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The first log church building completed in the winter of 1831-32, was erected on the Anway farm, one mile and a quarter southeast of Republic. In 1837 the second church was erected, during the pastorate of Rev. John McCutchen, and on its opening the revival services of that year were commenced. In 1845 steps were taken by Rev. Harmon and society, to build the new or third church. This was completed in 1846 at a cost of $3,000. This building is now known as
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Stickney & Dentler's warehouse. The present church was completed in 1881. The whole number of communicants from 1831 to 1884, was 256; of baptisms. 140; of pastors, 17, and of ruling elders, 12. Mrs. Emma Stickney is senior member of the church, having united in 1836; Orange Cooley, in 1837: Nathan Caldwell and A. J. Scott, in 1840; Mrs. Robinson, in 1843; Jane Miller, in 1846; Abram Miller, in 1847; Lydia Ann Shaw, nee Stickney, in 1852, and Hannah R. Porter, in 1854.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, of Republic, is almost contemporary with the old church of Melmore, and for years the same circuit preachers, named in the history of the Melmore society. appeared here, their coming dating away back to the days when Cunningham's log workshop was the center of the Christian Church in the young settlement of Republic. In 1845 the Univer- salists introduced the era of church building. In 1846 the Methodist society erected a finer house of worship, and this was eclipsed in 1847 by the Presby- terians, who expended a greater amount of money on their house than either the Universalists or Methodists, viz. : $2,400, the limit of a church building fund in those days. The history of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Eden Township contains some facts relating to the establishment of a society here.
Salem Reformed Church of Scipio and Adams Townships was founded in 1837. as a union of the Lutheran and Reformed societies. by Rev. F. Ra- hauser, and a house of worship erected on lands donated by John German. The old church of 1837 gave place some years later to a better building, and this also was superseded.
Salem German Reformed Congregation of Adams and Scipio Townships was reorganized September 29. 1867, out of the older organization of Adam Township. John Hensinger presided, with Rev. Eli Keller, clerk. J. Hen- singer, Anthony Harpster and H. Bachman were elected trustees. In 1868 a brick house of worship was erected on lands purchased from David Wyant.
The Universalist Society was founded here in 1840 under the name "Uni- versalian Church," and in 1845 a house of worship was erected. Forty years ago this was one of the leading churches of the township, the society expend- ing over $2.000 on the erection of a house of worship.
The Baptist Society, of Republic, was organized December 29. 1837, with the following named members: Giles Pearce. Content Pearce, Israel Green. wife and two daughters. Nathan Cramer, Aaron Carle, wife and daughter, Lowell Robinson, Irene Spooner, Margaret Hammond. Sarah Eastman. Lovina Robinson and Margaret Holt. The secretaries of the society since 1837 were Joel Platte, R. H. Blodgett, O. F. Colwell and A. Maria Cole, nee Platte, the present clerk. The roll of pastors of the church embraces the names of Revs. Brown, Goodenough. Mack. Keating. Beebe, Collins, Wall, Clark, Oviatt, Dunn, Lockhart, Lyon, Hall, Buell and Ramsay. The present membership numbers twenty-two, and the value of property placed at $800. Mrs. Cole, in speaking of this church and society says: "The little Baptist Church at Republic has passed through many trials and conflicts. It was first called the Bloom and Scipio Church from the two townships in which the meetings were held alter- nately. In March, 1839, the name was changed to Republic and the meetings all held at said village. The church was driven hither and thither. like the tempest-tossed bark, sometimes securing a home for a few weeks or months in some public building; but this frequently was denied them, and they were obliged to hold meetings within the narrow walls of some private dwell- ing which had been thrown open by some brother or sister. In 1862 they pur- chased a house and lot of Republic Union School District for $100. which they remodeled and dedicated to the service of God, and to-day we have a
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neat little church in good repair of which we feel proud." This society was reorganized under the act of May 1, 1852, on February 18, 1854, from the Scipio Baptist Society. T. R. Wall was chairman, and Asa Way, clerk. Ben- nett Spooner, Giles Pearce and P. H. Pettys were elected trustees and Joel Platt. clerk and treasurer.
In the history of the Republic churches by Rev. Mr. Biggar, it is related that three preachers, a Presbyterian, a Methodist and a Baptist, attempted sui- cide, of whom two succeeded.
CEMETERY.
Republic Cemetery. - Just east of the Bloomville road, and north of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is the beautiful little cemetery of the village. Many of the pioneers are interred here, and many elegant monuments stand sentry over their remains. The grounds are neatly laid out and shaded by ornamental trees.
SCHOOLS.
At page 657 the statistics of the schools of Republic are given. The Seneca County Academy was chartered in 1836. The incorporators organized on Feb- ruary 8. 1844, and the academy was opened November 10, 1845, with S. W. Shepard, principal. In December, 1847, the preparatory school was opened by Miss Amelia E. Root. From 1845, onward. Mrs. Sarah Jane Thayer was a teacher here, while Mrs. Eliza A. Baxter presided over the school of music. In 1870 the academy ceased, and in its place was instituted the Northwestern Normal School.
When the board of trustees organized in 1844, Timothy P. Roberts was elected president, William C. Cole, secretary, and Edson T. Stickney, treas- urer. There were nine trustees, under whose authority the red brick building, still called the "academy," was erected on the east side of the village.
The Northwestern Normal School was founded at Republic in 1870, with Richard J. Fraise, principal. In 1874 he moved to Fostoria, carrying with him, to that rising town, the name, principals, and one or two teachers of his school at Republic.
The Republic Normal School was founded, in 1874, by B. B. Hall, and the first session inaugurated in the building known as the "academy."
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
August 20, 1869, a fire swept away thirteen buildings in the village of Re- public. The entire contents of the Masonic lodge room were destroyed, and the records of other societies lost or burned. In 1871 another fire swept away two business blocks. Prior to 1869 a fire company was organized here, which ranked with the old-time fire-pail companies. After the fire of that year a new equipment was introduced, and after the fire of 1871 the department was re- organized.
Republic Star Hook and Ladder Company was reorganized under the State law September 17, 1872. H. R. Covert was elected secretary, and H. R. Cov- ert, J. D. Hopkins, T. M. Green, Daniel Bollinger and Jonathan Witter, trus- tees.
SOCIETIES.
The Masonic society was organized at Republic very early in the history of the village, but, unfortunately, the records were destroyed in the fire of 1869, together with all the property of the lodge.
Hildreth Lodge No. 165, A. F. & A. M., was reorganized under State law January 28, 1873, when trustees were elected.
De Molay Commandery, K. T., was organized at Republic August 10
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1848, with Josiah Roop H. L. Harris. M. V. Bogart, Ed Winthrop, Hiram Humphrey, Daniel Watersons, H. Benton, Platt Benedict and John P. Wors- tell, members. This was essentially a society of Republic until February. 1869, when the charter was transferred to Tiffin. H. Bromley, elected E. C. in 1865, continued in office until 1870.
Republic Lodge No. 40. I. O. O. F., was reorganized for incorporation August 2, 1856, with E. T. Stickney, G. M. Ogden and O. T. Robinson, trust- ees. H. Burton was previously elected N. G., and N. P. Colwell, secretary.
Horace Robinson Post, G. A. R., was established under charter Septem- ber 10, 1881, and named in honor of a soldier who fell at Chancellorsville May 2. 1863. The charter members are named as follows: G. R. Hemingway. George Tubbs, L. C. Hopkins, E. R. Sage, J. T. Dittman, H. K. Spooner, J. B. Ennis, L. S. Bergstresser, D. D. Neikirk, W. A. Mills, C. A. Way, L. A. Cook, D. Troxell. M. F. Sweetland. W. R. Robinalt, J. P. Sparks, E. C. Sparks. M. Gray, J. Crossley, J. P. Rogers, E. F. Gray, L. R. Barker, H. M. Reed, P. J. Shaw, A. Way, H. C. Martindale, F. A. Lumbar, G. W. Singer and B. A. Sloate. W. A. Mills was commander to the close of 1882; P. S. Shaw, in 1883. and E. R. Sage, in 1884. The post has a membership of about forty.
Republic Lodge No. 192, I. O. G. T., was incorporated August 15, 1870, when W. H. Pearce, D. M. Neikirk and George Duesler were elected trustees, Lizzie Hamilton, secretary, and J. W. Stewart, W. C. T.
Scipio Rangers .- A society known as the "Scipio Rangers " was organ- ized in 1847 for the apprehension of horse thieves.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Roll of Business Men .- The business circle of Republic in 1884-85 was made up as follows: A. F. Betts, E. S. Chittenden, J. F. Freeman, B. F. Hartman and Stickney & Dentler, drugs and groceries; T. C. Case, dry goods: H. Mansfield Bro., general store; Cooley & McCartney, F. A. Lumbar, hard- ware: Cole & Estabrook, Miss E. A. Osborne, millinery and dress rooms; Buck- eye Churn Co .: J. L. Cole, H. Melber, lawyers; C. H. Correll, restaurant; Daniel Wyant and H. R. Covert, carriage builder; G. R. Hemingway, hotel; H. Howland and C. F. Ricketson, liveries; D. Jones, books. stationery. to- bacco; F. B. Ogden, planing-mill and foundry; stave and barrel works, G. Woodward, proprietor: Pancost & Co., furniture; George E. Peabody and W. B. Thatcher, boots and shoes; J. E. Scott, meat market; Sourwine & Sons, flour-mill; L. F. Strausbaugh, jeweler; D. T. Strong, saloon; Henry Melber, postmaster: M. Breyman, dentist; George Tubbs, C. E. and surveyor. The resident physicians of Republic in 1847 were William C. Cole, Dr. Pierce, William L. Hamilton. F. S. Kendall, J. S. Sparks and John Ball. Dr. Spooner is an old physician of the town. Dr. Maguire was also here, and Dr. Stover was a more recent resident. Stephen Lapham is justice of the peace.
Railroads and Highacays .- The Mad River Railroad, the history of which is given in the general history. was actually built and in operation between Sandusky and Tiffin. ria Bellevue, Lodi and Republic at one time; but the track was taken up and both ties and rails used on the new track via Clyde and Green Spring to Tiffin. The loss of this road was a serious blow to the young village, for with it disappeared the chances of constructing the Melmore & Republic line, projected in May. 1836. The old railroad entered the village from the northeast. at the intersection of East and Jefferson Streets, and then took a due western course.
The Baltimore & Ohio, once known as the B., P. & C. R. R., runs through the southwestern corner of the village.
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The Kilbourne Road, named after Col. James Kilbourne, who in 1827 sur- veyed the Sandusky & Columbus Turnpike for a toll-road company, was opened through Republic. William and John Anway opened the first road to Tiffin in 1823 or 1824.
CONCLUSION.
From the very beginning of settlement to the present time, the people of the township, and particularly of Scipio Centre, made great efforts, and, in many instances, great sacrifices, to place this division of the county foremost among the townships. So early as 1832 they entered their claims for the Mad River Railroad, and won the road some years later; again they assisted in efforts to secure railroad connection with Melmore and other points south, but when near the goal of success, other and opposing influences took away the railroad which they possessed, and destroyed all hopes of success for new enter- prises of this kind. In 1841 or 1842 a well organized effort was made to secure the county seat; but like other measures which deserve success, these failed to win the coveted prize. With all the failures credited to the center of the township, Scipio, as a whole, has made remarkable progress, and to-day vies with the best sub-divisions of northwestern Ohio in wealth and all its accom- paniments. The building of the Baltimore & Ohio gave a new impetus to the business life of Republic, and this village now may be said to share with the township in general prosperity.
CHAPTER XXVI.
SENECA TOWNSHIP.
THIS Township, known in the original survey as Township 1 north, Range 14 east, was surveyed in 1820 by J. T. Worthington, United States surveyor, and offered for sale in 1821. About the time the survey of the town- ships now forming Seneca County was completed, the commissioners of San- dusky County set off the whole of Seneca, except Thompson Township (as organized in April, 1820), and the Indian Reservations, into one township "to be known as Seneca Township." In other words, Seneca Township as estab- lished May 8, 1820, comprised all the present county, except the Seneca and other reservations, the townships of Thompson, Reed and Venice and the east- ern two and one-half mile strip of Adams, Scipio and Bloom Townships. In June, 1820, Clinton was detached; in June, 1821. Eden was detached: June 7. 1824, Bloom was detached; Scipio and Hopewell in December, 1824, and the same date Seneca Township was reorganized, comprising the present town and Big Spring Township. Big Spring was detached in March, 1833.
The Sandusky River enters the township in Section 36, flows northerly through the eastern sections in a tortuous course and leaves the township in Section 1. The head waters of Wolf Creek find a home here in Sections 16 and 20. and unite in one stream in Section 4, which. flowing through this section. . leaves the township at the " Worling Farm."
A few small streams flow south from the water-shed or height of land and unite with Delaware Creek just south of the county line in the old Delaware Reservation. A number of rivulets flow east from the ridge road into the San
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dusky River, while numerous springs, creeks and wells yield a full supply of good water. In a few instances, as on the old " Coleman Farm, " crystal stream; flow throughout the year from never failing, never freezing springs.
The Ohio Central Railroad enters the township from the southeast at Me- Cutchenville and, pursuing a northwesterly course, passes Berwick and finally connects with Fostoria. The Indiana. Bloomington & Ohio Railroad enters the township a short distance southwest of Berwick, which it passes in its north- easterly course through the township, connecting with Tiffin.
Owing to the presence of the Sandusky River, there is a large area of rich bot- tom lands found throughout the eastern tier of sections. The Tiffin and McCutch- enville road may be said to mark the face of the plateau or terrace, and from this westward the township forms one happy pastoral picture of well cultivated farms, neat dwellings and pretentious farm buildings. The old, old forest has not all disappeared. Enough remains to beautify the landscape. The soil throughout is fertile. the leading roads are kept in good repair and through- out the township the spirit of progress manifests itself in everything.
Organic and Official. - Seneca Township, as established May 8, 1820, em- braced all the district west of a line drawn south to the base line from the southeast corner of the Seneca Reservation. The first officers were elected June 1. 1820. David Risdon, West Barney and John Lay were elected trustees; John Eaton, clerk; B. Barney, treasurer; Joseph Keller and David Rice, over- seers of poor; James Montgomery, Erastus Bowe and Joel Chaffin, supervisors; P. Wilson, lister, Asa Pike, appraiser: T. Nicholson and Abner Pike, viewers; John Boughton and J. Lee, constables.
The officers elected in 1820. were re-elected in 1821. with David Smith and Daniel Rice, justices. Benjamin Gregg was appointed trustee in May. 1821. and John Boughton, collector. The names of trustees and clerks from 1822 to 1885. both inclusive. are given as follows. the last named being the clerk:
1822 .- John Lay. David Smith. Alex McNutt; David Risdon.
1823. James Gordon, D. Smith. W. D. Sherwood; D. Risdon.
1824 .-- J. W. G. McCluer. D. Fox. John Crocker; Abram Courtwright.
1825 .- David Culver. F. Waggoner. J. W. G. McCluer: Abram Courtwright. 1826. -- G. Nessell. F. Waggoner, E. Mills. J. W. G. McCluer; John Tingler. 1827. - George Nessell. Abram Switzer. F. Waggoner; John Tingler. 1828. Abel Pratt, F. Waggoner, G. Nessell: John Tingler. 1829 .-. Abel Pratt. F. Waggoner. G. Nessell: John Tingler.
1830 .- Fred. Waggoner. William Kimberly, George Fleck: Andrew Eby. - 1831. - Eli Ragan. James Burke. Thomas Bland; Andrew Eby.
1832 .- Fred. Waggoner. James Burke. Thomas Bland; George Nessell.
/ 1833 .- Lewis Crandall. John Larkin, W. McCormick; A. Eby. 1834 .- Peter Wygart. David Elder. John Larkins; A. Eby.
1835. David Elder, J. Neswander, W. S. Nafus; Jacob Wolf.
1836. - William Prior, Lyman Furbash, D. Elder; Jacob Wolf. 1837. - William Perrine, John Davidson, D. Elder: Jacob Wolf. 1838 .- John Davidson, John Larkin, Alex. Bolin: Jacob Wolf. 1839. - Anthony Sanders, John Larkin. Alex. Bolin; F. Brashers. 1840. - Thomas Bland, John Larkin, Alex. Bolin; F. Brashers.
1841. - Thomas Brundage. William Patterson, T. Bland; G. T. Christlip.
1842 .- Jacob Wolf. George Heck, Samuel Sailor: G. T. Christlip. 1843. - Isaac Sloan. Sam. Sailor, Jacob Wolf; G. T. Christlip.
1844. -- Stephen I. Pecher. Isaac Sloan, Sam. Sloan; G. T. Christlip. 1845. - Anthony Sanders, A. Bowland, John Larkin; P. P. Bercaw.
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1846. - William Perrine, A. Bowland, A. Sanders; G. W. Hoffman.
1847 .- Alex. Bowland, Anthony Sanders, D. Hoffman; G. W. Hoffman. 1848 .- Daniel Hoffman, Joseph Spitler, William Perrine; Jacob Wolf.
1850 .- James Brinkerhoff, Daniel Hoffman, Joseph Spitler: J. Sailor.
1851 .- James Brinkerhoff, Daniel Hoffman, William Rex; Joseph Sailor. 1852 .- J. S. Jennings, S. Sailor. J. H. Brinkerhoff; George S. Christlip. 1853. - George Vanness, P. Weikert, John Mangan; George S. Christlip. 1854. - Lewis Staib, P. Weikert, G. A. Kerr; George S. Christlip.
1855 .- Thomas Bland, Joseph Spitler. Lewis Staib; Robert Byrne.
1856 .- Thomas Bland, Joseph Spitler, John Wank: Robert Byrne.
1857 .- John Wank, G. W. Aulger, R. McClellan; Benjamin Brundage.
1858 .- John Wank, G. W. Aulger, R. McClellan: Spencer St. John.
1859 .- David Cline, George W. Aulger, R. Mcclellan; Sam. W. Sailor.
1860 .- D. Cramer. D. Cline, Joseph Spitler; G. W. Hoffman.
1861 .- M. Hufford, D. Cramer, Joseph Spitler; A. Weikert.
1862 .- Joseph E. Magers, D. Cline, Joseph Spitler; A. Weikert.
1863 .- Joseph E. Magers, D. Cline, William Rex; A. Weikert.
1864. - Peter Weikert, J. E. Magers, R. J. Vanderbogart; A. Weikert.
1865 .- Peter Weikert, Joseph Spitler, R. J. Vanderbogart; A. Weikert.
1866. - F. W. Byrne, Lewis Kintz, R. Mcclellan; J. M. Young.
1867 .- R. McClellan, James Starky, D. Cline; J. Zint.
1868 .- D. Cline, Joseph Spitler. R. Mcclellan: J. Zint.
1869 .- J. C. Brundage, Joseph Spitler, R. Mcclellan; James V. Magers. 1870 .- James Sanders, Joseph Sailor, Joseph Spitler; James V. Magers.
1871 .- John Wank, Joseph Spitler, James Sanders: James V. Magers.
1872 .- John Wank, Henry Lease, James Sanders; G. W. Weikert.
1873. - Allen Pontius, P. Hæfling, J. Sanders; G. W. Weikert.
1874 .- J. Rex, S. G. Long. M. Arbogast; G. W. Weikert.
1875 .- J. Rex, S. G. Long, E. P. Byrne, trustees; James Starky, justice: G. W. Weikert, clerk.
1876 .- D. Culver, S. G. Long, E. P. Byrns, trustees; A. Pontius, P. Hæfling, justices; G. W. Weikert, clerk.
1877. -- Nicholas Wall, J. Sanders, S. G. Long, trustees: J. Heck. G. W. Weikert, justices; Isaac Culp, clerk.
1,878 .- E. P. Byrne, N. Wall, J. Sanders; Isaac Culp.
1879 .- James Sanders, G. W. Aulger, J. F. Smith; Isaac Culp.
1880 .- G. W. Aulger, J. F. Smith, J. Wannemacher; M. B. Sailor.
1881 .- Louis Kingseed, James Sanders, G. W. Aulger; Isaac Culp.
1882 .- Jacob F. Smith, J. Wannemacher, E. P. Byrne (refused); R. W. Brown, clerk.
1883. --- J. Wannemacher, J. F. Smith, Levi Haines: R. W. Brown. 1884. - Jacob F. Smith, John Dice, J. C. Brundage: R. W. Brown.
The officers elected in 1885 are Edward P. Byrne, John Dice and C. H. Bartz, trustees; George W. Bushong, clerk; Perry Eakin, treasurer *: John Spitler and J. M. Twiggs, constables; R. W. Brown and Joseph C. Reiff, jus- tices of the peace.
Pioneer Tax Payers .- The following list of the taxable property owners of Seneca Township in 1822 points out unmistakably the territory comprised in the original organized township:
*Mr. Cunningham filled the position of township treasurer for fifteen years.
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Aldrich, Solomon
Gordon, James
Nicholson, Thomas
Butler, Paul D. Bowe, Erastus Beardstill, Chris.
Gordon, John
Pike, Abner
Garrettson, Daniel
Pike, Samuel
Grey, Anson
Patrick, Sheppard
Barney, Consider C.
Hulburt, Jacques
Powers, Isaac
Courtwright, Abram Chapman, Jeremiah
Harris, Samuel
Rice, Daniel
Chandler, Thomas
Harris, August
Rice, Caleb
Chaffer, Joel
Hanks, Peter
Sprague, Ezra
Clancy, John
Ingraham, Agreen
Sprague, William
Crissa, Levi
Keeler, Joseph
Shippey, Nathan
Dumond, Isaac
Lay, John
Dumond, Daniel
McNutt, David
Sherwood, W. S.
Davis, Isaac
McNutt, Alex.
Smith, David
Gregg, Benjamin
Montgomery, James
Pioneer History .- In the foregoing pages the names of early officials do not de- note pioneership of this township generally, as the township embraced the greater part of the county, and elected officers from Fort Ball, Tiffin and Fort Seneca, rather than from settlers within the present boundaries.
Seneca Township was not without its Indian Reservation. Among the gifts of public lands made by the treaty of 1817 was one to Catherine Walker, a Wyandot woman, and to John R. Walker. her son, who, as stated in the treaty, was wounded in the United States service, at Manguagon, in 1812. This grant consisted of 640 acres to each, to begin at the northwestern corner of the John Van Meter tract, and to run with the line thereof south 320 poles, thence and from the beginning west for quantity. This grant the Walkers sold, about 1829, to Judge Lugenbeel and others, and moving to upper Sandusky engaged in mercantile business there. (Vide page 199).
James Aiken settled here in 1822. ... William Anderson settled in Seneca Township in 1823. ... William Arnold and his wife settled near Mccutchen- ville in 1823, coming from Frederick County. Md., that year. It is related that when their first child was born, they had to take the little one to Lancas- ter, Ohio, to be baptized. A few years later, the family took a leading part in the establishment of the Catholic Church of Mccutchenville .... Andrews C. Arnold moved to Seneca County in 1849 .... Jacob Adelsberger, a settler of 1833, died near Tiffin; his son John died in 1878 at Fostoria ... . Michael Arbogast (see Hopewell Township) .... Samuel Aulger came in 1834.
Frank and Elizabeth Bartz. natives of Bavaria, parents of Mrs. Casper Ziegler (who was born in Bavaria in 1836), came to this county in 1840. and here died .... Peter P. and Sarah Bercaw. natives of Pennsylvania, parents of Silas W. Bercaw and Mrs. James H. Bare (former born in Pennsylvania. in 1837; latter in this county, in 1844); settled in this county in 1840, where Mr. Bercaw died in 1882, and Mrs. Bercaw in 1876 .... W. Blair settled in Seneca Township about 1834, and died in 1863. .. . Thomas Blair was here in 1824. ... Alex. Bowland was an old resident .... Hezekiah Brinkerhoff, father of James H. Brinkerhoff, of Eden Township (who was born in 1819, in Pennsylvania), came here in 1834, and died in 1847 .... Truman Brashares, a native of Mary- land, settled in Seneca County in 1835; died December 15, 1849 .... Louis Bredoon. - A cannon which was cast at Tiffin, to be used in the celebration July 4, 1837, at Mccutchenville, while being proven, burst, killing Louis Bredoon and wounding two others .... Philip Brock, aged ninety-two years, who died April 5, 1885, was a native of Virginia; moved to Ohio over fifty years ago, and was a resident of Mccutchenville for forty-five years .... Thomas Brundage, a native of New York, settled in Seneca, Township in 1828. with his wife (nee Miss Osee Depue); he died August 21, 1879. Mrs. Johnson. of
Shippey, Robert
Eaton, John
McNutt, Daniel
Swittree, Abram
Harris, William
Rogers, Eliphalet
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Wyandot County, their daughter, was born in Seneca County, in 1830. . .. Rob- ert Byrne entered the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 9, Town- ship 1 north, Range 14 east, in May, 1833; he was justice of the peace for many years, and served as county commissioner. He died in 1862. A brother of his settled in Seneca Township in 1830, and was drowned below Tiffin in 1832 .... Frederick Byrne died in July, 1831.
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