History of Preble County Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions, Part 1

Author: R. E. Lowry
Publication date: 1915
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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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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,


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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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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


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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


E


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


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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


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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


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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


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Settlement


392


Indian Troubles


147


Harmar, Gen. Joseph


Cemeteries


256


Harrison County


High School


89


348


HISTORICAL INDEX.


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


Google


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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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