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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 02484 0537
GENEALOGY 977.101 M82r
HISTORY
OF
MORGAN COUNTY, OHIO,
WITH
PORTRAITS AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
OF SOME OF ITS
PIONEERS AND PROMINENT MEN.
BY CHARLES ROBERTSON, M. D.
REVISED AND EXTENDED BY THE PUBLISHERS.
CHICAGO: L. H. WATKINS & CO. 1886
DONOHUE & HENNEBERRY, Printers, Chicago.
PUBLISHERS' PREFACE.
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Aceording to the statement of Dr. Robertson, a considerable portion of the matter ineluded in this volume was written and delivered by him, by request of a committee of eitizens, at the centennial celebration of the fourth of July, in McConnelsville in 1876, and was not then intended for publieation. But having gathered so mueh mat- ter, and beeoming interested in the subject. he devoted much of his time during the remaining years of his life to the preparation of a history of Morgan County. He did not live to finish the work ; and it is now given to the publie completed and brought down to date by other hands.
Dr. Robertson's intention was to make a brief history of the county from its organ- ization. This intention has been departed from and the publishers have sought to antedate the first settlements and to inelude in the work every historical event of im- portance that may closely interest the present inhabitants of Morgan County and their posterity. To this end six introductory chapters have been added, embracing an epit- ome of Territorial and State history, also fourteen chapters devoted to the townships of the county. Every part of the work has been extended by the addition of new matter, gathered from the most authentic sources and earefully edited by an experi- enced and able writer.
In plaeing this history of Morgan County before their patrons the publishers believe that their work will stand the test of candid eriticism. They have spared neither time, labor, nor expense to make the history all that it ought to be : and they feel assured that those citizens, who for a year have watched with friendly interest the progress of the work, will not be disappointed with the result of their efforts. That a book containing thousands of dates and names should be absolutely free from trivial errors, they do not claim, and thinking people will not expect : but such has been the care bestowed upon the work by competent, experienced men-writers, print- ers and proofreaders-it is believed that even the inconsequential class of errors have been reduced to the minimum and that essential mis-statement of facts have been wholly avoided. The publishers have endeavored, by the aid of all that is excellent in the art of typography and the book-binders' skill. to send forth the history clothed as its worth deserves.
The publishers desire publicly to express their thanks for contributions and favors from Judge John E. Hanna, Robert A. Pinkerton, Andrew Kahler, Worley Adams, Ilon. D. B. Linn, Hon. E. M. Stanbery, and the editors of the Herald and Democrat. of MeConnelsville ; Joshua Davis, William Sherwood, S. C. Grey, Isaac Inestis. W. Emmett Gatewood, M. D., Judge Newell Corner, John Miller. the county ofli- cials, members of the legal and medical professions, ministers of the gospel, sol- diers of the rebellion, and old residents generally, who have given information of im- portance and value are also assured that their courtesies have been appreciated. The chapters relating to the pioneer histories of the various townships and villages of the
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county have been gleaned partly from the contributions of the late Judge J. M. Gay- lord. published in the Democrat in 18:3-4. and largely from personal interviews with the oldest residents and best informed citizens in all parts of the county. To name all who have aided in making the township histories interesting and valuable would require a chapter by itself : suffice it to say that the publishers and their employés desire to return sincere and heartfelt thanks for the interest manifested in their work by all intelligent citizens of the county, and for the uniform courtesy and kindness with which they have been received by all with whom they have had business or social relations.
CHICAGO, Ill .. 1886.
L. H. WATKINS & Co.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
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THE EARLY NORTHWEST .- Robert Chevalier LaSalle the first White Explorer of the Ohio Valley -His Journey of 1669-70-Probability of his having Explored the Muskingum-The West little known to the English prior to 1740-Early Englishmen in the Ohio Valley-DeBienville's Expedition, 1749-Curious Discovery at the Mouth of the Muskingum-The Colonial Ohio Land Company, of Virginia-Its Efforts to Promote Settlement Unsuccessful-First Military Expedition of the English in the Ohio Valley-Colonel Bouquet's Bloodless Victory-Wash- ington on the Ohio in 1770-Virginia Establishes the County of Illinois-Early Ownership of the Northwest-Conflicting Claims-Cession of Various State Claims-Indian Treaties, 1784 to 1795.
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CHAPTER II.
THE ABORIGINES OF OHIO .- Southeastern Ohio Before its Occupation by the White Man-Evi- dence of a Great but Extinct People-Indians of Ohio-Original Tribes-Conquest of the Country by the Iroquois-Indian Towns -The Delawares of the Muskingum and the Tusca- rawas-Their Traditions-Other Indian Nations-Estimate of the Number of Warriors, 1778 -Colonel James Smith's Account of his Experience Among the Indians of the Muskingum Valley, 1755-Interesting Pictures of Savage life in the Wilderness-Reminiscences by Will- iam Corner-An Indian Trail in Morgan County.
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CHAPTER III.
MEASURES REGARDING TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC LANDS AND SURVEYS .- The Ordi- nance of 1784-The Act of 1785 Regarding Western Lands and the Survey Thereof-Squat- ters and Intruders on the Public Lands-Attempts to Disperse Them-Names of Squatter Settlers in Eastern Ohio in 1785-Preparations for Establishing a Garrison at the Month of the Muskingum-Fort Ilarmar built in 1785-The Survey of the First Seven Ranges-The Work Begun and Abandoned in 1785 is Resumed and Continued in 1786-A Virginia Corn- husking, 1786-The Sale of a Tract to the Ohio Company-The Survey Resumed under the Act of May 18, 1796-Manner of Disposing of Public Land-Donations to Ebenezer Zane- The Military Lands-Establishment of Land Offices-The Ordinance of 1787
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CHAPTER IN.
THE OHIO COMPANY .- First Steps Toward Organizing the Ohio Company-Conference of Gen- erals Putnam and Tupper-Meeting in Boston-Statement of its Objects-Dr. Cutler Ap- pointed to Conduct Negotiations with Congress-His Ability and Success as an Agent-The Ordinance of Freedom-Reasons for Selecting Lands on the Muskingum-The Proposed City and Colony-Measures in Relation to the Same-The Survey- Final Adjustment of the Com- pany's Affairs-The Purchase as Finally Concluded-The Donation Lands-Division of Lands Among Shareholders.
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CHAPTER V.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST TERRITORY .- 1788 To 1803-Remarkable Predic- tion about the Ohio Country by Dr. Cutler-The Company of Adventurers-Their Winter Journey Across the Mountains-Arrival of the Mayflower at the Muskingum, April 7, 1788- Names of the Founders of Marietta-Origin of the term Buckeye-Establishment of Town- ships-The Birth of a State-Attempt to Legalize Slavery in Ohio-Settlements at Belpre and Waterford-The Settlement at Big Bottom.
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CHAPTER VI.
THE INDIAN WAR-1790 To 1495 .- Primary Causes of the War -- Preparations for a Treaty- The Treaty Made at Fort Ilarmar in January, 1789-Attack on the Ohio Company's Sur- veying Party-The Colony at Big Bottom-Murder of the Settlers-Two Men Elude the Indians and Warn the neighboring Settlements-The Colony Formed at Olive Green in 1794-The Indian Silver-heels-Wayne's Victory
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CHAPTER VII.
PIONEERS AND PIONEER LIFE .- Description of the Log Cabin and the Manner of its Erection- The Kitchen Utensils of the Pioneer Household-The Bill of Fare and How it was Prepared-Fish and Game-Pioneer Agriculture-Rude Implements-Woman's Work- The Spinning-Wheels and the Looms-The Kinds of Garments in Fashion Long Ago-The Pioneer Preachers-The Early Schools-Manner of Travel.
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CHAPTER VIII.
CIVIL, HISTORY OF MORGAN COUNTY .- Morgan County Erected December 29, 1817-Its Original Boundaries-Organization in 1819-First Election in April, 1819-Controversy over the County Seat-MeConnelsville Selected-Attempt to Change the Location of the Seat of Changes in the County's Boundaries-Township Organization-Children's Home-County .Justice-Infirmary-How the Pauper Question was Managed in Olden Times-Civil Roster .. 108
CHAPTER IX.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RIVER NAVIGATION .- Early Roads-Mails and Postoffices- Old-Time Star Routes-Pioneer Boating on the Muskingumn-The "Orleans" Boats-The "Rufus Putnam" Passage Up the Muskingum in January, 1824-McConelsville Navi- gators-The River Improvement-Railroad Projects-A Railroad at Last-The Bridge at McConelsville-Early Mills. 125
CHAPTER X.
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD .- The Origin of the Underground Railroad-Its Route in Morgan County-Success of the Road-Anecdotes and Incidents of Slavery Days-A Prominent Official of the Road in Morgan County-Ilow Slaves were Assisted to Gain their Liberty-Slave Hunters and Isaac Clendenin-A Spy's Uncomfortable Predicament- Escape of a White Man's Wife and Children
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CHAPTER XI.
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PHYSICAL FEATURES OF MORGAN COUNTY .- Topography-Soil and Productions-Agricultural and Mineral Resources-Coal-Salt Manufacturing-Zuriel Sherwood, the Pioneer Salt- maker of Morgan County-How Salt was Carried to Market in the Early Days-Natural Gas-Stone's Well-Petroleum-The Extent of the Business, 1860-1854. 157
CHAPTER XII.
MILITARY. - Early Organizations in Morgan County-The Mexican Campaign-Morgan County's Part Therein-Morgan in the Rebellion-The First Company-The Seventeenth Ohio Regiment-Twenty-fifth Regiment-Eighteenth Regiment-Captain Scott's Cavalry Com- pany-Seventeenth (Three Years) Regiment-Seventy-seventh Regiment-Seventy-cighth Regiment-Eighty-sixth Regiment-Ninety-seventh Regiment-One Hundred and Twenty- second Regiment-Ninth Cavalry-One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment, O. N. G .- First Regiment Heavy Artillery-One Hundred and Eighty-second Regiment-Reminis- cences of Prison Experience.
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CHAPTER XIII.
MORGAN'S RAID .- His raid in Ohio-Morgan's Retreat-IIe Encamps in Deerfield Township- Experience of the Zanesville Scouts-Consternation at MeConnelsville on Receipt of a Despatch, "Morgan is Coming"-The Crossing of the River at Eagleport by the Rebels- The Skirmish-A Citizen Killed-Capture and Imprisonment of Morgan-ITis Escape. .. . 22;
CHAPTER XIV.
LOCAL POLITICS .- THE COUNTY PRESS-Origin of the "Brimstone" and "Junto" Factions in the County-Their Leaders-The Local Press-Progress and Influence of Journalism- The First Paper "The Morgan Sentinel"-" The Genius of Liberty "-The First Democratic Organ-The News-paper War in MeConnelsville-Description of an Early Copy of the "Sentinel "- " Morgan Record" - "Valley Democrat"- "Democratie Guard" - "The ('hronicle"-" The Enquirer"-" The Conservative "-" The MeConnelsville Democrat "- Whig and Republican Papers-" The Advocate "-" The Whig Standard"-Contents of .an Early Number-" The Independent "-The MeConnelsville Herald" 235
CHAPTER AV.
THE BENCH AND BAR OF MORGAN COUNTY .- The First Courts-The Primitive Court House- The Early Courts and Lawyers-John Doland, the First Attorney-Hon. John E. Ilanna- James L. Gage, and Other Early Lawyers-Hon. J. M. Gaylord-Hon. Elijah Hay- ward-Hon. E. E. Evans-Colonel Melvin Clarke-Hon. Isaac Parrish-Hon. C. B. Tompkins-Judge F. W. Wood-Royal T. Sprague-General F. B. Pond-Biographies of Members of the Present Bar-Judge Newell Corner, Hon. E. M. Stammbery .... 252
CHAPTER XVI.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. - The First Physician-Dr. David McGarry at Olive Before the Formation of Morgan County-Dr. Ziba Adams-Other Early Doctors-Dr. Samuel A. Barker-His Life and Public Services-Dr. P. B. Johnson-His Influence and Promi- nence as a Politician-Dr. Charles Robertson-Present Members of the Profession. ...... 2:0
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CHAPTER XVII.
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MCCONNELSVILLE .- Original Plat of the Town, 1817-Donation of Lots by General McConnel- Jacob Kahler, the First Settler-The Pioneers of the Village-Hotel Keepers-Merchants and Mechanics-Anecdotes-A Picture of Pioneer Village Life-Later Settlers and Industries- Banks-Incorporation of the Town-Property Hoklers in 1836-A Glance at the Names of Former Business Men-Business of 1886-Reminiscences-Celebration of the Fourth, 1820- Telegraph Companies-Early Schools-The New Schoolhouse-Temperance Work in the Town and County-Early Temperance Workers-The MeConnelsville Ordinance-Churches of MeConnelsville-Lodges-Biographies.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
MORGAN .- Organization-Early Elections-The First Magistrate-Roster of Pioneers-Deacon Miles- The Juntos and Brimstones-Old Joe-Election Customs - Memorable Contest Between the Juntos and the Brimstones-Early Courts-Court Attendance of Pioneer Days- Tavern Gatherings-Reminiscences-Personal Incidents.
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CHAPTER XIX.
MALTA. - THE VILLAGE AND THE TOWNSHIP-Malta Village-Platted in 1817-The Early Settlers-The Pools, Bells and Others-Judge Young-The Ferry-The First Stores and Industries-The Origin and Growth of Various Business Interests-Manufacturers-The Brown-Manly Plow Company-Churches, Lodges, Etc .- Malta Township-Its Organiza- tion-Pioneer Settlers-A Novel Mill-Dawes' Store and Tannery-Abe and Bill Hughes and Their Advent. 342
CHAPTER XX.
PENN .- Quaker Influences-Early Settlers from Belmont and Jefferson Counties-Names of Pioneers-Organization of the Township-First Election-Later Settlers-Anecdote-Family Sketches-Pierpoint's Mill-Pennsville-An Old Village-Laid Out in 1828-Growth of the First Decade-Churches-I. O. O. F. Lodge.
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CHAPTER XXL.
WINDSOR .- The Largest Township of the County-The Earliest Settlement-The Big Bottom Massacre-Site of the Block House-New England Influences-Fruit Culture-Early Inhabi- tants Along the River-The Hill Farms and "Rabbit Lands"-The Old Mill at Luke ('Inte-Pioncer Families-Melancholy Event at a Wolfe Hunt-Joel Sherman Killed-The Noted Fisherman of the Valley-Canoeing-A Pioneer's Experiences-Remarkable Religious Excitement-The "Six Weeks' Meeting" in 1819-Early Schools and Teachers-Mercan- tile and Industrial Items-The Village of Stockport-A good Trading Point-The Settle- ment, Origin and Growth of the Town-Lodges-Churches-Biographical.
CHAPTER XXII.
MARION .- A Part of Atheu's County until 1845-Its Original Boundaries-A Prosperous and Well-Improved Township-An Industrious and Thrifty Population-The Early Settlers- The Influence of the Friends-Captain Lovell's Experiences-Other Pioneers-Primitive
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Election Methods-Early Justices-Scarcity of Money-The Village of Chester Hill-Its Origin-Early Settlers and Their Occupation-The Town in the Woods Becomes Wealthy and Prosperous-Schools, Churches, Lodges, Ete .- Personal Mention. 430
CHAPTER XXIII.
DEERFIELD .- An Old Township-The First Justice-Early Elections-Names of Voters and Candidates-Character of the Inhabitants-A Permanent Population-An Honorable Record -Pioneer Life-Hunting-Family Sketches-The Saylors-Stanberys, Moodys, Masseys, and other Early Settlers -- The Village of Triadelphia-The First Anti-Slavery Society in the County-Its Organization in 1836-Names of Its members-Churches of Deerfield. 452
CHAPTER XXIV.
MEIGSVILLE .- An Early Settlement -- Character of the Pioneers-First Settlements along the Marietta Road and on Meigs Creek-The First election in the Township, 1819-Names of Voters at this Election-Other Early Settlers-John Duffy and the Lawyer-Schools-Early Mills and Stores-Family Sketches-Pioneer Pictures-Churches. 461
CHAPTER XXV.
BRISTOL .- Organization-Topography-Nativity of the First Settlers-David Stevens, the Pio- neer-Social Gatherings-Log Rollings-Raisings-Corn Shuckings-Quiltings-Dances -- Arthur and William Jenkins-The Fordyces-Berg. W. Talbot -- Land Sharks-Experience of an Early Settler-Matthew Wilson-Experience of an Early Mail Carrier-Initial Events- List of Early Settlers-The " Old Bristol Meeting House"-Pioneer Ministers-Johnny Apple- seed-Adrial Huzzey, the Shoemaker and Preacher-Later Settlers-New Bristol-Churches. 469
CHAPTER XXVI.
UNION .-- Organization in 1821-Formerly a Part of Deerfield-Surface and Drainage-Lawless Character of a Few Early Settlers-Slow Progress of Improvements-The Quigleys and the Corners-Mrs. Quigley and the Bear-Names of Early Settlers-Family Sketches-Early Events-The First Mill-First Frame House-First Brick House-The First Election- Villages-Ringgold-Origin and History-Morganville and Rosseau. 489
CHAPTER XXVII.
HOMER .- Introductory and Descriptive -- Mineral Resources-Oil-A Part of Ames Township in 1805-Homer and Marion Together-Population 1820 to 1840-Pioneer Settlers-The Aldermans-The Lovells-Other Earlyand Prominent Families-Reminiscences and Personal History-First Improvements-Villages-Their Origin and Date-Churches, Societies, Etc .. 498
CHAPTER XXVIII.
BLOOM .- Organization of the Township-Early Settlers-A Farm for Sale Cheap-First Elec- tion-Settlers of 1819 and later years-Sick Wheat-Squirrel Migration-First Peaches- Church History-A Puzzled Parson-Later Settlers and Miscellaneous Events-A Great Rail-Splitter-The Martin's, MeCune's and John F. Talley-First Improved Stock-First Brick Houses-Early Mills-Villages : Airington, Eagleport and Rokeby-Reminiscences- ('loth " Kicking"-Cost of a Pair of Boots. 508
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CHAPTER XXIX.
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YORK .- Organization-The Deavers, Longstreths, Pletchers, Wellers, Stoneburners-The First Settlers-Andrew Gossman and the Panther-Old Dragon-Deavertown-Early Recollections of Mrs. T. L. Grey-Initial Events-Lodges-Churches-Deavertown in 1886. 519
CHAPTER XXX.
MANCHESTER .- The Township Organized-Reduction of Territory-Earliest Settlement-The Pioneers-First Election for Justices-Names of the Voters -- Anecdote of Old Ned, Gen. McConnel and a Cider Treat-Frederick Wood-Establishment of Wood Grove Postoffice -. First Mill-Villagers-Reinersville-Seeleyville-Societies-Odd Fellows and Masons. ...... 527
CHAPTER XXXI.
CENTRE .- Organization of the Township-First Election, 1819-Election Contests-A Peculiar Document-List of Pioneer Voters-Early Settlers-Their Character -- Their Experiences and Hardships-" Essence" Smith-The Native Woods-Clearing -- Visiting -- Going to Mill- Religions Privileges-Elder Hussey-" Early Candle-Light " Meetings-School Privileges -- Early Teachers-Early Mail-Routes -- Personal Mention. .
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
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Adams, Jacob
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Adams, Dr. Ziba.
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Alexander. Dr. John
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Abbott, Dr. John S.
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Atkinson, Morris K
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Adair, James A.
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Brown, Eugene J
Berry, G. W.
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Barker, Dr. Samuel A
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Bingham, Dr. Taylor .J
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Brown, Dr. Joshua H
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Bennett, Dr. John C
Branson, Dr. Smith
Barker, Luther D
Buck, John
Brokaw, Obadiah
Corner, Judge Newell
264 267 251
Covey, C. C ..
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Culver, Dr. Lucius P
281 287
Chandler, Daniel.
323 366 428 265
Dawes, Henry M
Doland, John.
Davis, Henry M.
Danford, Marion E.
Davis, Dr. Miles B
Davis, Dr. James .
Durbin, Hon. William
Davis, Capt. William
Devol, G. S.
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Devol, Dalphon
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Davis, Joshua
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Dinsmoor. Iliel.
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Donovan, Andrew J
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Crew, William B.
Clarke, Melvin.
Corner, George L.
Chadwick, Justus
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Coulson, Dr. E. G
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Evans, Hon. Ezra E.
Ewing, Dr. John.
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Edwards. Forster
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Fouts, Hon. Lemen.
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Foulke, Jesse R.
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Foulke, William
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Gregg, Rev. John C.
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Gatewood, W. Emmett, M. D
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Gillespie Family
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Gibson, Capt. Charles J.
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Henderson, William I
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Harris, Curtis V
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Humphrey. Joseph B.
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Iluestis. Dr. Isaac
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Holcomb, Dr. L. S.
Hawkins, Col. William H
287 324 441
Huffman Family
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Hambleton, John R
451 485
Ivers, Jesse A
266 267
Johnson, Dr. Perley Brown.
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Jones, James K.
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Kelley, Joseph Arthur
265 276
Kennedy, Dr. Phillip
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Kahler, Jacob
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Kahler, Andrew
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Linn, Hon. D. B
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Lane. Jesse D.
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Lane, Thomas B
427 268
McIlhiney, James W
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Martin, Dr. Samuel
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Michener, Dr. George
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McConnel, James A
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McConnell. Gen. Alexander.
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Morris, George P. .
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Morgan, Capt. Carleton C
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Manly, James.
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Mellor, Samuel
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Mellor. William V
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Miller, Edward
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Hiatt, Jehu
Huzzey, Rev. Adrial
Jones, Hiram L.
Kelley, Dr. W. R.
Kelly. Joseph
Metcalf, Frank F.
McConnell, Gen. Robt
Hanna. Hon. John E.
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Miller, John. .
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McDermott, John
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Montgomery, Joab J
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Massey, William
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Noyes, Dr. Hiram Judson
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Naylor, James B
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Nixon, Joseph W.
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Power, Benjamin F.
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Parish, Hon. Isaac.
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Parker, Dr. Isaac
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Pinkerton Family
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Pierrot, Eugene.
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Parmiter Family
487 265
Robertson, Dr. Charles
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Rusk, Dr. Daniel
271 262
Stanbery, Hon. Elias M.
Sonnanstine, Capt. Joseph F
221 266
Shepard, Judge Nathaniel
322 341
Sherwood, William
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Sherwood, Edwin
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Smith, Eli C.
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Smith, William R.
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Chappellear, George J.
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Tompkins, Hon. Cydnor B
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Tipton, Hon. Thomas W
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True, Dr. Iliram L.
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Thomas, John E.
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Taggart, Arthur
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Williams, Thomas
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Weber, Louis J
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White, Dr. J. W.
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Wright, Dr. Nehemiah
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Watkins, James
Pond, Gen. Francis B
Parker, Dr. Anderson Judkins
Robertson, Henry S.
Stewart, A. W.
Sharp, R. J. M.
Swayne, Eugene R.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
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Atkinson, Morris K
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Buck, John.
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Barker, Samuel A., M. D
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Barker, Luther Dana
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Brokaw, Obadiah
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Children's Home.
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Corner, George L.
Chappellear. George J
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Chadwick, Justus.
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Davis, Captain William
Davis, Joshua.
Dunsmoor, Hiel.
Durbin. William
360 516 400 452
Edwards. Forster
Gibson, Captain C. J
Gatewood, W. Emmett, M. D
Gaylord, Hon. James M
Hook, Captain Isaac N.
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Henery, Lieut. David A
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Henery, Rev. Nathan B
416 440 132
Huffman, George W.
Johnson, Perley B., M. D
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Lane, Jesse I).
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Morgan, Capt. Carleton C.
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McConnelsville in 1840
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McConnelsville in 1886.
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McConnel. Gen. Alexander
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Manly. James
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Miller, John .
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Mellor, William V
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Massey, William
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Montgomery, J. J
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Donovan, A. J
Hambleton, John R
Lane. T. B.
Murduck. Jackson C.
Mellor, Sammel
Coburn, Nicholas
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Manly, W. H
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McDermott, John.
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Noyes, Hiram Judson, M. D
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Nixon, Joseph W
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Pond, Gen. Francis B
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Parmiter, John
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Pierrot, Eugene
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Robertson, Charles, M. D
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Stanbery, Hon. E. M
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Sherwood, William
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Sherwood, Edwin.
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Swayne, Eugene R.
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Smith, Eli C ..
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Thomas, John E.
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HISTORY OF MORGAN COUNTY, OHIO.
CHAPTER I.
THE EARLY NORTHWEST.
DISCOVERY OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN 1541-MEAGER RESULTS OF SPANISH DISCOVERIES IN THE WEST- THE FRENCHI EXPLORERS-THEIR ACTIVITY AND DILIGENCE-JOLIET AND MARQUETTE EXPLORE THE LAKE REGION IN 1673-ROBERT CHEVALIER LA SALLE THE FIRST WHITE EXPLORER OF THE OHIO VALLEY-HIS JOURNEY OF 1669-70-PROBABILITY OF HIS HAVING EXPLORED THE MUSKINGUM-HIS VOYAGE TO GREEN BAY AND THE EXPLORATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI-IIE TAKES POSSESSION OF THE COUNTRY IN THE NAME OF THE KING-MISSIONARIES-FRENCHI TRADERS-THE WEST LITTLE KNOWN TO THE ENGLISH PRIOR TO 1740-EARLY ENGLISHMEN IN THE OHIO VALLEY-DE BIENVILLE'S EXPEDITION, 1749-CURIOUS DISCOVERY AT THE MOUTH OF THIE MUSKINGUM-THE COLONIAL OHIO LAND COMPANY, OF VIRGINIA-ITS EFFORTS TO PRO- MOTE SETTLEMENT UNSUCCESSFUL-JOURNEYS OF GIST AND WASHINGTON-FIRST MILITARY EXPEDITION OF THE ENGLISHI IN THE OHIO VALLEY-COLONEL BOUQUET'S BLOODLESS VICTORY- WASHINGTON ON THE OHIO IN 1770-MURDER OF INDIANS AT YELLOW CREEK, 1774-LOGAN, THIE FAMOUS MINGO-LORD DUNMORE'S EXPEDITION-THE BATTLE AT THE KANAWHA-THE ERECTION OF FORT LAURENS, 1778-ILLUSTRIOUS MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT OF GENERAL CLARK-THE WEST WRESTED FROM BRITISH CONTROL-VIRGINIA ESTABLISHES THE COUNTY OF ILLINOIS-THE MORAVIAN MISSIONARIES AND THEIR WORK ON THE TUSCARAWAS-THE BLOODY MASSACRE AT GNADENIIUTTEN, 1782-EARLY OWNERSHIP OF THE NORTHWEST-CONFLICTING CLAIMS-CESSION OF VARIOUS STATE CLAIMS-INDIAN TREATIES, 1784 to 1795.
T MIIE first knowledge we have of white men in the great valley be- tween the Alleghanies and the Rocky Mountains is that in 1541 the Spanish explorer, Ferdinand de Soto, and his companions reached and discovered the Mississippi River, near the 34th paral- lel of north latitude. But from Spanish discoveries and explorations from 1500 to near the close of the sixteenthi cent- ury, apart from the establishment of the earliest settlement in the United States at St. Angustine, in 1565, there grew
no important results, at least so far as relate to the history of the United States.
Among the earliest nations to turn their eyes to the continent beyond the western seas, the French were most act- ive and energetic in their efforts to explore the new land and plant colonies therein. Instead of making a vain search for El Dorados or the fountain of perpet- ual youth the French looked with a prac- tical gaze upon the newly-discovered world and songht to make at least a
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