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ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
BY L. H. NEWTON.
In January, 1826, it was ordered by the Board of Justices (or Commis- sioners) of Allen County that there he a new township constituted, which is hounded as follows : West, by the line dividing Ranges 12 and 13; north, hy the contemplated boundary line of Allen County ; east, by the State of Ohio ; south, by the line dividing Congressional Townships 29 and 30; and that the township thus created he known and called by the name of Adams Township.
In May, 1830, the township was reduced to its present limits by the Board, who ordered tbat Township 30 north, of Range 13 cast, constitute Adams Town- ship.
LOCATION AND BOUNDARY.
Adams Township is situated about the central part of Allen County. It is bounded on the north by St. Joseph Township ; east, by Jefferson Township ; south, hy Marion Township; west, by Wayne Township, and has an area of 21,953 62-100 acres.
NATURAL FEATURES.
The Maumee River flows through the northern portion of the township, and the Six Mile Creek, which has its source in the southern part, flows northward, joining the Maumee at a point on Section 2.
The soil is of a level character, and composed of a rich loam, very fertile and well adapted to the cultivation of all varieties of farm products.
The township was originally covered with a heavy growth of timber. among which oak. walnut, poplar, ash, beech, cte., were the prominent varieties ; and thousands of fect of valuable building material fell victims to the axes of the pioneers who first located within its limits. The demand which, in later years, sprang up for this kind of timber, made people more discriminating in their destruction of it, and what now remains finds a ready market.
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EARLY SETTLEMENT.
Jesse Adams, William Caswell, Eliphalet Edmunds, Charles Weeks, Sr., Charles Weeks, Jr., Martin Weeks, Israel Taylor, Philip Fall, and Capt. Hurst, Henry Cooper sowed the first wheat on the 15th day of November, 1827. The ground was then frozen, and a heavy slcet was falling while he sowed ; yet he reapcd a fair harvest in the ensuing summer. all settled here in 1823. Mr. Adams came from Rochester, N. Y., and for many years was prominently identified with the history of this township. It was he who gave it its name, not, however, to perpetuate his own, but, according to his In 1827, Chauney Charter, of Logansport, Ind., surveyed the first road through the township. It was surveyed from Fort Wayne to a point just east of New Haven, and was known as the river road. It. became a popular thor- oughfare, and was subsequently continued as far as Defiance, Ohio. own statement, in honor of John Quincy Adams, of whom he was a great admirer. Later in life, Mr. Adams removed to Jefferson Township, where he died in 1855. William Caswell and Charles Weeks, Sr., removed to the northern part of the county, in 1830, and settled in Perry Township. Henry Cooper eame in 1824, Reuben Nickerson conducted the first religious services at the bouse of John Rogers, in 1828, and was followed by Rev, James B. Austin, a circuit preacher of the M. E. Chureb, who held service at the same house in 1830. Rev. James Holman and Rev. Richard Robinson, both of the M. E. Church, conducted services at the same house in 1831. and was equally prominent with his associates i- the organization aud early history of the township. Judge Wolcott also settled, late in 1824. John Rogers came from Preble County, Ohio, in Deecmher, 1825. He was then forty years of age, and hrought with him a large family, for whose sake he had sought a home in the Western wilds. They were all dependent upon him for their maintenance, and The first mill was built hy Joseph Townsend in 1828. It was situated ou Six Mile Creek, from which stream it received its motive power. It was origi- nally intended for a saw-mill, but its proprictor subsequently added the contriv- ance known as a " corn-cracker." this fact stimulated him to the most tireless efforts in the preparation of his forest land for cultivation ; and the same is true of all who were associated with him in those days. The necessities of their loved ones was the talisman which brought about such glorious results in the redemption of the wilderness, aud its transform- A lime-kiln was put in operation in the same year (1828) by John Gerard ; ation into a rich farming district. Mr. Rogers cleared a farm, upon which he | but it failed to produce the anticipated profits, and was abandoned several years resided for a period of twenty-five years ; then. in 1850, removed to New Haven, later. where a home had been made for him by his children. Here, and at Fort Wayne, In 1832 John Rogers opened the first tavern, at his farm. It was known as the Hoosier Nest, and was very popular. About the same time, Rufus Mc Dougal opened the New York Ion at his farm. The Manmee River was theu navigated by pirogues, and there was in operation a stage line from Fort Wayne to Defiance, Ohio, and botb taverns were well patronized. he passed the remainder of his days. He died September 15, 1877. Only five of his children now survive, viz .: Dorcas, the wife of John Brown, of Kendall- ville, Ind .; Leonard M., now a resident of New Haven; Alanson A., residing at Fort Wayne; Orrin D., editor of the New Haven Palladium, and Helen M., widow of Amasa Bowers. Mr. Rogers filled various local offices during his life, John Brown established the first blacksmith-shop, in 1837, on the land now known as Willow-trce Farm. notably those of Justice of the Peace, Township Treasurer, Assessor, and County Commissioner. Jabez Rogers eame with the family of his brother John, in 1825. The first physician was Dr. Barnwell, a hotanieal doctor, who settled in the township about 1837. Dr. Opp, a physician of more skill, came in 1828, and gained the practice of the township. Dr. Philip H. Clark came in 1840, and practiced six years ; at the end of that time, he removed to Ashland County, Ohio, where he now resides. He was then an unmarried man, hut married Miss Margaret Brown in 1835, and purchased and clearcd a farm, upon which he resided until his decease, in 1845. Early in 1826 came Samuel Brown and John McIntosh, from Montgomery County, Ohio. Both cleared and improved large farms, upon which they resided until death. In 1827, John Blakely, from Shelby County, Obio, rented the land The first election was held at the house of Eliphalet Edmunds, on the second Monday in March, 1826. Henry Cooper was Inspector, by appointment, and the election resulted in the choice of the following officers: Justices of the Peaec, Jesse Adams and Cyrus Taber ; Constable, John Rogers; Overseers of the Poor, William Caswell and Eliphalet Edmunds. of Absalom Holcomb, a portion of which he cleared and improved. Several years later, he purchased and moved to a tract of land in the adjoining township of Jef- ferson, and finally removed to Noble Couuty, Ind., where he died. He, with Jabez Rogers and Benjamin H. Rogers, was associated with the surveying party who ran the experimental line for the Wabash & Erie Canal, from Fort Wayne. The first post office was established in 1837. at the house of Rufus McDonald. At this time. the mail was carried on horseback from Defiance, Ohio, hy Jolin Omans. Mr. McDonald kept the office until 1842, when be resigned. In that year, the Wabash & Erie Canal was adopted as the mail- route. Henry Burgess was appointed Postmaster, to succeed Mr. McDonald. During his term of service, Mr. Burgess removed the office to New Haven, where it has since remained. He was succeeded by Benjamin Weber, aud Mr. Weher was succeeded hy James S. Ross. After the expiration of his term, Rufus Mc Donald was again appointed, and kept the office until 1856. In March, John K. Senseny, Joseph Townsend, David W. and Abraham Miller, Thomas Daniels, John Troutner and Judge Nathan Coleman came to the township in 1827. Thomas Daniels was a bachelor, and a prominent wan in the township. He filled the office of Justice of the Peace, as well as other local offices. Judge Coleman.was also a prominent man, and served as Associate Judge and County Commissioner. He also filled local offices in the township. In 1837, he removed to Marion Township, where he continued to reside until his decease. Henry Tilbury and Jeremiah Bateman came in 1828. Tilbury came from near Sidney,
Ohio, and, several years after his arrival bere, was elected one of the Trustees of the township.
Bateman came from Springfield, Ohio, and purchased two tracts of land, each of which he clearcd and improved During the late war, he sold his prop- erty and removed to Iowa, where he subsequently died.
William, John, Thomas and Joseph Smith eame, with their respective fami- lies, in 1829, and cach cleared large farms. William and Thomas subsequently sold their farms, and moved to another locality ; but Joseph and John remained in the township until their deeeasc.
After 1829, immigration inereascd so rapidly that it would be alinost impos- sible to give a full list of names. Samuel and Evan Lovall, Jacob Miller, James Embry, William Watson and Henry Cushman were prominent among those who came between 1829 and 1832.
EARLY EVENTS.
John S., son of Johu and Triphena J. Rogers, was the first white child born in the township. He was born Octoher 11, 1825, and died Mareh 31, 1845, at Fort Wayne, where he was engaged at the trade of blacksmith.
The first death was that of a daughter of Jesse Adams. She died in 1825, and was buried on her father's farm.
The first marriage was solemnized in 1827, by Squire Jesse Adams. The ceremony took place at the house of Samuel Brown, his daughter, Miss Ruth, and John MeIntosh heing the contracting parties.
Two years later (1829), the sceond nuptial ceremony in the township took place at the house of Joseph Townsend, on Six Mile Creek, when David Miller and Mirs Rachel Townsend were united in marriage.
David W. Beeson and Miss Elizabeth Rogers were married in 1830, at the residence of the bride's parents.
John Rogers erected the first hcwed-log house in 1825, and planted the first, orchard three years later.
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HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.
of that year. I. M. Rogers was appointed, and served until 1866. He then resigned, and Milton M. Thompson was appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Thompson served until 1875, and was then succeeded by the present incumhent, J. W. Whitaker. The office was originally known as Kendall Post Office ; but, after its removal to New Haven, its name was changed to New Haven Post Office.
The Mexican war called a number of the residents of this township to the field of battle. Among the number were John Rogers, Samuel Brown, John Troutner, William Hastings, Isaac A. Slater. Alfred Miller, Thomas, Edmund and William Cole, George and Charles Thompson and Abraham Miller, Jr.
CEMETERIES.
The burial of the daughter of Jesse Adams, in 1825, consecrated that por- tion of his farm, and, in 1828, a second interment was made in the same place- the body being that of Mrs. Thateher, wife of James Thatcher. From that date this spot was known as the Adams Cemetery, and received many occupants from this and neighboring townships.
In 1830, D. W. Miller gave a portion of his farm for a publie cemetery, and the body of James Townsend was the first interred there. It became the estab- lished ecmetery of the township, and many of the pioneers now sleep within its precincts. In later years, its fences were permitted to go to decuy, and many of its graves are now sadly neglected, and overgrown with grass and wecds.
The Odd Fellows' Cemetery .- In 1875, the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows purchased forty acres of the farm upon which the Miller Cemetery was located ; and all that art could do to beautify the last resting-place of loved re- mains, has been done. The cemetery is very tastefully and symmetrically laid out. In the center, a terraced mound rises to a height of four or five feet, and from this diverge four avenues. The drives are of circular shape, embracing an area of ten acres. A system of drainage has been adopted, and by this means the graves are kept free from surface water in wet seasons. Evergreens and other appropriate trees add to the scenery, and, through the enterprise of this Order, New Haven possesses a cemetery whose heauty is only surpassed by that at Fort Wayue.
Many of its present occupants were removed from the older cemeteries of the township and tasteful monuments wark the repose of the following pioneers :
JOAN DOUGALL. Born at Fintry, Scotland, December, 1799. Died at New Haven, December 28, 1874.
LEVI HARTZELL. Died January 30, 1871 Age 58 years. DAVID W. MILLER, Died March 31, 1851. RACHEL MILLER, ( Wife of D. W. Miller). Died June 11, 1870.
The two last named were removed to this spot from the Miller Cemetery. The remains of Joseph Townsend were removed from the same cemetery.
RICHARD BARROW, Died September 6, 1852.
Removed from the Adams Cemetery.
The road from the cemetery to the New Haven pike has been recently graded aud graveled, at the expense of the Order, and thus the main approach is accessible at all times.
SCHOOLS.
From the first settlement of Adams Township, until 1854, its school history is like that of many other localities in Indiana. The season of farm work pre- cluded the possibility of maintaining school at that time of the year, but, as win- ter approached, and farm duties grew less urgent, the idea of a winter school was entertained by the residents, and each subscribed a certain amount for the school fund of that year. Usually, a stranger made his appearance in the settlement, recommending himself as a teacher. He was engaged for the term, and some- times the services of a good teacher were thus secured, and a course of instruc- tion given which was of vast benefit to the scholars. At other times, the teacher proved to be of inferior attainments, and the winter school was scarcely more thau a farce. There was no educational standard for teachers, and they were not even provided with a license to teach.
Thus, for many years. the township sehools were virtually at the mercy of adventurers. In 1829, the first schoolhouse was erected. It was a log building, and stood on the farm of Absalom Holcomb. Jared Bobo, the first teacher, was a man of fine acquirements, and conducted what was unanimously pronounced "a good school." but his services could not be secured for more than one term.
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