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.I. M. Wallace
Walter March
J. W. Brown
John (, Harlan
Daniel Morris
Ephraim Smith
Alexander Buchanan Oslas Blake
Daniel Colemun
1856
J. M. Wallace
Henry S. Kelley
H. B. Jones (b)
John C. Harlan
Ephraim Smith
William Neal
Robert H. Lenfisty Robert Griffin
Hugh Hamilton
1857
W. Wallace
Henry S. Kelley
Daniel Morria
Henry S. Kelley
R. B. Jones
John C. Harlan
George Swope
William C. Miles
Alexander Buchanan
Isaiah M. Harlan
William Neal
R. B. Jones
Calvin B, Meitae
Isaiah M. Harian
John C. Harinn
George Swope
William (. Miles
William Neal
John Serriat
1868
T. M. Wallace
Calvin B. McRae
Calvin W. Ward
John Secrist
Robert Heatty
Hugh Hamilton
Robert Beatty
Hugh Hamillon
1859
I. M. Wallare
Henry S. Kelley
R. B. Jones
John Green
Thomas Dean
George Swope
David W. Jones
R. P. De Hart
Thomas Dean
Calvin B. Mellae
William Nonl
L'alviu W. Ward
John Sperlst
K. B. Jones
David W. Jones
R. P. De Hart
11. 1. Hiddle
William Neal
Robert Benity
Kirurgo t'airens
George Swope
Calvin B. McRae
'alvin W. Ward
Juhn Sperist
Hubert Beatty
George Calrens
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Biddle
John Green
R. B. Jones
M. H. Kidd
John Green
Thomas Dean
John H. Zabu
William C. Miles
William Neal
Calvin W. Ward
Jonathan Sergar
Robert Hentty
Georgo Valrens
1862
John Green
Byron H. Jones
B. C. Hiatt (b)
Byron R. Joncs
Thomas Dean
William Neal
John JI. Zahn
William C. Miles
M. H. Kidd
Wiliam Neal
N. D. Holminn
T. C. Whiteside
Jonathan Seegar
Hubert Beatty
Licorge Calrena
156
B. C. Hiatt
11. 1. Blodle
John H. Zahn
D. Culbertson
Benj. Crowell
T. C. Whiteside
A. (, Overman
A. C. Overman
N D. Holman
N. D. Holman
Jonathan Sorgar
John Spears
Charles S. Tibbita
George L'airelis
L. 11. Elliott
Charles S. Tibbits
18G
11. 1. Biddle
William Garver
Byron H. Jones
William Garver
William Neal
John H. Zahn
D. Culbertson
11. P. Hiddle
Byron Hl. Jones
William Neal
L. H. Elliott
James Brownler
Dudley t'hase
John H. Zahn
A. C. Overman
N. D. Holman
A. (. Overman
lohn Spears
tourgo Calrens
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William Garver
L. H. Elliott
J. S. Buckley
Joseph A. Morrow
William Neal
John H. Zahn
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Benjamin Crowell
John Spears
Charles & Tlhabits
Kimiund Duling
James Brownler
John Serrist
Filmnund Duling
1867
T. S. Buckley
William Oarver
Joseph A. Murrow
L. H. Elliott
Willam Garver
Joseph A. Morrow
William Neal
John H. Zahn
J. C.' Nottingham
L. M. Goodwin
J. C. Nottingham
Alexander Buchanan L. M Gendwin
1. ( Overman
Benjamin Crowell
Benjamin Crowel
Jeesh Minnick (+)
John Serrist
Jacob Minnlek
Edmund Duling
1865
.I S. Buckles
Juseph A. Murruw
William Neal
Alexander Buchanan David Chambers
1 .. M. Overman
1 S. Buckles
William Garver
Willlam Neal
John H. Zahn
Zarh. M. Harris
Reuel J. Gauntt
Benjamin Crowin
Jacob Muniek
John Scerist
I'mner Evans
Alexander Burhanan Davld Chambers
I. M. Overman
Benjamin Crowell
John Seerist
I'mner Evans
1870
Joshua Mellett
William Garver
Jacob Minnick
William Garver
M. S. Marsh
William Neal
Zach. M. Harris
Reuel J Gauntt
187
John F. Jones
Joshua Mellett
M. S. Marsh
David Chambera
Benajah (. Harris
John Ratliff
Benjamin Crowell
Jacob Minntek
John Setrist
1'iner Evans
Willlain Garver
John F Jenea
Inshun Mellett
M. S. Mursh
John Ratliff
Zach. M. Harris
Rruel J. Onuntt
Zach. M. Harris
Reuett. Gauntt
David Chambers
Benajah C. Harris
Benjamin Crowe 1
Juhn Seerist
WHam Wharton
D. F. Wharton (f) Robert Heatty
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David Chambers
David Overman
Danlol Jay
WHILus Wharton
:1873
James R. Nack
William Oarver
M. S. Marsh
Jobn Ratliff
A. M. Baldwin
Jesse 1l. Nelson
D. F. Wharton
M. S. Marsh
Jehn Ratliff
Jesse H. Nelson
L. D Baldwin
Alfred Moore
David Overman
A. M. Baldwin
Daniel Jay
D. F. Wharton
Rupert Beatty
WIEHum Wharton
187
Jamon R, Slack
Robert Beatty
.1 1' Winslow
1876
Inmen It. Stuck
M. S. Marsh
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
Isaiah M. Cox
L. D. Baldwin
Alfred Muore
Willlam Neal
Benjamin C'rowell
Nicholas D> Holman Grurge White
1. D. Baldwin
J |' Winslow
1870
James R. Slack
M. S. Marsh
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
İsalah M. Cox
M. Fankboner
Alfred Moore
William Neal
Benjamin Crowell
Nicholus D Holman Giroigo White
1', Winslow
187
James R. Slack
M. S. Marsh
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
Isaiah M. Cox
M. Fankboner
Alfred Moore
William Neal
Benjamin Crowell
Nicholas D Holan
Girarge White
J /, Windlow
John H. Zahn
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
J. P. Campbell
Alfred Moore
William Neal
187
James R. Slurk
BonJatuin Crowell
Nicholas D Hulman Coorg White
Benj. R. Norman
.| 1. Winslow
1879
James R. Slack
John H. Zalını
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
J. P. Campbell
Chas, Walking
ICHins C. Murray
Benj. R. Norman
A. A. Hamilton
Nicholas D Holmnu
James R. SInek
John 1I. Zahn
Joseph W. Stout
A. M. Baldwin
J. P. Campbell
Chas. Watkins
Elas C. Murray
A. A. Hamilton
Nicholas D. Holman
Birorge White
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Joseph W. Stout
W. I. Milner
Chas. Watkina
Clas C. Murray
Geurge White
1881
Milton Sailor
John H. Zahn
A. M. Baldwin
Asbury E. Eyestone Chas. Watkins
Nicholas D. Holman
Milton Sallor
John H. Zahn
W. I. Milner
Asbury E. Eyestone
Klas C. Murray
A. A. Hamilton
B V. Stevena
Joseph W. Stout
A. A. Hamilton
Nicholas D. Hlolman
thljah C. Jay
14. 1. Stovena
1885
Milton Sailor
Cyrus W. Neal
Joseph W. Stout
Henj. Hamaker
Benj, Hamaker
. M. Cox
Chas. Lenfesty
A. E. Steele
Ellas C. Murray
A. A. Hamilton
Inmen F. Charles
A E. Steele
Alijah v. Jny
1884
Milton Snllor
Cyrus W. Neal
John N. Turner
Benj. Hamaker
I. M. Cox
Chas, Lenfesty
Ellas C. Murray
Daniel Jay
James F. Charles
Alijah t' Jay
Gou. Needler
Gen. W. Gibson
Khua C. Murray
James F. Charles
1885
W. 11. Carroll
Cyrus W. Neal
John N. Turner
Orange R. Holman
Daniel Jay
Gro. B. Sweetder
Ceo. Nerdler
Benj. Hamaker
H. D. Reasoner
Gen. W. Gibson
Lindley M. Overman Iganc Hamilton
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James F. Charles
Hlou Needler
Cyrus W. Neal
John N. Turner
Benj. Hamaker
H. D. Rvasener
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R. T. St. John
John N. Turner
Sidney W. Cantwell Lindley M. Overman Isaac Hamilton
James P. Charles
1857
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W'in' 1. Cuomler
Benj. Hamaker
H. D. Reasoner
Wm. G. Wilson
Sidney W. Cantwell Lindley M Overman Jos. L. Lord
Gra. B Swortser
1888
James P. Charles
W'm It. Coomler
R. T. St. John
Wm. Felghner
J. W. Miles
H. D. Reasoner
Bena jah Harris
Benj. Hamaker
Wm. G. Wilson
C. A. Lillibridge
Sidney W. Cantwell Lindley M. Overman Jos. L. Lord
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Rennjah Harris
1689
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J. W. Miles
C. A. Lillibridge
J. H. Parker
Robert S, Jones
Sidney W. Cantwell John Swisher
Isaac Hamilton
Eph. Creviston
Alf MeFeeley
Benu |nh Harria
James l'eele
1890
R. T. St. John
Wm. Felghner
J. W. Miles
Frank Rybolt
J. H. Parker
I. H. Parker
Alf MeFeeley
C. M. Ratliff
John Swisher
lanac Hamilton
Eph Previston
Benajah Harris
1891
Jumos Peele
R. T. S1. John
Wilson Addington
J. W. Miles
John Sanders
Anell R. Smith
Christopher Porter
Albert W. Stephens
Brnajah Harris
1892
Iuniex I'rele
R. T. S1 John
Wilsen Addington
Geo. A. Osborn
Frank Rybelt
Frank Rybolt
J. H. Parker
C. M. Ratliff
John Sanders
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Anci R. Smith
Christopher Perter
Albert W Stephens
Bonnjah Harris
Wm. R. l'oumler
1893
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W'Ilson Addington
Gee. A. Osborn
Frank Ryboll
W. E. Heal
John T. Williams
1894
O L. Cline
Ancil E. Ratliff
James Boyd
Albert W. Stephens
Frank W Chnse
W'in. It Coumler
Jus. Ia Tuxter
Wilson Addington
Gee. A. Osborn
Svan H. Ferree
Geo. A. Osbern
C. A. Lillibridge
W. E. Heal
John T. Williams
O. L. Cline
Anel E, Ratlitt
James Boyd
Joseph Lugar
Frank W. I'hnse
W'm It. v'oomber
1896
108. T. Cunter
C. A. Lillibridge
W. E. Heal
H. D. Reasoner
A. C. Alexander
Ellas Bundy
Wm. S. Freel
11. J. Work
Joseph Lugar
Juseph Lugar
Frank W. Chaar
INnur W. Carter
IS91
Tos. 1 .. Custer
Evan H. Ferree
John Wilson
1897
C. A. Lillibridge
A. C. Alexander
Ellas Bundy
Wm. S. Preel
John Wilson
H. J. Work
Prank W. Chase
Isane W. l'arter
Jos. 1 .. Cualer
Evan H. Ferree
W. D. Steele
A. C. Alexander
Wm. M. Amaden
Ancl R. Smith
C. B. Vigua
Joseph LAKar
Frank W. Chaar
189
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Evan H. Ferree
John Wilson
C. A. Lillibridge
W. D. Steele
John Wilson
J. F. Carmichael
W. D. Steele
Anril R. Smith
G. D. Kimball
Joseph Lugar
Ispar W. Carter
A. (. Alexander
Wm. M. Amaden
Juseph Lugar
Frank W. chine
Isnav W Carter
189
11 JI. Paulus
lifram Brownlee
WID T. Cammack
J. F. Carmichael
t. C. Bradford
W. D. Steele
Wm. M. Amsden
Ancl R. Smith
Dr. J. S. Whitson
Isaur W. Carter
190
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IHram Brownlee
Will T. Cammack
Geo. A. Modlin
J. F. Carmichael
Ellaworth Harvey
(. C. Bradferd
W'm. M. Amsden
Ancil R. Smith
Dr. J. S. Whitson
John T. Williams
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Isnie W Curter
1901
11 JJ. Paulus
Geo. A. Modlin
C. C. Bradford
190
IHiram Hrownice
Will T. Cammack
J. F. Carmichael
W'm. M. Amaden
Frank M. Baldwin
Dr. J. S. Whitson
John T. WIlIAI*
Lohn Kelsay
H J. Paulus
Illram Brownlee
WHI T. Cammack
Geo. A. Modlin
H. O. P. Cline
Ellsworth Harvey
t. C. Bradford
Grant Dentler
Frank M. Baldwin
Dr. J. S. Whitson
Kühn l'embertun'
Juhu Kelsay
190
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I. F. llarness
Dr. M. M. Wall
Geo. A. Mediln
R. O. P. Cline
Ellsworth Harvey
Clark Mills
Grønt Dentler
Cortez Knight
Geo. W. Davis
John T. Williams
Ilhu Pembertun
190
H J. Paula
H. F. Harness
Dr. M. M. Wall
Harry Guldthait
John Kelsay
Ellsworth Harvey
Clark Mills
Grant Dentler
Cortez Knight
Geo. W. Davia
Jehn 'T. Williams
Elihu Pemberton
John Kelsay
1905
11. J. Paulus
H. O. 1'. Cline
B. F. Harness
Dr. M. M. Wall
Harry Geldthalt
H. O. P. Cline
Walter S. Neal
Clark Mills
Grant Dentler
Cortez Knight
Geo. W. Davla
John T. Williams
Ellhu Pemberton
John Krisny
Walter S. Neal
Clark Mills
E. E. Frledline
Geo. W. Davis
Win. K. Frazier
John Kiley“
1906
11. J. Paulus
Cortez Knight
Dr. M. M. Wall
Harry Goldthalt
P. H. Elliott
Elmer E. Veach
John Wilson"
Juhn Kelany
190
A. F. Harness
15. J. Paulus
John D. Ferree
Harry Goldthalt
Walter S. Neal
J. B. McGuffin
E. E. Friedline
Fremont Wilson
Geo. R. Daniels
Wmn. K. Frazler
John Wilson
Thes. J. Lucas
1908
II. J. Paulus
P. H. Elliott
John D. Ferrée
Andrew Y. Stout
Elmer E. Veach
Elmer E. Veach
Walter S. Neal
J. H. MeGuffin
Wilbur E. Williams
Fremont Wilson
Geo. R. Daniela
Wm. K. Frazier
John Wilson
Thọa J. Lucas
1909
HI. J. Paulus
P. H. Elliott
John D. Ferree
Andrew Y. Stout
Wm. B. Sanders
Tony George
Wilbur E. Williams
Fremont Wilson
Win. K Frazier
John Wilson
1910
11. J. Paulus
P. H. Elliott
John D. Ferree
Andrew Y. Stout
Elmer E. Veach
Jos. Clouse
Wm. B. Sanders
Tony George
Geo. M. Coon
Fremont Wilson
Wm. K. Frazier
John Wilson*
Thon. J. Lucas
Wm. Baldwin
Vox Benhow
191
HI. J. Pnulus
Roht. Van Atta
Fred Drake
Andrew Y. Stout
Itobt, Von Attn
Edwin H. Kimball
Jos. Clouse
Wm. E. Sanders
Tony George
Geo. M. Coon
Fremont Wilson
V. V. Camoron
Wm. K. Frazier
laninh Well
Vox Benbow
1912
11. J. Paulus
Fred Drake
Wm. E Sanders
Tony George
Geo. M. Coon
Fremont Wilson
V. V. Cameron
O. M. Brumfiel
Isoinh Wall
Ves Benbow
1913
11. J. Paulus
Robt. Van Atta
Fred Drake
Edwin H. Kimball
Jos. ('louse
Uz Mellurtrie
Y. F. While
Geo. M. Coon
Denver I, Horner
V. V. Cameron
D. M. Brumfiel
Isolah Woll
Thoa. J. Lucos
1914
H. J. Paulus
Robt. Von Atta
Pred Drake
Edwin Il Kimball
Jos. ('louse
Chas. E. Davis
Uz Moturtrle
Y. F. White
Wilbur E. Willams Denver L. Horner
V. V. Cameron
O. M. Brumfiel
("han. (. Nelson
Thus, I Luca9
1915
14. J. Pnulus
Robt. Van Atta
W'm. S. Malett
Edwin H1. Kimball
Chas. E. Davie
Uz Molurtrle
Oliver P. Wright
Wubur E. Willlama Clarkson D. Smith
Ernest M. Zimmer
U. M. Brunfiel
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Thus. J. LOrax
1916
J. Frank Charles
Robt. Van Alta
Win. S. Mulott
Mort McRae
Chos. E.
Davis
I'z Mollurtrle
Oliver 1. Wright
Wilbur E. Williams Clarkson D. Smith
Ernest M. Zimmer
O. M. Brumfiel
Chas. t. Nelson
Adam Cline
1917
J. Frank Charles
Robt. Vnn Alta
W'm. S. Malott
Mart Meine
Chas. E.
Davis
Luther Wor!
Oliver T. Wright
Wilbur E. Williams Phil J. Middleton
Ernest M. Zimmer
O. MI Brumfiel
John A. Frazier
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From IS31 to 1837 the Associate Judges were ex-officio Probate Judges, and transacted Probate business. + April terin (1552) the Associate Judges were discontinued. President Judge thereafter continuing as Circuit Judge. I In 1853 the new constitution changed the office of Probate Indky lo
Ilvas Judge. 8 Up to 1841 one person filled both the offices of Clerk and Auditor. In 1838, for a lime. Morton Jones algo filled the additional office of Recorder. 5 In 1873 Cemmon Pleas Judge was ahollshed and business thereof transferred to the Circuit Courts. (a and b) Deceased ip of
final [) Resigned.
(V) David P. Alder was Surveyor from a short time after organization of Couity until 1816.
(x) Previous to 1857 record of Coronera Imperfect and uncertain.
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PASSING OF THE PIONEERS.
They're going fast, those hearts so rare, Those hearts we love, those lives so fair, And pure and free from evil deeds, And from the sins which passion breeds : They wrought, transformed with tireless hands A wilderness to fertile lands.
Each leaves to those who bear his name
A legacy of brighter fame
Than could be won in worldly strife- The memory of an upright life.
December, 1908.
MARK BALDWIN.
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477
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CONTENTS
Chapter Page
I. BLAZING THE WAY
First White Man 17
The Wayne Trail 19
Dave Conner . 2I
Treaty of Greenville 23
Death of General Wayne 23
Death of Little Turtle 23
II. BATTLE OF THE MISSISSINEWA
Bearing upon Early Settlement 24
War of 1812 24
Location of Battlefield 2.4
Account of the Battle . 25
Importance of the Engagement. 26
28
Privations of the Soldiers
Attacked by Indians 29
Gallantry of Captain Trotter 30
Memorial Asked For 33
III. ME-SHIN-GO-ME-SIA, CHIEF OF THE MIAMIS
Year of His Birth 35
Date of His Death 35
Remarks of E. P. McClure 36
Letter from Maj. George W. Steele 37
Letter from Dr. T. R. Brady 37
Letter from Hon. Edgar L. Goldthwait 38
Opinion of Phineas Henley 38
Letter from Mrs. Flitcraft 38
Burial near Jalapa 39
IV. THE FIRST SETTLERS
Making the Best of It 40
Building the Cabin 42
Arrival of Robert McCormick
Josiah Dille 45
James H. Clark Buys Dille Land 45
Mrs. Gabrille Havens 46
V. LOCATING ON BACK CREEK
Stories Grandfather Tells 47
Center of Activity Shifts 47
Causes that Led to Unrest 47
479
480
Contents.
Chapter
Page
Source of Back Creek
48
Joseph Winslow Enters Land 48
Charles Baldwin
50
Solomon Thomas
50
Iredell Rush
50
John Benbow
50
Nathan Morris
50
Thomas Morris
50
Thomas Harvey
50
Jesse Harvey
Henry Osborn
50 50
Thomas Baldwin
50
Daniel Baldwin
50
Benjamin Benbow
50
Father of Twenty-two
50
Progeny Extinct
5I
Back Creek Meeting-house
51
Possibilities of Race Suicide
53
Country Settles Rapidly
53
Entries from 1835 to 1840
53
Letter from T. B. McDonald 54
A Young Quaker Poet 56
Jack Winslow's Reaper 56
Back Creek Graveyard
57
VI. CLOTHING, FOOD AND SHELTER
Sowing Flax Seed
58
John T. Morris 58
Rotting the Flax 59
Making Cloth
59
Wild Game
60
Forty Miles to Mill
60
Hog Hunting
61
Fire Hunting
61
Log Rollings
62
Pioneer Games
62
Building Log Cabins
63
Cooking Utensils
63
Asa T. Baldwin
64
Living in One Room 65
Dash of Frolic and Romance 65
VII. DAVID AND NANCY LEWIS
Arrival at McCormick's Tavern 66
From Wilson's Ford to Lafayette 66
Related to Davy Crockett 67
William G. Lewis 67
Mrs. Emeline Lewis 68
Contents.
481
Chapter
Page
Postoffice at AI
68
Greenberry Postoffice Discontinued
68
The First Postmaster of Fairmount 69
Solomon Thomas 69
First Marriage License
70
John Smith 70
Mary Am Smith 70
Judge Caleb Smith
70
First County Commissioner from Third District 7I
VIII. BUILDING ROADS
Wabash & Erie Canal 72
The Plank Road 72
Gravel Road Projected 72
Marketing Hogs
72
Jonesboro & Fairmount Turnpike
73
Officers of Turnpike Company
73
Jonathan P. Winslow
75
Joseph W. Hill
75
Daniel Winslow
75
Receipts for Toll
75
Letter from Dr. A. Henley
76
William S. Elliott
77
Draining the Land
77
John Selby Makes Test
78
Capt. John F. Jones
80
IX. GLIMPSES OF PIONEER LIFE
Mrs. Lydia Morris Arnold 82
Pioneer Farmers 82
Early Storekeepers 83
First Clock and Cook Stove 83
William Neal
83
Studying Out Loud
83
Games at School
84
"Prepare for Meeting"
84
"Meeting Clothes"
85 85
Oxen Used for Logging
86
Gathering Thorns
86
Hog Killing Time
87
Corn Planting
88 88
Raising Broom Corn
89
Plowing for Wheat 89
Tin Lanterns 89
Borrowing Fire 90
Making Soap
90
Cincinnati a Trading Point
Sugar and Molasses
482
Contents.
Chapter
Page
To Iowa in a Covered Wagon
Q1
"Quite Eccentric" 92
A Regular Book Worm
Thomas W. Newby 93
.94
Getting Married ().4
From $100 in 1846 to $130,000 in 1911
95
Housekeeping Without Cook Stove or Clock 96
Maj. B. V. Norton 96
Trading Milk Cow for Clock 97
Snow on the Cover 97
X. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRST SETTLERS
John and Mary Wilson 08
Hanley and Betsy Broyles 90
Trading in Land 99
Jonathan Wilcuts 100
Martin Bates
IOI
Bernard McDonald IOI
David and Betsy Smithson IO1
Thomas and Lydia Baldwin 102
Jesse E. and Nathan D. Wilson 102
Daniel and Christian Baldwin 10.2
Nathan and Miriam Morris 102
Dugan and Elizabeth Rush
103
Seth and Mary Winslow
103
Jacob and Dorinda Hale 10.4
Peter and Sarah Rich 104
Iredell and Elizabeth Rush IO.1
104
Thomas Harvey, Sr., and Wife, Anna
105
Exum Newby
105
Matthew and Anna Winslow
106
Charles and Eunice Baldwin
106
Jesse Morris
107
Dr. William Lomax
107
Daniel Frazier
107
Lewis and Sarah Moorman
108
Jabez H. Moore 108
108
Jesse and Lydia Harvey
108
Solomon and Rachel Parsons 108
100
John Lee
100
Amaziah Beeson
100
Timothy Kelley
100
Henry and Jesse Winslow 110
Charles Hinshaw IIQ
Hopkins and Elizabeth Richardson 111
William Winslow 111
William and Keziah Osborn
Lancaster and Mary Bell
Gonner and Elizabeth Knight
Contents. 483
Chapter
Page
XI. HAVING TO DO WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS
First Railroad Project II2
A Losing Venture II2
No Use for an Irishman II2
No Sluggards Here I12
Manner of Cooking II4
Spinning the Thread II5
Tanning Cow Hides
116
The Itinerant Shoemaker II6
Muskets Used in War of 1812 II6
Accused of Selling Wet Goods II7
Making Tallow. Candles 118
Uncle Seth Could Pinch
Milton McHatton 120
John Rush 120
William R. Woollen I21
"A Little English Miss" 122
"Worst Places Called Corduroy" 123
Running Past the Tollgate 121
Fluctuating Value of the Dollar 125
XII. DAVID STANFIELD AND NAMING OF FAIRMOUNT
Diary of David Stanfield 126
Elizabeth Stanfield I27
Turned Something Up 128
A Persistent Bible Student I30
Naming Fairmount I3I
Lots Platted in 1850 132
First Home in Corporation I33
XIII. EIGHTEEN FIFTY-TWO TO EIGHTEEN SIXTY-THREE
Letter from Hon. James M. Hundley I34
Jonathan Baldwin 135
What Col. Robert G. Ingersoll Said. 136
Dwelling of James Cammack 137
First Public Improvement 138
Daniel Ridgeway's Tanyard 139
Stage Line Established 1.40
First Free School in Town I4I
Courts and Jails Unnecessary 1.12
XIV. THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Slavery in 1620 I.44
England Emancipates 800,000 1.44
Fugitive Slave Law 1.45
Active Agents 1.45
Pendleton and Marion Stations 1.46
Feeling Against Slavery 1.46
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The Know Nothings I47
Nelson Brazleton 147
Letter from Mrs. Angelina Pearson
Runaway Slaves 148
149
Station at Charles Baldwin's
149
Seven Slaves to Bradford's 150
The Last "Consignment" 151
XV. THE SPIRITUALISTIC MOVEMENT
The Town of Galatia 152
Otho Selby, Surveyor 152
The Galatia Messenger 152
Robert Nose's Story I53
Pool of Siloam 153
Morgan O. Lewis 154
Fine Fishing 154
Reaches Grant County 155
Railroad Surveyed 156
Scrip Issued I57
Railroad Bubble Bursts 158
XVI. TEMPERANCE AGITATION
First Temperance Meeting 159
William G. Lewis 159
Andy Morris Retreats 159
Dave Capper Defiant 161
Returns to Harrisburglı
162
Friends Meeting in 1831 163
Building Back Creek Meeting-house
163
"June Quarterly" 163
Methodist Church Organized
164
The United Brethren
165
Wesleyan Methodists
166
Baptist Church Organized
167
Fairmount Friends Set Up Meeting
167
Robert W. Trader
167
Berean Bible Class
169
Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock
160
Isaac Meek
172
Married in Friends Meeting 172
Churches in Fairmount 173
XVII. EARLY SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS
School at Back Creek in 1831 176
Thomas D. Duling. Sr. 176
Teachers of Pioneer Days 177
Mary Ann Taylor 178
John R. Little 180
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Roster of Teachers
Robert W. Himelick 183
Otho Selby, Teacher 185
Letter from Mrs. Pickard
187
Letter from Ruth T. Carey
188
Letter from Myra Baldwin 188
Letter from D. W. Lawrence 189
Letter from Solomon Duling 189
Letter from Harry Suman I90
Letter from J. H. Baldwin
191
Letter from Adrial Simons 192
Letter from Mrs. Mary A. Morrow 194
XVIII. WILLIAM LEACH AND HIS DESCENDANTS
Paper by David G. Lewis 195
Facts by Claud Leach 196
Marriage of William Leach 197
Soldier in War of 1812 . 197
Neighbors of William Leach
197
McCormick Tavern a Landmark
197
Family of William Leach 198
An Andrew Jackson Democrat 199
William J. Leach 200
XIX. AN INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
Active Promoter of Town 202
Marriage of Jonathan P. Winslow 203
Pays Security Debt 204
Opens Store 204
Palmer Winslow, Manufacturer 204
Captain Clark in Revolutionary War 205
Nixon Winslow, Farmer and Banker 206
XX. CAPT. DAVID L. PAYNE
Son of William and Celia (Lewis) Payne 209
The Payne Homestead 209
WVit, Precocity and Initiative 200
Mrs. George W. Bowers, Early Teacher. 210
Leaves Old Home for Kansas 210
Enlists in Kansas Cavalry 211
Joins Gen. George Custer 211
Elected to Kansas Legislature 2TE
Favors the Opening of Oklahoma Territory 2TI
Printing Press Seized 212
Tribute by an Old Friend 213
Death at Wellington, Kansas 210)
XXI. DULINGS, REEDERS AND SIMONSES
Cleared Twelve Acres of Ground for Two-Horse Wagon. 220
No Denomination Barred 221
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Finished in Walnut 221
Paper by Bishop Milton Wright 223
A Pioneer Peacemaker 227
- Editor Religious Telescope 227
The Wright Brothers 228
Textbooks Used in Schools
220
A Roosevelt Family 231
Paper by John H. Simons 232
On Foot to Ft. Wayne 232
"Wolves Howling on the Outside" 233
Death of Henry Simons 234
Barren Creek Christian Church
234
XXII. THE WILSONS
Ancestry Traced Nearly Two Hundred Years 235
Letter from Webster Parry 236
Came with William Penn 238
Head of the Society of Friends 238
Letter from William S. Elliott 238
Walnut and Poplar for Rails
239
Hauled Wheat to Wabash 240
Noisy Visit of Red Skins
212
Marriage of Lindsey and Jane Wilson.
244
Poor Prospects 2.16
President Indiana W. C. T. U. 216
An Energetic and Painstaking Farmer 2.18
Makes Good at Salem 248
Second and Third Generations 250
XXIII. FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP SOLDIERS
War of the Revolution 251
War of 1812 251
War with Mexico 251
Civil War
251
First to Volunteer
254
Andrew Rhoads 258
Letter from T. B. McDonald
260
Letter from Hon. J. M. Hundley
260
Additional Names by Jesse Haisley 264
Letter from Mrs. Lydia Smithson 265
Letter from Dr. A. Henley 265
Letter from John L. Rhoads 266
Fought at Gettysburg 268
"Over Eighteen" 270
A Confederate Soldier 271
War with Spain 271
War with Germany 272
Sergeant in the Philippines 273
Our Lieutenant-Colonel 274
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XXIV. FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP AND FAIRMOUNT CORPORA- TION
Organization, September, 1851 275
Territory Set Aside for Purpose 275
Topography of Township 275
Descendant of Capt John Smith 276
277
Corduroy Roads Replaced
278
Road Districts in 1854 278
Henry Harvey, Township Trustee
279
Census of 1860 280
Move for Incorporation
281
Vote Favorable to Incorporation
281
Election of Officers
28.2
Board of Trustees Meet
282
By-Laws Adopted
28.2
Census of 1870 284
Wages of Teachers
285
Corporation Officials from 1871 to 1917.
School Trustees 286
288
Assessors and Marshals 289
Health Officers 290
XXV. THE TANYARD, HOME GUARDS AND QUAKER ARSE- NAL-CAMMACK'S SAW-MILL-THE EXPLOSION
First Tanyard in 1846
291
Tanning a Cowhide 201
Headquarters for Abolitionists 292
The Quaker Arsenal 292
The Home Guards 293
Letter from Hon. J. M. Hundley 295
Cammack's Saw-mill 206
The Explosion 296
Letter from M. A. Hiatt 297
XXVI. TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND PIONEER MER- CHANTS
Letter from T. B. McDonald 299
Harness and Wagons Were Home Made. 290
People Went Horseback or on Foot. 300
Letter from Hon. J. M. Hundley 300
"The Mill Boy of the Slashes" 301
Freighting from Anderson 302
Marion and Anderson Stage 302
The "Artemas Ward" and the "Lincoln" 302
Walker Winslow Brings News of Lincoln's Death. 304
An Angry Union Soldier 304
Letter from Mrs. Jennie Jones 305
Boundary Lines Fixed in 1863
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Projecting the Interurban
Joseph W. Baldwin Opens Store 305
Early Merchants 307
Business Directory of 1877 307
307
Letter from Dr. A. Henley
308
John Bull and His Gold 309
Present Fairmount Business Men 310
Successful Career of N. W. Edwards
311
XXVII. FAIRMOUNT PHYSICIANS - FIRST POSTMASTER -- NEWSPAPERS - ORGANIZATION OF CORNET BANDS
Dr. Alpheus Henley 313
Practitioners of the Early Day 315
In Other Fields 316
Location of First Postoffice 318
Fairmount's Only Postmistress
319
An Early Newspaper
319
The Fairmount News
320
The Fairmount Times
320
J. Stivers 320
The Child's Golden Voice 321
The Fowlerton Index 321
Cal Sinninger, Vitriolic 321
Blanche Hockett Organizes First Cornet Band in 1870 321
Other Bands 321
Notable Success in Dentistry 322
XXVIII. ORGANIZATION OF BANKS-DEVELOPMENT OF NAT- URAL GAS-BUILDING THE WATER WORKS-LO -. CATING INDUSTRIES
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