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HISTORY
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PREBLE COUNTY OHIO
HER PEOPLE, INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS
BY. R. E. LOWRY
With Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Old Families
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1915 B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana
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DEDICATION.
To the dear, departed ones, whose busy hands changed the giant for- ests into fertile fields; whose love of home established the hearthstones, the tender ties of which yet bind together the heartstrings of the native born ; whose patriotism gave the best of their lives and substance for the defense of their country ; whose graves make sacred the soil their feet so often trod.
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FOREWORD
The writing of the history of Preble county was undertaken after much hesitation and deliberation on my part, because I doubted that I had the time or ability to do the subject justice. It would not have been attempted at all, but for the kindly words of encouragement and confidence of C. E. Albright, of the Register, to whom I owe thanks for his generous in- dorsement and kindly assistance. It does make a man stronger to know that some friend believes in his ability, integrity and steadfastness of purpose.
I do not claim that there are no errors, but I believe that they will gen- erally be found negligible. As the work progressed, it became a work of love to make it as complete as possible, and, in pursuance of the object, I traveled and visited every corner of the county, interviewing men and women on those local subjects about which they seemed to be fully in- formed; but both myself and my informants are human and could err. Of course, no one remembers the early history, and I have freely used all the information I could obtain from any and all histories and writings dealing with those times, and embodied the information so obtained in my own language, in so far as it seemed to deal with our county.
The local histories of Israel, Jackson, Jefferson and Twin townships are written by others, to whom due credit is given, and I fully believe that their help has been of much value in making the work more acceptable.
If the work will help the reader to a fuller and more comprehensive view of, and a greater love and respect for, our splendid county, its people and achievements, I shall feel in a large measure repaid for my efforts. I would that the work had been long since done, by abler hands, to embalm the past in the memory of the living, "Lest we forget." I fully believe that as the present becomes the past, the information herein contained as to the social, religious, educational and official life among our people, will become more valuable; while matters of a more general nature related, will be relished by many readers, because they have not the time or opportunity, and perhaps not the inclination, to wade through the larger histories dealing therewith.
In closing, I wish to thank the publishers, for their uniform courtesy, kindness and patience with me, while preparing the work.
Respectfully submitted,
R. E. LOWRY.
Eaton, Ohio.
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PREFACE
All life and achievement is evolution; present wisdom comes from past experience, and present commercial prosperity has come only from past exer- tion and suffering. The deeds and motives of the men who have gone before have been instrumental in shaping the destinies of later communities and state. The development of a new country was at once a task and a privi- lege. It required great courage, sacrifice and privation. Compare the pres- ent conditions of the people of Preble county, Ohio, with what they were one hundred years ago. From a trackless wilderness and virgin land, it has come to be a center of prosperity and civilization, with millions of wealth, systems of railways, grand educational institutions, splendid indus- tries and immense agricultural and mineral productions. Can any think- ing person be insensible to the fascination of the study which discloses the aspirations and efforts of the early pioneers who so strongly laid the founda- tion upon which has been reared the magnificent prosperity of later days? To perpetuate the story of these people and to trace and record the social, polit- ical and industrial progress of the community from its first inception is the function of the local historian. A sincere purpose to preserve facts and per- sonal memoirs that are deserving of perpetuation, and which unite the pres- ent to the past, is the motive for the present publication. A specially valuable and interesting department is that one devoted to the sketches of representa- tive citizens of these counties whose records deserve preservation because of their worth, effort and accomplishment. The publishers desire to extend their thanks to the gentlemen who have so faithfully labored to this end. Thanks are also due to the citizens of Preble county for the uniform kind- ness with which they have regarded this undertaking, and for their many services rendered in the gaining of necessary information.
In placing the "History of Preble County, Ohio," before the citizens, the publishers can conscientiously claim that they have carried out the plan as outlined in the prospectus. Every biographical sketch in the work has been submitted to the party interested, for correction, and therefore any error of fact, if there be any, is solely due to the person for whom the sketch was prepared. Confident that our effort to please will fully meet the ap- probation of the public, we are,
Respectfully,
THE PUBLISHERS.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I-RELATED STATE HISTORY 33 First White Men in Northwest Territory-English and French Claims- Three Successive Sovereign Flags Over Present Ohio Territory-Passing of the Indians-Battle of Fallen Timbers-Northwest Territory-Ohio, the First Northwest State-Early Settlements-Activities of the Traders- French and Indian War-Pontiac's Conspiracy-Northwest Territory and Quebec Act-Revolutionary Period-George Rogers Clark and His Cam- paign-First Surveys and Early Settlers-Ordinance of 1787-First Stage of Government Under the Ordinance-Second Stage-Organization of the Northwest Territory-Representative Stage of Government-First Terri- torial Legislature-Division of 1800-Census of 1800-Symmes Purchase and Other Early Settlements-County Organization-Indian Wars-Formation of a New State-Date of Ohio's Admission to the Union-Capitals of North- west Territory and of Ohio-Constitutional History of Ohio-Military Rec- ord-Land Grants-Military Lands-Refugee Tract-Road Lands-Canal Grants-Zane Sections-Ministerial Lands-School Sections-Ohio Politics -Boundary Lines-Organization of Counties and Early Events.
CHAPTER II-GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY 81 The Beginning-The Glacier Period-The Stone Crop-A Belt of Boulders- Nature Kind to the Soil-Striking Oil-Hills and Hollows-Geographical Locations in the County-Altitudes.
CHAPTER III-MOUND BUILDERS AND INDIANS 89 Mounds in Preble County-A Prehistoric Man Disinterred-A Personal Reminiscence-Trails and Tales of the Indians-Tribes in Ohio at the Ad- vent of the White Race-Primitive Cutlery-Conjectures on Indian Origin- Survival of the Fittest-William Penn's Policy-Penultimate Conclusions.
CHAPTER IV-FIRST WHITE MEN AND INDIAN WARS 100 Daniel Boone and His Hunting Companions-British and Indian Disregard of Treaties-Arthur St. Clair-An Aggressive Expedition-General Har- mar's Disastrous Expedition-Indian Confederacy-St. Clair's Defeat- General Wayne's Successful Campaign Against the Indians-Little Turtle- The Greenville Treaty-Cessions of Indian Lands to the United States- Early Forts-A Family Kidnapped-Indian Mistook His Vocation.
CHAPTER V-LANDS, STREAMS AND ROADS 119 Boundaries of Preble County-Peculiarities of the Government Surveys- Mixed Measurements-Present System-Israel Ludlow-Rewarding the Soldiers-Original Surveys-Nomenclature of the Streams-How the Roads Were 'Laid Out-The National Road-A Proposed Roadway Orchard- Present Activity in Road Improvement.
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CHAPTER VI-EARLY SETTLERS OF PREBLE COUNTY 129 Early Abundance of Game-The Indians' Hunting Ground-God's Favored Land-The Early Settlers-Description of Pioneer Log Cabin-Early-day Customs-Mutual Dependence-First White Settler of Preble County-A Lesson in Domestic Economy-A Tribute to a Just Judge-First Brick House in the County-Brief Mention of Some of the Prominent Early Cit- izens of the County-Early Scarcity of Money-An Unwelcome Visitor- Early School Facilities-Wages with a Zero Basis-Early Mills-Distilleries -Pioneer Soldiers-The Weather-Indian Chivalry.
CHAPTER VII-ORGANIZATION OF PREBLE COUNTY 152 Legislative Act Creating Preble County-Rivalry Between New Lexington and Eaton-Commodore Edward Preble-Gen. William Eaton-First Coun- ty Election-First Acts of Commissioners-County Seat Located-Building of a Jail-Sale of Lots-The First Court House-Early Tax Lists-Creation of Townships-Township Contest-Tax Levies-Laying Out of the Villages -The Present Court House-Further Jail History-Children's Home- Official Roster-Senators-Representatives-Auditors-Recorders-Treasur- ers-Coroners-Surveyors-County Commissioners.
CHAPTER VIII-RAILROADS AND TRANSPORTATION 173 The First Railroad in Preble County-Eaton & Hamilton Railroad Company -Dayton & Western Railroad Company-Dayton & Greenville Railroad -Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad-Richmond & Covington Rail- road-Dayton & Western Traction Company-Other Surveyed Routes.
CHAPTER IX-AGRICULTURE AND STOCK-RAISING 178
Preble, Essentially an Agricultural County-The Tobacco Crop-Sheep- County Fair.
CHAPTER X-PROBATE COURT 181
Early Jurisdiction Over Probate Matters-Early Judges-Appointing Administrators-Associate Judges-Probate Judge System-The People's Court-Roster of Probate Judges.
CHAPTER XI-COURTS AND BAR 185
The Common Pleas Court-Traveling the Circuit-First Session of the Court and First Grand Jury-First Criminal and Civil Suits-Violations of the Liquor Law-Fighting at Fisticuffs-List of Common Pleas Judges- Clerks of the Court-Prosecuting Attorneys-Sheriffs-Brief Mention of Some of the Prominent Lawyers of Early Days-Republican versus Demo- crat-From Farmer to Governor-Many Worthy Men.
CHAPTER XII-THE PRESS OF PREBLE COUNTY. 205 Western Telegraph, the First Paper Published in the County-Other News- papers Which Have Existed During the Years.
CHAPTER XIII-MILITARY RECORD 209 War of 1812-Men of Ohio Eminent in the Civil War-Watching the Wily Indian-Preble County in the Mexican War-The Civil War-Brief Mention of the Regiments in Which Preble County Was Represented-The Squirrel Hunters-War With Spain.
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CHAPTER XIV-BANKS AND BANKING 224 American Origin of Banks as Now Operated-Ancient Record of Banking Institutions-Present Increasing Power of Banks-First Bank in Preble County-Subsequent and Present Banks-Recapitulation.
CHAPTER XV-EDUCATIONAL HISTORY 231
Advancement in Educational Interest in Preble County-Lack of Play- grounds-Centralization of Schools-County Board of Education-County School Superintendent.
CHAPTER XVI-ISRAEL TOWNSHIP 233 Boundaries-Natural Features-Four Mile Creek-Other Streams-The First Settlers-The Covenanters-Other Religious Denominations-Pioneer Inci- dents-Schools-Villages-Commerce and Industry-The War Spirit-Sons Who Have Risen to Distinction-Early Settlers.
CHAPTER XVII-DIXON TOWNSHIP 246 Location - Drainage - First Settlement - Schools - Churches - Notable Citizens.
CHAPTER XVIII-JACKSON TOWNSHIP 251 Location-Area-Natural Features-Drainage-Agricultural Interests-Early History of the Township-First Settlement-Improved Conditions-Pioneer Life-Organization of the Township-Religious Societies-Burial Places- New Westville-West Florence-New Hope-Campbellstown-Highways- Schools-The Outlook.
CHAPTER XIX-JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP 266 A Century Old-Physical Features-Drainage-Landscape-Statistics-Set- tlement-A Soldier of 1812-The Pioneers-Martyred for His Principles- The Schools-Mills and Factories-New Paris-Transportation Facilities- Plats-The Quarries-Cedar Springs-The Press-Cemeteries-Gettysburg -Churches-Fraternities-Temperance History.
CHAPTER XX-SOMERS TOWNSHIP 291 Natural Features-Streams-Early Settlement-Early Church Organizations -Early Industries-Cemeteries-Camden-Growth of School System- Churches-Early Stores and Hotels-Physicians-Fraternal Societies- Public Improvements.
CHAPTER XXI-GASPER TOWNSHIP 301 Area and Location-Natural Drainage-Soil-A Few Notable Names- Schools-Farms.
CHAPTER XXII-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 305 Location-Natural Drainage-Early Settlement-Schools-Churches-The County Seat-Public Lots Provided-The First Actual Settler-Early Indus- trial Enterprises-The First Telephone-Eaton Schools-Water Works- Sewer System-Streets and Roadways-Fire Department-Cholera Epidemic -Town Hall-Industrial and Commercial Interests-Anti-saloon Activities -A Black Page in Eaton's Annals-Physicians-An Interesting Comparison -Churches-Fraternal Societies-Militia Company-Commercial Club- Grand Army of the Republic.
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CHAPTER XXIII-MONROE TOWNSHIP 336 Original Condition of Soil Retarded Early Settlement-The Pioneers- Schools-Churches-Cemeteries-Eldorado-Hamburg-West Manchester- Hagerstown-Brown's Station.
CHAPTER XXIV-GRATIS TOWNSHIP 343
Natural Features-Agriculture-Early Settlement-Churches-Education- Distilleries-Cemeteries-Weather-Pioneer Incidents-Gratis (Winchester) -West Elkton.
-CHAPTER XXV-LANIER TOWNSHIP 359 Streams and Other Natural Features-Early Settlement-Schools-Churches -Mills and Milling-Cemeteries-West Alexandria.
CHAPTER XXVI-TWIN TOWNSHIP 366 Organization-Name-Indians-Boundaries-Early Settlers-Mills-Soil Pro- ductions - Drainage - Settlement - Early Events - The "Boohaw" - Early Elections - Schools - Mills - Churches - Cemeteries - Quarries - Bren- nersville-New Lexington-West Alexandria-Electric Railroad-Lodges.
CHAPTER XXVII-HARRISON TOWNSHIP 390 Formation of the Township-Soil-Streams-Early Settlement-Trouble- some Redskins-Graves and Graveyards-Schools-Railroads-Sonora- Lewisburg and Euphemia-Churches-Lodges-Physicians-Verona.
CHAPTER XXVIII-MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST 402 County Centennial-A Memorable Gathering-Lost in the Woods-The "Underground Railway"-An Ox Story-A Tale of a Turkey-The Course of a Stream-Population Statistics-Tax Duplicate Values, 1914-Crop Statistics.
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HISTORICAL INDEX.
A
Adams County.
61
Admission of Ohio as a State 46
African M. E. Churches 330
Agriculture
178
61
Allen County
Altitudes
86
Area of Preble County
123
61
Ashland County
Ashtabula County
61
Associate Judges
181
Associate Reformed
Presbyterian
Church
238
Athens County
61
Attorneys, Prosecuting
189
Auditors
169
Auglaize County
61
B
Bank Recapitulation
230
Banks and Banking.
224
Baptist Churches __ 249, 258, 337, 353, 373
Battle of Fallen Timbers.
34, 44
Battlegrounds, Indian
92
Belmont County
62
Boohaw, The
370
Boulders, A Belt of.
83
Boundaries of Preble County
119
Boundary Lines, State.
59
British Trading Posts.
100
Brown County
62
Bruce, William
140,
154
Butler County
62
C
Cabin, Pioneer, Description of
130
Camden-
Banks
228, 299
Business Interests
300
Camden-
Cemetery
294
Churches
296
Early Business
Gravel Deposits
297
Improvements
85
Incorporation
299
Location
295
Mills
295
Natural Gas
294
Newspapers
86
206
Physicians
Plat
297
Population 162
Postoffice
410
Schools
295
Tax Values
295
411
Canal Grants
163, 257, 260
56
Capitals of Northwest Territory and of Ohio
Carroll County
47
Catholic Churches
62
Census of 1800.
287, 328
Centennial Celebration
41
Champaign County
402
Children's Home
62
Cholera Epidemic
166
Christian Churches, 249, 256, 258, 317
285, 293, 323, 326, 337, 341, 363
Civil War, Preble County in.
212
Claims to Territory
Clark County
33
Claysburgh
62
241
Clerks of the Court
188
Clermont County
63
Clinton County
63
College Corner-
Banks
229
Growth
245
Location
241
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College Corner-
Plat
163
Population
410
Tax Values
411
Columbiana County
63
Commissioners, County
171
Common Pleas Court
185
Common Pleas Judges.
187
Congress Lands
55
Connecticut Reserve
53
Coshocton County
63
Congregational Church
346
Constitutional Conventions
48
Constitutional History
48
. Coroners
170, 190
Counties Organized Before 1799
40
County Auditors
169
County Centennial
402
County Commissioners
171
County Fair
179
County Organizations
43
County Recorders
169
County Seat Located
156
County Surveyors
170
County Treasurers
169
Court House History
157, 164
Courts and Bar
181. 185
Crawford County
64
Creation of Preble County
152
Creation of Townships
158
Crop Statistics
411
Cutlery, Primitive
93
Cuyahoga County
63
D
Daddsville
365
Darke County 64
Date of Ohio's Admission 46
Daughters of Rebekah __ 288, 299, 341, 384
Defeat of General St. Clair.
102
Defiance County
64
Delaware County
64
Distilleries
147, 244
347
Division of 1800.
41
Dixon Township
Churches
249
Creation of 160
Drainage
246
Mills
146. 248
Dixon Township-
Natural Features
246
Notable Citizens
250
Population
410
Schools
231, 248
Settlement
246
Tax Values
411
Doctors __ 283, 297, 320, 342. 354. 358. 400
Donations for Public Buildings.
156
Dohrman's Grant
55
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Early Roads
131
Early Settlers 129
Early Tax Levies 161
Early Tax Lists
158
Eastern Star, Order of the
288, 384
Eaton-
Altitude 86
Armory
334
Banks
225
Business Interests
310, 318
Centennial Celebration
402
317
Cholera Epidemic
323
Churches
334
Commercial Club 156
County Seat, Made. 310
Early Industries
Fire Department
316
136
First Brick House.
First House
308
First Settler
309
97
First Store
140
Founder of
Founding of 153,
307
Incorporation
311
Lighting System
330
Lodges
320
Lynching, A
333
Military Company
Mills
141
138,
205
Newspapers
86
Oil Wells
128
Physicians
309
Plats
162,
410
Population
308
Public Lots
312
Schools
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320
307
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First Grand Jury 186 First Northwest Territorial Legisla- ture 40
First Settler in County
133
First . Territorial Surveys
37
Fortification, Ancient
90
Franklin County
65
Free and Accepted Masons, 288, 299, 331, 383, 397
French and Indian War
35
French Grant
52,
123
French Settlement
French Traders
34
Friends Church
33
236, 344,
357
Fulton County
65
G
Gallia County
Gasper Township-
Area
66
Churches
301
Creation of
303
Drainage
160
Mills
301
Notable Citizens
146
Population
302
Railroads
410
Schools
301
Soi
304
Streams
301
Tax values
301
Geauga County
411
Geographic Survey Maps
66
Geographical Position of County_
87
86
Fair Haven-
Church 240
Early Industry 243
Location
241
Plat
162
School
241
Tavern
242
Fairfield County
65
Fairs, County
179
Fallen Timbers, Battle of. 34, 44
Farm Products
178, 252
Bank
355
Beginning
351
Churches
353
Early Business
351
Fires
355
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Tax Values
319
Temperance Activities
318
Town Hall
85
Water
314
Water Works
149
Weather
154
Eaton, Gen. William
231
Educational History
Eldorado ---
Bank
229
Beginning
339
Churches
Incorporation
338
339
Lodges
207
Newspaper
Plat
Population
410
Public Utilities
339
Schools
Tax Values
411
155
Electric Lines
176,
Elevations Above Sea Level
86
English Claims
34
212
Enterprise
163,
364
Erie County
64
Euphemia
163, 394, 396
Evangelical Lutheran Churches, 306,
329, 362, 374, 388, 396
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German Baptist Churches, 306, 337,
German Reformed Church
346, 353, 362
Gettysburg
.387, 396
Glacier Period
.162, 284, 285
Governors of Ohio
81
Grand Army of the Republic_
_289, 334
58
Grand Jury, First
186
Grange, The
289, 386, 397, 401
Grants, Land
Gratis-
52
Fayette County
65
First Bank in County 225
First County Election
155
First Court House
157
Digitized by
Eaton-
315
Sewer System
315
Streets
411
338
163
339
Election, First County
379
Enlistments from Preble County.
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Gratis-
Lodges
355
Physicians
354
162
Plat
Population
410
351
Postoffice Name
352
Schools
411
Tax Values
Gratis Township-
Cemeteries
Churches
346
347
Distilleries
Drainage
343
133
First Settler
147
Mills
343
Natural Features
349
Pioneer Incidents
410
Population
343
Roads
347
Schools
344
Settlement
411
Tax Values
159
Township Contest
Weather
349
Greenbush
163, 346, 351
66
Greene County
45
Greenville, Treaty at.
66
Guernsey County
H
Hamburg
163, 338
66
Hamilton County
67
Hancock County
Hardin County
67
Hardin Township
152, 158, 160
44
Harris, Andrew L
167, 201, 250
402
Harrison Campaign
67
Harrison Township-
Cemeteries
391
Mills
Mounds
89
Population 410
Quarries
398
393
Railroads
393
Schools
391
Harrison Township-
Soil
390-
390-
Streams
Tax Values
411
Hendrix, Col. George D. 137
Henry County 67
Highland County 68
Holmes County
68
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Huron County
I
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
196, 288, 299, 330, 341, 355, 384, 397
Indian Characteristics
96.
Indian Wars 44
Indians
.91, 94, 143, 150, 210, 366, 392
163, 365
Ingomar
Israel Township-
Churches
236
Creation of
159, 233.
Distinguished Sons
243
Mills
146, 233
Mounds
410
Population
240
Schools
.235, 244
Settlement
234, 245
Streams
411
Tax Values
243
War Spirit
J
68
Jackson County
Jackson Township ---
252
Agriculture
251
Area
258
Churches
251
Drainage
253
Early History 262
260
Highways
255
Land Values
251
Location
146
Mills
251
Natural Features
256
Organization of
255
Pioneer Life
255, 410.
Population
Digitized by
Settlement
392
Indian Troubles
147
Harmar, Gen. Joseph
Cemeteries
256
Harrison County
High School
89
348
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Jackson Township-
Railroads
260
Schools
231, 261
Settlement
254
Streams
251
Tax Values
411
Jail History
156, 165
Jefferson County
68
Jefferson Township --
Area
268
Cemeteries
284
Churches
285
Creation of
Drainage
160
266
Farm Statistics
268
Gravel Deposits
267
Location
266
Lodges
288
Mills
Natural Features
146, 276
266
Physicians
283
Population
410
Railroads
278
Schools
275, 295
Settlement
268
Tax Value
411
Temperance History
289
Valuations
268
Judges, Associate
181
Judges of Common Pleas Court 187
Judges of Probate Court 183
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics
341, 386, 401
K
Knight and the Lady, The
239
Knights of Pythias, 289, 299, 333, 339, 385
Knights of the Maccabees
386
Knox County
69
L
Lake County
71
Land Grants of Ohio 52
Lanier, Alexander
135
Lanier Township-
Cemeteries
364
Drainage
359
First Settler
133
Lanier Township
Mills
147, 363:
Population
410:
Schools
361
Settlement
360
Streams
359'
Tax Values 411
Township Contest 159.
Larsh, Thomas J.
138
Lawrence County
71
Lawyers of Preble County 190
Laying Out the Villages
162
Legislature, First Northwest Terri- torial 40
Lewisburg-
Bank
229*
Business Interests 399
Cemetery
392
Churches
396
Growth
394
Lime Kilns
85
Location
394
Lodges
397
Newspaper
208
Physicians
398
Plat
162
Population
410
Public Utilities 399
Quarries
398
School
395
411
Lexington
161
Licking County
70
Little Turtle
102, 105, 110, 11
114
Live Stock Statistics
411
Locating the County Seat
156
Lodges (See Titles of Orders)
Log Cabin, Description of. Logan County
130
Lorain County 70
Losantiville
70
Lost in the Woods
43
Lucas County
403
Lutheran Church
69
Lynching, a
320
M
Maccabees, Knights of the.
71
Digitized by
386.
Madison County
374,
388
Tax Values
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Mahoning County
72
Maps of the County
87
Marion County
72
Masonic Order, 288, 299, 331, 383, 397
Maumee Road Lands
55
Medina County
72
Meigs County
72
Mercer County
72
Methodist Episcopal Churches-
240, 249, 257, 285, 293, 296, 324, 346,
353, 357, 362, 374, 389, 396, 400
Mexican War, Preble County in-
. 211
Miami County
72
Military Record of Preble County,
209, 333
Military Record, State
50
Mills __ 141, 146, 243, 248, 260, 276,
294, 309, 310, 338, 341, 363, 367, 400
Ministerial Lands
56
Missionaries, Early
33
Monroe County
73
Montgomery County
73
Moravian Grant
55
Morgan County
73
Morning Sun
163, 241
Morrow County
73
Mound Builders
89.
93
Monroe Township-
Cemeteries
338
Churches
337
Creation of
160
Drainage
336
Mills
147
Population
410
Schools
337
Settlement
336
Soil
336
Streams
336
Tax Values
411
Muskingum County
73
N
Names of the Streams
123
National Road
126
New Hope
163, 257, 259
New Lexington-
Beginning
375
Business Interests
376
Contest for County Seat
375
New Lexington-
Founded
153
Plat
Taverns
376
New Paris-
Banks
227
Churches
285
Establishment of
277
Incorporation
278
279
Lighting System
280
Lime Kilns
Lodges
85
Newspaper
282
Physicians
Plat
283
Population
162, 278, 279
280, 410
Quarries
280
Railroads
278
Schools
275
Tax Values
411
New Westville
162, 258
Newspapers
138, 205, 282, 380
Nisbet, James I.
135, 154
Noble County
74
Nomenclature of the Streams
123
Northwest Territorial Legislature,
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