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The Rightmires, James and Harrison; the Shrim- plins, William, Samuel and Absalom ; Solomon Robinson and Gilman Hawn, with their families, well represent the hardy old stock. John Welker, Sr. lives upon the farm he cleared in 1809. His
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brother-in-law, Jacob Baughman, and his old neighbor, Wm. Robison, yet exchange greetings with him; his brother-in-law, Wmn. Lydick, died recently. Many trips these old settlers made, with horse and pack-saddle, to Zanesville for salt and other necessaries. In the war of 1812, John Wel- ker served as a high private, and has received a land-warrant for his services; and that is the highest position he ever sought. He erected the first brick house in this part of the county. A man of sterling worth, he has commanded the re- spect of his neighbors, while he has reared up a family of fourteen children-only one of whom, Daniel, now resides in this county. The Rev. John, jr., in Illinois, and Judge Martin have ac- quired considerable reputation for ability.
The towns of Danville, Millwood and Cavallo are in this township. The first is one of the oldest in the county. For the past twenty years it has not improved much. It is the oldest post-office in the castern part of Knox: its post-masters have been W. R. Sapp, Enoch Sapp. G. H. Davidson, and S. W. Sapp. Cavallo was a great place on paper in the days of the Canal fever. While Isaac Means, S. W. Farquhar, W. V. Richardson, D. S. Fairchild, C. Keller, H. Thomas and others lived there it had much trade. From 1843 to 1848 were its best days ; then, almost all the exports and im- ports of Knox were through this port, four large warehouses were erected, and goods were sold by wholesale ; now, the only man living within its limits is Nelson Thatcher, and his neighbor on the old Butler farm is Solomon Gearner. The future
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will only know of this fast place from this page of our history.
MILWOOD received its name in consequence of the first mill in this locality having been built in the woods. Elisha Gibbs was the venturesome in- dividual who first carried it on; John Hawn suc- ceeded him, and it has been known since as Wel- ker's mill. The first settlers around the early mill were principally of the Welker family. The village contains about 150 inhabitants, and was laid out by John Hawn. James Britton built the first house in the town plat-a little hewed log cabin, which has been weatherboarded to give it a more modern look. Two of his sons, Lewis and Reuben, are here ; James and the rest of his family reside in Iowa. Col. Israel Dillon for many years was a leading business man; he also moved to Iowa. Jacob Garret put in the first tanyard about 1829, and is yet carrying on the business. The Spragues and Carpers of other years are generally in the west. Sam. Welker, the pioneer in keeping " entertain- ment for man and beast," had the following poetical notice painted over his bar :
"As many a man has trusted to his sorry, Pay to-day; and I will trust to-morry!"
He kept tavern in the old style ; always had plenty to eat and drink of the substantial kind, his table literally groaning under its load; his welcome to guests was a good deal of the order of the old Dutch landlord, who said, " Shust make yourselves perfectly at home : I wish to God you were all at home ;" and all felt that they were at liberty to
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wait upon themselves. Nevertheless, Sam. was a jovial fellow, and his house was a favorite with wayfaring men and those disposed to be joyful. The students of Kenyon occasionally navigated the waters of Owl Creek to Welker's port. Among other trips made there was one in 1833, in a canoe, by R. C. Hurd and Herman Canfield, late Lt. Col. of the 72d Regiment, killed in the battle of Pitts- burg ; to the memory of our departed friend we will say, that a more honorable and noble youth never lived.
There are three neat church edifices : the Disci- ple, built in 1858. The building committee con- sisted of Lewis Critchfield, Albert Ellis, and Wm. Moody ; Pastor-Rev. Wm. Moody. The Method- ist, built about 1856, through the exertions of Jacob Hammond, who has resided here over thirty years. The Presbyterian, built in 1853. The present El- ders are Jesse Wintringer, John P. Smith ; Rev. J. Newell, Pastor. This church was mainly estab- lished by Rev. John Burns, A.M., a graduate of Kenyon College, was its minister, from 1854 until his death, in April, 1859. The merchants are Christian and Peterman, R. McCloud and Lewis Britton. The postmasters, since 1831, are John Welker, jr., Michael Miller, L. Britton and J. Hammond.
S. Israel, Esq., has put in a substantial dam, im- proved the old mill, and added carding-machines to the stand. Frank Israel superintends the establish- ment. Win. McCloud, a native of Scotland, now in his 66th year, who, in 1816, settled at Clinton, and worked as a stone-cutter until 1840, is here,
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with his son. Another stone-mason, John Megin- nes, resides here ; two blacksmiths, D. Saltsman and Josiah Horn ; two carpenters, Joseph Butts and Harris Johnson.
The land of this township is generally rolling and hilly, especially in the eastern part where the Mohican courses its way, and upon Owl Creek, which passes through the southern part, affording much valuable water power. In 1830, the popula- tion was 851, and 10,867 acres of land were on the tax list. In 1840, the inhabitants counted 1,098 ; in 1850, 1,192; and in 1860, 1,104.
SUCCESSIVE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
1809. George Sapp and Jacob Lepley were elected, and the former re-elected in 1812.
1812. Nicholas Riley. 1817. Robert McMillen.
1819. Daniel Sapp ; re-elected in 1822 and 1825.
1819. Jacob Draper. 1826. Ben. Butler.
1829. Charles Waddle. 1832. James Cain.
1832. Daniel Sapp; re-elected in 1835.
1832. Joseph Sapp,
1832. Jacob Black,
1831. John Welker, Jr., “
1834 and 1837.
1836. Josias Ewing.
1857. John Shaw.
1837. Andrew Black.
1841. Jos. L. Workman.
1840. John Welker, Jr .; re-elected in 1843 and 1846.
1842. George H. Davidson,
1845, 1848 and 1851.
1849. Michael Miller,
1852.
1847. Elias Day.
1849. Wm. McLoud.
1844. Sam. McKee.
1855. Jacob Ross.
1854. Wm. Walker; re-elected in 1857 and 1860.
1855. Jacob Hauger. 1857. Washington Hyatt.
1358. Andrew Beach. 1860. Freeman Snow.
1860. J. W. Bradfield.
1862. Nathan Parsons.
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CHAPTER XLVI.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP.
COLLEGE was organized December 21, 1838, and so named in consequence of its being the seat of Kenyon College, and all the land belonging to that institution.
The first election was held at the publie house in Gambier kept by M. W. Vore. The officers then elected were : Trustees, O: Lane, J. McMahon, M. W. Vore; Clerk, D. L. Fobes; Constables, O. Welchymer, and N. Head ; Overseers of the Poor, J. Kendrick and W. Claytor ; Treasurer, M. T. C. Wing ; Fence Viewers, T. G. Odiorne, G. C. John- son, N. Weaver; Supervisors, W. M. Lane and A. K. Fobes. The voters in the early elections numbered from 20 to 30, and almost all of these were con- nected with the institution as professors, agents, keepers of boarding-houses, or other establishments dependant upon the College for a sustenance.
At the spring election, 1839, J. McMahon, T. G. Odiorne and M. W. Vore were elected Trustees ; A. G. Scott, Clerk ; and M. T. C. Wing, Treasurer. Mr. Odiorne, the only Trustee living, is now Presi- dent of an Insurance Company in Cincinnati, and is an efficient business man. M. T. C. Wing was re-elected again and again, until he declined serr- ing in 1842, when G. W. Meyers was chosen Treasurer. Mr. Meyers was one of the earliest
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settlers of this township ; a good practical printer and bookbinder, the first in these two trades on " the hill ;" he has contributed much to the pre- servation of works in the libraries of the Institution.
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For many years he "ran the machine" of the Ac- land Press, and now resides at Mt. Vernon. The printing office was the gift of liberal-minded Eng- lish Protestants to Bishop Chase in 1825, and
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received its name in honor of Lady Acland, the fair donor who started the subscription. Upon this has been published various literary and re- ligious articles calculated to advance the cause of learning and religion. The students of the College have at several periods projected publications of a literary character; the last, the "Kenyon Col- legian," a very creditable magazine, was continued for several years. The first store was called the Bishop's store, from having been commenced by Bishop Chase for the purpose of furnishing work hands with necessary articles, and to supply the boys, so that no excuse could exist for going "to town." This was carried on until in the fall of 1833 an arrangement was made with Mr. White, of New York, by which that business was to be entirely under his control, and M. and G. B. White thereupon located at Gambier. The former remains there, and the latter at this writing is one of the most valued citizens of Mt. Vernon. The Whites are natives of Derby, Ct. The "Bishop's store" was managed for many years by Robert Burnside, until a short time before its discon- tinuance N. W. Putnam had it in charge. The Whites continued in partnership until 1838, when D. Topping and N. W. Putnam opened a store. and Daniel S. Norton and A. G. Scott established another. Topping & Co., with A. J. Douglass, kept for a few years, when it was closed, and Mr. T. moved to Illinois ; Mr. P. is yet living on the hill ; Mr. Scott has uninterruptedly resided there. and by his close attention to business, in which for many years has been alone, has acquired a compe-
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tency. A. B. Norton for several years was engaged in the merchandizing and milling business at Gambier. At this time there are the two stores of A. G. Scott & Co., M. White & Co., and a drug
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and book establishment of Mr. French. Other branches of business have been carried on here ; E. Pearce, Witt & Mulford, and G. J. W. Pearce
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in the boot and shoe line ; Russel Clark, Mr. Clem- ents, A. K. Fobes and J. Waugh have carried on the tailoring. Mr. Sharp in early times was the brewer and baker, in a large stone house in the rear of the main College building, now obliterated by time's effacing finger. J. S. Sawer since 1837 has supplied the students and liberal disposed with ice cream and varieties, and many of the boys fed under the Dotheby regime gratefully remember the good cookery and pies of Mrs. Sawer. The hotel and boarding-houses have been kept by Douglass, Vore, Johnson, Bell, Witt, Sims, Riley, and Wright, the latter now holding forth in fine style. The old College mill erected by Bp. Chase many years ago went into decay, and at that seat Daniel S. Norton put up one of the finest mills on the river. The "Kenyon Mills" flour acquired a good reputation. The post-office, upon Bp. Chase's application, established in 1826, has been the greater part of its existence managed by that excellent public officer, M. T. C. Wing. About 1846, parti- san violence, through the machinery of a county convention and central committee, brought about the appointment of Benoni Elliott, a student from the District of Columbia. In 1849, M. T. C. Wing was again appointed ; in 1853, James Young ; in 1857, E. G. Riley ; and in 1861, Joseph Leonard. The principal church is Rosse Chapel, bearing the name of its founder, Lady Rosse, eminent for piety and good works. It is a very neat and chaste stone edifice, situated in Harcourt Parish, named for like cause, and in the rear of the church is the beauti- ful cemetery where rest the dead of Gambier. The
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parish officers elected Easter Monday, 1862, on the Union ticket, are A. G. Scott, H. L. Smith, Wardens ; B. L. Lang, A. Buttles, M. White, J. Leonard, J. S. Sawer, S. T. Bourne, N. W. Putnam,
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E. S. Balcom. Delegates to the Convention, B. L. Lang, A. G. Scott, S. T. Bourne. The M. E. church is a neat frame, erected in 1854 by subscrip- tion of liberal citizens. The present minister is
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Chilton Craven. The Trustees are D. L. Fobes, J. T. L. Jacobs, F. Clippinger, F. Penhorwood, G. J. W. Pearce. The Cumberland Presbyterians have preaching regularly at their church, one-half mile north of the Public Well. The Rev. Larrimore is the present minister ; J. Bennet and T. Minard, trustees. The various College buildings and mat- ters of interest connected with them will appear under the appropriate head. Gambier is a beauti- ful little village, where those who desire to with- draw from the noise and bustle, the cares and vexations of the active world, can have a safe retreat. A more quiet and secluded spot cannot be found on this continent ; of the old residents on the hill, it may with truth be said :
" Along the cool, sequestered hill of life,
They kept the noiseless tenor of their way,"
scarcely realizing that the great busy world is all around them. To them we commend Lord Ken- yon's motto : " Magnanimiter crucem sustine."
SUCCESSIVE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
In 1839 John Powell and C. S. Johnson were elected, but the latter, being a student, upon pro- test of the Bishop against his acting, resigned, and A. G. Scott was chosen in May, 1840 ; re-elected in 1843 and in 1845; in 1846, resigned. 1845- G. C. Johnson ; re-elected 1848. 1842-A. K. Fobes. 1844-E. M. Gwin; re-elected 1847. 1847-B. Elliott. 1850-N. W. Putnam; re- elected in 1853 and 1856. 1853-D. L. Fobes. 1855-J. H. C. Bonte. 1856-Norman Badger. 1857-John Cunningham ; re-elected 1860. 1859 -George J. W. Pearce.
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CHAPTER XLVII. CLINTON TOWNSHIP.
James Scott V.S.M.
So often, during the progress of this work, have we had occasion to speak of events occurring with-
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in this township, and of its prominent citizens, that we shall not occupy much space in addition to that necessary for its list of justices. It is one of the four townships created at the organization of the county, and, containing the county-seat, has been the central field of operations heretofore quite minutely described. The land is all good ; the cit- izens, generally, moral and industrious. It is well watered by the Ko-ko-sing, Dry Creek and Center Run, and possessed of every article necessary for convenience and health of the inhabitants. The greater part of its wealth and population is within Mt. Vernon, and at this place the business is gen- erally carried on. The township is divided into convenient school and road districts, and the whole is embraced in one election district, which polls usually 1,000 votes. This township, outside the city limits, contained in 1860, 884 whites. The aggregate value of land, as equalized by the State Board, was $513,473.
MOUNT VERNON steadily increased in population and wealth until the present war withdrew a large portion of the citizens from industrial pursuits and caused a general depression, from which the recov- ery will come with peace. In 1860, there were 61 industrial establishments within the city limits, and the value of products was $704,050. The ag- gregate population of the five wards was 4,147, of whom 46 were colored persons. The aggregate value of lots and buildings, as equalized by the State Board, was $723,239. We have collected much information, in regard to this place, from its foundation to the present time, which we may here-
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after give to the public in a volume. The limits prescribed to this work preclude us now. The citizens have certainly cause to congratulate them- selves upon the growth, prosperity and health of the place-upon their many and great advantages, moral, social, educational, religious. The unsur- passed water-power-the superiority of the locality for manufacturing-must cause its continued pros- perity. Norton's Mills, the Mount Vernon Iron Works, the Kokosing Foundry, the Woolen Fac- tory, and other manufacturing establishments, and the superiority of Mount Vernon mechanics, have contributed much to the advancement of the city and county. In the not far distant future, this city will be one of the foremost in the interior of Ohio.
The Knox Mutual Insurance Co., incorporated in 1838, went into operation with C. P. Bucking- ham, H. B. Curtis, G. Browning, J. E. Davidson, C. Delano, E. Miller, I. Hadley, D. S. Norton and Abel Hart, as Directors. Gen. Buckingham was for many years President, and Richard Thomas, Secretary. Present officers : G. W. Hauk, J. Sperry, J. Blake, J. M. Byers, C. Cooper, R. C. Hurd, C. P. Buckingham, W. McClelland, Direc- tors. G. W. Hauk, President, and Wm. Turner, Secretary and Treasurer. The first loss sustained was by the burning of Rev. M. T. C. Wing's dwell- ing ; amount paid, $900.
The Knox Co. Bank, organized in 1847, with Henry B. Curtis, J. W. Russell, C. Delano, J. B. Thomas and Sewall Gray, Directors. Capital stock, $100,000. Henry B. Curtis has been its
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President from that time. Its Cashiers-J. C. Ramsey, L. S. Lewis, J. F. Andrews and Hugh Ogilvie.
The Bank of Mt. Vernon was organized April, 1862. Directors : J. W. Russell, Prest .; C. Del- ano, M. Thompson, W. H. Smith, F. D. Sturges. Mr. Sturges is Cashier, D. W. Lambert, Teller.
CONSECUTIVE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
1806. John Mills. 1837. Timothy Colopy.
1808. T. B. Patterson.
1839. B. F. Smith.
1809. Matthew Merritt.
1839. Robert F. Hickman.
1811. Samuel Kratzer.
1840. WVm. Welsh.
1811. Silas Brown.
1842. B. F. Smith.
1811. Allen Scott.
1842. R. F. Hickman.
1815. James Smith.
1842. E. W. Cotton.
1815. Benjamin Barney.
1843. Wm. H. Cochran.
1817. Benjamin Martin. 1845. Benjamin McCracken.
1817. Stephen Chapman.
1845. E. W. Cotton.
1818. John Roberts.
1846. Nath. McGiffin.
1820. Wm. Y. Farquhar.
1846. W. H. Cochran.
1820. Benj. Martin.
1846. Truman Ward.
1821. John Roberts.
1848. E. W. Cotton.
1822. John H. Mefford.
1849. W. H. Cochran.
1823. Wm. Y. Farquhar.
1850. Joseph S. Davis.
1824. John Roberts.
1851. Emmet W. Cotton.
1825. Joseph Brown.
1852. W. H. Cochran.
1825. James McGibeny.
1853. Joseph S. Davis.
1826. John Roberts.
1854. Thompson Cooper.
1830. Gideon Mott.
1855. Samuel O. Beach.
1830. Wm. Bevans.
1855. W. H. Cochran.
1831. S. W. Hildreth.
1858. Thompson Cooper.
1833. Wm. Bevans. 1858. Thos. V. Parke.
1833. Thomas Irvine.
1858. W. H. Cochran.
1834. S. W. Hildreth.
1860. C. C. Baugh.
1836. Johnston Elliott.
1860. Thompson Cooper.
1836. Thomas Irvine.
1861. Henry Warner.
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CHAPTER XLVIII.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 20, was duly instituted on the 21st day of June, 1843, by a dispensation from the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ohio, by D. D. G. Master J. T. Blain, acting under a dispensation from G. M. Thomas Sherlock.
Charter Members .- R. Blake, L. Waite, L. D. Nash, W. Sullivan, and R. Wright. The following officers were duly installed: R. Blake, N. G .; Liberty Waite, V. G .; L. D. Nash, Secretary; W. Sullivan, Treasurer. Initiated at the first meeting: J. K. Miller, D. A. Robertson, and J. R. Wallace.
Celebrations .- The first public celebration was June 22, 1844, D. T. Disney, of Cincinnati, Orator; the second, June 21, 1848, Rev. Mr. Doolittle, of Columbus, Orator; the third, June 19, 1851, Rev. A. T. Mather, Orator.
Officers January 1, 1862 .- H. D. Brown, N. G .; Edwin Rogers, V. G .; J. D. Haymes, Secretary ; J. W. White, Financial Secretary; R. N. Kindrick, Treasurer. Trustees .- Joshua Hyde, W. M. Bunn, H. Phillips.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge of Ohio .- W. M. Bunn, R. C. Kirk, A. C. Elliott, and J. W. White.
Ellicott Lodge No. 267, was instituted at Freder- iektown, April 11, 1855, by M. W. G. Master T. J. McLain, assisted by Past Grands W. M. Bunn, J. W. White, J. F. Andrews, R. C. Kirk, J. W. Ly- brand, A. C. Elliott, and G. W. Shurr.
Charter Members .- A. Love, T. Mosure, G. Cole, B. F. Mosure, R. Cole, N. B. Rowley, G. W. Condon, J. Z. Griffith, A. Snow, Jr.,
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J. B. Roberts, and J. W. Condon. The first officers installed were : G. W. Condon, N. G .; J. Z. Griffith, V. G .; A. Love, Secretary; R. Cole, Treasurer. Initiated at the first meeting: D. S. Headley, C. G. Mount, and R. Ewers. The only public celebration was July 4, 1857, P. G. John Lamb, Orator.
Representatives .- P. G. J. Z. Griffith in 1857, and P. G. Issacher Rowley in 1860.
D. D. Grand Masters .- P. G. J. Z. Griffith, 1857; P. G. G. W. Condon, 1860.
Officers, 1862 .- J. C. Ebersole, N. G .; D. T. Montague, V. G .; E. J. Breese, Secretary; N. F. Strong, Financial Secretary; W. D. Morrison, Treasurer. Trustees-I. Rowley, J. W. Porch, A. Stephens.
Quindaro Lodge No. 316, was duly instituted June 9, 1857, by a dispensation from the R. W. G. Lodge of Ohio, by D. G. Master P. G. A. E. Glenn, acting under a dispensation from G. M. W. C. Chidsey.
Charter Members .- G. B. Arnold, J. M. Byers, A. C. Elliott, J. F. Andrews, J. Lamb, T. P. Frederick, and J. Jennings. Officers installed : J. M. Byers, N. G .; T. P. Frederick, V. G .; G. B. Ar- nold, Secretary ; A. C. Elliott, Financial Secretary ; J. F. Andrews, Treasurer. Admitted on card : M. MeFarland, A. J. Beach, W. C. Cooper, J. Jennings. Initiated : I. Underwood and L. Monk. The dedication of the new hall, No. 109 Main street, was June 9, 1858. A supper was given to the members of the Order. P. G. Rev. Glancy delivered an address.
Representatives .- P. G. J. F. Andrews, P. G. J. M. Byers.
Officers, 1862 .- J. M. Byers, N. G .; E. B. Shinabery, V. G .; H. Graff, Secretary ; W. McGaughey, Financial Secretary; J. F. Andrews, Treasurer. Trustees .- P. G.'s J. F. Andrews, G. B. Arnold, J. R. Wallace.
Kokosing Encampment No. 38, was instituted at Mt. Vernon, March 29, 1849, by Grand Chief Patri- arch Williams, assisted by J. H. Wheeler as Grand
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High Priest, H. B. Horton as Grand S. W., J. S. Clark as Grand Scribe.
Charter Members .- J. M. Campbell, S. W. Gribbon, L. G. Pren- tiss, R. C. Kirk, H. Phillips, A. Ehle, A. P. Mather, U. Stephens. Officers .- J. M. Campbell, C. P .; A. P. Mather, H. P .; R. C. Kirk, S. W .; A. Ehle, Scribe; L. G. Prentiss, Treasurer. Initiated at the first meeting : W. M. Bunn, J. A. Shannon, T. T. Tress, J. Cooper, J. Eichelberger, R. B. Wright.
Officers January 1, 1862 .- J. W. Porch, C. P .; A. Harnwell, H. P .; E. Shinabery, S. W .; R. N. Kindrick, J. W .; J. W. White, Scribe ; J. Hyde, Treasurer. Trustees .- J. Hyde, W. M. Bunn, Henry Phillips.
Representatives to the Grand Encampment of Ohio .- Since the adoption of the new constitution, in 1855, the following Patriarchs, viz : W. M. Bunn, J. W. White, J. F. Andrews.
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CHAPTER XLIX. VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICERS.
SENATORS IN STATE LEGISLATURE.
FROM the Senatorial District of which this land formed a part before the organization of the county, and after its first settlement, we find in the fourth General Assembly, at Chillicothe, Jacob Burton; in the fifth session, Elnathan Scofield. In the sixth session, Jacob Burton appeared and was qualified as Senator from Fairfield, Licking and Knox. In 1809, the Senators from these counties were Elna- than Scofield and Jacob Burton. In 1810, Wm. Trimble and Robert F. Slaughter were the Sena- tors, and they continued as such while the sessions were at Zanesville. In 1812, at Chillicothe, the Senator was Win. Gavit, and we were in the same district with Richland and Licking for many years. William Gass, Mordecai Bartley, John Spencer, John Shaw and Daniel S. Norton were Senators until the course of political alliance changed, and new connections were formed. The north and south union was severed, and we were associated with the counties to the east until the adoption of the new Constitution in 1851; sometimes, in dis- tricting, Knox was put with Holmes, at other times with Coshocton, and then again with both counties. Since that period our associations have been with
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the west, embracing Morrow, until, in 1861, the district was made to include Wayne, Ashland and Richland. Beside the Senators aforenamed, we have had the following, elected at the periods named, the term of the office being two years, viz .: In 1829, Thomas Rigdon; in 1831, Wm. Gass; in 1832, Byram Leonard; in 1834, Wm. Ravenscroft; in 1836, Peres Sprague; in 1838, James Matthews; in 1810, Byram Leonard; in 1842, John Johnson ; in 1814, Jacob Koch; in 1816, Nicholas Spindler; in 1818, Asa G. Dimock; in 1850, L. Van Buskirk. Under the new Constitution we have had-in 1851, L. Van Buskirk; in 1853, John T. Creigh; in 1855, Robert C. Kirk; in 1857, Davis Miles; in 1859, Wm. Bonar; and in 1861, Davis Miles.
REPRESENTATIVES.
1807. Philemon Beecher.
1829. Byram Leonard.
W. W. Irwin.
1830. John Greer.
1808. E. B. Merwin.
1831. Charles Colerick.
Patrick Owings.
1832. John Schooler.
1809. Alexander Holden. 1833.
1810. Jeremiah Munson.
1834. Peres Sprague.
1811. William Gass.
1835.
1812. Samuel Kratzer.
1836. Martin Tracy.
1813. William Gass.
S. W. Hildreth.
1814. Samuel Kratzer.
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