purdy, and Aaron Purley all moved West, and were working men. Anderson Iron, farmer and surveyor, emigrated to the West. 0. H. Wright, millwright and first carpenter, and farmer ; Caleb Johnson emigrated to California, made his pile, returned and married ; he was in the one hundred days' service ; he now is one of the acting trustees of the township. Joeb. McCoy, farmer, and one of the trustees ; Milton Sever, a life-long treasurer, a farmer, and a very popular man in his township. J. N. Rowe, private in company C, 5j:th regiment ; was a prisoner in the famous Anderson prison, and suffered untold privations - hunger, and almost death; he is the popular clerk of the township, and a merchant in Stanton. Eli Craig is now treasurer and postmaster of the township, merchant and farmer; has held several important township offices to entire approval. Rev. Sam'l Allen, assessor of the township ten years, a farmer. M. P. Shields, acting constable, a farmer and trader. Robert Worthington, a large farmer and cattle dealer and shipper. Rev. D. S. Craig, wholesale and retail merchant; several years post- master in Stanton. Peter Brown, a great land speculator, moved from Chillicothe and settled on the farm of Latham ; here he realized a great fortune; he died in 1858 ; hig house was the home of the M. E. preachers ; he was very benevolent and liberal in his donations to colleges, churches, and institutions having for their object the welfare of our race ; his death was unlocked for and very sudden. Having gone out in the evening to feed his cattle, and not returning, search was made for him, and he was found next morning in his field, frozen stiff; supposed he died from a rush of blood to heart or head, as he was corpulent. Isaiah Brown married and moved to the West. Hearing of the death of his father, he moved back to settle up his large estate ; he is a large stock dealer and pike contractor ; he is a resident of Concord Township. Matthew W. Mark, a farmer, stock grazer, and pike contractor ; a man of business, energetic and full of enterprise ; a useful citizen in society. Fielding Teagans was a farmer, and served in the revolution. Edward Teagans, a large farmer and great horse dealer, kept fine bloods, raised a large family. John Brinkley, John Adams, Thomas Adams, Benona Clifton, and Jesse Williams were all good farmers and citizens. George Johnson was a farmer ; he served as a justice several terms, belonged to the school board; and is at present a justice of the township. Isaac Sollars, a farmer and trustee ; much of a gentleman. David Presinger, a large farmer ; has served as trustee, and is called the richest man in the township. Wells Jones, a farmer, was in the war of 1812. Peter McVery, a farmer, has served as trustee. Wm. McVery, a farmer. Francis Waddle, farmer and large grazer. William Waddle, farmer and grazer on a wholesale scale. Martin Rowe, farmer, and class-leader in the M. K. Church, John Bonecutter and Eli Corner, good citizens and neat farmers. Thomas Corner, a good farmer and school director. C. Bonecutter, a good citizen. Clement Pavy, farmer and stock raiser. Gideon Fuer, railroad man. John Fuer, farmer and stock dealer. J. C. Beatty, a neat ftirmer. J. M. Beatty, a neat farmer and stock raiser, and one of the present justices ; a man of note and influence in the township. William Long, hog raiser. S. W. Stukey, merchant ; Mr. Stukey was a cap- tain in the 90th regiment 0. V. Dr. Matthews, a popular, skillful, and successful physician. T. H. Mark, school teacher, clerk of the township, and a neat farmer. M. M. Owens, Esq., justice, a good farmer and citizen. Andrew Rowe, farmer and stock raiser. John Rowe, a farmer and noted hunter; he takes care of his aged mother (good). H. A. Mc- Carty, boot and shoemaker. Rev. T. H. Hide, pastor M. E. Church, Stanton. John Rester, wood-worker. John Mitchiner, carpenter. Peter Duff, justice and wagon-maker. Col. Wm. Craig, farmer and merchant. T. J. Craig, peddler in notions. Daniel Blair, farmer. M. Hinkle, merchant and farmer, retired. Peter Snyder, a justice and carpenter. J. Jones, farmer. J. P. Cox, Esq., stock man. David Rowe, farmer and hog packer. Amos Goldsbery, farmer and stock trader; a good neighbor and citizen.

The first meeting-house was built in Stanton. First school house on the bank of Sugar creek. The first school teacher was Wm. Sweet; second teacher, J. D. Moon.

There was an Indian grave found on Eli Lyon's farm. Skeletons and bones have been exhumed. James B. Rowe was the first noted hunter. There are no earth-works in the township.

A Methodist Sunday School in Stanton is largely attended. It has excellent and efficient teachers. Rev. S. Allen and Rev. L. Morris organized the Pleasant Valley Sunday School and Church.

John Rosebrook was in the war of 1812 ; his widow, Nancy Rosebrook, is still living, in advanced age, in Stanton, in rather indigent circumstances

Vanpelt Family. - Tunis Vanpelt emigrated from Tennessee with his father, a resident of New York, and from Tennessee to Ohio, in 1804, and served in the revolutionary war. He died in Adams County, prior to the war of 1812. His children were Peter, Charles, and Eli. Peter emigrated to Ross County in 1817, and in 1828 he moved to Fayette, Concord Township. His family record : Charles, Andy B., Eli, Russell, William W., Sanford, Simon, Peter, Jr., Oliver. Perry Vanpelt was killed in the last war, 54th regiment. Simon was in the last war, 73d regiment. Peter Vanpelt and wife are still living.

By Levi Rowe

Peter Vanpelt, a neat farmer, has held the oflSce of road commissioner ; a useful man. Charles Vanpelt, school teacher and merchant; a good financier; has accumulated an ample fortune ; is a large stock dealer in Highland County. 0. E. R. Vanpelt emigrated to California, and made his pile by honest, hard work ; he returned home and married Miss Rowe. He now lives in Washington. Andrew Vanpelt has moved to Green County, and engaged in farming ; he married Miss Thompson. Simon Vanpelt lives with his aged parents; he served as a musician in the 73d regiment. Oliver Vanpelt, youngest son of Peter Vanpelt, Sr., was in the 54th regiment; was wounded in battle, brought home, and died much lamented ; he was a young man of talent and promise. William Vanpelt emigrated to California and died.

George McDonald, farmer, although unlettered, is very intelligent and learned in the history of our country ; his recollection of what he hears and sees is remarkable. John Stuckey, farmer, served as Captain of Militia during the militia musters in Ohio, and was also trustee of Concord Township; a prominent man in society. George Hidy, a farmer and honest man. Joseph Mark, held the offices of clerk, trustee, and county commissioner ; a large, neat farmer, and a man of influence. Samuel Marks was in the war of 1812 ; a farmer, and was treasurer. Michael and Banner Marks, preachers in the M. E. Church in Iowa. Samuel Sprinkle, a large farmer and good man ; he was a man of great enterprise, accumulating much property; he died at a good old age, much respected and lamented. J. W. Williams, school teacher, justice and clerk of the township tor several years ; he is still living, and enjoys good health; he retains all his faculties in an eminent degree ; he oversees and superintends his own affairs, and enjoys the company of his numerous friends.

Indian occupants of Fayette in 1750, were as follows : The Shawnees, Piquas, and Chillicothe tribes. The animal occupants were the bear, black and yellow ; buffalo, or bison ; wolf, panther, black and gray fox. Of these animals that are caniverous and herbiferous, are the opossum, raccoon, polecat, and mink ; the wood-chuck or ground-hog ; rabbits are herbiferous ; black, gray, stripped, and fox squirrels ; red and flying squirrels ; beaver, weasel, porcupine, otter, elk, deer, snakes - two kinds - rattle and black snake; two kinds watersnakes, copperheads and garter ; spotted snake, called cabin or house snake ; lizzards, three kinds.

Tradition says that one of Daniel Boone's hunters, in 1783, in Kentucky and the western forest of the great Northwest, was Alex. Cupper. He and Daniel Boone were taken prisoners at the Three Islands by the Indians, and got within seven miles of Old Town, when Daniel made his escape. Cupper was taken to Old Town, was tried by an Indian council, and condemned to be burned. He was put in a close eabin, and watched by the two largest Indians in the camp. The night prior to the execution, he was brought out to run the gauntlet. A circle was formed, and he was let loose ; running a short distance, he broke the circle, distanced his pursuers, and penetrated the deep forest of now Concord, and took refuge on the waters of Little Wabash, where he remained secreted until he made his escape to Three Islands on the Ohio.