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JAMES WATSON RILEY. (SEAL.)
SUSAN Q. RILEY. (SEAL.)
PETER AUGHENBAUGH. (SEAL.)
ELIZABETH AUGHENBAUGH. ( SEAL.)
GEORGE MARSH. (SEAL.)
CAROLINE MARSIL. (SEAL.)
Signed, sealed, and acknowledged in the presence of
B. F. SCHROEDER,
CALEB MAJOR.
By James Watson Riley, Attorney in fact. The State of Ohio, Mercer County, #x :
On the 12th day of April, A. D. eighteen hundred thirty-eight, came James Watson Riley before me, the undersigned, and acknowledged the signing and scaling of the above deed on his own account, and as attor- ney for the purpose therein specified ; and also Susan Q. Riley, the wife of said James, who upon a separate examination declared that she signed the same voluntarily, knowing the contents thereof, and was still satis- fied therewith. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and scal.
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CALEB MAJOR, J. P. (SEAL.) Van Wert County, Ohio: Recorder's Office, March 9, 1839.
This deed was received and recorded same day.
Attest : CHARLES MOUNT, Recorder.
An Account of the Lots sold by the Commissioners at the Town of Van Wert, May 22, 1838.
Horace L. Holcomb, Palmyra, Warren Co., O, lots 1. 77, 49, 31, 57. 11, 17, 61, 69. 71. Jacob Stripe, Fairfield Co., O., lots 5 and 7. John P. Henderson, Perry Co., O., lot 37. William Stripes, Fairfield Co , O, lots 35 and 9. John McColly. Jr., Springfield, Clark Co., O., lot 41. John A. Colerick, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., O., Jot 43. Adam Nimmon, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., O., Jot 51. Henry Conover, Carrollton, Mont- gomery Co., O., lot 47. Samuel Ruckman, per J. W. Riley, Mercer, Mercer Co., O., lot 53. James A. Hanson, Lima, Allen Co .. O., lot 29. James W. Riley. St. Marys, Mercer Co., O., lots 55, 59, 63. Samuel M. Clark, Allen Co., O., lot 25. Daniel Cook, Van Wert Co., O., lot 21. James W. Henderson, Perry Co., O., lot 23. William Parent, Van Wert, lots 15 and 73. Joseph Gleason. Van Wert, lots 13 and 19. Wm. B. Hedges, Shanesvifle, lot 75. George Marsh, Athens, Athens Co., O., lots 65 and 67.
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It is hereby declared to be the mutual understanding, intent and meaning of the parties to the aforesaid contract that if the said George Marsh shall ereet or cause to be erected a sawmill within one mile of the town of Van Wert, on the middle fork of the Little Auglaize River, within the space of two years, then the said Marsh shall pay or cause to be paid the sum of one hundred dollars only ; but if said mill is not completed within that period, then the Commissioners shall collect the whole amount ($150).
WILLIAM IT. PURDY, JOSEPH JOHNSON, HENRY REICHARD.
Willshire, June 4, A. D. 1838. Monday S o'clock, Commissioners con- vened. Were present: Henry Reichard, W'm. HI. Purdy, Joseph John- son. John F. Dodds, Auditor.
A petition being presented, signed by certain citizens in Jenning .. Ridge, and Pleasant townships, praying for the location and establish. ment of a county road, to commence at Washington Marks on Jennings prairie, and to run from thence to Walter's mill; from thence to seetious 27, T 2 8, R 3 E, and from thence on the nearest and most suitable ground to the town of Van Wert; and whereas, John Hill and Eli Comp. ton have bound themselves for all costs and expenses arising from a view and survey of the same, unless the same shall be established a publi highway, it is hereby ordered, that James G. Gilliland, Stephen Gleason. and David McCoy, be and they hereby are appointed viewers, and that be and he hereby is appointed to survey the same.
and that they meet for that purpose at the place of beginning on the day of next for that purpose, and after being daly sworn, take to their aid all necessary assistance, then proceed and make return according to law.
Examined the surveys of different roads, and read the accompanying reports :
Received a receipt from James G. Gilliland for the sum of four hun- dred and fifty-two dollars and thirty-five cents, it being the amount of money received at Van Wert on sale of lots.
May 22, 1838 .- Ordered, that John F. Dodds be and he hereby is ap- pointed commissioner to locate a State road to commence in Darke County at Greenville, and to run from thenee to Montezuma in Mercer County; from thence to Celina; from thence to Mercer; from thenee to Van Wert in Van Wert County ; from thence to Paulding the first located county seat in Paulling County, and from thence to New Rochester on the Maumee River, cice Wm. Priddy, resigned.
A petition being presented, signed by a lawful number of frecholders. praying for certain alterations in a surveyed route for a country road that commences at a point between the houses of James Major and Henry Reichard on the State road that leads from St. Marys to Fort Wayne, and to run from thence by Ausel Blossom's, cte., to intersect the Lima road, and James Major and Ansel Blossom have bound themselves for all costs and expenses arising from a view and survey of the same. unless said alterations shall be made it is hereby-
Ordered, that Anthony McQueen, Abel Johnson, and Reuben Lewis, be and they hereby are appointed to view, and that Thomas Odle be and be hereby is appointed to survey the same, and that they meet at the town of Willshire on Saturday the 9th day of June next for that pur- pose, and after being qualified take to their assistance chainsmen, markers. etc., and proceed and make returns as the law directs.
Adjourned till to-morrow.
June 5, A. D. 1838. Convened at 9 o'clock.
The board commenced a settlement with W'm. Case, treasurer, and ex- amining accounts, receipts, orders, redeemed vouchers, etc . and making lawful allowance for services do find that there should remain in the treasury the sum of one thousand one hundred and ninety-four dollar- and seventy three cents; county, school, and three per cents. and road. $565.00, of which the said Case paid over to his successor in office, the balance remains unsettled and unpaid.
Read different reports on different roads.
Gave James G. Gilliland an order on William Case for the sum of $1173.20. James G. Gilliland, treasurer, received a note of board on John F. Dodds for the sum of sixteen dollars, $8.90 of which he paid in orders; balance, $7.10.
The assessor presented his list, which was examined and found correct. and from said list-book it appeared that there is in
Willshire Township; cattle, 133; value, $1080; horses, 82; value. $3280; merchants' capital. $700.
Pleasant Township; cattle, 49; value, $392; horses, 12; value, $1-0. Ridge Township; cattle, 69; value, 8552; horses, 27 ; value. $10-0.
Jennings Township; cattle, 130; value, $1040; horses, 53; value. $2120.
. Total number of cattle, 383 ; value, $3064 ; horses, 174; value, $6960. There is also 560 acres of land, valued at $2160, which is to be placed upon the general list of taxable property. 1 Adjourned till to-morrow.
Attest : John F. Dodds, Auditor, Van Wert Co.
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June G, A. D. 1838. Convened at 9 o'clock.
Ordered, that the levy upon the general list of taxable property be five mills on the dollar for-county purposes for the year 1838.
Ordered, that the money received as first payment on lots sold at the town of Van Wert be, and the same hereby is, appropriated to defray the expenses of erecting a jail at said town, for expenses incurred in selling said lots, for county books, and printing advertisements and blank bonds.
Ordered, that an order issued to Martin B. Wilson, which is recorded on pages 17 and 18, the purport of which way to lay out 120 lots at the town of Van Wert, be and is hereby made void and of no effect.
Ordered, that the commissioners meet in the town of Van Wert, on Wednesday, July 11, 1838, for the purpose of selling out plans, con- tracts, etc., for gaol and bridges, and offering the same at publie sale.
Van Wert, July 11, 1838 .- Agreeable to an order issued June 6, 1838, the board convened at Van Wert. Present : Henry Reichard and Win. HI. Purdy. John F. Dodds, Auditor, made out plan for bridge across Middle Creek.
Thursday 12th .- Proceeded to Jennings, eleven miles from Van Wert, and sold out plan for bridge across said stream.
Friday, 13th .- Made out plan for gaol and plan for bridge across West Creek.
Saturday, 14th .-- Sold contract to build gaol to Jesse King, of Mercer County, who is to cause said work to be performed on or before the 1st day of November next for the sum of $483.
Sold contract to Peter Wells, of Van Wert County, who is to cause a bridge to be erected across Jennings, according to contract, on or before the 14th day of September next for the sum of $192.
Sold contract to Win. Parent, of Van Wert County, who is to cause a bridge to be erected across the Middle Fork of the Little Auglaize, at Van Wert, on or before the 14th day of September next, for the sum of $150.
Sold contract to James T. Maddox to erect a bridge across West Creek, three miles west of Van Wert, which is to be completed on or before the 14th day of September next, for the sum of $ -----.
Ordered, that the board meet in order to accept bridges on the 14th day of September next, and on the Ist day of November to receive goal. Adjourned.
Van Wert, Sept. 15, 1833 .-- The board met according to order issued when last convened. Present : Wm. H. Purdy and Joseph Johnson, Commissioners, and John F. Dodds, Auditor.
Approved of and accepted the bridge across Jennings erected by Peter Wills.
Approved of and accepted bridge across Middle Fork of Little Au- glaize erected by W. Parent.
Approved and accepted the bridge across West Creek by James Maddos.
Ordered, that the auditor when issuing orders to the contractors for three per cent. funds, apportion the amount in the treasury according to the amount of such contract, reserving a small sum in the treasury for contingencies.
WILLIAM H. PURDY, JOSEPH JOHNSON, Commissioners.
Oct. 25, 1838, Van Wert, O .- At a session of the commissioners, con- vened by previous order, Robert Gilliland and Stephen Gleason each presented his certificate of election and oath of office, and took his seat in the board.
Received the jail with a deduction of $45.
Allowed contractor $4 for constructing a port-hole.
Attest : JouN F. DODDS, Auditor.
Willshire, Dec. 2, 1838 .- Present : Wm. H. Pardy, Stephen Gleason. and Robert Gilliland, Commissioners, and John F. Dodds, Auditor.
A petition being presented, signed by certain citizens of Jennings Township, praying for an alteration in a certain road, to commence at a beech tree in John Keith's lane, thence continuing to the north side of John Woolery's house; thence on the best ground near Harter's ; thence across, etc., as shown by petition, which is recorded in book and whereas John Keith and William Major have
bound themselves for all costs arising from a survey and review of said road unless the same shall be established a public highway : We hereby appoint Daniel M. Beard, Adam Gilliland, and Lyman Wells viewers, and JJohn G. Morse surveyor, who are to proceed on the 10th instant to make review and survey, and then make return according to law.
The board then read reports on different roads, and examined the notes and plats made of said surveys.
Received and read reports, and examined notes and plat of a road running from Jennings' prairie to Van Wert.
Received and read a report, and examined notes and plat on a route for a road from Ansel Blossom's, ete., as shown by notes and plat of said route as returned by Martin B. Wilson, surveyor, and recorded in book -- and page --.
Ordered, that the treasurer receive from William Case, ex-treasurer, the sum of eighty dollars, Michigan paper.
Ordered, that the field-notes be procured by John G. Morse, County Surveyor. Adjourned till to-morrow.
Convened at 8 o'clock, Dec. 4, 1838 .- Washington Marks came for- ward and acknowledged that nine eighty-acre lots of land owned by him were taxable, and which were not returned by the auditor of State for assessment, and which the commissioners assessed at two dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Ordered, that the treasurer collect three per cent. on the capital em- ployed by Samuel M. Clark in merchandising in the town of Van Wert.
Ordered, that the auditor call upon the auditor of Mercer County for the notes and plats of the different roads run through the county of Van Wert prior to its organization.
Ordered, that the auditor make out a plan and sell a contract of a bridge, which is to be erected across Dog Creek, where the Bucyrus and Fort Wayne roads cross said ereck.
Read report and examined notes and plat of a road to intersect the Lima road at the county line. Approved.
Read road report and examined the notes and plat of a county road from Willshire to Van Wert. Approved, and declared the same an established highway.
Read report and approved alteration in a route for a road to pass Blossom's, as recorded in book - and page -.
Ordered. that the auditor be, and he hereby is, authorized to purchase a strip of land situated in the town of Van Wert and owned by' Peter Aughenbaugh & Co., at any sum not exceeding thirty-five dollars.
Adjourned sine die.
Van Wert, March 25, 1839 .- Commissioners convened. Present : Stephen Gleason and Robert Gilliland.
There being no auditor, the commissioners appointed Edward R. Wells to serve as auditor till the first day of March, 1840.
Edward R. Wells, upon being appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Wm. Cunningham, was duly sworn into office, and forthwith executed his bonds to the acceptance of the commissioners in the penal sum of two thousand dollars with Elisha Wells, W'm. A. Wells. and Joseph Gleason, securities.
The books belonging to the auditor's office being at Willshire, the board adjourned till Wednesday, the 27th instant.
Wednesday morning, March 27th .- The Commissioners convened according to adjournment. Present : Stephen Gleason and Robert Gil- liland, Commissioners, and E. R. Wells, Auditor.
A petition for a new township to be set off and called Harrison being presented, it is ordered that townships No. 2 S. R. 1 E., and No. 1 S. R. I E., be organized under the name of Harrison Township ; and when said territory shall again be divided, township No. 2 S. R. 1 E. shall hold the maine.
And it is ordered that the auditor notify the electors of said town- ship to meet on Thursday, April 1th, at the house of Henry A. Lords, for the purpose of electing their township officers.
An account being preseated by Ausel Blossom for furnishing room. fuel, and stationery for two terms Court Common Pleas, May and November, 1838, 85 ; Jaue and December, for furnishing room, fuel, and stationery for two sessions of County Commissioners, $2.50.
Ordered that the county auditor should issue an order on the treasurer in his favor for said amount-$7.50.
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Ordered, that John G. Morse be authorized to procure the field-notes of Van Wert County from the Surveyor-General of Ohio.
Eli Compton, assessor, leaving the State of Ohio and resigning his office, whereupon the board appointed Wm. Parent to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Eli Compton, to serve until his sue- cessor is elected and qualified, and forthwith executed his bonds to the acceptance of the Commissioners in the penal sum of $2000, with Gideon Mott and Adams Nimmons, sureties.
Whereas a notice was received by the board from Charles Mount, dated March 26, 1839, declaring his inability, on account of business, any longer to attend to the duties of recorder, and requested them to receive the same as his resignation ; whereupon the board appointed Joseph Gleason to serve as recorder in his stead until his successor is elected and qualified.
Ordered, that James G. Gilliland be, and he hereby is, authorized to purchase a strip of land situated in the town of Van Wert, owned by P. Aughenbaugh & Co., at any sum not exceeding fifty dollars.
Ordered, that the auditor be required to order out an execution on the judgment rendered against William Case, ex-treasurer of Van Wert County, and securities, on or before the 20th day of April next. This order revoked until June session.
Ordered, that the auditor notify John G. Morse, county surveyor, to survey a number of town lots in the northwest addition of Van Wert.
Ordered, that the lots in the town of Van Wert which belong to the county be offered at public sale on Wednesday, the 22d day of May, A. D. 1839.
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Sale of Lots by Order of the Board, May 22, 1839.
William Layton, Van Wert Co., lot 290. Smith Hill, Van Wert Co., lot 281. Joseph Gleason, Van Wert Co., lots 316, 305. 306, 292, and 300. William Hill, Allen Co., lots 253, 287, 271, 272, 295, 315, 284, and 285. Elihn Ireland, Allen Co., lots 275, 254, and 255. John Heath. Allen Co., lots 217, 248, 296, 39, and 45. George Null, Allen Co., lots 373 and 274. Smith Carmean, Allen Co , lots 292, 2-3, 266. and 267. Asa Cook, Van Wert Co .. lots 303, 304. and 280. James G. Gilliland. Van Wert Co., lots 307, 308, 297, and 298. Michael Kefer, Van Wert Co., 309 and 292. P. J. Hines, Van Wert Co., lot 310. Peter Wills, Van Wert Co., lots 311 and 294. W. H. Keilholtz. Van Wert Co., lot 312. William Davis, Van Wert Co., lot 113. Adam Gilliland, Van Wert Co., lots 314 and 291. Edward R. Wells, Van Wert Co., lots 258 and 33. S. M. Clark. Van Wert Co., lots 286, 278, 279, and 270. E. B. Jones, Van Wert Co., lots 256 and 257. Isaac Daugherty, Van Wert Co., lot 258. Cyrus Elliott, Van Wert Co., lots 259 and 260. O. C. Rude, St. Mary's. M. Co., lots 293 and 252. Andrew Told, Van Wert Co., lots 276 and 277. Samuel Ruckman, Mercer, M. Co., lots 268 and 269. John S. Houston, St. Mary's. M. Co., lots 261 and 262. John S. Houston, St. Mary's. M. Co., lots 203 and 264. William Parent, Van Wert Co., lot 265. Emanuel Morehead, Van Wert Co., lots 250 and 251.
Van Wert, June 3, 1839 .- The board convened and proceeded to busi- ness, Present : William JI. Purdy, Stephen Gleason, and Robert Gilli- land, Commissioners, and E. R. Well, Auditor.
A petition being presented, signed by certain citizens of Harrison Township praying for the location and establishment of a road to com- mence at the southwest corner of section 6. Harrison Township, thence to the southwestern corner of section 3, thence to the northeast corner of section 14, thence by the best route to the Bucyrus and Fort Wayne road, in Pleasant Township, and as Amasa Preston and S. M. Clark have entered into bonds for all costs and expenses arising from a view and survey of the same if it is not established a public highway : ordered, that John Thatcher, Joseph Gleason, and John Hill be ap- pointed to view and John G. Morse to survey the same, and to meet for that purpose at the southwest corner of section 6 in Harrison Township, on the second Monday in August, and, after being duly qualified, pro- ceed to view and survey said road, and make returns according to law.
Whereas, a petition being presented, signed by certain citizens of Pleasant Township, has been filed in the auditor's office, praying for a certain alteration of the State road Reading from Bucyrus and Fort Wayne. Ordered, that the board will attend to receiving remonstrances
(if any be presented) on the 2d day of December session, A. D. 1839, and that the auditor shall give legal notice of the same.
A petition being presented, signed by certain citizens of Pleasant Township, praying for the location and establishment of a road to com- mence at the section line between sections 3 and 10, where the Shanes- ville and Defiance road crosses said line; theuce to within 30 or 40 rods of the S. E. corner of section 27 in T. 2 S. R. 2 E .; thence on the nearest and best ground to intersect the Bucyrus and Fort Wayne road, near the bridge across the Middle Fork of Little Auglaize River; and as Thomas Thorn, Guleon Mott, and Wm. Parent entered into a bond for all cost and expenses arising from a view and survey of said road, if it be not established a publie highway,
Ordered, that Wm. Davis. Lyman S. Wells, and David McCoy being appointed to view, and John G. Morse to survey said road, and to meet for that purpose at the house of Thomas Thorn on the first Monday in July nest, and after being duly qualifie:l, proceed to view and survey said road, and make returns according to law.
A petition being presented for a new township to be set off and called York, it is ordered that Township No. 2, S. R. 3 E., be organized under the name of York, and ordered that the qualified electors meet at the house of Mr. Woolery on the 15th inst .. for the purpose of electing officers for said township. Adjourned until to-morrow morning.
June 4 .- The board convened according to adjournment and proceeded to business. Read, road report from Guilford to Jennings' prairie. Read, road report from Jennings' prairie to Van Wert.
The board then commenced a settlement with James G. Gilliland, Treasurer of Van Wert County. Adjourned till to-morrow.
June 5 .- The Board convened according to adjournment. Present : Win. I. Purdy, Stephen Gleason, and Robert Gilliland, and proceeded to business. Read, different road reports, and established county road from Jennings' prairie to Van Wert a public highway. Proceeded with the settlement with treasurer. Adjourned till morning.
June 6 .- The Board again convened according to adjournment and proceeded to business. Present: Purdy and Gilliland. Absent: Gleason. Board continued settlement with the treasurer, and adjourned till to- morrow.
June 7 .- The Board again convened according to adjournment. Pre- sent : Purdy, Gleason, and Gilliland, and proceeded to business.
After examining accounts, receipts, and redeemed orders, etc., and making lawful allowances for his services, do find that there remains in the treasury the sum of $2772.033, county, school, and three per cent. funds. We find by close examination of all the papers, orders redeemed, and after comparing the auditor's and treasurer's books, we find on set- tlement the amount above to be correct as near as we can arrange the books and papers up to this date.
WM. II. PURDY, ROBERT GILLILAND, STEPHEN GLEASON,
Commissioners.
Adjourned till to-morrow.
June 8, 1839 .- The Board convened according to adjournment. Pre- sent : Purdy, Gleason, and Gilliland.
The assessor presented his list, which was examined and found cor- reet, and from said list book it appears that there is in-
Willshire Township, cattle, 157; value, $1208. Horses, 98; value. $3920. Merchants' capital, $2900.
Pleasant Township, cattle, 56; value, $448. Horses, 20; value. $800. Merchants' capital, $1300.
Jennings Township, cattle, 161; value, $1288. Horses, 65; value, $3000.
Harrison Township, cattle. 50; value, 8100. Horses, 14 ; value, S580. Ridge Township, cattle, 83; value, $684. Horses, 32; value, $12-0. It further appears there are 1162.80 acres of land in Willshire Town- ship valued at $4154.
And it appears there are in Jennings Township 1103,80 acres of land valued at $2 00 per acre, which the Board raised to $2.50 per acre, which is to be placed on the general list of taxable property.
The Board also raised and reduced the taxes on certain tracts of land in Willshire Township as described on the duplicate.
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Also, he presented his account for thirteen days' services in taking the assessment and number of voters in Van Wert County, for which the board ordered that the auditor should issue an order on the treasurer for $26.00.
Ordered, that the levy upon the general list of taxable property be five mills on the dollar, and three mills on the dollar for road purposes, and two mills on the dollar for school purposes for the year 1839.
Ordered, that the auditor notify the township clerks of the amount of road tax levied on each person in the respective township.
Ordered, that the commissioners meet on the 4th day of July next in the town of Van Wert for the purpose of selling out bridge contracts. Adjourned.
At a meeting held Dec. 2, 1839, Tully Township was struck off, and an election ordered to be held at the house of J. G. Morse on the 25th inst.
At a meeting held March 2. 1840, Liberty and Washington townships were struck off, and an election ordered to be held on the first Monday of April, 1840; the electors of Liberty to meet at the house of Peter Putnam, and those of Washington to meet for election and organiza- tion purposes at the school-house.
EARLY MARRIAGES.
The first marriages we find on record are as follows; and before this date all records are lost.
I do hereby certify that on the 5th day of May, 1840, by virtue of a license from the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of Van Wert County, John Hurry and Elizabeth Bowen were legally , ined in mar- riage on the 30th day of May, 1840. Signed, Thomas Clayton, J. P.
The State of Ohio, Van Wert County: On the 7th day of May, 1840, I solemnized the marriage of Ilenry. Foster and Mary Maddox. Joseph Gleason, J. P.
I do hereby certify that I joined together in the bonds of matrimony David Richy and Laura Wells on the 12th day of Nov. 1840. Davis Johnson, J. P.
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