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Black Creek Township was organized April 12, 1834, from original township No. 4. in range 1. Its present boundaries are Van Wert County on the north, Liberty Township on the south, Dublin Township on the cast, and the State of Indiana on the west. The first election was held April 28th, at the house of Chauncey Knowlton.
This township contains 22.639 acres. Value of lands and buildings, $373.060 ; arable land, 8712 acres; meadow land, 2478 acres; wood- land, 11,419 acres.
The following is a list of justices of the peace for Black Creek Town- ship, when cheted, and the length of time served, as near as could be ascertained from existing records and personal information :--
The first justice of the peace was Henry Hoaglin; this was as early as 1×40. The second was Asel P. Knott. Third. JJosephus Downs. Samuel Van Buskirk, from 1848 to 1$50; Sebastian Wolf, from 1859 to 1853 ; Jesse King, from 1853 to 1859 ; Allen M. Cole, from !859 to 1-6] ; Thos. R. Miller, from lyil to 1876; Jacob Adams, from 1-76 to 1872: Thos. R. Miller, from 1879 to present time; Daniel D. Cross, from 1995 to 1:67; George Harlis, from 1867 to 1876; Martin Winkler, from 1976 to present time.
The present officers of the township are: Trustees, Fred. Shummp, John Davis, Jeff. Andrews. Clerk, J. B. Johuston. Treasurer, Frank Sapp.
There are no villages in the township, Shanesville and Willshire being the nearest offices and trading points, -the former about two miles from the east township line in Dublin Township, and the latter about one mile from the north line in Willshire Township, Van Wert County.
BIOGRAPHIES.
JOSEPH MAPES.
Among the first settlers of Black Creek Township was Joseph Mapes, who came when but a boy, eighteen years of age, and entered eighty acres of land in section 19, where he now resides. This was in the year 1s36. Ile remained on his land that season, and cleared a patch of ground, andd built a cabin. He says there was not a stick of timber cut for improve- ment within four miles of his land when he first commenced ; he also says there were four weeks at a time when he did not see the face of a white person, there not being a settler within four miles of him. After clear- ing a small piece of land, and erecting a little cabin, he returned to Franklin County, Ohio, where his parents lived, and remained till the spring of 1837, when he brought his new wife, together with his parents, and located on his land.
Mr. Mapes was born in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1818. He was a son of William aud Sylvia Mapes. He has been married three times; by his first wife he had five children, and three by his second wife. In 1865 he married Mary Foreman, by whom he has six children. He has undergone all the privations of the pioneer, has met with many misfor- tunes, but now finds himself with a comfortable home, and is still hale and strong to enjoy the fruits of his early labor. He had two sons in the War of 1861. George W., the oldest, was killed at the battle of Murfreesboro.
LEWIS BRANDT
was born in Prussia, in 1999. Came to the United States and located in Mark Creck Township in Isas, with his parents John and Anas Brandt. In 184; he married Margaret Hatner, whose parents, Con el and Margaret Haliner, had come to the county in 1515. They have hat mix children, four sons and two daughters. They are located on section G. the alt homestead of his father. Mr. B. is one of the well todo farmers of Black Creek Township.
HI. Kennedy,
80)
46
36 Jonathan Boyer, Jacob May,
200
:
=
Jacob Hickle,
80
James Grimes,
94
3 James Heath,
80
20 James A. Anderson,
Anna J. Robinson, Moses Robinson,
320 ..
320
=
MIAMI CANAL LANDS.
23 James Montgomery,
=
Garrison Rochuck,
40
=
Moses Stover,
60 1838
BLACK CREEK.
Hannah Joleffe, J. W. Riky.
40
24 Geo. ttollyric ker,
40
=
HI. Vantilburgh,
160
Jesse King,
40
26 W. J. Ramage, John Fisher,
160 1837
12 I. H. C. Schuich,
60
George shaffer.
160
1539
13 Wm. B. Wade,
160
1830
John Woorhes,
40
4.
=
Benj. Manly,
60
=
George Dana.
160
Damas Adams,
..
Peter Neisel,
40
Joseph Derr,
George Daha,
B. Cleveland, Jr., Joseph Derr.
62
1×39
80
" John F. Wolf,
80 1835
Jacob A. Fetters, Jwvi Sparks,
160
160
1837
- Hohlen, - Woodbridge,
240
34 James 11. Heal,
240
1836
60
P. S. Strickland, 49
35 James II. Neal, Thomas Lawson, John Stout,
240
1830
120
1$39
H. V. D. Williams,
George Clark,
HI. B. Starey,
80
=
11 David Kmg, 150
John Cortwright,
1835
=
Jacob Erusbarger,
William Vian,
元
80
..
1837 :
..
40
-
19-020
THE RESERVOIR FARM" RES. OF J. H. MONROE, FRANKLIN TWP, MERCER CO. OHIO
(STAR MILLS)
CASA PAID FOR GRAIN
"STAR FLOURING MILLS" T.J DULL PROPRIETOR, SHANES CROSSING . MERCER CO O. ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN MALLING
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HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
WILLIAM M. HARPER
was born in what is now Ashland County, in 1824, where he lived with his parents till they moved to Mercer County. Joseph Harper, the father of the above, moved with his family to Mercer County in November, 1×36, and settled in Black Creek Township. Early in the spring of 1836 Mr. Harper entered his land. Two of his oldlest sous went with him, and remained for a time, to clear a patch of ground and build a cabin for the family. At that time there was not a settler between them and Willshire, except Jacob Harper, who had come to the township several years prior. The nearest settler on the south was Joseph Mapes; on the east was W'in. Harris, four miles distant. The only road in the town- ship was the Fort Wayne road.
The experience of the Harpers was that of nearly all the pioneer set- tlers, . They came to the wildls of the West poor, without any means of support except their willing hands and brave hearts. They endured all the privations incident to new settlers, commenced in the woods, cleared their lands, hunted wild game for food and means to get the little neces- saries of life, and to pay their taxes with. Corn and venison were their only food.
William M. Harper, the subject of this sketch, was married to Sarah Young. a daughter of Peter and Margaret Young, in 1848. The issue from this marriage has been four children, viz., Thomas W., William W., Harriet M., and Dona M.
William M. Harper was drafted into the army during the rebellion, and also furnished a substitute, paying $1000 for the same, both serving at the same time.
JOHN ADDY
was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1825. He was reared on a farin, and has followed farming as a business all his life. In 1848 he came with his father to Mercer County, and they, between them, entered 160 acres of land in Black Creek Township, for which they paid $160.80. These lands had been in market for a number of years, but had been considered worthless on account of being swampy. These lands were known as canal lands, and belonged to the State. Being unsalable. they were reduced in price, and sold for one dollar and one-half cent per acre. After purchasing his land he returned to Coshocton County, where, in 1849. he married Miss Catharine Albert, and brought her the same year to his new home in Black Creek. When Mr. Addy landed on his place in 1849. he only bad money enough left, after paying moving expenses, to buy a cow, a barrel of flour, and a little meat. Thus he commenced in the solid green woods with nothing but a strong and willing pair of hands. He cleared land for others to get means to support himself and wife, At intermediate times he would clear on his own land, till finally he had tillable land enough cleared to support themselves. Mr. Addy soon commenced a system of drainage on his, what was considered worthless, swampy lands, and has continued ditching and tilling till he now has one of the finest and most produc- tive farms in Mercer County. Some of the citizens claim that Mr. Addy has the best farm in the county. It is all under good improve- ment, with fine buildings. Mr. and Mrs Addy now have a family of eight children living, all still on the home-place. Two of his sons were in the late war, viz., William and Jabez. Jabez died in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee.
MICHAEL HOPE
was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1836: came to America in 1851, and located for a short time in Cincinnati, then went to Butler County, Ohio, where he remained one year, then came to Mercer County in 1-53, and located on section 7, Black Creek Township. In 1859 he married Sarah Kline. From this marriage there have been eleven children born, ten girls and one boy, all still living. Mr. Hopf has had his home burned twice for him. In Is70, on Easter morning, about 4 o'clock, Mr. II. was awakened by fire in the house. The family were all in bed ait asleep. He aroused them as soon as possible, and they barely had time to escape from the burning building in their night-clothing. They did not save a single article. They were forced to go to their neighbors? houses barefoot in the snow for shelter. They borrowed clothing from the neighbors to clothe themselves and children, until they could get clothing of their own. The house that burned was new ; the loss about $1000. Mr. H. has cleared bi- farm with the help of his wife and daugh- ters. There are but few that have had harder times and more privations · than the Hopf family, who came to the county as late as he came.
DAVID MORRISON
was born in West Virginia in the year 1>14. He married Melinda Sin- clair in 1938. Mrs. Morrison also was born in West Virginia in 1814. They emigrated to Ohio, and located in Mercer County in 150. They raised a family of four children. Mr. Morrison had two sons in the Union Army during the Rebellion. William, one of his sons, enlisted in the 71-t Ohio Vobmiteer lufantry in Isch, and died from disease at Clarksville, Tenn., May 31, 1862. Henry, the other son, was wounded nt Marietta, Ga., but served his full time of enlistment.
ANDREW LEISTNER
was born in Bavaria, Germany, in Is08, where he lived till he was twenty- eight years oldl. Seeing there was no hope of his getting a home there for himself, be determined to go to the United States, which he did in 1-36. He first located in Butler County, Ohio, where he followed shoe- making. In 1838 he came to Mercer County, and entered Ins land in the southwest corner of Black Creek Township, but did not settle upon it till the year 1853. In 1-42 he married Barbary Bleistner, who also was born in Bavaria, in 1812. They have four children, viz., Sebastian, John, Barbara, and Andrew. Mr. Leistner has retired from labor, having cleared his farm from the green timber, for when he came to it it was all in timber.
WILLIAM S. SPRINGER
(son of John and Elizabeth Carter Springer) was born in Ashland County, Ohio, in 1929, was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. He has devoted his life principally to agricultural pursuits. Mr. Springer was rather of a discontented mind or disposition : was never content to remain long in one place. He has twice been to Cali- fornia. and moved from place to place a number of times, until in 1:49 he bought his present home in Black Creek Township, where he proposes to remain the balance of his days. In 1 57 he married Miss Mary Shoe- maker. Their family consists of six children, viz., Lorin C., born 1858; Charlie A., born 1862; Mary E., born 1864; Frank HI., born Ises; Ettie F., born 1871; and Ada B., born 1876. John Springer, the father of the above, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ashland, where he died in 18:0, having lived at the one place over sixty years.
DR. GIRARD BAILEY,
the subject of this sketch, was born in Auglaize County, Ohio. in 1841. He is the son of Christopher and Nancy Noble Bailey. In the year 1866 he commenced the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. M. M. Miller, of Celina, Ohio. In the year 1>6s he graduated at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. He commenced the practice of medicine in Auglaize County in 1-65, and remained there till 1874, when he re- moved to Jay County, Ind., and remained six years ; then came to Black Creek Township, where he now lives on a farm, but continues the prac- tice of medicine. In 1871 he married Mrs. Susan Ellsworth, the widow of John P. Ellsworth. Mrs. Bailey is the daughter of Nicholas Brewer. a pioneer of Auglaize County, Ohio. She was born in Auglaize County in 1850. She had one child, a daughter, Sarah A., who was born in ISos. Dr. Bailey has one child, Arthur HI., who was born in 1874.
CALEB MARTZ
was born in Germany in 1831. When he was but six weeks oldl his parents came to America, and landed in Baltimore, after being nine weeks on the water. The family remained in Maryland for several years, then moved to Wayne County. Ohio, where they lived till 1847, then moved to Hardin County, Ohio. Stayed there till 1853, when they Came to Mercer County, and located in Black Creek Township. In 185g he married Narcis-a Rutledge. The result of this marriage has been nine children. Mr. Martz is a shoemaker by trade, and used to go from house to house to take shoes for his neighbors. In 1855 he bought his present home-that is forty acres of it-all in the green woods. This he has improved, and added to it one hundred and twenty aeres more. all improved with as good buildings as there are in the township. This has all been done by his own hands and that of his family.
LEVI SHOCK
was born in Pennsylvania, in 1>29; came with his parents to Coshocton County. Ohio, in 1836. In 1841 they moved to Allen County, Ohio. Here. in 1851, he married Mary J. Carr, and immediately moved to Mer- cer County, where he now lives. They raised a family of six children. Mrs. Shock died in 1868. About one year afterward he married his present wife, Mary Albert. Mr. Shock, when he came to the county, had only means enough to partly pay for his land, which was entirely in the woods. He has cleared his land and made all the improvements that have been made with his own hands, and now has a competence to keep him the balance of his days.
CHARLES HI. JORDAN
was born in Mercer County in 1810. His father, Silas Jordan, came to the county in 1835. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Hendeson The Hendersons and Jordans were among the first settlers of Hack Crock Township. Charles H. lived on the farm from his boyhood up to manhood. In late he enlisted in the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to serve in the rebellion. He served till the close of the war in logs, At the chase of the war he returned to Black Creek, and married Lydia L. Fisher in Ists, and commeneed for himself on the old homestead, where he now resides. They have five children, viz .: Mary E. born Isti ; Silas E. born 1868; Lillie J., born 1-69; Della .A., born 1872; and Charles E., born 1874.
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IHISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
NATHAN VANTILBURG,
one of the pioneer settlers of Black Creek Township, was born in Jef- ferson County, Ohio, in 1815. When quite young he went to Rich- land, afterward Ashland County, Ohio. In 1837, he went to Mercer County, and entered land in Black Creek Township. The following year be deadened a few acres of timber on his land, but did not locate permanently on his land till in the fall of 1839. In 1841 he married Nancy Figley, with whom he lived till September 4. 1873, when she died. Mr. Vantilburg was one of the prominent farmers of Mercer County, and had the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens. Hle was for eighteen years treasurer of his township; also was elected com- missioner of the county. He died November 15, 1880.
THOMAS R. MILLER, ESQ.,
was born in Piqua, Ohio, in 1819. His father was Thomas Miller. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Rutherford. In 1813 he married Lydia Morebart, daughter of Christian and Lydia Roller Morehart. In 1849 they moved to Black Creek Township, Mercer County, and located where he now lives, in section 36. Esquire Miller is one of the leading men of his community,-has the respect and esteem of all. He has been honored by the citizens of his township by being elected justice of the peace eighteen years in succession ; has also been township trustee and clerk for a number of years.
BENJ. F. HARTZOO,
a son of Christian and Catharine Lintemoot Hartzog, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1836. He was brought by his parents to this county in 1840. In 1876 he married Elizabeth Bover. During the Rebellion Mr. Hartzog enlisted in the 33d O. V. I. On March 19, 1865, at the battle of Bentonville. North Carolina, he was wounded in both legs and taken prisoner, but was soon recaptured and taken to the hos- pital, where he remained till the close of the war.
GEORGE JOSEPH KUIN
is the son of George and Julia Ann Wright Kuhn, who reside in Au- giaize County. He was born in Germany, where his parents lived, April 4, 1833. He was brought up as a farmer, and settled in Black Creek Township, January 25. 1550. On January 16, 1564, he married Cecilia Wright. His first wife died, and he married again. By the first wife he had three children, and by the second, eight. Hle has filled the office of supervisor for many years.
JAMES WILLIAMS
was born in Richland County, Ohio. 1843 ; came to Mercer County in 1868; was married to Sarah Jane Van Tilburg-in 1969. They have two children. Mrs. Williams was born in Black Creek Township in 1548. Mr. Williams served nearly five years in the cth Ohio Battery during the Rebellion.
ANDREW BURNSETTER
was born in Germany, February 12. 1812, and came here in 1855. He was married in Butler County, Ohio, in 1844. Since coming here he has been engaged at farming, his post-office being Willshire. The family consisted of six children, as follows. the last-named being de- ceased : Elizabeth, George, Michael, Christina, Powell, and Mary.
GEORGE HURLESS
was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1833; came to Van Wert County, Ohio, in 1852; from there to Mercer County in 1864. He married Sarah Chilcote in 1862. By this marriage they have one child, Mary M., who was born in 1865. Mr. Hurless was elected justice of the peace in 1867, and served till 1876.
MARTIN WINKLER, ESQ.,
son of the above, was born in Black Creek in 1811. and has lived here till the present time. In 1866 he married Elizabeth Jewel (a daughter of Gersham Jewel, one of the first settlers of Van Wert County). By this union they have three children living. In 1876, Mr. Winkler was elected justice of the peace, and is now serving on his second term.
JOHN WOLLET
was born in Allen County in 1833; came to Mercer County in 1805 ; married Elizabeth Frysinger in 1866, by whom he bad two children. Mrs. W. died in 1871. Mr. W. was again married in 1873 to Miss Melissa JJ. Jordan.
WILLITS SKINNER
was born in Monroe County, Ohio, in 1522. In 1846 he married Eliza- beth Swineford, of Ashland, Olio. They have a family of live children living. They settled in Mercer County in 1865, where he now lives.
FREDERICK SCHUMM, JR.,
son of Fred. Schumm, of Willshire Township, was born in Van Wert County, April 1, 1844; married Margaret Eriman October 26, IN71. By this union they have five children living. Mr. Schumm is located on the Charlie Reservation, with a farm under good improvement.
REV. THOMAS COATS
was born in Fairfield County, Va., in 1832. In 1853 he married Miss Sarah Feasel. They have five children living. They came to Mercer County in 1869. Mr. Coats is a minister in the U. B. Church, in the regular itinerant work.
CHRISTIAN H. BENTZ
was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in I>29; came to Mercer County in 1856; married Mary Harrod in 1858. By this- union they have had nine children. His father, John Bentz, came to Van Wert County in 1839.
HENRY C. MORRISON
was born in West Virginia in 1843, and came with his parents to Mercer County in 1859. He married Laura Davis, April, 1866. They have four children, and reside on section 34, Black Creek Township.
WILLIAM A. KRALL
came to Mercer County in 1874. Hle was born in Franklin County, in 1853. He is a son of Jacob Krall.
GEORGE W. JOHNSTON
was born in West Virginia in 1834; came to Mercer County in 1860. In 1876 he married Mary A. Morrison. They have three children.
MARTIN WINKLER, SEN.,
came from Germany to the United States in 1837, and located in Black Creek Township the same year.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.
Liberty Township is bounded north by Black Creek Township. cast by Hopewell and Jefferson Townships, south by Washington Township, and extends westward to the Indiana State line. Being a regular town- ship, it is six miles square, containing thirty-six square miles. The south tier of sections are crossed from east to west by Beaver Creek, which is the only stream of importance within the township. There are no vil- lages of note or size in this township, but a post-office, known as Sheel's Cross Roads, serves as one convenience to the citizens. Chattanooga, in the northern part, furnishes something of the conveniences of a trading point.
Early Settlement.
In 1840, Jacob Deitsch and daughter, Philip Deitsch and family, Adam Bolenbaugh and wife and son, came to the township, and found it con- taining four cabins. These had been occupied by Daniel Freeman, John Bolton, Timothy Hankins, Isaac Treese, and Philip Bolton. Everything was primitive enough, for the land was a wilderness. Milling had to be done at Piqua, and water for house use was carried a distance of three miles.
Land Entries of Liberty Township.
See.
Acres, Yrar. Suc. Name.
Acres, 1rxr.
1 Isaac Suyder,
80
1×36 6 Carter Tales,
129 1-3:
David Fry.
238 1837 Anthony Moore,
Jacob Wolf.
80
=
Peter Fisher,
1-39
Ludwig Wolf,
80
40
= =
7 John Bolton, Juno Hankins,
13L 1-37
Geo. Nicholas.
40
John Courtwright,
2 John Buchar.
Daniel Baker.
John Courtwright,
E. Knomel,
Geoffrey Juliff,
3 Jacob Yokle.
W'm. Shambauch.
Daniel >hulleuburger,
4 Juhu Hammond, John Hammond, John A. Kell,
314
= Jacob Z. 108, = A. Fisther,
40
J-39
..
& Samment Nessly, Jose Mille.
Win. M. Culloch, A. Cortlegeu,
160
=
Philip De-ch,
193 10 Edward Miller,
320 1:37
..
99
1812
1837
1538 George Holtzvicher,
9 D. Shellerlarger,
160
..
314
..
=
Gen, Holtzvicher.
10
1-37
160
Joshua Wright. W'm. M. Cullogh, David Smith. 160
120 10 314 1837 Philip Deutsch,
40 1838 1837 W'm. F. Walkins, John Fisher. Juno Hankins, =
250
39 1838
8 Aaron Inscho, 80
30 1839
John Fisher, 206
Daniel Wolf,
i
..
.
423
HISTORY OF VAN WERT AND MERCER COUNTIES, OHIO.
Arron. Year. Nee.
Acres. Year.
120 1837
31 A. & C. Smith,
80 1638
Jacob Grumpher,
80
=
W. Esly,
80
44
Joseph D. Burch,
40
=
Benjamin Stuck,
120
1439
John Kril,
80 1838
25 Geo, Elliott,
320 137
11 Win. M. Culloch,
160
1837
A. Bragham,
=
Uriah Franks,
160
..
W. Met'uNoch,
160
Levi Linn,
160
El. MeQuestiun.
80
1838
Peter Flick,
80
26 Wm. A. Vanhorn,
80
1636
Phibp Wolf,
40
Thomas B. Vanhorn,
80
..
12 Z. Frank-,
160
V. A. Vanhorn,
R. Franks,
160
Christian Sauth,
1:37
W. Pronse,
160
Win. McCulloch,
160
:
H. Hotl'huns
160
Thos. D. Vanhorn,
80
13 Isaac Suyder,
W'm. McCulloch,
160
27 John Lehman,
100
1837
Jolm Lehman,
160
Heury Canterey,
80
John Brown.
160
Adam Bari,
80
W'in. McCulloch,
160
Daniel Pillers,
160
=
14 Lam Nesly,
320
W'in. Cummings,
80
=
Thomas Hammond,
320
Sampson C. Brown,
15 Jesse Wapel,
320
28 W. Cannerey,
100
=
James Clark.
Adam Bari,
160
Jacob Deitch,
80
John Heugh,
160
=
17 John Bolton,
160
A. Guthrie.
160
1333
Thomas Webb,
100
29 Enos L. Smith,
10
1836
Geo. W. Adams
160
=
W. W. Smith,
120
Thomas Busby
160
J. D. Beach,
160
1:37
John Retter,
40
W. Hough,
160
..
Ixuhard Frouts,
120
1837
Ab. Guthrie,
160
1833
18 Theophilus Wilson,
160
1838
Japhet Sherman.
160
W'm. Gagle,
80
1841
Thos. Wright,
133
Fred. Retter,
80
=
13G
Hobert Crites,
53
66
31 D. Adams,
160
1836
19 Thomas Wright,
320 1837
John Evans,
160
1837
W. M. Lewis, 44
67
..
Win. McCulloch,
380
..
Geo. Holtzvicher,
133
1839
Thomas Upton,
20 Thomas Wright, .
80
1637
Thomas Hammond,
480
1º37
Samuel Nesly,
160
Sylvanus Skinner,
40
1833
James B. Brettoo,
160
33 Wmn. Sprizes.
Thomas Hammond,
160
1837
21 John Hammond,
80
W. McCulloch,
400
:
Elbert Robinson,
80
Benj. Smith,
10
1633
Samuel Nessly,
160
34 Demas Adams,
320
1-36
Daniel Pillers,
160
Geo. D.,
80
Wm. Galbraith,
160
W. R. Browning,
80
22 W. Eashy,
80
James H. Niel,
80
1839
Benj. Leatherbury,
320
46
35 Geo. Dana,
100
1836
David Brenneman,
160
1836
D. Woodridge,
:
Fred. Smith,
80
1837
W. A. Vanhorn,
80
John Criter,
240
Clement Elliott,
160
1837
Julin Bretton,
80
=
Fielding Stone,
160
24 Geo. Elliott, Fred Smith,
160
=
D. C. Racer,
160
Stephen Ilite,
80
John Evans.
160
1537
W. H. Fishburn,
80
S
Jesse Me Donakl,
160
This township was organized March 1, 1841, and was bounded by the original surveyed township number 5, range I east. Its present bounda- ries are, north by Black Creek Township, east by Hopewell and Jetterson townships, south by Washington Township, and west by the State of Indiana.
Election to be held at the house of Philip Bolton, first Friday of June. Liberty Township contains 22,710 acres. Value of land and buildings, $282.350, with 6456 acres of arable land, 1024 acres meadow land, and 6523 wood land.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
This congregation was organized in 1841, by Rev. Frederick Knabe, who preached here once every two months during a period of nearly four years. He was succeeded by Rev. Burger, under whose ministra- tions the congregation divided, many of the old members joining the Albrights, because of disagreement with their pastor in relation to cere- mony and doctrine. Rev. Burger was succeeded by Rev. J. G. Strickfus, under whose ministrations another split occurred.
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