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HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF
ILLINOIS
EDITED BY
NEWTON BATEMAN, LL. D.
PAUL SELBY, A. M.
ESTATE
SOVEREIGNTY
UNION
NATION
AND HISTORY OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
EDITED BY ALEXANDER T. STRANGE
V.2 VOLUME II.
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO MUNSELL PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLISHERS 1918
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FOREWORD
Necessity is a wonderful creative force. Creations and discoveries are often the result of necessity. The old saw, "necessity is the mother of invention," is as true today as when Benjamin Franklin was immortalizing his name with "truth aptly spoken." Future events must be largely governed by lessons drawn from the past. From whence came you? What came you here to do? What forces, or influences, developed your present environment? Such inquiries, whether of individuals or communities, can only be answered fully by reverting to the past. When the writer, at the instigation of the Montgomery County His- torical Society, began to look into the past history of our county and of its lead- ing families, tradition was found abundant but printed facts scarce. We knew that most of the pioneers came from southern or eastern states, a few being from foreign lands ; but why they came to this undeveloped locality ? What privations they endured or obstacles overcame that we might enjoy the fruitage of their labors ? The county of Montgomery is today the abode of a large population of intelligent and prosperous people. How came it so? What were the condi- tions when our forefathers first saw the sun rising over the watery prairies of Montgomery County? Shall we continue to enjoy the heritage of opportunity that we claim, without knowing its history and revering the memory of those
who made it possible ? Could the book and page be named where answers to these questions could be found ? A negative confronted us. Here the law of necessity was seen and felt in no uncertain way. A complete, modern and authen- tic history of Montgomery County was not among the books in our libraries. The necessity for a more up-to-date work of that kind was felt and often ex- pressed, but until now this public-spirited and arduous task was not undertaken. The Munsell Publishing Company, of Chicago, being assured of the local de- mand for a history of this nature, assumed the financial responsibility for the work, thus rendering valuable service to the people of Montgomery County and the State of Illinois. This old-established firm has specialized for many years in historical publications. Its field of operation covers the majority of the most important counties of Illinois, and its publications rank among the most reliable for historical value and general interest. We would call special attention to the first volume of "The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Mont- gomery County," because of the fact that it was compiled by one of the great- est authorities on the History of the State, Hon. Newton Bateman, who for many years held the superintendency of Public Instruction for Illinois. Mr. Bateman was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, and he himself passed through some of the most exciting incidents of the earlier History of the State. Associated with him in this work was Paul Selby, who had the distinction of being a mem- ber of the Conference held at Decatur, February 22, 1856, the deliberation of which body resulted in the issuing of the call to the first Republican Convention of Illinois. Mr. Selby was for many years editor of the Springfield State Journal, and was the last survivor of the Decatur Conference. The writer is the com- piler of the historical portion of the second volume devoted to our own County,
and in seeuring the faets set forth in it has endeavored to draw them, as far as possible, from the survivors of the days written about. Where this was impossible he consulted previous histories and newspaper files. During all of his work he has been thoroughly appreciative of his duty and privilege in preserving for the people of Montgomery County a record of their past, and he presents it with the hope that the results taught by it may stimulate the present generation and those to come after.
We take pride in relating the progress our county has made, in both material and ethical matters, during the past, and in saying that it has a bright future. This is not an idle boast. When we consider that we have much uneultivated land, and that none of it is made to produee aceording to its potentialities, and that by the improved methods of farming now rapidly being adopted by the progressive farmers, there is great promise of further industrial and agricultural develop- ment. Our vast eoal fields are searcely touched, more wealth really lying beneath some of our land than we are receiving from the surface. A great advanee is be- ing made in our public school system, in collegiate instruction, and in the general cause of education and publie enlightenment. Material advancement, such as shown in the building and improving of our homes, schoolhouses and churches, never made sueh rapid strides as during the last two years, and we see in these eivilizing and refining influences that are destined to continue, and higher stand- ards of mental, moral and material things soon to be ours. In reviewing these evidenees of advancement along all lines, may we not take an optimistie view of the future of our county, and see in our mental horizon larger and greater things? Therefore it is not unreasonable to anticipate still higher standards of efficiency and more ennobling opportunities. We are not unmindful of the World War in which our country is now, in the preservation of our National and individual rights, foreed to be a partieipant, and in which Montgomery County is proudly furnishing her full quota of men and means. With optimistie faith we anticipate the cause of righteousness, freedom and universal opportunity will, by terrible sacrifice, be made doubly seeure, and a higher, nobler, purer civilization be our reward.
In conclusion, we wish to say that we are indebted to many helpful friends for valuable aid in compiling this history. We want to especially mention Messrs. Samuel W. Kessinger, Parham Randle, Miss Tillson, D. M. Starr, William Bowles, Abe Brokaw, Robert Mann, and I. S. Blaekwelder for their recollections of early days. We have freely consulted the early published reminiscenses of Hon. A. H. H. Rountree and Mr. Henry Piatt, and the histories of Mr. Perrin and Mr. Traylor, for aid and verification of data, and have quoted copiously from the first two named authorities. To all of these sourees we aeknowledge our indebtedness, and we sincerely hope the work will be found useful and readable. With sincere wishes for the continuance of prosperity ; with a trustful hope and abiding faith in the future of our eounty; and in the guiding spirit of an all-wise Providenec, that guided the pioneer citizens during the past century, and brought our eounty, through trials and tribulations innumerable, to its present high standing among the splendid counties of our great and admired Illinois, we submit this volume for your consideration.
Alex J. Strange
HILLSBORO, ILL., August, 1918.
INDEX
CHAPTER I. GENERAL HISTORY AND EARLY SETTLERS.
Human Tendencies-Illinois Unknown-Louisiana Purchase-Lewis and Clark-Outposts of Civilization-Plymouth Rock Settlement-Ca- hokia and Kaskaskia Settlements-Illinois a Part of Virginia- Country of Illinois-St. Clair County-Bond County-Illinois Or- ganized-Montgomery County Organized-First Settlers-First Churches-Selection of Hillsboro as County Seat-First Court- house-John Tillson-First Sunday School-Commissioners-Coun- ty Boundaries-First Probate Judge-First County Clerk-First Sheriff-First County Treasurer-First Justices and Constables- First School-Henry Piatt's Account-Hiram Rountree-Who Sur- veyed Illinois Northern Boundary-Home Sweet Home-Early Fam- ily Lines-The Scherers-The . McAdams-The Washburns-The
Blackwelders-The Wares-Jesse J. Phillips.
623-642
CHAPTER II. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Physical Surface-Gcology-Coal-Coal Analysis-Building Rock- Climate-Natural Vegetation-Surface and Soil-Fauna-Rivers and Creeks-Drainage 642-647
CHAPTER III. INDIAN HISTORY.
Five Tribes-The Illini-Indians of the County-Location of Indian Camps-Indian Camps for Defense-Indian Relics-Historical So- ciety's Collection-Indian Massacres-Blevins on Indian History- Indian Mounds 647-651
CHAPTER IV. EARLY SETTLERS AND SETTLEMENTS.
Beginnings-Earliest Settlers-Early Newspapers-Early Families- Where the Early Settlers Located-Early Officials and Citizens- Towns Quiescent-Hamilton-Woodsboro-Leesburg-Hardensburg -Audubon-Early Churches-Hurricane and Clear Spring Churches -Hillsboro Presbyterian Church-Hillsboro Lutheran Church- Waveland Presbyterian Church-Bear Creek Church-Olden Time Preacher-Thomas W. Hynes-Montgomery County Sunday School Association-Old Log Cabin-Old Settlers Association-Old Settlers Registered in 1883 and 1884-The Od Settlers-Clear Springs Set- tlement-Hillsboro Woolen Mills 651-668
CHAPTER V.
PIONEER INCIDENTS.
Home Life-Early Coffins-Early Shoemakers-Early Presents-Cotton Raising-Early Powder Making-Early Violins-Earmarks-Old School Treats-Old Courting Customs-Cholera in Montgomery County-An Early Dam-Old Time Practices-Game in Pioneer Days-Trading Housewives-Some Early Marriages-Habits, Cus- toms and Manner of Living-Turkey Hunting-Horse Thieves- Count Lehanowsky-A Peculiar Gift-Old Distilleries-Old Stage and Mail Lines-The Punishment of Avarice-Tax Levies-An Old Land Sale-County Finances-Slavery and Religious Intolerance- Slavery in Montgomery County-Peculiar Events and Incidents- Whose Baby-Impeachment of Judge Smith-The Willed Baby-A Storm at Sea-The Bond Case-Is the Debt Collectable-Location of State Capital-An Underground Railroad-A Butler Ghost-A New Lincoln Incident-A Peculiar Endowment-The Ellis Glenn Case-Milk Sickness-Duels 668-689
CHAPTER VI. COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT.
Area-County Named-Chain of Title-Boundaries-Choice of Names- New Boundaries-Township Organization-Representative Constitu- tional Conventions-Offices How Filled-Early Voting-Montgom- ery County in Congress-Montgomery County in State Senate- Montgomery County in State Legislature-Circuit Courts- Circuit Clerks-States Attorneys-County Officials-County Judges-Coun- ty Clerks-Sheriffs and Collectors-County Treasurers and Assessors -School Commissioners and County Superintendents-County Sur- veyors-County Coroners-Public Administrators-State Board of Equalization-Auxiliary Board of Charities-Other Positions *of Honor-Old Records 689-700
CHAPTER VII. COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.
Public Buildings-First Courthouse-Second Courthouse-Third Court- house-Improved Courthouse-Contest Over Location of County Seat-The Old Jail-The Present Jail-The County Poor Farm- The County's Growth In Population-Retrospective 700-704
CHAPTER VIII. COURTS, BENCH AND BAR.
Courts Necessary-Early Courts-County Courts-The County Com- missioners-Circuit Courts-Litchfield City Courts-Former Mem- bers Montgomery County Bar-First Lawyer-Montgomery Coun- ty Bar at Present-The Litchfield Bar. 704-709
CHAPTER IX.
THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONS.
Public Needs the Professions-Pioneer Physicians-Physicians of Later Date-Montgomery County Medical Association-Dr. Amos Sawyer -Review of Medical History-Dentists-Other Health Preservers. . 709-715
CHAPTER X. THE PRESS.
The Press in General-History of the Newspapers of Hillsboro-History of the Newspapers of Litchfield-Nokomis-Raymond-Witt- Farmersville-Coffeen-Irving . .715-723
CHAPTER XI. AGRICULTURE.
Agricultural Possibilities-The Old County Fair-The Grange in Mont- gomery County-The Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association-In- crease in Land Values-Prices of Agricultural Products-Farm Productions-Land Difficulties-Dairies-The Farmers' Institute- Farm Forecast . 723-732
CHAPTER XII. BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Importance of Banks-First Bank in United States-Early Banks of Montgomery County-First National Bank of Litchfield-Hillsboro National Bank-Litchfield Banking and Trust Company-Montgom- ery Loan and Trust Company-Litchfield National Bank-Peoples National Bank of Hillsboro-Farmers National Bank of Nokomis- Nokomis National Bank-First National Bank of Raymond-Ray- mond State Bank-Fillmore Bank-Fillmore State and Savings Bank-Farmersville Bank-Coffeen National Bank-American Ex- change Bank of Coffeen-Witt National Bank-Oland National Bank-Bank of Waggoner-Irving National Bank-Farmers Bank of Ohlman-State Bank of Donnellson-Bank of Panama-Litchfield Cooperative Savings and Loan Company-Oil City Building and Loan Association-Litchfield Abstract Company-Southern Illinois Light and Power Company-J. J. Frey Bond and Mortgage Com- pany-Nokomis Building and, Loan Association. 732-741
CHAPTER XIII. HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
Old Plan of Making Roads-Automobiles Created New Interest-Good Roads Movement-Automobile Fund 741-744
CHAPTER XIV.
MILITARY HISTORY.
War in General-Revolutionary Soldiers of Montgomery County-Old Time Militia-War of 1812-Black Hawk War-Captain Boone's Company-Captain Rountree's Company-War with Mexico- Montgomery County Soldiers of the War with Mexico-Montgom- ery County in the Civil War-Ninth Illinois Infantry-Captain Phillip's Company, Ninth Illinois Infantry-Company C, Ninth Illi- nois Infantry-Ninth Illinois Infantry at Shiloh-Company F, Twenty-second Illinois Infantry-Company C, Seventeenth Illinois Infantry-Company H, Forty-third Illinois Infantry-Ninety-first -
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Illinois Infantry-Company -One Hundred Seventeenth Illinois Infantry-Company B, One Hundred Seventeenth Illinois Infantry - One Hundred Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry - Company D, One Hundred Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry-Company F, One Hundred Twenty- sixth Illinois Infantry-Company D, Seventh Illinois Infantry --- Company E, First Illinois Cavalry-Company L, Third Illinois Cav- alry-Company G, Seventh Illinois Cavalry-Company A, One Hun- dred Fifty-fifth Illinois Infantry-Company D, Third Cavalry- Soldiers of the Civil War, Scattering-Spanish-American War- Company E, Fifth Illinois Infantry-Company K, Eighth Illinois Infantry-Fourth Illinois Infantry-Company E, Fourth Illinois Infantry-Company K, Fifth Illinois Infantry-Miscellaneous- Company E, Fifth Infantry, I. N. G .- A Bit of Old War Time News of Litchfield -- Montgomery County in the Navy 744-780
CHAPTER XV. POLITICAL REPRESENTATION.
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Old Time Elections-First Presidential Election-Subsequent Presiden- tial Campaigns-New Issues-Montgomery County Vote-Senators -Political Leanings 780-786
CHAPTER XVI. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL FACTORS.
Meaning of Education-Early Schools and Teachers-School Fund- School Improvements-Condition in 1881-Condition in 1915- Superintendent Lewcy's Report 1916- Something About the Teach- ers-Hillsboro Still Leads-Origin Public School System-Teachers -Some of Montgomery County's Prominent Teachers-Early Schools and Teachers-A Few Early Teachers-School Commission- ers and Superintendents-Oldest Teacher in the United States-Old Log Schoolhouse-Old Hillsboro Academy and College-William Jordan Educational Trust Fund-Musical Development-Hillsboro Carnegie Library-School Treasurers
786-798
CHAPTER XVII. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Incentives to Development-Railroads-A Notable Convention-First Industrial Enterprises of Montgomery County-Pepper Mill-Mont- gomery County Telephone and Telegraph Company-Peoples Mu- tual Telephone Company-American Zinc Company of Illinois- Lanyon Zinc Company-Southern Illinois Light and Power Com- pany-Schram Automobile Sealer Company-Montgomery Coal In- terests-Kortkamp Brick and Tile Company-Farmers' Mutual Insurance Companies-Montgomery County Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company-Pana District Mutual Wind Storm Insurance Com- pany-Nokomis Mutual Fire Insurance Company-Farmers' Mutual Aid Association of Virden-United States Automobile Association of Litchfield-Industrial Summary 798-811
CHAPTER XVIII. FRATERNAL ORDERS.
Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge-Donnellson Masonic Lodge-Irving Masonic Lodge-Nokomis Masonic Lodge-Walshville Masonic Lodge-But- ler Masonic Lodge-Litchfield Masonic Lodge-Fillmore Masonic Lodge-Coffeen Masonic Lodge-Old Time Masonic Celebration- Royal Arch Masons-Elliott Chapter-Hillsboro Chapter-Eastern Star-Hermnon Chapter, O. E. S .- Lavonne Chapter, O. E. S .- Odd Fellows-Montgomery Odd Fellows Lodge-Sherman Odd Fellows Lodge-Waggoner Odd Fellows Lodge-Raymond Odd Fellows Lodge-Harvel Odd Fellows Lodge-Oil City Odd Fellows Lodge- Witt Odd Fellows Lodge-Schram City Odd Fellows Lodge-Van Burensburg Odd Fellows Lodge-Fillmore Odd Fellows Lodge- Rebekahıs of Hillsboro-Litchfield-Nokomis-Raymond-Schram City-Fillmore-Litchfield Camp Modern Woodmen-Nokomis Camp-Witt Camp-Harvel Camp-Butler Grove Camp-Walsh- ville Camp-Coffeen Camp-Donnellson Camp-Hurricane Camp -Irving Camp-Waggoner Camp-Farmersville Camp-Golden Rod Camp Royal Neighbors-Irving Camp Royal Neighbors-Coffeen Camp Royal Neighbors-Hillsboro Camp Royal Neighbors-Fillmore Camp Royal Neighbors-Litchfield Camp Royal Neighbors-Forest Lodge Order of Moose-Litchfield Lodge Order of Moose-Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks-Retrospect of Lodge Interests. 812-821
CHAPTER XIX.
CLUBS AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Clubs in General-Purpose of Clubs-Club of the Pioneer-General Progress-Religious and Fraternal Associations-The Woman's Club -Hillsboro Mathematical Club-Hillsboro Commercial Club-Hills- boro Woman's Club-Butler Grove Household Science Club-Woods- boro Country Life Club-Donnellson Household Science Club- Zanesville Household Science Club-Irving Improvement Club- Coffeen Household Science Club-Home Comfort Club-Hillsboro Gun club-Snow Birds-Ancient Hillsboro Club-Montgomery Historical Society-Other Clubs 821-830
CHAPTER XX. GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
Origin-F. D. Hubbel Post-F. D. Hubbel Woman's Relief Corps-No- komis Post-Cottingham Post-Union League of America-Knights of the Golden Cirele-Union League of Litehfield-History of the Clingman Raid .830-838
CHAPTER XXI. AUDUBON TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries and Name-Early Settlers-Ohlman-Early Days in Audubon Township-Early Customs-Typieal Pioneer Washdays-Funeral Customs-Early Circus Days-Eceentrie Char- aeters-Audubon Honored-Supervisors-Town Clerks-Justiees of the Peaee-Constables 838-843
CHAPTER XXII. BOIS D'ARC TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-Name-Permanent Improvements-Early Set- tlers-Early Churches-Early Ineidents-Farmersville-Population -School - Business Interests - Churches - Fraternities - Poliee Magistrates-Irish Day Association-Irish Settlers-Leading Men- Thomasville-Thomas Grove-Officials Past and Present-Super- visors-Justices of the Peaee-Constables 843-848
CHAPTER XXIII. BUTLER GROVE TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-First Settlers-Early Ineidents-Early Mills -Early Settlers-Men of Prominenee-Butler-Early History- First Schools-Business Men-Business Men of 1881-Fires-Early Sehools-Early Churches-Present Churches-Fraternities-Clubs -Present Conditions-Polities-Supervisors-Justiees of the Peaee -Assessors-Collectors-Highway Commissioners-Town Clerks- Sehool Treasurers-Constables 848-857
CHAPTER XXIV. EAST FORK TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Early Mills-Coffeen-Or- ganization-Improvements-Business Interests-Clover Leaf Rail- road-Coffeen Park-Postmasters-Banks-Electrie Light-Schools -Teachers-Police Magistrates-Schram City-Defunet Towns- Kortkamp-Sehram Glass Jar Works-Kortkamp Coal Mine-Busi- ness Interests-Officials-MeDavid Family-Supervisors-Town Clerks-Justices of the Peaee-Constables 857-864
CHAPTER XXV ..
FILLMORE TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Pioneer Incidents-Cling- man Raid-Churches-Fillmore Reminiscences-First Schools- First Church-First Election-Hurricane-Van Burensburg- Fill- more-Business Interests-Churches-Village Board-Magistrates -Chapman-First Election in Hurricane-Politics-Supervisors- Justice of the Peace-Constables 864-871
CHAPTER XXVI.
GRISHAM TOWNSHIP.
Bear Creek Precinct-Spartan Grisham-Drainage-Early Settlers- Original Settlements-Mills-Honorable Names-Bear Creek Rem- iniscences-First Churches-Famous Hunters-Pioneer Clergymen -Underground Railroad-Exciting Events-Schools-Panama- Magistrates of Panama-Donnellson-First Postmaster-Early Busi- ness Men-Present Business Interests-Leading Physicians-Mrs. Emma T. Banks-Churches of Donnellson-Peter Cartwright-Pe- culiar Endowment-Quaint Character-Grisham Officials Honored -Supervisors-Some Other Officials-Justices of the Peace-Con- stables 871-880
CHAPTER XXVII. HARVEL TOWNSHIP.
Original Divisions -- Present Boundaries-Soil-Early Settlers-Harvel -Wabash Railroad-Location-Origin of Name-First Merchant -First Postmaster-First Physician-First Lawyer-First and Present Hotels-Early Business Men-Churches-School-Present Business Interests and Improvements-Harvel Police Magistrates- - Supervisors-Justices of the Peace-Constables 880-883
CHAPTER XXVIII.
HILLSBORO TOWNSHIP.
In General-First Settlements-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Early Mills-Old Woodsboro-Location of Early Buildings-Hillsboro Pioneers Described-Montgomery County Reminiscences-City of Hillsboro-Location-First Settlers-Some Early Hillsboro Build- ings-Early Business and Professional Men-Hillsboro Officials- Presidents and Mayors-Alderman-Commissioners-City Attorneys -Police Magistrates-Post Office and Postmasters-Hillsboro Ly- ceum-Cemeteries-Hillsboro Academy and College-Hillsboro Business Interests-Carnegie Library-Hillsboro Chautauqua- . Hillsboro Hospital-Taylor Springs-Prominent Hillsboro Pioneers -Hillsboro Honored-Supervisors-Town Clerks-Assessors-Col- lectors-Justices of the Peace-Constables .883-904
CHAPTER XXIX.
IRVING TOWNSHIP.
Origin of Name-Physical Characteristics-First Settlements-Early Set- tlers-First Mills-Roads-Early Settlers of Irving Township- Irving-Early Business and Professional Men-Churches-Metho- dist-Presbyterian-Lutheran-Christian-Free Methodist-Pres- ent Business Interests-Fraternities-Irving Women's Improvement Club-Police Magistrates-Local Officials-Supervisors-Justices of the Peace-Town Clerks-Constables 904-912
CHAPTER XXX.
NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP.
Means of Livelihood-Boundaries-Natural Products-Early Settlers- Typical Nokomisites-Coalton-Wenonah-City of Nokomis-No- komis of Today-Nokomis Papers-Churches-Nokomis City Offi- cials-Police Magistrates-Mayors-City Treasurers-Township Officials-Town Clerks-Justices of the Peace-Constables- Super- visors
912-918
CHAPTER XXXI.
NORTH LITCHFIELD TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Pioneer Conditions-Indian History-Early events-Barnett-Honey Bend-Early History of Litchfield's Municipal Ownership-Mayors-City Clerks-New Con- ditions-Coal, Oil and Gas-Early Bands-Litchfield Police Officials -Police Magistrates-City Marshals-Litchfield During Civil War -Some Prominent Litchfielders-Litchfield Churches-Men -- Newspapers and Politics-Post Office-Postmasters-Modern Litch- field-Early Schools at Litchfield-North Litchfield Officials-Jus- tices of the Peace-Constables-Clerks-Assessors-Collectors- Commissioners-Road Overseers-Poundmasters-School Trustees- School Treasurers-Supervisors-Assistant Supervisors
918-943
CHAPTER XXXII.
SOUTH LITCHFIELD TOWNSHIP.
In General - Boundaries - Early Settlers - Pioneer Incidents - Early Roads-South Litchfield in the Fifties-Prominent Men-City of Litchfield-Early Residents-Additions-First Business Houses- Municipal History-Litchfield Magistrates-South Litchfield Town- ship Officials-Justices of the Peace-Constables-Supervisors ..... 943-949
CHAPTER XXXIII.
PITMAN TOWNSHIP.
In General-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Early Mills-Prominent Pio- neers-Pioneer Incidents-Early Churches and Schools-Agricul- turalists-Waggoner-Robbery and Punishment-Pitman Town- ship Officials-Constables-Justices of the Peace-Assessor-Col- lector - Commissioner - School Trustee - Poundmaster - Super- visors .949-953
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