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HISTORY OF CARROLL COUNTY INDIANA 1882
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HISTORY
OF
CARROLL COUNTY, INDIANA,
WITH
Illustrations and Biographical Sketches OF
SOME OF ITS PROMINENT MEN AND PIONEERS,
TO WHICH IS APPENDED MAPS OF ITS SEVERAL TOWNSHIPS.
Reprinted 1966 by Eastern Indiana Publishing Co. Box 85 Knightstown, Ind. Extra copies available on request CHICAGO: KINGMAN BROTHERS, LAKESIDE BUILDING. 1882.
Culvor, Page, Hoyne & Co., Printers, Chicago.
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PREFACE.
TN the preparation of matter for a book designed to embrace the essential features of a local history, numerous difficulties are to be met and overcome with which the casual reader is wholly unfamiliar ; the labor. therefore. is oue of no small magnitude, notwithstanding its seeming insignificance, when viewed from a home standpoint. In this instance, the chief difficulty in the author's work arises not so much from a want of materials as a superabundance of them in a ernde state, undigested and marranged, without adequate time to thor- oughly investigate the sources and channels through which the essential details are necessarily obtained. True, much time has been thus appropriated with the most satisfactory results; yet. in view of the almost inexhaustible resources apparently within reach, the practiced investigator, careful in maintaining the integrity of his narrative, will readily conceive the magnitude of the labor to which the situation subjects him. To select and combine, modity and remodel. displace and readjust what is deen.ed to be valuable and appropriate but other- wise illy adapted to the plan contemplated-the exercise of which, in judicious combination, are qualifications seldom found. The Editor does not flatter himself that he possesses these qualifications in an eminent degree, beyond an Honest determination to be governed by his own convictions of duty in the premises. Here, we have facts and incidents almost without number, some every way pertinent to the work in hand. except that they are disconnected from the line of narrative proper to be observed in their arrangement. Some branches are pre- sented in a state of completeness requiring little change, while others, though full to excess in detail, require the exercise of disereet judg- ment and accurate discrimination in their collation and blending. In this partienlar field, many difficulties have interposed to prevent the rapid collection of material sought for. of the class conceived to be of essential value to the general reader, and requisite to the complete- ness of the work ; hence, the labor has been excessive and of unusual duration, considered with reference to the time ordinarily allotted to the preparation of county historics.
To acquaint the reader with an idea of what labor and research have been bestowed in the collection and adjustment of the mate- rial embraced in this volume, the following incomplete list of the sources of information consulted to obtain the information sought for, is hereto appended : " Decouvertes et Établissements des Français, dans L'Quest et dans Le Sud de Amerique Septentrionale," by Pierre Margry, the great French historian and archaeologist, to whose indefatigable labors the unearthing of so much valuable material pertinent to the early history of this country is due, the collection embracing the official details of all the early French discoveries and settlements prior to the incoming of the eighteenth century. The " The New York Colonial Documents," contained in eleven super royal octavo vol- umes-a fund of information no where else so readily attainable ; Parkman's " La Salle," " Jesuits in America," " Pioneers of France in the New World." " Old Regime in Canada," and " Conspiracy of Pontiac ; " "Chambers," and the - Encyclopedia Britannica ; " Sheldon's " History of Michigan ;" Bancroft's " History of the United States" (Centennial edition) ; " Western Annals :" Dillon's, and Tuttle's "History of Indiana ;" Shea's " Hennepin," Shea's " Le Clercq's Establishment of the Faith ; " Golden's " Flistory of Five Nations ; " School- craft's " Indians of North America ;" 'Thatcher's " Indian Biography ; " Charlevoix " Travels ;" Drake's "North American Indians ;" Drake's " Tecumseh ; " Burnet's " Notes on the Northwestern Territory ; " Vietor's " American Conspiracies," " American Archives," and " Ameri- can State Papers," and many others of great historic value ; Foster's " Pre-Historie Races ; " Baldwin's " Ancient America ; " MeLean's " Mound-Builders ; " Force's " Pre-Historie Man," " Indiana Geological Reports." etc. These, and many others, are the authorities that have been brought into requisition in the preparation of this volume.
In the collection of the material of a strictly local character. we have been assisted by the personal narratives of very many of the oldest and best informed of the carly settlers of the county, and by the free use of the records of the " Carroll County Old Settlers' Soci- ety ; " by the suggestions and references of others, and by the hearty co-operation of the masses who have been consulted ; in addition. also, by the residence, extensive acquaintance and great familiarity of the Editor himself, with the records and leading facts connected with the county's history and progress during a period of more than forty years.
Excepting Deer Creek and Tippecanoe Townships, the collection of material and preparation of the historical matter appertaining to the several townships of this county have been under the special control of Mr. L. H. Newton, whose connection with this department and long experience therein is a sufficient guaranty of the general accuracy of what has thus been written. Mr. Newton herewith tenders his acknowledgments to the individuals named in those townships for the assistance rendered him in securing the information sought for and obtained : In Adams Township. to William Love. James Hanna. W. B. Coble and John M. Cocl ran ; in Burlington Township, to Dr. S. Anderson, Robert Johnson, John T. Gwinn. John M. Grant. Harrison Gwinn, Edmund Moss, and others ; in Carrollton Township, to Lindsay B. Payton, Mrs. Benjamin Kirkpatrick. Solomon Fonts. Benjamin S. Dunkin, and others not remembered ; in Democrat Town- ship, to Isaac Watson, Warren Adams, John S. Shanklin, Hon. W. I. Weaver. Buren Wyatt. Isaac T. Tinkle, and others ; in Jackson Township, to Adam Porter, Dr. F. G. Armstrong, Samuel Lenon. David Wise, Samuel Porter. Jacob C. Plank, Alexander Saunderson, and others ; in Jefferson, to William Delzell. David R. Casson, Anson Ballard. Benoni Gillam, and others ; in Madison, the history is compiled chiefly from information furnished by Francis Thompson, and is reliable ; in Clay Township, to G. H. Hopkins, Isaac Cripe, John M. Board. and others ; in Monroe, to Abram Flora, George D. Cline, Samnel Myer, Thomas Ross. Moses Plank, Thomas Shirer, and others ; in Rock Creek, to David Williamson, George Kuns (both living at Camden, but carly settlers of Rock Creek), J. W. Wharton, Noah Mullen, James Woodward, George Siers, and others; in Washington, the main facts of early history were contributed by Moses Standley. William Hardy and Ilugh Hardy, whose information was quite complete and reliable ; also, to T. H. Britton, County Superintendent, Mr. Newton tenders his thanks for courtesies extended.
To the county officers, individually and collectively, to Messrs. James B. Scott, of the Delphi / monat. A. B. Crampton, of the Del- phi Times, especially to Dr. Webber and Henderson Dunkle. for valuable matter pertaining to the history of the local press, and to citizens of Delphi generally, the Editor has been placed under many obligations for encouragement, aid and assistance.
That some errors may have escaped the scrutiny of revision, there is no doubt, yet the Editor, relying upon the best sources of in- formation attainable. feeis that, while he makes no claim to perfection of judgment concerning what oug it or what ought not to be written, fair criticism will not materially detract from the reliability of his statements, or the propriety of his judgment in the selection or arrange- ment of them. With a degree of satisfaction, therefore, he submits what he has written to the candid consideration of the public,
MARCH, 1882.
T. B. HEI M, Editor and Author.
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Pages 1 through 99 (except 11 and 12) were not re-printed in order to keep selling price at a minimum These pages include Indiana and national history and no Carroll County history
CONTENTS.
Introduction.
PERIOD OF DISCOVERY
Preliminary-Inducements to Discovery-Pre-Columbian Voy- ages by the Scandinavians, Welsh, Normans and Bretons- Voyages of Columbus and his Immediate successors, John and Sebastian Cahot. Cortereal and others-Expeditions hy the Portugese, French and Spaniards-Discovery of the St. Lawrence and the Cod Fisheries off Newfoundland- French Traders and their Traffic with the Indians-The Fur Trade-Missionary Labors of the French-Occupation of Florida by the Spaniards-Incidents-Subsequent Ocen- pation by the French-Searching tor Water Communica- tion with the Pacific-East, Indies-China -- Discoveries of the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Wabash, etc .- Incidents. 12
PERIOD OF THE ABORIGINES.
CHAPTER I-Introductory Considerations-What of Our Abo- rigines and Who were They ?- Classification of the Race as Determined by the most Experienced Observers of the Past -Some of the Distinguished Characteristics of the Divis- ion Cited-Peculiarities of Language and Habits-Intellect- nality and Physical Development-The Algonquins. Inrons or Huron-Iroquois, etc.
CHAPTER H-The Miamis -- Their Position in the Algonquin Family-Their early Ocenpation of the Territory above the Lakes of the North and their Subsequent Migrations at Chicago, South and East of Lake Michigan-Some of their Physical and Mental Peculiarities, Manners and Customs -- Their War Experiences and Treaty Relations-Removal West of the Mississippi River-Situation there. . 25
CHAPTER III-Character of their Principal Chiefs on the Wa- bash -- Little Turtle, Richeville. La Fontaine-Some inter- esting Personal Reminiscences in the History of these Representatives of the Miami Nati: n. . 25
CHAPTER IN-The Pottawatomies . Their Ancestry -- Consan- guineous Tribes -- The Name and its Origin -- An Account of their Early History, Customs and Habits-Subsequent History of their Movements - Warlike Experiences- Treaty Relations and Obligations-Final Cession of their Land Interests in Indiana and their Removal West of the Mississippi River. :1
CHAPTER V-Personal History of Me-te-a. a neted Chief and Warrior of the Pottawatomies-Sine of his Peculiarities His Death-In contrast with some of the Characteristics of Wan-ban-she or Wan-bom-sce- His Feroeions Nature and ('ruelty.
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CHAPTER VI-Oniatenons Wens -A Branch of the Miamis -Their occupancy of Territory on the Wabash and Prin .i- gal Villages-Account of Fort Quiatenon and the care taken of it-Prenliarities of the People --- Treaties with the Weas and Cessions of Land obtained from them.
CHAPTER VI-Kickapoo- Kindred of the Potawatomies Invited by the Miamis into their Country - Located in the Vermillion River -Expedition against them in 1991-De- struction of their Towns on the Wabash -- At the Treaty of Greenville- Subsequent Treaties and Cessions of Territory -Their Alliance with Teenmsch --- In Commeil on the Mis- sissinewa River-Their Position, cfr.
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PAGE. 11 CHAPTER VIII-Shawanoes -- Their name with a Brief Account of their early History-Migratory in Character-Jefferson $ notes Concerning them-Their Intercourse with other Tribes -Charlevoix mentions them-Mr. Gallatin-Their position in the Wars between the French and English-Located in Gourgia, afterward in Ohio- Among the Miamis.
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CHAPTER IX-Teemnsch -- His Genealogy - His Birth and Early Exploits-Disposition -Superiority Recognized-Ilis Scheme for the Confederation of Tribes and Persistence in Disseminating his Plans-His location at Tippecanoe- Ilis Diplomacy and Address-Death. 31
CHAPTER X-The Prophet- His Genealogy-Name, and its Sig- nitieance -- His Character and Pretensions-How Derived -- His Teachings among the Delawares-His Town -Defeat in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
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CHAPTER XI-Capt. Logan His Early History-The Adopted son of Capt. Benjamin Logan-The tried friend of the Whites-His Military Achievements-His Bravery and Fidelity in the Execution of Important Trusts-His Char- arter Manifested in the Seige of Fort Wayne -- His Death. 11
CHAPTER XII-Wey-Pierson-Wah ( Blue Jacket) -His Con- nection with the Defeat of Gen. Harmar-Opposition to The Policy of Little Turtle in Subsequent Campaigns-His Defeat and Chagrin-His Conduct at the Treaty of Green- ville-Speech. 12
CHAPTER XII-Nichddas' Conspiracy . Origin of the Move- ment very Remote-The Jealousies induced by Competition in the Fur Trade -strife between Tribes-Plans of the Chiet Consparator- His eminent Skill -- l'ltimate Failure. 13 CHAPTER NIN Conspiracy of Pontiac -- Another ontgrowth of the Fur Trade- Opposed to the English -- Magnitude of the Movement - Its Progress-Ruin and Desolation in it- Wake-Complications Ensning- Plans of Destruction Arranged-Failure in their Execution-Final Abandon. ment - Its Consequences
INDIAN WAR PERIOD.
CHAPTER 1-Indian Depredations Committed in the Territory of the Northwest- Action of the United States Govern- mont Fortshadowed - Military Movements-Defensive Ope- rations Commeneed- Expedition of Gen. Harmar titted out -Preparations-Defeat of Harman and its Results.
CHAPTER 11-St. Clair's Expedition Movements of Him. St. Clair. - Expedition against the Wabash Indians-Line of March -- Encampment-Defeat and Terrible Slaughter- Consegneners.
CHAPTER IL Gen. Scott's Expedition The Expedition organ- ized against the Wabash Indian at the Wea Towns -Brie. Gen. Charles scott in Command His line of March -At- tarked and Destroyed the Wea and Kickapoo Towns- Prisoners Taken - success of the Expedition-His speech to the Red People on the Wabash Return to Fort Warli- inzton. .
CHAPTER IN -Wilkinson's Expedition- Orders for the Expe- dition against Old Town -Instructions from the Board of War- Expedition leaves Fort Washington - Strength of the Force -- Line of March -Reached the Wabash and maves toward the Village on Fel River-The Village Attacked and Destroyed-Subsequent Movements of the Commander Returns to the Falls of Ohio.
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER V-Wayne's Expedition -- Appointed to the Com- mand-Preparations for the Campaign-Movements of the Army -Route toward the Mammee-Battle-Disastrous Deteat of the Indians-Correspondence with the Com- mandant of the British Fort on the Maumee-Result of the Victory. 54
CHAPTER VI-Fort Wayne Erected -- Its after History- Pur- pose and Utility.
CHAPTER VII-Battle of Tippecanoe-Preliminary Statement -Importance of the Battle in its Results-The Necessity of the Movement against the Wabash Indians-Prepara- tions for the Expedition-Formation of the Army-Its Composition and Officers -- The March - Encampment -- Movements of the Prophet Suspicions --- The Battle and its Details -- Severity of the Conflict- Defeat of the Indians -- Losses, etc. .
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CHAPTER VIII -Succeeding Expeditions -- War Declared against Great Britain -- Indian Alliance with the Latter -- Consequent Hostilities -- Murders -- Attack on Port Harrison -- Commeil at Mississinewa -- Pigeon Roost Massacre -De- struction of Indian Villages -- Siege of Fort Wayne and Teenmseh's Connection with It-Termination of the Siege -- Results. 60
CHAPTER IX-Hopkins' Expedition . Gen. Hopkins Organizes a new Military Force to Operate in the Indian Country -- Movement of the Army from Vincennes to Fort Harri- son -- Marches from the Latter Point toward the Prophet's Town-Burns a Kickapoo Village -- Recommoitering Party falls into an Ambuscade-Details of the Affair known as Spur's Defeat. 61
CHAPTER X-Mississinewa Expedition -- Gov. Harrison's plan of Operations-Hostilities among the Miamis. - Expedition against the Miami Villages on the Mississinewa-Lient. Col. Campbell appointed to the Command -- Received Marching Orders-Line of March -- Destruction of The Miami Villages Contemplated -- Battle of the Mississinewa -- Details of the Engagement-Indians Defeated -- Towns Destroyed.
CHAPTER XI-Black Hawk's War -- Origin of the Ditlienlty iu the Treaty with the Sacs -- He Resists the Removal of His Band West of the Mississippi-Complaints of Settlers- Gov. Reynolds natifies Gen. Gaines of the United States Army-Volunteers called for-Progress of the Expedition -- Movements of Maj. Stillman -- Capture of Black Hawk and Defeat of Ins Forces-Gen. Henry in Pursuit-At- tacks Black Hawk and Defeats Him-The Latter Retires -Incidents. 68
PERIOD OF CIVILIZATION.
CHAPTER 1-Organization of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River-Brief Review of Proceedings nuder the Act -- Territorial Dimensions -- Names of some of the Chief Officers -Division of the Territory-New Boundaries-Miscellany and Incidents.
CHAPTER II-Indiana Territory -- When and how Formed -- Its Boundaries and first Officers-Seat of Government --. Organization and Subsequent Proceedings -- Legislature and its Principal Enactments-Delegates in Congress- - Their Acts and Influence-General Review of the Ter- ritorial Government-Steps toward the Organization of the State Government-The Result. 72
CHAPTER 11I -- The State of fridiana -- Passage of the Enabling Act by Congress-Subsequent Proceedings Preliminary to Organization-Documents -- Taking effect of the Act-Or- ganization Perfected-Members of the First Constitutional Convention-The First Legislature -- First Congressional Representation -- Review of the State's History. . .
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CHAPTER IV- The . State Capital-The Temporary Capital -- The Provision made for Locating the Permanent Capital -- Indianapolis Selected -- Removal from Corydon --- First Meet- ing of the Legislature at Indianapolis -- Leading State Insti- tutions-Miscellany. 71:
CHAPTER V-Benevolent Institutions -- Indiana Ilospital for the Insane-Its Organization and Subsequent Management -- Institute for the Education of the Blind -- Legislative Action Concerning It- The Result -lostitute for the Deaf and Dumb -- Its Location and the Authority Therefor - Fe. make Prison and Reformatory -- lis Origin and Purpose --- His Work -- House of Refuge for Juvenile Offenders -- . Ap- propriations for Buildings -- The Early Promoters of the Institution -- What it has Accomplished.
CHAPTER VI-Our Public Sebool Funds -- Foreshadowing of the present School System of Indiana-Origin of the School Funds-The Sixteenth Section- The Northwestern Terri- lory-Constitutional Enaelments --- Congressional Township Fund -- The Saline Fund-Surplus Revenue Fund- - Bank Tax Fund-Forfeitures, Escheats, Swamp Lands, etc. .
CHAPTER VII -- Statisties- Population of the State by Counties as shown by the C'ensus of 1840, '50. 00, '70 and 1880 -- Political Status-An Exhibit Showing the Votes cast for the Several Candidates for President in 1860 --- For Governor in 1872, and again in 1840, in the Different Counties of the State-State. ment Showing the Acres of Land- Its Value -- Valuation of Improvements -- Valuation of Town Lots and the Improve- ments Thereon -- Valuation of Personal Property in the Several Connties of the State with the Aggregates for the State of Each Column.
CHAPTER VIII -- Physical Geography -- An Epitome of Geolog- ical Formation-Stratification of Rocks in the Order above the Huronian-Classification and Division into Orders -- Some of the Distinguishing Features of the Principal Classes -- Grouping and Blending -- Indications of these in the State.
CHAPTER IX - Archeology -- Pre-historie Remains-Their ('har- arter -- Where and How Situated- - Their Use-The Mound- Builders -- Who were They and what Became of Them ?-- Character of Their Works. Si
CHAPTER X -- The Publie Land System-The Public Domain -- The Government Title to It --- How Acquired -- The Title under the Confederation of Sales-Disposal of Lands to Individuals-Early Surveys-The Colonial System with Modifications -The Method of United States Government Surveys-Adoption of the Rectangular System and ils Application to the Surveys of the Western Lands -- Changes Made-Adaptation to the Wants of Settlers -- The System in Detail-Land Distriets and Land Offices -- Land Sales, their Revenues -- AAppropriation of the Proceeds, etc. . 90
PIONEER PERIOD.
CHAPTER I-Early Purchasers of Land-Names of Purchasers -- Description of the Tracts Purchased and the Quantity. with the date of Purchase, Arranged by Congressional Townships, covering a Period of ten years or more. .
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CHAPTER 11 -- Pioneer Reminiscences-The Family of Henry Robinson -- An Account of their Emigration Hither --- Seler- tion of site for and Building the first habitation -- Subse- quent Experiences-Early Days in Carroll County as Re- lated by the Family -- Valuable Memoranda-Some Details of Progress -- Incidents. 101
CHAPTER 111 -- Arrival of Other Settlers -- Benjamin D. Angell. also Aaron Wiles and John Carey-Death of James Gil- breath and Mr. Angell -- Settlement of Aaron Merriman. Daniel Bam. Sr., Robert Mitchell, Sr., Robert Mitchell, Jr .. Jolin Kissler and Jacob Baum, with Their Families-Arrival by Flal-Boat-Keel of the old boat in Deer Creek -- John Odell and Mrs. Thomas Stirlen Arrive -- House built for Mr. Banm -- flugh Manary Arrives-Mill built. . 103
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CHAPTER IV-Daniel MeCain's Settlement -- Snow Storni -- Novel Dining Table-Cabin Building-A Seare-First Peti- tion for Organization-Its Fate -- Jurisdiction of the Territory -A Season of Privation and Want-A Methodist Society Or- ganized in the County-Heavy Rains and Consequent Floods -Cold Weather and Scanty Provisions-Miscellany-Log Cabins. . 104
CHAPTER V-First Merchants-Dr. Vandeventer and Isaac Griffith-Rattlesnake Experiences-Arrival of Dr. J. M. Ewing-" Nettles " used instead of Flax-A Michigan Road Enterprise- Want of Appreciation -Indian Trade and Traders. . 105
CHAPTER VI-Wild Fruits and Abundant Supply-Alexander Chamberlain has a " Raising" at the Upper Settlement- Blackbirds and the Corn Crops-High Waters-Abner Rob- inson the first Postmaster-Election for Primary Officers- New Countries and Pioncer Settlers-Manners and Cus- toms-Natural Scenery. . 107
CHAPTER VII-Advent of Henry M. Graham into Carroll County-Portable Mill for Grinding Corn, etc .- Making "Hominy" in Pioneer Style-Situation Prior to Organiza- tion-The First Marriages and the Names of the Parties 10 Them-Some Roads Provided for-Aaron Gregg Arrives- Enoch Stansel's Experience-Mr. Gregg's Traveling Expe- rience, etc. . 108
CHAPTER VIII-Dry Weather-Dearth in Business-Steam- boats-More New Settlers Arrive-Israel Rohrbaugh, Sam- uel Lenon. William Mcl'ain, Isaac Robbins-" Delphi Mil!" Built-Saw-Mill-Contemplated Quaker Settlement-Enoch Cox, Johu Beckner, John M. Gillam-Grain Brought from Fountain County-Children Lost. . 110
CHAPTER IX-Christopher Vandeventer's Narrative-Corne- lins Williams, Dr. James II. Stewart, Samuel D. Gresham, Robert D). Royster-The " Old Dominion" well Represented among the Old Settlers-Nancy, Ann, Jacob and Amos Ball arrive from Pennsylvania-Enoch Stansel and aron Gregg-Deatlı's Doings. . 111
CHAPTER X-Experiences of Cabin Building and Finishing- Some Experts-John R. Ballard one of Them-Other good Qualities of Mr. Ballard-Nurse and Undertaker-Incidents in his Career-Reenrrences of the Past-Comparisons --- Saw- Mill in Delphi-Evidences of Progress and Improvements, etc. 112
CHAPTER XI-Incidents of the First Settlement-Some Ex- periences of the Robinson Family -- Narrative of the Pioneer Experiences of Adam Porter-Ilis First and Second Visits to Carroll County-Buys Land and Settles on Bachelor's Run-Origin of the Name. . 113
CHAPTER XII-Mrs. Thomas Stirlen's Personal Recollections -Trip from Wayne County in 1825, with Incidents-Glimpse at Pioneer Experiences in Carroll County -- Snow in the House -- Preparing Corn for Bread-James Blake and the Ginseng Business. 115
CHAPTER XIII-Dr. John M. Ewing's Review of Early Life is Carroll County-Retrospect of Men and Things-Some of the First Officers of the County-Stores in 1820-Incidents. 117
PERIOD OF ORDER AND LAW.
CHAPTER I-Organization -- Preliminary Considerations-Action of the Settlers Toward the Erection of a County Jurisdiction -Petition Prepared, Signed and Submitted to the Legislature -An Enabling Act Passed and Approved by the Governor -- Order for a Special Election of First Officers-The Election- Voters Thereat -- Officers Chosen-County Organization- Meeting and Report of Commissioners Appointed to Select Site for and Locate the Seat of Justice for Carroll County. 119
PAGK.
CHAPTER II -- Dissatisfaction with the Name of the Seat of Justice Manifested-Steps Taken to Change the Name -- Some Discussion on the Subject by Citizens -- Action of the Beard Annulling the Name of "Carrollton " and Substitut- ing that of Delphi-Remarks Concerning the Same-Subse- quent Proceedings of the Board. 121
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