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AFTERNOON PROGRAMME.
At 2 o'clock President Harrold called the mass to order. the house not holding one-fourth of the people, which was estimated at two and three thousand. The yard and street in front of the Chapel presented a solid mass. First on pro- gramme, Music by the Band Second, Pioneer Song by Gen. Priman, Chorus by the audience. Tune- - Old Virginia. Third, Sword exercise and scientific specimens on the treble tenor drum, brought forth long and loud applause. Fourth. President Harrold, in a loud voice. announced to the multitud that a procession would be formed and marched to the grove. under command of fren. Putman. The General formed the procession agreeibly to the programme. First, Major Glaze's Band. Second Pioneers. Third, Early Settlers. Fourth. Citizen: in general, on foot. Fifth, Horsemen, which marched to the greve in order, the Band being placed in the center of the circle. the General formed his men on horses, going through many cavalry evolutions; which elicited great applause. After which he marched the Pioneers, and the thirteen ladies selected to place the wreath of Honor on the head of William Robinson. the first Pioneer of Fayette County, around the circle, then to the center of the circle, where the veteran soldier and pioneer of the forest was crowned, by one of the
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ladies in a brief speech, which was feelingly replied to by the President. By request the old Pioneer, 88 years old, mounted his white pony and made several evolutions round the circle. distancing and leaving far in the rear the entire cavalry who were in swift pursuit. Next in order was the grand entrance of the Forest Queen, (Miss Ella Glaze,) with her train of Princesses and her rear guard of horsemen into the Ring Circle on wild and spirited stecds; going through the modes of ancient and modern feats of horsemanship, to the war sound of ancient Martial Music, by Glaze's Juvenile Family Band. The close.
"JEFFERSONVILLE."
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PAINT TOWNSHIP.
BY J. W. ELLIOTT.
Paint Township is about in the center of the several creeks of Paint, and from this fact it takes its name : soil rich, black, and durable. It was called the New Purchase up to 1815. and then Bloomingburg. This town was laid out in Novem- ber, 1815, by Solomon Bowers, who emigrated from Boss County in '1815. The very first settlers wert Matthew wal- laspie, John Oliver, John Duff, W. Bryant, Mrs. Gilmore, and Mrs. Kosebone. Matthew Gallaspie was the first merchant; John MeCoy, first batter; James Dunham, first shoemaker : Duff & Watts, first blacksmiths; Stith & Kustie, first tailors ; William Weeks. first wagon shop ; George Mautte, first tan- ner : Jobo Oliver, first carpenter ; Hamilton Bryant, hrst cabinet-maker ; first preacher. Rev. Wines White, Presbyterian ; first school teachers, Dr. MeGarangh and Stone; first doctor. Dr. George Allen; first justice, J. M. Edwards. Bloomingburg was incorporated in JS47 ; Mayor, Jos. Counts ; recorder, JJames M Edwards, John Gunning, Samuel Wor- rell, James M. Wilers, William S. Carr. J. N. McLoughlin. marshal, George Worrell. Present officials: J. M. Edwards. mayor; Jahr Ball, R. B. Short. J. Larimore, A. B. Elliott, J. M. M.Coy. council; J. K. Barnett. marshal; M. W. Stew- art, recorder; John Highland, township jastiec. The num- ber of inhabitants in 1871 was 524.
BUSINESS MENS' DIRECTORY.
A. B. Elliott. Cross Main street. dry goods : D. E. Boice, Bowers and Main streets, dry goods: Stewart & Wilson, Marker and Main streets, druggists: Stewart, Market and Main streets, postmaster, ofice, same building : Gibson & Howser, School alley and Main street, grocery: Thomas Cheits grocer: William Wheaton. Mam and Criou streets.
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hotel : McCoy & Bro., E. Cross street : John Ott, E. Union street : Wu. Jones, Main and Union streets, blacksmith : John Ball, Main street, shoe shop : Hiram Stitt, Main street. tailor : J. M. & W. J. McCoy, Cross street, wagon shop. Wil- liam Linsabaugh, carpenter: Clark Gordon. cabinet-maker : George Forbash. livery stable: Henry Chaplow, saddler : Mrs. Gordon, milliner. Present preachers-Rev. Juo. Woods, Presbyterian : W. F. Hay, M. E. Church. Public houses of worship ---- one Presbyterian, one M. E. Church, and two Bap- tist: one academy, rost $20,000: two district school houses : ore Masonic ball, Present physicians-Prs. H. C. Stewart. J. S. Gallaspie, and C. Smith. Rev. William Jones, African Methodist preacher, the first that ever preached in Olio. is now 109 years old, agreeably to the Muskingum Pioneer Record ; now in the poor-house.
BY WILLIAM HAYS.
William Hays emigrated from Kentucky in 1303 to Obio. aud settled on Big Wabiat, and in 1805 emigrated to the New Purchase. now Paint Township. Fayette County. with his father. James Hays, and family, consisting of David, John. James, Jr., Rankin, and Benjamin Hays ; Jane, Mary, Han- nab, Elizabeth, and Sarah Hays; all married well. Jas. Hays purchased 200 were- of land in the woods. The surface of the country was level and the land very wet, but by industry and Altohing. the swamps were converted into fruitful fields. Indians and wild beasts were the full possessors of the country ; no roads but those made by the Indians. Buffalo and elk. also bears, wolves, panthers, deer, wild hogs. and other smaller game were in great abundance. Withom Hays and his brother John served as privates in Captain Mcelwain's mi- litis company, belonging to Colonel Harper's command. The regiment was ordered out to Port Sandusky, where they as- sembled and built Fort Sandusky. At the close of the war, he returned home and worked on the farm. Io ISIS he mar- ried Miss Jane Lyan, by whom he had Morgan, James II, Edmond, and William L: Hays . his girls were Julia. Letitia, uad Mary Hays
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George Coil built the first cabin in the township. He was a man of enterprise. Soloman Sowers built the first mill in the township. Samuel Robbins was the first school teacher : he also served several terms as justice ; a man of use in his day. Jacob Pursely was the first blacksmith. John Oliver was the first carpenter. William Dickey and James Quinn were early pioneer preachers, and the first to preach out of Bloomingburg. Colonel James Stewart was the first Militia Colonel, and General Beatal Harrison the first Brigadier Cen- eral. Adam Funk omigrated in 1805 from Kentucky to Paint Township. He was a farmer and cattle trader. William, Sr., was an early pioneer; a farmer and trader. John Dewalt, occupation farmer. Philip Moore, farmer, wagon-maker, and useful to the neighbors. John, Adam, and Oliver Colle were farmers, stock grazers, and men of energy. Joseph Parris was in the war of 1812, and also in the war of the revolution. Leonard Parris was in the war of 1812; he was a hunter and farmer, and raised good stock. Jeremiah Smith, a brave man, trapper, banter, ke., and a soldier in the war of 1s12 Wil- Ham Armstrong, by occupation a farmer and grazer. All the heve pioneers emigrated to the township in 1805. They lived to see Ohio the third State in the Union; no better men ever lived. They now have gone to the land of eternal re- post.
Their names should be enrolled ou history's page. To be perused by each succeeding age.
Mrs. Conn and Weaver were the first weavers; John M. McCoy. first blucksmiths ; William McCoy was a blacksmith ; corrected : J. S. Smith is vet living : James Alexander, far- mer; William Tankerton was a farmer, and has served as jus- tice several terms : Hugh Stewart, doctor ; Moses Ball, shoe- maker : John Guniag. shoemaker; David C. Boice, merchant. very rojadas, a man of note and influence, and much re- spected wherever known. James Willis, by occupation a morehaut, farmer, and stock trader, and a useful man. Dr. U. C. Smith, a man of medical thet and talent, a useful citi- zen. and prominent in society. Charles Holland, a farmer and a good fellow. Thomas Lashmore, a practical former and
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a good friend to the poor. John Crozier. farmer and trader. Robinson Steele, practical farmer. John Larimore, farmer and township clerk, a good scribe. and useful to his townsbip. Willis Joves, farmer. Captain N. Jones was in the last war, a brave man and true to his flag. Jobn Parker. farmer. Ay- thony Moore, farmer. Frederick Selsor, Nathaniel Vearcy, and Jacob Cleuver, all good men and tillers of the soil. Cor- nelius Serule, a good blacksmith. William Turey, justice and a man of influence. Presley Thompson. Hamilton Green, Mark Yeates, Jacob Harper, Heary Windel, Samuel Smith, James Hays, Harlis Hays, Robert Pardy, Daniel Morris, Robert Morris. Burton Veasy, Isaiah Waples, Isaac Moore. Philip Moore, Eli Houler. William Robuck, Wesley Robuek. C. Holins, and Solomon Brock, all living, early settlers, and have done much to improve the forest and to leave good in proved farms to their children. Donor should be given to such meu.
Indian mails passed below Washington and ran thence to the eastern line of Green's farm to the east fork of Paint creek, thence up the creek to Kendel'. Bluff, on Sugar creek, thence west to the head of Massie's creek to Old Town. oo the Little Miami. They were plainly seen in 1804. and in- deed they were traveled by the Indians as late as 1811, and after that by the friendly Indians who befriended our side in 1812 against the British army. There is an Judian grave- yard on the farm of Henry Windle, from which skeletons bave been exhumed in great numbers by men shoveling gravel for pikes.
EARTH-WORKS.
There is a mound of symmetry and beauty on James Withs' farm, in circumference 300 roda, and 30 feet high.
Natos given in by J. W. Elliott: Jobn Gunning, G. S. F. Fullerton, county commissioner; William Sinsabaugh, J. M. Mills, William W. Jones, William F. Joves, Will Jones, Wil- ham Noble, William Elliott, Johu Out. John Hemphai, Cy- rus Middleton, Jacob Middleton, Iffram Stilt, Morris Ball, C. W. Gordon, J. H. Highland, Lemuel Dyer, J. M. Elliott, E. Alexander, H. C. Chapdu, William Pinkerton. G. Ho !-
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land, and John Brown. Matthew Gallaspie, already men tioned, was a man of business capacities, and of no inferior talents; he moved to Putnam, married the widow of Major Lewis Nye, who owned the largest and best farm in Musking- um County. While on the farm, he kept tavern. The house was noted, and called White Cottage, seven miles west of Put- nam. On this farm, the militia mustered annually. He was paymaster of Col. Russell's regiment. He finally left the farm, moved to Putnam, and erected an oil-mill in West Zanes- ville, which proved a success. He continued in the business until advanced age compelled him to retire. He was in It- ligion a zealous Presbyterian and a devoted Christian. He was a great advocate for Sunday Schools, in which he le- voted the latter part of his life. Ile died at his son-in-law's residence, Newton Township, ju 1869, much lamented, at the ripe age of 88. His widow still survives him.
PIONEER SONO.
BY REV. D. C. EASTMAN, A NOTED SCHOOL TEACHER.
From a far off land to this we come, Our goods on horses packed ; Our way was through the wilderness, The Indian trail our track. Unseen then was the railroad train, Unheard the steam cars' roar ; O, carry us back to the woods again, 'To the pack-horse days once more.
Arrived at the fair and fertile plains, We let our horses go Around to range the country wide; 'The pioneers all did so. No take and ridered-fences then, Bristled the country o'er. O, carry me back to the range again, To the pararie range once more.
From logs of hickory, elm and oak, We built our cabins small ; Of boards and poles we formed our roof, As dia our neighbors all No nads were used to make the roof, Nor screws to make the door. O, Jet as live in a cabin again, And dance on a puncheon floor.
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The oppossum, turkey, deer and raccoon, Our daily meat supplied ; And he was thought a churl indeed, Who would n't be satisfied. Preserves and sausages were then No part of the housewife's store.
O, give us come 'possum and 'coon again, And some venson bam once more.
We pounded hominy, grated meal, And baked among the coals ; The nish and hominy boiled in pots, And ate from wooden bowls. No burr-stones then to grind our grain, No bolts to make the four. O, give us back the hominy block, And the grated mush once more.
Our buxom girls and healthy wives Would card and weave and spin : But crinoline and bustles then Were never flannted in. Our music was then the hum of the wheels, And not the dulcimer : O, give us the shuttles, cards and reels. And the spinning-wheels once more.
In hunting shirts of linsey blue, We used to woo the fair ; Our feet in moccasins encased, Whilst their's were very bare. Pinnelie shoes and calfskin boots, No gents or ladies wear. O, give us the hunting shirts again, And the moccasins once more.
We married then when we pleased, Nor made a great ado ; Procured u justice or a priest. Who soon made one of two. No pies or cakes were kuown of then, With sugar coated o'er. O, give us the quiet wedding again, That we had in the days of yore.
These happy days are past and gone, And we are all growing old ; Old Time with his car is rolling on, And our years will soon be told. Then, when our earthly days ate passed, And we sail from this mundane shore, May we reach the haven of rest at last, And wish to come back no more.
The above excellent pioneer song was composed by the late J. C. Eastman, and sung by R. A. Robinson in the Washing- ton court-house to the members of the first Pioneer Associ-
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ation in Fayette County, of which the venerable Wm. Hays was President; also song at District Pioneer meeting July 4th, at New Holland, by General Rufus Putnam. We insert it in the record as a tribute of respect to his memory.
BOARDING ROUND. BY REV. D. C. EASTMAN.
How brief is life ! how passing brief ! How brief its joys and cares ; It seems to be in league with time, And leaves us unawares. But ever in its pathway strewed, Bright spots and dark are found : Of each of these I had to taste, Went I went boarding round.
At eighteen, with a valiant heart, The task I then commenced, To tench young ideas how to shoot The germ of common sense, Indeed, a mighty task was that ; And very soon I found It not a very trithing task To go a boarding round.
Things were different then from now, And folks were different too; Nothing was old and rusty then, But everything wać new. Questions prave and problems deep, That would their brains confound, They always would be sure to keep 'Til I came boarding round.
Long winter evenings -- these were spont Ia mirthful, laughing joy ; Nor did the cracking jokes or nuts Our happiness alloy. And if a singing school was near We'd go; and I'll be bound I've sometimes sung for half the night When I was boarding round.
The settler's cabin servea us then Mor parlor and for kichen : Not only so, 't was also used To eat and drink and sleep in. On three sides of the ample room, The beds were ranged around ; There parents, children, teacher slept, When I went boarding round.
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Fathers would talk of politics,
Or church affairs propose : And if my views were not like their's, A. sharp dispute arose ; And some old codger, wise and dry,
Would oftentimes propound
Questions that sorely bothered me, When I went boarding round.
Mothers would talk of rude young girls,
Of sermons, books, and boys, But always would be sure to add
Unto my earthly joys; And if I caught the slightest cold, Or hoarse my volve should grow,
I got a cup of coinip tea,
When I was boarding round.
The girls would talk of everything ;
Of parties, rides, and calls,
Of quiltings and the holidays, Of plays and Christmas bails. Some grave, some gay, and mischievous ones ;
These last I could have drowned,
For pinting burs into my bed,
When I was boording round.
The dinner basket every noon My willing hands would greet, And sure it always brought to me Something t' was good to eat ; Mince pies were full of raisins then, Dongh-nuts were large and found ; You'll never get such pies and cakes Unless you're boarding round.
But now those happy days are gone; Life's sunny spring is past ; The boys I taught have, one by one, Into the world been cast. My hair is growing thin and gray, I'll soon be under ground ; And not till then shall I forget, When I was boarding round.
Names handed in by Rev. J. Dickey: Peyton Simpson, team- ster; Rev. John Woods, J. A. Pinkerton, farmer; T. B. Sheits, cx-Mayor ; John Pinkerton, carpenter ; John Houser, grocer; William D. Gibson, D. Boise, Enoch Hayden, carpen- ter; William Elliott, carpenter; Nathaniel Michaels, silver- smith : Robert Hiland, shoemaker; Kachel Hammond, Mrs. Grace Hammond, mother of John Hammond, who was in Californie twenty years, returned home wealthy, and is tak-
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ing care of his aged mother. Rev. J. P. A. Dickey, occupa- tion school teacher, emigrated from Ross County with his father, Alexander Dickey, his brother, Judge Dickey, of the Ross District, his uncle, Rev. William Dickey, late of Bloom- iugburg. Mr. Dickey served in the last war under Colonel Cradlebaugh, 114th Regiment. John Larimer, Sr., was the father of Thomas Larimer, the subject of this sketch ; by oc- cupation a farmer. He has served in several township trusts; he is now one of the Directors of the County Infirmary. Jas. Larimer, Hugh Larimer, and John Larimer, Jr., are his broth- ers -- all farmers and useful men. Michael Keer was an carly pioneer. He was the father of Col. Samuel, William, Evan, and Mliche Kerr. Mrs. Ben. Wright and Mrs. Geo. Jones were his daughters. John K. Barnett was a fifer in the late war under Colouel Whitelsy and now Fife Major of Mr. Glaze's band, Marion Township. Captain George Judy, when he arrived in the county, had two children, George and Phoebe. Phoebe married E. Smith, and George Judy mar- lied for his second wife Mrs. Isabel Evans. George Judy, Sr., died in 1871, aged 02. -
CAPTAIN NOAH JONES,
Youngest son of Major Jones, noticed in the Madison Town- ship record by J. I .. Myers, volunteered as a private in Com- pany A, Ist Ohio Cavalry, at Washington C. H., under the command of Captain J. A. Robinson. They were ordered to Camp Chase, and mustered into service by Captain Howard Stauberry, ef the U. S. A., August 16th, 1861. An election for officers was held, which resulted in the choice of John A. Robinson. Captain ; S. L. Hooker, First Lieutenant, and Noah Jones, Second Lieutenant. The company was drilled at Camp Chase until the 15th of September, when it left for Camp Elk-water, Romney and Springfield, where they remained as scouts, and kept the lines open during the They were at the following places: Patterson crock. Pawpaw Tunnel, Blumey Furnace, where a battle ensued between Gen. Jackson and Gen. Lander, then marched to Vartinsburg, Winchester, where a battle was fought, then
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marched to Harrisonburg, Strasburg, then to Front Royal, Miller's Bridge, Port Bepublic, thence to Alexandria, War- ren, Culpepper, Cedar Mountain, and fought a battle, then to Beverly, forded the Rappahannock River, and Grady Springs, where Captain Jones' mare was shot from under him, then to Monocacy Junction, Centerville, Bull's Kun, Fairfax C. H., Arlington Heights, Washington City, thence to Little York, Pennsylvania, thenre to Gettysburg, and took part in that memorable battle, in 1863. In this battle Joues com- manded two companies, acting as Major. At the death of Captain Robinson, Major Jones served as Captain by pro- motion. The aggregate marches of Major Joves during his great campaigns, was about 7,00 miles. His fearless avd daring charge on General Ewoll's camp entitles him the HERO OF MONTEREY MOUNTAIN. No braver man ever lived in this or any age. Below is the certificate of Gen. Kil- patrick :
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION C. C. April 12th, 1864.
HON. JOIN SHERMAN, M. C. : Sil : I take pleasure in recommending to your favora- · ble consideration, Captain Noch Jores, Comd'g Souadion of Cavalry (my escort) from your Site. Captain Jones has been under my immediate command since June 29th, 1863, and has won for himself and his Squadron a reputation of which any troops might be proud. At Monterey, July 4th, be charged and took the heights after two whole Regiments nad been repulsed in the attempt. At Hagerstown, Falling Waters, Brands Station, and on several other battlefields, he has shown the fine, dashing qualities necessary to make a good Cavalry Officer. I cheerfully recommend him for any position to which he may aspire.
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Od't Serv't, J. KILPATRICK, Brig. Gen. Vol, Commanding 3d Division.
Wo, the undersigned Officers serving upon the staff of Gen. Kil- patrick, and ove-witnesses to the services of Capt. Noub Jones, add with pleasure our testimony as to his ability and gallartry in the various battles and skirmishes in which he has been engaged while with us. We feel assured that any position to which he might be appointed, he would fill with honor to his country and credit to
F. W. ARMSTRONG, A. A. I. G. 3d Div. C. C. F. W. WHITAKER, Capt. and A. D. C. JACOB BRISTOL, Ist Lt. A. C. of M. 30 Div. O. C. J. GLASCOCK, Captain and Signal Officer. CIAS. E. HACKLEY, Surg. in Chief, 3d Div. C.C. (.4. The Copy.)
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Major Joncs was married to Miss Lutitia Paullin, daugh- tar of Uriah Paullin, December 18th, 1865, by whom he had three children: Cora May, who died Sept. 16, 1868, aged 1 year and 11 months, Martha Catharine, and Iola Bell.
BY THOMAS LARIMORE.
Thomas Larimore emigrated to Paint Township in 1832, and settled ncar Bloomingburg, a farmer by occupation. He has served in several important township offices, and is now one of the Directors of the County Infirmary. His family record is John, Andrew B., Jane G., and Eliza B. A. B. Larimore was in the late war, under Captains Rob- inson and Jones. John is a farmer, and served 15 years as township clerk. James is a farmer. David B. Larimore was in the late war under Captains Crabb and Gray. Thos. Larimore was born in September, 1802, in Fayette County, T'ennsylvania. He married Mary Bryson iu 1522. His father, Jobn Tarimore, was born in Little York, Pounsyi- vania, Nov. 7th, 1777; was a farmer, and in the Indian war of 179], urder St. Clair, and in 1794 with Mad An- thony. Fort Larimer was called after him. He emigrated from Ireland in 1768; his three brothers, Hugh, William, and Samuel, were in the revolution, under Washington. Dugh was in the Florida war of 1817, under Gen. Jackson; hence, the crection of Fort Larimer, and to this day it is one of the Gibraltars of Florida.
ANCIENT RELICS.
A petrified razor-hone, called hollow-wood, handed down from sire to som from 1768. Likeness of wife, daughter, grand-daughter. and her son, making four generations.
BY N. SQUIRE.
. Nathaniel Squire emigrated to Fayette County in 1810, with his father's family, consisting of four children, Justice, Nancy, Nathaniel, and Lidy, and settled ou the waters of Paint greek. His father, William Squire, was in the revolu- tion. He was a poted hunter, and was also in the war of
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1812. He purchased a large tract of land on East Paint; he died in 1824. Captain Zophas Squire, father of William, was in the French war of 1755. Nathaniel Squire is a large far- mer and stock raiser. His family record is Amanda, Justice, James, William, Jane, and Madison. Justice served in the late war, under Captains Robinson and Jones, William and James were in the first call; Lizzie, Ann, Maggie, and Ella at home. Mrs. Squire's maiden name was Allen, and she was married to Mr. N. Squire September 26th, 1826. There is an ancient relie in the shape of a powder horn, made by Captain Z. Squire in 1755, and handed down from sire to son. and is now the property of N. Squire, the variety of dates, cuts, letters, and curious engravings yet visible.
THE HERMIT OF PAYETTE
Was an early ;pioneer of 1803, and built his cabin on the west bank of Compton creek. His costume was made of deer skins. He had served in Dunmore's war of 1774, and in the war of 1776, and was a daring, fearless hunter. Hir cabin was lined with elk, deer, bear, and other skins. He bad means, and grazed herds of horses and cattle. When he loft for the West, he took a large drove with him. Humor says that he was killed in the Black Hawk war of 1832.
BY. REV. DICKEY.
Rev. William Dickey, first preacher, was born December 6th, 1774, in York District, South Carolina, and dica Decem- ber 5th, 1857, aged 83 years, lacking one day. His birthday was the day of bis burial. He lost his mother when but two years old. His father, Robert Dickey, was a soldier in the revolution, and Rev. William Dickey had to fly before Coru- wallis' army, whose encampment was on bis father's farm. Ile then five years oldl. After the war he removed to Kentucky. William, when a grown man, obtained an education at Nash- ville, Tenn., and was licensed to preach on the 5th of Octo- ber, 1802, by the Presbytery of Transylvania, at Springhill. Ile was soon elected a member of the General Assembly, which met in Philadelphia. He went in a plain suit of home -
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