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Elisha P. Jones is a native of Bartholomew County, Ind., born Jan. 18, 1841, a son of Aquilla and Harriet Jones. In his boyhood he accompanied his parents to Indianapolis, where he grew to manhood. His father is the present Postmaster of Indianapolis. From 1862 till 1868 he was engaged in the wholesale grocery busi- ness and in 1868 went to Columbus and in company with Mr. Guinn engaged in the clothing and dry-goods business about sixteen 46
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months. He then lived at Carbon, Clay County, a few months, and from 1871 till 1873 engaged in the retail grocery business at Indianapolis. He subsequently moved to Illinois, where he lost an extensive crop in the flood of 1875. In the spring of 1876 he returned to Indiana and lived in Porter County till the fall of 1877 when he came to Hendricks County and located in Union Town- ship. He has a fine farm of 186 acres and is one of the most enter- prising and prosperons citizens of the township. Mr. Jones was married Nov. 1, 1869, to Mary Webb, of Indianapolis. They have two children- Harry C. and Warren S.
James M. Leach was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 9, 1834, and is a son of Enos and Elizabeth Leach, natives of Ken- tueky, the former deceased. They settled in Hendrieks Courty, Ind., in Union Township, in the fall of 1831, where the father entered 200 acres of land. They had a family of seven children-Mary, Lueiuda, Sarah, Matilda, James M., Eliza J. and Margaret S. Sarah is deeeased. Our subject was reared to manhood in this county, receiving but a rudimentary education. March 17, 1859, he was married to. Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of Abraham Hamilton, of Hendricks County. Seven of the nine children born to them are living-John E., William L., Margaret C., Minnie J., Carrie E., James H. and Fannie E. Abraham S. and Herbert H. are deceased. Mr. Leach is one of the leading agrieulturists in Hendricks County. He has a good farin of 271 acres of land and has one of the finest residences in Union Township. He and his wife are members of the Christian church, of which he has served as Elder for several years.
George W. Leak was born in Bracken County, Ky., Oct. 18, 182S, a son of William and Eliza Leak. In 1833 his parents moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Union Town- ship, where his father entered a quarter-section of land, making it their home till death. The father died Sept. 11, 1845, and the mother April 24, 1864. Five of a family of six children are living -Elizabeth, George W., Thomas J., Harriett A. and Sarah J. George W. Leach has been identified with Hendricks County sinee five years of age, and has witnessed the development of the country, changing, as it has, from a wild uncultivated state to that of advanced civilization. He has always taken an interest in the welfare of his county, and has assisted in every way in his porrer to advance her wealth and prosperity. He has a fine farin of 223 acres, which he has improved and now has under cultivation. Mr.
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Leak was married Jan. 10, 1850, to Sarah Leach, daughter of Enos Leach. To them were 'born six children, but three-Lucinda, James T. and Alonzo-are living. Matilda J., Elizabeth A. and Edward are deceased. Mrs. Leak died Feb. 3, 1868. In February, 1869, Mr. Leak married Ann Burnett, daughter of Isaac Burnett, formerly of Lizton. They have had four children-Hattie, George, Bertha and Emma, the latter deceased. Mr. Leak has served his township two years as Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Landrum Leak was born in Bracken County, Ky., Jan. 3, 1818. In 1834 his parents, James and Elizabeth Leak, came to Hendricks County, and settled on a tract of heavily timbered land, near the present home of our subject, where they lived till their death. Landrum Leak was reared a farmer, receiving but a limited ednca- tion. He is one of the enterprising and reliable agricultorists of Union Township, owning eighty acres of good land. He has served his township a year as Trustee. Mr. Leak was married in August, 1840, to Evalina Martin, daughter of James Martin. To them were born two children ; but one, James, is living. Mrs. Leak died in September, 1845, and in April, 1847, Mr. Leak married Sarah A. Leach, daughter of John and Nancy Leach. They have four children-Evaline, William L., George B. and Joena. Mr. and Mrs. Leak are members of the Christian church.
Leland Leak, deceased, was born in Bracken Connty, Ky., May 3, 1813, a son of James and Elizabeth Leak, and brother of Land- rum Leak, a prominent farmer of Union Township. He was mar- ried Jan. 6, 1839, to Minerva Fear, who was born Dec. 10, 1820, a daughter of John D. and Sarah Fear, early settlers of Eel River Township, this county. To them were born two children-Sarah E. and John J. Mrs. Leak resides on the old homestead, in Union Township. She is one of the most esteemed citizens of the township, and an active member of the Christian church. Her parents were prominent among the pioneers of the county, experiencing all the privations and hardships incident to the early days of the township. Of the twelve children born to them but four are living-Patsey, Sarah, Harriet and Minerva.
Joseph M. Mc Vey, deceased, was born Dec. 8, 1819, in Ken- tueky, and was a son of John and Sallie McVey. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and was there married to Miss Mary J. Bradshaw, April 8, 1846, who was a daughter of Alexander and Jane Bradshaw, of Kentucky. This nnion has been blessed with
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seven children, as follows-Marion, Sallie, Frank C., Robert P., Ruth A., Joseph M. and Anstin L. In 1854 Mr. MeVey came with his family to Hendricks County, Ind., and resided for two years in Middle Township, when he returned to his native State, remaining there one year. He then lived a short time in Cass County, Mo., and in 185S returned to this county and settled in Union Township. , Being a man of remarkable energy and indus- try he converted what was at the time of his settlement a swamp into a good yielding farin. He added to his original property from time to time until, at the time of his death, he owned 580 acres. For several years he dealt quite extensively in stoek, and for about nineteen years was a partner in a large cotton press manufacturing establishment at Mobile, Ala. He served for a short time as Jus- tiee of the Peace. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. His death occurred Sept. 19, 1871. His widow resides on the old homestead, and is the owner of 100 acres of well-improved land.
James E. Montgomery, a pioneer of Union Township, was born in Morgan County, Ky., in May, 1813. His parents, William and Sarah Montgomery, came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1828, settling in the woods, on the farm now owned by our subject, where they experienced all the hardships and privations of pioneer life. James E. has followed agrienltura! pursuits from his youth, ind .now owus eighty acres of land. He was married to Rebecca Tharp, who is now deceased. She was a daughter of the late John Tharp, of this county. They were the parents of seven children, of whom only two, John and Ella, survive. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Anderson Odom is a native of Catawba County, N. C., born March 29, 1848, a son of Eli and Michel Odom. He was reared in his native State, and there married Jemima Shook. They have had six children, five of whom are living-William A., Ova S., John H., Simeon and Lillie. In March, 1875, Mr. Odoin left North Carolina and moved to Indiana, locating in Marion County, where he lived till February, 1881, when he moved to Hendricks County, and settled in the northern part of Union Township, where he owns a good farm of 126 acres. He is an en- terprising citizen and has assisted materially in the improvement of the land in his neighborhood. In polities he is a Demoerat.
David Osborn, a pioneer of Union Township, was born in Vir- ginia, Feb. 11, 1812, a son of Richard and Rachel Osborn. When he was a child his parents moved t > Guilford County, N. C., where
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they remained till the fall of 1834, when he accompanied them to Hendricks County, Ind. They lived near Plainfield several years, and subsequently moved to Iowa, where they died. Of a large family of children but five are living-David, William, Esther, Rebecca and Polly. David Osborn returned to North Carolina in 1835, and married Abigail Newman, and soon after came again to Hendricks County, and in 1838 located on the farm on section 15, Union Township, where he has since lived. He owns 187 acres of valuable land, and his improvements are among the best in the county. He has taken an active interest in all public affairs, and has served his township as Trustce. In politics he is a Republi- can. Of the seven children born to his first marriage but four are living-William, Abigail, Polly and John. His wife died and subsequently he married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of William Wilson. They have one child-Lyda. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn are members of the Society of Friends.
Aaron Overstreet, son of James and Susan Overstreet, was born Jan. 19, 1826, in Casey County, Ky. His parents' family consisted of six children-Maria, John, Rebecca, James, Aaron and Parmelia. Aaron was reared to maturity in his native State and received but a limited education. He was married Dec. 24, 1850, to Miss Cath- erine Elder, and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom are living-Susan M., ,Fred. W .. John G., Martha J., Aaron S., Legrand F., Lilian G., Lee and Oliver P. In the spring of 1852 Mr. Overstreet came to Hendricks County, and after living in sev- eral different parts of the county, finally settled in Union Town- ship, where he still resides and owns sixty-three acres of land. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Ninety-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of Jacksonville, Chatta- nooga, the surrender of Vicksburg, the Atlanta campaign, and Sherman's march to the sea. He received an honorable discharge in August, 1865. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Hiram Rains, one of the enterprising business men of Union Township, was born in October, 1824, in Fayette County, Ind. His parents, James and Elizabeth Rains, were natives of North Carolina, who settled in Marion County, Ind., in 1828, and re- mained there until their death. Our subject received a fair educa- tion, and Sept. 25, 1851, he was married to Miss Sarah Owens, a daughter of Benjamin and Esther Owens, of this county, the former being deceased. Two children have been born to them-Martha
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A. and Flora. Flora is deceased. Mr. Rains besides being quite an extensive landowner, has large lumber interests with his brother, Levi Rains, in Tennessee. In 1870 he came to Hendricks County, Ind., and for many years was extensively engaged in the manufact- ure of building material, having in his employ at one time as many as thirty workmen. His works were at Rainstown, which place was called after its energetic founder.
Moses H. Rawlings, a prominent farmer of Union Township, was born April 26, 1838, in Garrard County, Ky., a son of William D. and Sarah M. Rawlings, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of New Jersey, now deceased. His parents came to this county among the early settlers and entered a quarter-section of land. Of eight children born to them five are living-William H., Susan, Martha A., Mary and Moses H. The latter was eight years of age when his parents moved to Hendricks County and there he was reared to manhood. Nov. 4, 1858, he was married to Martha J. Leach, of this county, a daughter of Meredith Leach (deceased). To them have been born seven children of whom five are living-William D., James L., Grace B., Letice and Elbert H. Mr. Rawlings is the owner of 330 acres of land. He is a member of the Odd Fellows order, and in politics he is a Republican. He is identified with the Methodist Episcopal church.
Simeon Richmond, deceased, was born in June, 1811, in Butler County, Ohio, and was a son of Jonathan and Barbara Richmond. 'He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in November, 1835, he was married to Nancy Linch, born July S, 1814, a daugh- ter of Abram and Unity Linch, who were natives of Virginia. Eleven children were born to them, eight of whom are living- George T., Mary E., Abram L., John H., Simeon B., Unity H., Nancy A. and William F. About the year 1850 Mr. and Mrs. Richmond came with their family to Decatur County, Ind., and there remained till the spring of 1865, when they moved to Hen- dricks County and settled in Union Township. Mr. Richmond died in November, 1883. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, serving as Class-Leader for several years. Mrs. Richmond is a member of the same church. She still resides on the old homestead which contains sixty acres of land.
Francis A. Scott, a native of Virginia, was born Dec. 13, 1816. His parents were John and Elizabeth Scott, who came to Hendricks County and settled in Eel River Township in 1833. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom five are living-Martha,
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Nancy, Francis A., Samnel T. and John. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a limited education. He has been a successful agriculturist, and at present is the owner of 400 acres of land. He was married Sept. 29, 1839, to Miss Melinda Montgomery, and to them were born eight children-Elizabeth, Sarah, Polly, Martha, William, John, James and Eliza (deceased). Mrs. Seott died in October, 1863, and Jan. 12, 1868, Mr. Scott was married to Miss Hannah Plummer, a daughter of Joseph Plummer, of Eel River Township. To this union was born one child-Annie, now deceased. Mr. Scott located on his present farm in Union Township in 1864. He has served his township as Trustee. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
John Shockley, deceased, was a native of Montgomery County, Ky., born Jan. 17, 1820. He was reared in his native State and when a young man his parents settled in Rush County, Ind. March 16, 1840, he was married in Rush County to Miss Barbara Hilligoss. To them were born ten children, of whom only four are now living -- William M., Jacob, Sarah and Indiana. The names of the deceased are-Anne, Joseph H., Franeis M., Thomas J., James, and one who died in infancy, unnamed. Mr. Shockley settled in Union Township, on the farm where his widow still resides, in 1855. His tragie death which occurred in July, 1878, is still fresh in the minds of our citizens. His death was caused by an explo- sion, while he was engaged in threshing grain in Eel River Town- ship, this county. . Mrs. Shockley is the owner of forty acres of land. She is a member of the Christian church.
Joab Simmons was born in Shelby County, Ind., June 7, 1834, a son of Augustus and Margaret Simmons. When he was nine years old his mother died and his father subsequently married Catherine Thompson. He was reared in his native county, and was there married in February, 1857, to Rachel Sexton, a native of the same county. To them were born three children, but two of whom are living-Mary A. and Viola Mr. Simmons owns a pleasant home in Union Township, his farm containing 108 acres of well-improved land. He in polities is a Republican. He ard his wife are members of the Christian church. Mr. Simmons was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving from March till July, 1865, a member of Company D, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry.
Joshua S. Tharp, son of James and Mary Tharp, was born Nov. 8, 1833, in Hendricks County, Ind. His parents were natives of
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Kentucky and early settlers of this county, coming here in 1829. His father still resides in Center Township. Of their children, eight are living-Stephen W., John, Rebecca, Joshua S., Mary E., Sarah C., James T. and Lydia E. Joshua S. Tharp was reared to manhood on a farm, his education being obtained in the schools of his neighborhood. He has followed farming through life and now owns 120 acres of improved land where he resides, in Union Town- ship, on which he located in 1875. Aug. 31, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary J. Faussett, who died in March, 1884. She was a daughter of Robert Faussett, who was formerly of Hendricks County, now of Nebraska. To Mr. and Mrs. Tharp were born ten children, seven now living-Isaac W., Arie O., William R., Cora E., Geneva, Zettie F. and Harry E. Those deceased are-Charles W., James W. and Mary J. Mr. Tharp is a member of the Regular Baptist church. Politically he is a Democrat.
George W. Wheat, a son of James and Mary Wheat, was born March 27, 1823, in Warren County. Ohio, and was there reared to maturity. In the fall of 1842 he located in Montgomery County, Ind., remaining there till the fall of 1862, when he settled in Hendrieks County and for many years engaged at the cooper's trade. His first wife was Miss Mary E. Dorsey, of Baltimore, Md., by whom he had four children-Hannah E., Grant, James P., and Sarah F. (deceased). He was subsequently married to Miss Euphama Davidson, of Rush County, Ind. Two children have been born to this union-William R. and Ernest. In February, 1865, Mr. Wheat joined Company C, Thirty-third Indiana Regi- ment, and served five months, when he was discharged on account of disability. Mr. Wheat is the owner of sixty-six acres of land in Union Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a Republican.
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
DESCRIPTION .- EARLY HISTORY .- POLITICAL HISTORY .- OFFICIAL .- POPULATION, PROPERTY, AND TAXATION. - BIOGRAPHICAL. -
Washington Township is bounded on the north by Middle and Lincoln townships, on the east by Marion County, on the south by Guilford and Liberty townships, and on the west by Center. White Lick runs across the west side of this township, and the East Fork touches the southeast corner. Along White Lick the land is rolling and fertile; the central and eastern portion of the township is very level, but not swampy. The prevailing timber was beech and hickory, and the soil is mostly clay, and better adapted to the grasses than to the production of grain.
In most portions of Washington Township, the production of good crops requires more labor than in any other township in the county.
EARLY HISTORY.
The first settlement in Washington Township was made in the northeast corner, near Shiloh Church, by Robert Wilson, Gideon Wilson and Elish Kise, in the year 1822. The next year Daniel Tryer, Aaron Homan, the Griggses, Joseph Fausett and others, came into the same neighborhood and in the same year, 1823, James Dunn, John Givens, Abner Dunn-for whom Abner's Creek, was named-and some others, settled on the west side of the township on Abner's Creek. James Dunn settled on the Isham Thompson place, on the Rockville road. Among those who came into the township within the next few years were David Cox, Alex. MeCammock, Enoch Barlow and his sons Harvey and Harri- son, the Thornberrys, Hurons, Huffords and Gossetts.
This township was one of the four which was organized at the same time the county was, and received its name in honor of the " Father of his Country," at the suggestion of Aaron Homan, who was the first Justice of the Peace in the township, and married the
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second couple who were married in Hendricks County. Mr. Homan is still living.
The first church organized in Washington Township was at the house of Robert Wilson, in 1823. This is now the Shiloh Church, and it was the first Methodist Episcopal church organization in the county, and the fourth one of any denomination. There are now in Washington Township three Methodist Episcopal churches- Shiloh and Wesley and Barlett's chapels-ana two Regular Baptist-Abner's Creek and Salem. The ,Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad passes nearly through the center of the township, and the only postoffice in it is at the village of Avon, a station on this rail- road.
FIRST ELECTION.
The first general election was held Aug. 7, 1826, at the house of Daniel C. Hults, when eleven persons voted. These are recorded on the poll-book as Sidney Williams, Daniel C. Hults, James Merit, Joseph Runyon, Isaac Williamson, Daniel B. Tryer, James Higginbotham, Joseph Philips, William S. Merrill, Robert Wilson and John Triggs. For Congressman, Thomas H. Blake received nine votes, and Ratliff Boon, two; for Senator, Calvin Fletcher received nine and J. F. Polk, two; for Representative, Isaiah Drury received eight and John Sims, three; for Sheriff, Robert Cooper received eleven; and for Coroner, William S. Merrill received two. 9
POLITICAL.
Politically Washington was always Whig, and since the death of that party, Republican. It never gave a Democratic majority except in 1832, which was before the name Whig was used by the followers of Henry Clay. Following is the vote for President at each election :
1832-Andrew Jackson. 27
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1864-Abraham Lincoln .. 184 99
ยท Henry Clay 12
1844-Henry Clay. James K. Polk 15
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1SG8-Ulysses S. Grant .. 201 93
Horatio Seymour 103
1848-Zachary Taylor. 95
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1872-Ulysses S. Grant. 201
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Lewis Cass. 93
Martin Van Buren 16
1852-Winfield Scott .. 108
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Samuel J. Tilden. 124
John P. Hale.
1856-John C. Fremont. 1S1
Winfeld S. Hancock .. 118 James B. Weiver. 8
1800-Abraham Lincoln 180
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1SS4-James G. Blaine. 220
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Stephen A. Douglas ... 93
John C. Breckinridge. 8
Grover Cleveland. 111 Benjamin F. Butler. .. 13
John Bell. 2
John P. St. John 9
Horace Greeley .. 100 1876-Rutherford B. Hayes .. 207
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Franklin Pierce 93
Peter Cooper .. 9
1880-James A. Garfield. 235 57 117 James Buchanan. 124
George B. Mcclellan. .
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OFFICIAL.
We give here a list of those who have been chosen Justices, Constables, etc., in Washington Township, together with the years in which they were elected:
Justices of the Peace: Young Ein Read Wilson, 1830; David Vestal, 1833; Payne Harding, 1835; Henry Miller, 1836; Samnel Barker, 1837; Seth Huron, 1841-'47; Elisha Hornaday, 184S,'53; Seth Huron, 1855; Henderson Ferree, 1857; Seth Huron, 1859; Henderson Ferree, 1861; Seth Huron, 1863; R. T. S. Cloud, 1865; J. W. Hardin, 1866; J. C. Ferree and Joel Zimmerman, 1868; D. D. Frazer, 1869; A. W. Gossett and Sam V. Hollingsworth, 1870; Barney Gossett, 1872; Moses Williams, 1874; Barney Gossett and George Guthrie, 1876; William R. Barker, 187S; Barney Gossett and William C. Hadley, 1880; Samnel Hollingsworth, 1882; George P. Wilson and Seth T. Huron, 1884.
Constables: William McCalmant and Samnel Shockley, 1832; Payne Harding and Samuel Barker, 1833; Eli Watson and Thomas MeLane, 1834; Eli Watson and Benjamin Mourning, 1835; Will- iam MeCane and Samnel Barker, 1836; Willis Miller and Eli Wat- son, 1837; William C. Kise and Scott Miller, 1838-'39; Joseph H. Gilbert and Richard Triggs, 1844; Commodore P. Williams and Eli Watson, 1845; Commodore P. Williams and Shadrach Morris; 1846; Commodore P. Williams and Gilbert Palmer, 1848; Commodore P. Williams and Shadrach Morris, 1849; Commodore P. Williams and John W. Jordan, 1851-'52; James V. MeLain and Henry Johnson, 1853; Samuel Barker and Joseph W. Jourdain, 1854; Samnel Barker, 1855; Commodore P. Williams and Samuel Barker, 1856; David Hufford and William Brittain, 1857; Gran- ville Tolbert and William J. Merritt, 1858; W. R. Barker and E. J. Caywood, 1859; William J. Merritt and William Barker, 1860; Barkley Moore and William Gilliland, 1861; J. S. Wamsler and William Gossett, 1862; James T. Huron and R. Jolinson, 1863; W. R. Barker and James T. Huron, 1864; W. R. Barker and J. H. King, 1865: John. C. Ferree and Hiram Hadley, 1866; Will- iam Gilliland and Jolin Ferree, 1867; J. H. King and C.P. Will- iams, 1868; M. B. Applegate ind Berryman Hooten, 1869; Henry Fitch and John W. McClain, 1870; P. H. Newland and Michael ' Euliss, 1872; Henry Spray and William R. Barker, 1874; William Parsons and William Barker, 1876; William Parsons and Mc- Kendree Smith, 1878; S. T. Huron and George Gray, 1880; John
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H. King and Henry Spray, 1882; Daniel S. Barker and William Barker, 1884.
Trustees: Isaac II. Pierson, 1856; Abram Hoadley, 1857; D. F. Cox, 1858; B. A. Huron, 1859-'66; Enos Hadley, 1867-'69; James H. Cox, 1870-'74; Clark Blair, 1876-'78; L. W. Jenkins, 1880; Joseph Winings, 1882-'84.
Clerks: James Campbell, 1856; J. M. Carter, 1857; John John- son,'1858 (office abolished).
Treasurers: Walter T. Ross, 1856; B. A. Huron, 1857-'58 (office abolished).
Assessors: A. J. Johnson, 1870; Thomas Gossett, 1872; Amos Hoak, 1874; Thomas Gossett, 1876-'78; Joseph Winings, 1880; Zimri W. Cox, 1882.
STATISTICS.
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By the census of 1880, the population of Washington Township was 1, 502. The following statistics of wealth and taxation are for the year 1885: Acres of land assessed, 23,981.80; value of same, $629,155; value of improvements, $148,536; value of personalty, $266,042; total taxable wealth, $1,043,733; polls, 281; dogs, 234; State tax, $1,392.95; county tax, $3,046.90; township tax, $626.24; tuition tax, $1,635.85; special school tax, $2,227.97; road tax, $2,609.35; endowment tax, $52.18; bridge tax, $1,043.71; total taxes, $14, SSS.40; delinquent taxes, $717.89.
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