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SAMUEL P. ROBBINS.
This stone, nearly destroyed by frosts. The epitaph gone, but it is known that he was pastor of the Congregational church from 1806 to 1823. He planned the present church and gave liberally towards its erection. He established the first Bible society here, and died esteemed by all who knew him.
Here also are the tombstones of Rev. Hiram Gear, as minister of Baptist church, and Rev. Greenberry R. Jones, "a faithful and suc- cessful minister of the Methodist church."
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In Memory of REV' DANIEL STORY, D. D.
Died at Marietta Dec' 30, 1804 aged 49, years. A native of Boston Massachusetts. Educated at Dartmouth College. He was the first minister of Christ who came to Labor in the vast field known as the Northwest Territory, excepting the Moravian Missionaries. Came to Marietta 1789, as a Religious Teacher under an arrangement with the Ohio Company. Accepted a call from the Congregational Church and was ordained as their pastor, at Hamilton, Massachusetts August 15, 1798.
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SACRED to the memory of COMMODORE ABRAHAM WHIPPLE, Whose name, skill and courage will ever remain the pride and boast of his country. In the late Revolution he was the first on the seas to hurl defiance at proud Britain, gallantly leading the way to wrest from the mistress of the ocean her scepter and there to wave the star-spangled banner. He also conducted to the sea the first square-rigged vessel ever built on the Ohio, opening to commerce resources beyond calculation.
His last years were spent in a very retired and unassuming manner, not even military honors at his burial. Though, as an old settler says, "the grand artillery of heaven gave him a royal salute;" as there was a terrific thunder storm while the procession was going to the grave.
Additional names of Revolutionary Soldiers, Waterford Town- ship .- Benjamin Shaw, Andrew Story, David Wilson, Abel Sherman, Allen Devol.
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EPITAPHS CONDENSED.
General Joseph Buell, stationed at Fort Harmar, 1786. One of the ", manent settlers in 1787. Interred in Mound cemetery.
Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, the first sheriff of the county, and the first one of the Pioneers to land upon Ohio soil.
Captain Nathaniel Salstanstall, born in New London, Connecticut. Died 1807. Was first commandant, Fort Trumbull during the Revo- lutionary war.
Nahum Ward came to Marietta, 1809, was for many years an agent for the Ohio Company. He spent a long and respected life in this city.
Anselm Tupper Nye, born in Campus Martius, November 9, 1797. Died October 5, ISS1.
Colonel John Mills, born at Marietta, December 2, 1795. Died March 14, 1SS2. The entire life time of these two men was spent in Marietta as honored and respected citizens.
The names of Brough, Worthington, Case, Tod, Greene, Peirce, True, Dodge, Woodbridge, Putnam, Nye, McIntosh, and Wheeler, are old time familiar names. Those of to-day-they are all there- side by side with the dead of one hundred years ago, they need not be mentioned, but may their memory be recalled as the years roll on to- wards another century. A cemetery like this, dating back so far, has both local and general interest. Those who visit it, must certainly be impressed, with veneration towards its surroundings and name it hallowed ground. May the dust of ages past lie undisturbed and every passer-by be reminded of his duty in the care and keeping of this honored and revered spot.
There are two other burial places. The Catholic cemetery is at the
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northern terminus of Third street. This is thickly set with tomb- stones, and is a place of interment for the members of the Catholic church from different sections of the county.
Oak Grove, the new cemetery of the city, contains about thirty-five acres of ground, is a bright, checry landscape, and is modern in ap- pearance, having graded drives through the grounds. The whole consisting of hill, valley, and plain, giving persons a variety in the selection of lots. The first person buried in this cemetery was Timo- thy Cone in April, 1864, in the eighty seventh year of his age.
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Ancient Earth Works.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY WOMAN'S HOME.
The century will close the pages of local history for this vicinity, with the addition of a noble charity, one wholly supported by private donations. It was evident, after the close of the War of the Rebel- lion that the plans in many homes were materially changed. Mothers, who had given their all, their sons, who were to be their main sup- port, who crushed with sorrow, in their declining years scarcely knew which way to turn for aid.
The Government did much to relieve dependent ones, and a strong sentiment of charity was inaugurated, such as this country had never before experienced. The sin of intemperance frequently joined issues with other causes, to more completely wreck once happy homes, and turned helpless women upon strangers and friends for aid. Much was given, more required. As the years swept by, the greater the demand upon the public for assistance.
A refuge, or home, in this locality seemed a necessity. A lady, an invalid, often counseled with her friends, in regard to the establish- ment of such a charity. This not being perfected at her death, her husband, now deceased, took the preliminary steps for carrying out her wishes, by enlisting the attention of a number of benevolent women in the cause. An organization was completed in ISSo, and the first effort towards the establishment of the Woman's Home was then inaugurated.
An incorporate act was provided, a board of gentlemen appointed as Trustees, and as many ladies as a Board of Managers. They were urged to begin the canvas at once for subscriptions, and encouraged to believe that material aid would develop in their behalf.
Mrs. Ewing and others took an active interest in the work, both in the cities of Marietta and Harmar and through the county. The
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cause was so impartially presented that the ladies engaged in the work felt justified in making an outlay in the purchase of grounds. In their effort to secure a building site, two gentlemen, Mr. Douglas Putnam, of Harmar, and Mr. M. P. Wells, of Marietta, came to their assistance, and each donated a full city lot, lying side by side. With these ample gifts came great encouragement, and a building of mod- erate dimensions was at once constructed. This is sufficient in size to fill the present demands, and is so planned that extensions can be easily added. It is cheerful, comfortable, and well adapted to the purposes for which it is intended.
When the Home was completed, friends came forward with supplies, and showed their confidence in the management by contributing liber- ally in the furnishing.
The aid most expected, came not, but the prayers of a Christian woman are being answered, in the fulfillment of her earnest desires. The Home was formally opened in November, 1885, with two in- mates. A number, who had applied for aid, were relieved of earthly anxieties by death, in the two or three months previous to the com- pletion of the Home.
This institution has only the development that two years can show, but it has been successful in every particular. Four inmates, women over seventy years of age, are enjoying every possible comfort of a home. Others are contemplating the acceptance of the same privi- leges at such a time as best suits their own convenience. It is a grand retreat from poverty and want for deserving women, who have spent a life of hard work, but through no fault of their own, now need the help of the charitable.
The Home has been founded, established, and sustained by private charity. Its charter is such that it can never become an institution to be supported by taxation. The funds are provided by a " ways and
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means " plan that might prove uncertain, though it never has failed yet. The whole support is covered by private donations, coming at no stated time, often when least expected, but most needed; singular circumstances occurring in this way. Other means of securing funds are by fairs, festivals, and any of the ordinary ways in common use, but there is nothing permanent, as yet, towards a certain and assured support.
The property has a valuation of upwards of four thousand dollars, has been liberally sustained, but like the first years of nearly all char- itable institutions the Home is yet struggling for recognition, and in need of a more permanent basis for support. Five hundred persons who would pledge themselves to pay one dollar each year as annual members, would secure an ample income with which to meet all present needs, and also be adding a small per cent to a reserve fund, to be used when needed. With a population in the county of over forty thousand it is expected soon to reach this number.
" There were women in those days." * * History records the names of but few of the pioneer women, once in our midst. In that time they were known, as the daughters of their fathers, the wives of their husbands, the sisters of their more eminent brothers. How could they be more fittingly memorialized than in having this charity, this gift to aged and respected women, which is managed entirely by women, dedicated as a testimonial to their courage and patriotism, for they possessed both.
Let this appeal go forth to the women of Washington county. Cannot there be secured memorial bequests, either in remembrance of women who came here as wives of the early settlers, or in recog- nition of the sentiment now more clearly shown, for the general ad- vancement of women. In the name of these women and this grand truth let this one, the only charitable institution of the county, recei, e
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new impulse and with it, rich blessings. Let a new exertion be put forth, in filial regard and love, remembrance and veneration, for the pioncer women of the infant State of Ohio, who were the wives and daughters of the founders of the State, who shared equally in all the sacrifices then made.
Each applicant, when admitted deposits one hundred dollars, which is held as a reserve fund; this throws off the stigma of entire depend- ence. After this there is nothing more required of the inmates, ex- cept to live peaceably and in accordance with simple rules as regards a special care for general health.
Persons who pay twenty-five dollars are entitled to life membership. There are a number of these, and many who have given more. Through the Board of Managers and Mrs. Darby, the Matron, visi- tors and citizens are cordially invited to the Home, situated on Third street above Elevated Square, northern city limits.
The Board of lady Managers are:
Mrs. W. L. Rolston, President.
Mrs. George Irish, Vice President.
Mrs. F. L. Ramsey, Secretary.
Mrs. S. A. Eells, Treasurer.
Mrs. T. D. Dale, Corresponding Secretary.
THE CHILDREN'S HOME.
One mile north of Marietta, near the banks of the Muskingum, is the first Home established, by legislative act of the State, for aban- doned and orphaned children. Miss Catherine E. Fay, now Mrs. Ewing, of this city, first conceived the idea of a home for destitute children, rather than have them sent to the Infirmary.
She gathered a few waifs under her own roof, and cared for them, with the aid of charitable people, who interested themselves in the
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success of her mission. When her struggle to support and maintain them was more clearly brought to the attention of citizens, their sym- pathy was aroused, and a bill was introduced into the Legislature, and passed, for the establishment of this Home, to be supported by taxa- tion. It has been in successful operation for twenty years; with the exception of a few years, under the charge of Dr. Simeon D. Hart, the Superintendent, and Miss Nixon, Matron, she succeeding Mrs. Hart after the death of this estimable lady a few years since.
There is now an average of over one hundred children, ranging in age from a few months to sixteen years. The property is valued at about forty thousand dollars. It is supported by direct taxation and the income from the farm. In this as in many other good works, this county was the first to inaugurate this method of caring for desti- tute children; the State came to its assistance in time of need. This Home has been a model, from which many counties of the state have established similar institutions. .
One feature is to secure homes for the children in families before they arrive at the age of sixteen years, when they are dismissed from the care of the Home. The training and influence received, is scat- tered abroad where they are growing into manhood and womanhood as good citizens, ever thankful for the rescue there was in store for them.
MRS. LYDIA HART, who was Matron of this institution from 1869 to 1884, exerted a kind and motherly influence, and a devotion towards the children, seldom manifested as strongly as in her guidance and care for them. This was clearly significant at her death, when the heart- felt sorrow of the many motherless children showed their strong at- tachment for her. The loss was deeply felt by children and friends alike.
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CHURCHES.
In one of the block-houses, in Campus Martius, Rev. William Breck delivered the first sermon in the Northwest Territory. Rev. Manasseh Cutler preached a number of times during the summer of this first year of the settlement, while on a visit here. In 1789, Rev. Daniel Story was permanently employed by the settlers as their min- ister. He was preaching at Worcester, Massachusetts, but accepted the call to Marietta. He was the only ordained minister in the whole territory for a number of years, preaching at Waterford, Belpre, and in Virginia, besides his regular work here. He was installed as pastor of the first Congregational church of Marietta in 1788, so this church has a centennial of its organization, being the first church of the terri- tory, and with a continued existence of one hundred years. Mr. Story died in December, 1804, and is buried in Mound Cemetery.
In Dr. Hildreth's History is found the following in regard to this Christian gentleman and minister of the Gospel: " In coming to Ma- rietta, then a wilderness, he sacrificed his own interest, and his com- fort, but knowing the necessities of the people, he was willing to part with many things for their good, and the cause of the Divine Master. What little wealth he possessed was invested in new lands before coming out, with an expectation of a reasonable support from the Ohio Company, until the rents of the lands set apart for the support of the Gospel should be available; but this was prevented by the Indian war, and no money was raised from that source until the year 1800. The inhabitants were generally much impovished from the same cause, and most probably his receipts from 1789 to 1797, could not have paid for his board and clothing. At his death the proceeds from the sale of his lands were insufficient to discharge the debts incurred while la- boring in the new settlements, so that like a faithful servant he spen:
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not only his life, but all his substance, in the service of the cause to which he was devoted." In the year 1796 he united and established the Fisst Congregational Society.
The First Religious Society was connected with the Congregational church, and after the Muskingum Academy was erected, worshipped in that building until the completion of the present church in ISog. This church was built under the management of its pastor, Rev. Samuel P. Robbins. The Methodist church was established in 1812.
A majority of all religious denominations is now here represented, and Marietta is often designated as the city of churches. It is re- markable in what close proximity the churches and school houses are found throughout this section, and all through the land. The first Sabbath schools and day schools were established in the block-houses surrounded by stockades, and these, it might be added, surrounded by Indians, and they so treacherous, that it could scarcely be determined when to trust them. The outgrowth of these pioneer schools has in- creased almost beyond comprehension. The next move towards better instruction and for the entertainment of the settlers was the establish- ment of libraries. There was an excellent one at Belpre with few, but instructive volumes as early as 1795, also one at Amestown in IS04. The first purchase of books for this library being an exchange of the pelts of the wild animals of the forest for books in Boston, which were brought to their destination with much difficulty.
Blennerhassett brought many books and other appliances for in- struction, when he came and settled on the island bearing his name.
From what may seem these small beginnings have grown a State, and group of States noted for their thorough systems of education, and attention given to educational interests. This county does not lag in its training of the youth, and compares favorably with any in the State.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The First Settlement, Marietta, 9
The Ordinance of 1787, 17
The Mayflower,. 21
State of Ohio Founded, 23
War with the Indians, 24
Defenses of the Frontiers,
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Territorial Government,
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Washington County,
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Marietta,
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The Ohio River,
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Mills, .
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The Blennerhassetts,
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Isaac and Rebecca Williams,
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Two of Ohio's Governors,
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Pioneer Association,
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Marietta College,.
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Marietta Observatory,
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Newspapers, ..
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Harmar Cemetery,
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Mound Cemetery, .
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Woman's Home,
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Children's Home, 97
Churches, 99
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REFERENCE FOR VISITORS.
ARMORY-Putnam street, south side.
ANCIENT ORDER RED MEN-Hall on Front, over Times Office.
BOAT HOUSE-On the Muskingum river, in City Park.
BOARD OF TRADE-Council Room, City Hall.
BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND-Down the Ohio River, twelve miles from Marietta.
CHURCHES-See Church Directory.
CITY HALL-Between Third and Fourth on Putnam street.
COURT HOUSE-Putnam and Second street.
CATHOLIC CEMETREY-Fourth street, near the city limits, north.
CHILDREN'S HOME-One mile north of the city, on the Muskingum river.
COUNTY INFIRMARY-Two miles from the city, up the Ohio river.
Defiance Fire Company-Engine house, Fourth near Washington street.
ELEVATED SQUARES-Ancient earth-works, Third and Sacra Via, also Fifth and Washington streets.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK-Corner Front and Greene streets.
FAIR GROUNDS-Terminus of Front, Second and Third streets, along the Mus- kingum river, north of city.
GARRICK CLUB-Dramatic Company, Front street Library Building.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC-Hall corner Putnam and Second.
GUTENBERG LODGE I. O. O. F .- Hall on Front street over J. Seyler & Bro.
HOTELS-National House, St. James, St. Cloud, Central House, Bradford House. HARMAR CEMETERY-North of the town of Harmar and near the hill.
KNIGHTS OF ST. GEORGE-Over Styer's drug store.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Hall over Buell's drug store.
MOUND CEMETERY-Fifth street, above Putnam.
MARIETTA COLLEGE AND ACADEMY-City block, between Fourth and Fifth, and Putnam and Butler streets.
MASONIC HALL-Post Office Building, upper story.
NAMES OF STREETS-Represented by numerals, from Front street along the Muskingum back to Eighth street. Crossing at right angles from the Ohio river north, Ohio, Hart, Warren, Greene, Butler, Putnam, Cutler, Scammel, Wooster, Washington, Sacra Via, Wayne and Montgomery.
OAK GROVE CEMETERY-Northeast of and adjacent to the city.
ODD FELLOW'S HALL -- Upper story, corner of Putnam and Second streets.
OBSERVATORY-Corner of Fourth and Wooster streets.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS --- Greene, Washington and Third streets.
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POST OFFICE-Front street, Railroad crossing.
Putnam Light Artillery-Headquarters at the Armory.
ROSE HILL SANITARIUM-Ten miles up the Ohio in West Virginia.
Riverside Fire Company-City Hall.
SOLDIERS' MONUMENT-City Park.
TELEGRAPH OFFICE-Front street.
TELEPHONE OFFICE-Front Street, Register Building.
WOMAN'S HOME-Third street, above elevated square.
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-Church street, Harmar, also corner Putnam and Second streets, Marietta.
CHURCH DIRECTORY, 1887. MARIETTA.
First Congregational Church, Front street above Putnam, Rev. C. E. Dickinson, Pastor. Services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M .; Sabbath School, 9% A. M. Howard Stanley, Superintendent.
First Baptist Church, Putnam street above Third, Rev. Geo. R. Gear, Pastor. Services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M .; Sabbath School 9 A. M. Chas. H. Turner, Supt.
First Unitarian Church, corner Putnam and Third streets, Rev. J. T. Lusk, Pas- tor. Services 1012 A. M. and 7 r. M. ; Sabbath School 9 A. M. Jewett Palmer, Supt. Fourth Street Presbyterian Church, Fourth street near Wooster, Rev. Wm. Addy, Pastor. Services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M .; Sabbath School, 9 A. M. H. B. Shipman, Superintendent.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Second street above Putnam. Rector, Rev. John Boyd; D. D. Morning Prayer, 1012 A. M .; Evening Prayer, 7 P. M .; Sunday School, Edward F. Wells, Superintendent.
United Brethren Church, corner Second and Butler, Rev. M. E. Oliver, Pastor. Services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M. ; Sabbath School 9 A. M. James Patton, Supt.
German M. E. Church, corner Third and Wooster, Rev. Gustav H. Fiedler, Pas- tor. Services at 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M. Sabbath School 2 P. M. John Strecker, Jr., Superintendent.
St. Paul's German Evangelical Church, corner Fifth and Scammel, Rev. - -, Pastor. Regular services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M .; Sabbath School 2 P. M. Jacob Ebinger, Superintendent.
Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Wooster and Third streets, Rev. T. R. Tay- lor, Pastor. Regular services 1012 A. M. and 7 r. M .; Sabbath School, 9 A. M. Wes- ley G. Barthalow, Superintencent.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Second street above Sacra Via. Rev. H. C. Pierce, Pastor. Sunday School at 3 P. M.
St. Lucas German Evangelical Church, corner Fourth and Scammel, Rev. Mr. Fleischer, Pastor. Regular service 101% A. M.
African M. E. Church, Third street below Greene, Elder Davidson, Pastor. Reg- ular services 1012 A M. and 7 P. M .; Sabbath School, 3 P. M.
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First Congregational Church, corner Church and Second streets, Rev. II. C. Haskell, Pastor. Regular services 1012 A. M. and ? P. M .; Sabbath School, 2 P. M. Romayne B. Hart, Superintendent.
Crawford M. E. Church, Rev. C. B. Longman, Pastor. Regular services 1012 A. M. and 7 P. M; Sabbath School, 2 P. M. John N. Price, Superintendent.
RAILROADS.
CINCINNATI, WASHINGTON & BALTIMORE.
Branch extension from Parkersburg to Marietta twelve miles from main line, connecting with lines East and West at Parkersburg.
For further information and the best possible rates, apply to Agent C., W. & B. Railroad, Marietta, Ohio, or to E. E. Patton, Traveling Passenger Agent, Chillcothe,O.
J. H. STEWART, Gen. Manager. W. H. KING, Assistant G. P. A.
CLEVEAND & MARIETTA RAILWAY.
Through line between the Ohio and the Lakes, and all points in the Northwest, connecting with all points East and West, via the B. & O. at Cambridge, O., and the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago at Newcomerstown, O.
Connections made with all lines at junction points for all important cities East A. T. WIKOFF, President and General Manager. or West.
F. G. JEWETT, General Passenger Agent.
For routes, rates, maps and full information call on or apply to
W. R. GRIMES, Agent, Marietta, Ohio.
MARIETTA, COLUMBUS & NORTHERN.
Connections .- - At Moore's Junction with C., W. & B. Railway Co., at Marietta with C., W. & B. Railway Co., Wheeling & Lake Erie and Cleveland & Marietta Railways, Ohio River Railway, and with Passenger Packets on the Ohio and Mus- kingum rivers. For rates of freight or tickets apply at the General Office, Mari- etta, Ohio, or to
IL. C. VINCENT, Freight and Passenger Agent. R. E. PHILLIPS, Vice President and General Manager.
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