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Section 7 Jacob Sinsser. September 19. 1832; Aaron Cline. November 5. 1835: John Lenon, Janmary 7. 1836: John Hile- man. Angust 10, 1836.
Section 8 -William Wright. December 18. 1833: Josiah Yorkes. September 9. 1835: John Weidner. March 25. 1836: William Mills. March 24. 1851.
Section 9 -- Nathan Mullen. October 4. 1833: Henry Wright. December 15 .. 1533: Thomas MeClamrock. October 6. 1835; Michael Weidner. March . 15. 1836: JJohn Campbell. September 13. 1536: Joseph Shank. November 7. 1836
Section 10 John H. Dunkin. October 9, 1830: C. Haines and P. Lippincott. October 4. 1833: Jolm G. Treen. September 29. 1834: Patrick Hartin. Angst 5. 1835: Charles and Daniel Cormick. October 12. 1535: Thomas R. McCain, September 3, 1536.
Section 11- Abram Stipp. October S. 1830; John H. Dunkin.
October 17. 1535: William Craghead. February 3. 1536: John Walker. Angust 27. 1536.
Section 14 -John Tipton. July S. 1530; Calvin F. Booker. July 9. 1530: Israel Neal. July 2. 1831: John L. Neal. July 25, 1831: Jolm Shank. May 23. 1834: William Odell. July 14. 1835.
Section 15 .I. T. Canby, March 1. 1830; John Tipton. Sep- tomber 17. 1830: Abram Stipp. October 8: 1530: William Crock- ott. November 11. 1530: James Campbell. April 7. 1835: Charles Cormick. October 12: 1535. '
Section 17 Leonard West. November 22. 1832; Zonas Lake. October 30. 1833: Jacob Lockhart. December 12. 1833: Hemy Dorn. November 16. 1835: James Littleton, November 18. 1835: Edwin Chapan, July 13. 1836: John R. Wilson, Angust 6, 1836: John G. Treen. November 11. 1836.
Section 18 Joseph Lake. November 9, 1532: Robert Harris, September 5. 1832; John Holliday. September 22. 1835: James Whitaker. January 9. 1836: Henry Metzger, January 16. 1836: Samnel Grimes. June 14. 1836: William Wharton. Jannary 19, 1438.
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C. Watson. December 19, 1835: Moses Watson. December 19. 1835: Christian Hysinger, June 23, 1836.
Section 20 - Alexander M. Townsend. October 13. 1835: Moses Scott, October 18. 1835: Henry H. Heh. December IS. 1835: J. P. and W. Hodges, February 25. 1836: James McFarland. Feb rnary 28, 1836.
Section 21 - John Stewart. June 30. 1834: George Freeman. August 15, 1835: Andrew Sampson. September 28, 1835: Levi Stephens, September 29. 1835: Emily J. Gordon. April 27, 1836: Abednego Edwards, May 7. 1836: James Gordon. August 15. 1836.
Section 22 Jacob Bickle. October 15. 1831: Thomas Reed. April 20. 1833: Shadrach Dill. November 18. 15:34: Samuel Site. phens. November 18. 1531: John Stewart. June 23. 1835.
Section 23 -James Kinnibrough. Jme 13. 1532: George G. Young. November 20. 1833: Levi Stephens. November 15. 1534: John Hays and Lawrence Hays, March 17. 1535.
Section 26-Aaron B. Line. February 20, 1534: John Stew. art. Angust 2. 1834: Robert Edwards. October 6. 1534: Daniel Ray. January 20, 1835: Robert MeCain. January 20, 1885: Christian Hysinger. June 13. 1836: Johnson Kirkpatrick. Jime 15. 1836.
Section 27 Robert McCain, October 3. 1832: Tilman Wood- honse. October 11. 1833: David Mel'abe. April 29. 1834: Thomas Woodhouse, October 27. 1834: Caleb Harrison, October 23. IS35: William Spray, October 28. 1835: Thomas Stephens. September 14, 1836.
Section 28 William Spray. October 23. 1535 : Benjamin Wisner. Jannary 5. 1536: Lovi Stephen-, Angust 10. 1536: Thomas Stephens. Angust 10. 1836: Charles Hinkle. August 11. 1836.
Section 29 John N. Robinson. October 6. 1835: Moses Wat- son, December 19, 1835: James Ross. Jaunary 5. 1536: C. Hy- singer. June 23. 1836: John Rock. August 10. 1836: John Thompson. August 15. 1836.
Section 80-Seth Mallen. August 29, 1931: David William- son. November 12. 1534: Stephen Sherman. June 19. 1835: Aaron Cline. September 7. 1835: Samnel MeKinney. October 13. 1535.
Section 31 Elias Rateliff. October S. 1530: Noah Mulleu. May 13. 1833: Levi Stephens. August 19. 1533: George Gregg. September 30. 1:533: John Stewart. August 2. 1531; George Brown, November 9. 1534.
Scetion 32 Moses Standley. March IS. 1920: William Cox. June 11, IS29: Euoch Stansell June, 30. 1529: Jacob Coffinan. September 17. 1529: Eleazer Gray. September 17. 1529: Levi Farmer. November 11. 1820: William Houston. September 11. 1834: Charles Hiukle. August 15. 1836.
Section 33- William Cox. June 11. 1529: Hiram Gregg. Oc- tober 19. 1832: Israel Gregg. October 19. 1982: Jesse Spray. September 25. 1533: John Dubois. August 15. 1535: David Paden, October 6. 1535: David Baker. April 8. 1536.
Section 34- Jacob L. Stryker. August 27. 1532: Robert Ah- Cain. October 3. 1832: Jesse Spray. September 25. 1833: John Creekmore. September 28, 1833: James John. September S. 131: Hiram Grogg. February 6. 1885; Sammel Dunkin. September 7. IS35: David Paden. October 6. 1835.
Section 35-Cyrus Vigas. September 5. 1833; John Stewart. August 2. 1834: Daniel Ray and Robert McCain. January 20. 1835: Vincent D. Cohee. September 29, 1835: Archibald Chit- tick. June 7, 1836; Johnson Kirkpatrick, July 23. 1836: Levi Stephens, Angust 10, 1836.
EARLY SETTLERS.
In the year 1529. the first white family entered the forests of this township for the purpose of making a home here. The ad. venturer was Moses Standley. Sr. who. although a native of Taze well County. Va. had been a participant in the pioneer scenes of Bourbon County. Ky .. having removed to that county at an early day, and married there in 1814. He possessed a rugged consti. : tution. and. having been so much in pioneer communities. im bibed a love for the strange, wild life of the frontier that caused him to seek new settlements. where he could gratify this taste and employ his strength in opening and developing the resources of now localities, and identifying himself with the civilization that followed. . Carroll County was but sparsely settled when he made his advent within its borders, and not a white man had taken up his residence within the limits of Washington Township. Ho located first in Deer Creek Township. in June, 1527. and bogan the labor of clearing a farm there. Ou the ISth of March. 1529. . he entered the west half of the southeast quarter and the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 32. in Washington Township. and. on the ISthof April following, arrived with his family at the new home in the woods. He entered upon his pioneer labors with a zest and energy that gave proof of his industrious character. and. for a period of abont twenty three years, remained a citizen of the township: Int. at the end of that time, removed to Hill County. Texas, where he died August 15. 1555. He was an hon. orable man. and was always highly esteemed as a citizen.
The next settler in the township was William Cox. formerly a citizen of Proble County, Ohio. On the 11th of June. 1529. he entered the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 32. and the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 33. In October of the same year. he brought his family to the land he had pur- chased. Mr. Cox was a man of industrious habits, and ontored with boldness aud determination into his work, and pursued it steadily mitil he had cleared his farm of the cumbrons timber that once covered it. He was a successful farmer, and lived to see many fine estates howed out from the timber around him el tivating his own farm and lending a helping hand to his neigh bors of a later date, in the erection of cabins and barns. the barn ing of log. heaps, and all the occasions upon which mintnal assist ance was customary in the pioneer days. He won the regard of all who knew him, and was always recognized as a leading citizen of his township. Twenty-nine years after his arrival hore. he died in October. 1558. Of the family who accompanied him to the home in the wilderness, only one danghter (Sarah. widow of the late Christopher Daley now resides in the township. His youngest danghier. Mary. who was born in Jamtary. 1530, was the first white child born in the township. She grew to maturity here, and married William J. Brown, a respected citizen of the township, and died in October, ISSO.
Following closely upon the arrival of Mr. Cox came Lovi Farmer, in October. 1529. On the Ilth of November following. he entered the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 32. and. at various times thereafter, entered land in other portions of the township. The land upon which he located was low and swampy. and, in addition to clearing away the timber. he found it necessary to drain his land. He continued steadily in his efforts at improvement, and finally made a fine farm, which he cultivated snecessfully until death ended his labors, about the voar 1854. His wife survived until 1879. They were estimable people, and were highly regarded by all.
In the spring of 1830, Eleazer Gray came to the township,
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and located in the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 32, having entered this tract in the preceding fall. He remained here until the spring of 1837, then removed to the State of Ili. nois, where he died.
Shortly after the arrival of Mr. Gray. Jacob Coffman and wife came from Ohio, and located in Section 32. this tract (the west half of the southwest quarter) having been entered by Mr. Coffnum in the preceding September. Ho was a good man, and. had he lived. would doubtless have proved as industrious as his neighbors, and as successful in the work of the pioneer. But he died in the fall of 1533. his death being the first in the township. There were then no cemeteries here, and his remains were laid to rest on the farm of his neighbor. Moses Standley. Sr.
On the 10th of September. 1830. William Crockett, formerly from Miami County. Ohio, located on the farm now owned by John Zinn. on Deer Creek. He was a prominent and highly ro. spected citizen of the township for twenty-five years. He ro- moved to Cass Connty in 1555, and died there a few years later. , of whose jurisdiction it had formerly been a part. While the
William Odell. a native of North Carolina, and an early pio- neer in Parke County. Ind., located in Section 14, in IS31 He cleared and improved a large farm. upon which he resided mitil his decrase. in 1859. The okl homestead is still ocenpiel by his widow and family. He was an upright man. a sincere Christian. and possessed the good will and confidence of all who knew him. while his family are regarded as among the best citizens of the township.
In 1832, Moses Watson came from Ohio, and located on the farm now owned and occupied by Moses Standley. Jr .. in Section 32. He cleared this farm and cultivated it for a number of years. His wife died here, and was buried on the farm. Mr. Watson subsequently removed to Fulton County, Ind .. where he died. His remains were brought back to the farm he had cleared and interred beside those of his wife.
George Brown. also from Ohio, settled in Section 31 in 1833 Some time afterward, two Mormon missionaries-Tibbitts and MeGanghey-made their appearance in the settlement. and Brown grimted them the hospitalities of his house, in which they held their meetings. They secured several converts from this and neighboring townships, among whom was their host. AH en- deavored to sell their farms and join the Elders in their march to the " Zion" of the Mormons, but Brown was the only one who succeeded in disposing of his property as desired. No sooner had he received the money than the wily Elders began to conspire for its possession, and. inder one pretext after another. succeeded in " bleeding " him quite liberally. But they showed their hands too soon for the success of their plot. Some of Brown's neigh- bors, who were men of good, sonnd judgment, and not to be car- ried away by the oily-tongued cloquence of the Elders. saw the trap into which he was being drawn. and expostulated with him. His senses seemed to return to him after their explanations, and he repndiated the Elders, their faith, and methods of proceeding. The other converts did likewise, and the frand of Mormonism lost the slight foothold it had gained. Mr. Brown remained in the settlement for abont ten years afterward, and proved himself an industrious, hard-working man, and a good citizen in all respects. He finally removed to the State of Missouri, where he died.
During the year 1833, there were mmerons arrivals in the township. Prominent among the number were Robert McCain and family, Stephen Sherman, John Stewart and Jacob Shusser, all of whom cleared and improved farms, upon which they resided until death. John Cox and John Creekmore came in 1835, and
Josiah Yerkes. James Thornton and others came in 1536. John Cohee came in 1537. and Thomas, William, Hngh and Alexander Hardy came in 1535. The Hardy brothers were young men. with an invalid father to take care of. and perhaps no more striking example of the pluck and energy of the pioneers could be found in the township than that exhibited by them. In the meantime. their labors have been well recompensed, and they possess and cultivate a tine estate of more than a thousand acres.
Between 1838 and ISH. the more prominent settlers were James Cooper, Saumel Cohoe, Vincent D. Cohee, Charles Hinkle. Joshna Kay. Daniel Downham, Johnson Kirkpatrick, and others whose names could not be learned.
From 1529 to IS# was properly the pioneer period in this township. Within that period. nearly all the public land had been entered. and the greater portion of it occupied and improved: and within that period. too. the township had been invested with a civil existence, separate and distinct from Jackson Township. years that followed, for a decade or more, had in store for new settlers nmich that boro a strong resemblance to the scenes throngh which their predecessors had passed clearing away forests. liv- ing in log cabins, and otherwise enduring the inconveniences of backwoods life we can scarcely enumerate those who came with- in that period as among the pioneers. The way had been pre- pared before they came, and much of the work had been accom- plished, thus practically closing the pioneer period.
ORGANIZATION.
The Commissioners of Carroll County, at their May session, 1835, passed an order creating the township of Washington from a portion of Jackson. and ordered that an election be held for the purpose of choosing township officers, designating the house of John G. Troen as the voting-place. The contest for Justice of the Peace resulted in the choice of John G. Treen for that office. He served From 1836 to 1841, and since that time the following gentlemen have served in that capacity: John Cohee, elected 1 IS42: William Sannders, 1844: served until 1856: William Winegardner. 1856 to 1863: John Davis. 1563: Ephraim Peun. ISGS: re-elected 1872: James C. Newer, 1970; J. J. Gardner, 1874: Lewis Hinkle, 1878-82: Jolm G. Crath. 1SS0 -82.
Among the Constables who have served in this township are: Henry Dorn, elected 1841: Josiah Yerkes, 1842; William Stand- ley. 1848: Josiah Yerkes, Jr. 1844: Stephen Scott, 1947: Jesse . Osbum, 1830: John Campbell. 1552: John Hinkle. 1853: re- elected 1855; James Hinkle, 1860; Daniel Ray. 1867: J. A. Garver, 1871: Andrew Ray, 1872; Joseph Fry. 1572: Thomas MeGreevy, 1574: Joseph A. Shanks, 1871: La Fayette Paden, 1878: James H. Hinkle, 187S: Nelson Parnell, 1850-82. The offices of Trustees. Clerk and Treasurer were among those filled by election. under the old law. but the names of incumbents of these offices could not be obtained with any approach to accuracy.
It was after the organization of the township that public roads began to be surveyed and located, in response to petitions presented to the Board of Trustees. Prior to this time, the roads here, as in other pioneer communities, with the exception of the Michigan road. were mere by-ways through the woods, laid ont withont regard to geographical or geometrical rules. An open ing was made in the most direct line between two objective points, and the trees on either side ent down and burned, to permit the passage of vehicles. Sometimes, familes en route to the lands they had purchased here would cut a passage for their teams and
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wagons, and in some instances, these openings were made to serve the general purpose of public roads. But they were uniformly bad. and, at certain seasons of the year. nearly impassable. The dense foliage of the trees excluded the sun's rays, and they were consequently always wet and minddy. Under the new order. how- over, the public ronds were surveyed and located by the proper anthorities, and the residents permitted to pay their road tax by clearing away the timber from the routes marked ont. and pre. paring the way for travel. Thus. in the course of years, mimer- ons roads were made, resulting in a very complete and convenient system of public highways. over which large quantities of the prodnets of the soil are annually conveyed to market.
Under the old organization, and until the year 1859. the civil affairs of the township were under the management of a board of three Trustees, assisted by a Clerk and Treasurer. It is believed that those holding these offices prior to 1858 kept no records of their proceedings; or, if any were kopt. they are not now extant. the earliest records now in possession of the Trustee being those beginning with the year 1858, and ending with 1859. Much in- teresting information is thus lost. Since 1859. the duties of the former board have been discharged by one Trustee, agrocably with an act of the Legislature. The present inenmbent of that office is Dr. B. D. Bradfiekl.
SCHOOLS.
The winter of 1838 is memorable as being the date at which the first school was taught in Washington Township. The teacher was Miss Amanda Huston, a young lady of fine accomplishments. though only sixteen years of age when she took charge of the school. . The schoolhouse was an old log cabin. which stood on the farm now occupied by Moses Standley, Jr. The frosts of winter had come before it was known that school was to be taught in the township. and when they came to " danh " the crevices be- tween the logs in order to prepare the cabin for ocenpation. it was found that the mnd plaster froze faster than they could use it. So moss was resorted as a substitute for mid. and with this the cracks were all " chinked np," to keep out the biting cold. Nearly all the children of the proper age in the township were enrolled among the pupils of this school, and among them were some who are now among the leading citizens of the community. Three consecutive terms were taught in this cabin the first by Miss Hnston, the second by William Saunders, and the third by Moses Standley, Sr .. who were all teachers of superior qualifications.
In the summer of 1842, a howed-log house was erected within a short distance of the old cabin, and in the same section (32). This house was built especially for school purposes, by the resi- dents of the township, whose labor was cheerfully contributed in its erection. During the winter of that year. the first torunt was taught in the new house, and, for a minber of years subsequently. school was tanght hore every winter. Among the teachers iden- tified with the early history of this house were James Sannders and William Hardy both excellent teachers.
Shortly after the erection of the house above referred to. there were three others erected. the township having, in the meantime. heen divided into school districts by authority of the Board of Trustees, who had innnediate supervision of the affairs of the school. One of these houses was situated on the Josiah Yerkes land, one on the farm of John Cohee, and one on the farm of William Odell. In 1842, the sale of lands in the ": hool section" (Section 16) began, and the money derived therefrom was appro- priated by the Trustees to the support of the schools. This fand was usually sufficient to pay the current expenses for a term of
three months, during which the the schools were free to all who wished to attend. The regular torm was during the winter: but frequently there would he private schools taught in these houses in the fall or sunumuer, and maintained by a tuition fee, contribut. od by their patrons.
About ten years after the establishment of the first free schools in this township. the first school tax was collected. under the pro- visions of the law of 1551 .52. which came into effect with the revised constitution of the State. In the meantime, the schools have continued to increase in popularity and efficiency, and the citizens of the township take a hearty interest in their welfare. and feel a just pride in their success. Of the nine district school- honses now in the township. seven are neat brick structures, and two frame. The estimated vale of school property in the towu. ship, including houses grounds, furniture. apparatus, etc. is $100.120. The average length of term for the school year of ISSO SI was 77 days, and the average daily compensation of malo teachers. $2.10: females. $1.87. During this period. there was a total enrollment of 361 pupils in the schools, with an average , attendance of 216.
The following is an exhibit of the financial condition of the schools, as reported by the Trustee:
ACCOUNT OF REVENUE FOR TUIHON.
Amount ou hatat September 1, 15. 8 709 18
Amount received in February. 1881.
Amount received in June. 18St. C30 49
Tond. $2.115 26
Amount expended since September 1. 18 1.212 50
Amount now on hand.
ACCOUNT OF SPECIAL SCHOOL REVENTE.
Amount on hand September 1. (8%)
Amount since received. 3,03: 12
Total. . 83.202 19
Amonol expended since September 1. 1.
Amoum now on hand
Ch'RenES
Informal meetings were held in the township at an early day. by ministers representing varions religions denominations. The tirst was a Methodist Episcopal minister. Rev. Mr. Cooper. who was connected with the Sterling Class. west of Candon. The Methodists were the first religions order who hold meetings in this township. and it is believed Mr. Cooper was the first minister who ever preached here. The house of Moses Standiey. Sr. was their meeting place, and here, in 1531 or 1822. they organized a class. Mr. Standley had been a stanch Methodist in Kontneky. and was a leading and active mother of the class in Washington Township. This class. however, did not grow rapidly, or exhibit signs of great vitality, though the organization was maintained for a number of years, and meetings conducted at private houses and schoolhouses. In later years, the class was greatly weakened by the death of some of its members, and the removal of others to other localities, and finally ceased to exist as a society.
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