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with thirty-six others, Commodore Farragut in command, to run the blockade at Mobile Bay, past Fort Morgan. By refer- ence to history. it will be seen that this was one of the grandest naval engagements ever fought on American waters or any- where else. After the close of the war Mr. Smalley went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, completed a course of law studies, and was admitted to the var in that city. He aftewards practiced law two years in Illinois, and then went to Jackson, Tennessee, where he remained about eight months, during which time he visited many other portions of the South. Having satisfied by dear experience, his longings for a home in the "Sunny South," he went to Mount Vernon, the county-seat of Posey county, Indiana, where he engaged in school teaching for five months, when he returned to Upper Sandusky, and was soon thereafter appointed Superintendent of the Union Schools, retaining the position about two years. For the past three years he has prac- ticed law in connection with his duties as Justice of the Peace. Mr. Smalley was an active member of and officer of the Wyandot Agricultural Society for several years.
D. D. HARE .- Though young in years, Mr. Hare's experi- ence in Wyandot county dates back to a very early period. He was born in Seneca county, Ohio, January 9th, 1843. He came to Wyandot county about the year 1844, and engaged in farming in Crawford township until he was eighteen years of age, after which he attended the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, several terms. The war breaking out, he quit his studies at Col- lege and entered the service as a Clerk for General Sheridan, with headquarters at New Orleans. At the close of the war he attended Law School at Ann Arbor, Mich., one year, and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He practiced his profession a short time in Carey, and in May, 1868, moved to Upper Sandusky, where he seemed to have realized that it was " not good for man to be alone," and joined the army of happy Benedicts. He was Mayor of Up- per Sandusky from 1872 till 1876, and served on the Board of School Examiners eight or nine years. Mr. Hare is a talented young man, possesses great energy, and bids fair to acquire emin- ence in his calling.
A. W. BRINKERHOFF .- Mr. Brinkerhoff was born in Gettysburg, Pa., March 4th, 1821. From there he moved direct to McCutch-
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ensville in the month of May, 1834, where he settled in the woods and cleared land for a period of seven years. He afterwards learned the cabinet making business with Isaac H. Durborah, of McCutchensville. He then followed carpentering, one year, when, with impaired health, he engaged in clerking for James M. Cham- berlain and Alexander Campbell, who carried on a country store in McCutchensville. He afterwards attended school at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, where he finished his course of studies in the brief time of sixty days! At the close of his col- lege experience he taught school in Sycamore and near McCutch- ensville about one year, when he opened out in the dry goods business in the town of Sycamore, in partnership with J. B. Wil- son, continuing seven years. On the third day of April, 1857, he moved to Upper Sandusky. Previous to this he had invented many articles of utility, and after moving his family to Upper Sandusky he commenced traveling and sold territorial rights for several years, after which his inventive genius was again called into action and brought forth what is known as the "Brass Corn Husker," "Common Sense Ink Stand," "Ohio Fruit Jar," several kinds of corn planters, and various other articles of merit, and in- troduced them to the public until the year 1867, when he was at- tacked with a severe illness, which confined him to his room for two years. After his recovery, in partnership with his son, he en- gaged in the business of selling Organs, Sewing Machines and Queensware, in which vocation he is still engaged, on Wyandot avenue. The "Ohio Fruit Jar Company" of Upper Sandusky, is an association organized for the manufacture and sale of his in- vention-the "Ohio Fruit Jar." Mr. Brinkerhoff stayed over night at the old Indian tavern, (which stood on the lot now occu- pied by the residence of Curtis Berry, Jr.,) on the last night of May, 1834. It was kept by William Walker, and was at that time the only house in Upper Sandusky. Although always interested in the affairs of his nation, State, county and town, Mr. Brinker- hoff has never consented to be a candidate for any office.
J. A. MAXWELL, proprietor of the "Centennial Block," was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, on the 5th day of August, 1829. From thence he emigrated to Ohio in 1854, loca- ting in Upper Sandusky, where he taught school for about two years. In 1857 he commenced selling drugs and medicines in a
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frame building which stood where Katzenmeyer's Block now is. The firm name at first was "Maxwell & Holton," then J. A. Maxwell & Bro.," and afterwards "J. A. Maxwell." In the spring of 1866 he entered the Wyandot County Bank as Cashier, where he remained about eighteen months, and in the Fall of 1868 commenced the dry goods business in partnership with T. E. Beery, on the old Maxwell Corner. He continued with Mr. Beery three years and six months and then conducted the business
alone four years longer. On the 14th of February, 1877, e moved into his new room on Wyandot avenue, near the Post office. Mr. Maxwell's new building, "Centennial Block," was commenced and completed during the Centennial year. It is a very substantial and commodious brick structure, two stories in heighth. The east lower room is occupied by Mr Maxwell as a store room, and is a model room for the purpose-probably equal to any in Northwestern Ohio. The firm of Drum & Deal, grocers, occupy the west lower room. Mr. Maxwell is one of the staunchest and most reliable business men in Wyandot county.
S. WATSON, President of the First National Bank, is a native of Livingston county, New York. When about seventeen years of age he emigrated to Seneca county, Ohio. From thence he came to Wyandot county about the year 1860, and settled in Upper Sandusky. Through the appointment by J. B. Rothschild, he served for some time as Deputy Collector for the Fifth Internal Revenue District. He was Cashier of the First National Bank during the first ten years of its existence, and for over three years past has been President of the same. During the years 1867 and 1868 he built his handsome and costly residence, on Sandusky avenue. Mr. Watson has met with financial success, and is one of the representative business men of Wyandot county.
J. V. S. HOYT, of the firm of "Hoyt & Pettit," grocers, is a native of Springport, N. Y. He emigrated from Livingston coun- ty, in that State, to Sycamore township, in the fall of 1843, and engaged in farming until the year 1851, when he came to Upper Sandusky. During the year last named he was appointed Deputy Auditor by Judge Mott, serving two years, when he was elected County Auditor and served a term of two years. He then ran against Joseph Mccutchen, (Rep.) for the same office, and was de- feated. At the next election he was again a candidate for the
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same office, the opposing candidate on the Republican ticket be- ing Frank W. Martin, and was elected. He served one term and then went into the grocery and provision business with George W. Harper, in a building located near Billhardt's drug store. He afterwards sold out and engaged in farming two years; then opened out again in the grocery business with George Harper, continuing two years, when the firm moved into the room now oc- cupied by the firm of Hoyt & Pettit. Mr. Hoyt has been in part- nership with Mr. Pettit more than a year. Mr. Hoyt is a gentle- man of excellent business qualifications.
JACOB W. FOUCHT, of the firm of " Foucht & King," was born in Perry county, Ohio, November 15th, 1839. In the month of October, 1853, he settled in Wyandot county, where the en- gaged in farming and school teaching for about ten years, after which he clerked for the firm of I. H. & A. Beery about two years, then sold dry goods for S. H. Hunt a year and nine months. He afterwards opened out a dry goods store in partnership with Jacob Juvinall, the firm name being " Juvinall & Foucht," in the room now occupied by John Clark, continued two years, when the firm moved into the room now occupied by Foucht & King. Two years ago Messrs. Juvinall & Foucht dissolved partnership and Mr. Foucht associated himself with Mr. King. Mr. Foucht was President of the School Board one year. Mr. Foucht is a good citizen and a first rate business man.
FRANK TRIPP, SR .- Frank Tripp, Sr., is a native of Phila- delphia. He was born the 13th day of May, 1822. In or about the spring of 1845 he moved from Pittsburgh to Upper Sandusky. Shortly afterwards he went into partnership with Abram Trager, in the blacksmith business. When the war broke out he enlisted as a blacksmith and remained three years. In 1864 he commenced business as a carriage and wagon maker in the building where he now holds forth, on Seventh street. Mr. Tripp is a straightfor- ward, conscientious, energetic and affable gentleman.
JOHN OWENS .- Mr. Owens is a native of Montgomeryshire, North Wales. In the month of August, 1820, he emigrated to the United States and located in Delaware, Ohio. He was only six years old when he left his native land for the New World. On the 12th of November, 1848, he settled in Upper Sandusky, where he has ever since been engaged in the business of mercahant tailor-
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ing. He was elected Corporation Clerk a few years ago, for one term. His father John built and plastered the old Mission Church, having contracted for the completion of the same with the pioneer missionary, Rev. James B. Finley.
J. A. GOTTFRIED & BRO., hardware merchants, are natives of Baden, Germany. They emigrated to the United States in 1847, coming directly to Wyandot county and locating in Crane town- ship, where they engaged in farming, two or three years. During a period of fifteen years they manufactured brick in the north- eastern part of town. Twelve years ago they commenced the hardware business, in which they still continue.
ARCHIE ALLEN. - Who has not heard ot Archie Allen ? His experience in Wyandot county dates back about. as early as that of any one now living. He was born on the sacred soil of Old Vir- ginia, near Winchester, on the Ist of April, in or about the year of 1808. He was reared on a farm, remaining there until he was twenty years of age. On the 12th day of April, 1834, he left the state that "never tires," and came directly to McCutchens- ville, where he worked at various things for some time. He ar- rived in McCutchensville on horseback, owned the animal he rode, and had besides money enough to enter forty acres of land, at a dollar and a quarter per acre. In or about 1836 he came to Up- per Sandusky, and opened a barber shop about the year 1844, on the lot where Curtis Berry, Jr., now lives, on Fourth street ; after- wards moved his building on the lot where Fleck now keeps a clo- thing store; sometime afterwards moved in the building now oc- cupied by Moody & Curlis, grocers; barbered there awhile and then moved into the small frame building now occupied by Benja- min Liebenthal as a feed store; in 1862 built the building known as "Archie's Block," on Sandusky Avenue, moved into it and con- tinued his trrde of barber and hair dresser several years. After the war he quit that business and started a feed store, which he continues at present. Mr. Allen is good-natured and possesses a happy disposition, -he never was married ..
As far as we have been able to learn, the following named gentlemen came to their respective places during the years mentioned : John Ragon, farmer, Crane township, winter of 1827. Jacob Corfman, farmer, Tymochtee township, 1828. Dr. Sampson, Mccutchenville, 1828. William Brayton, farmer,
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Crawford township, 1820. David Ayres, Upper Sandusky, 1846. Authony Bowsher, 1819. Robert Bowsher, 1819.
It is not practicable, with the limited time at our disposal, to write sketches of all the early settlers-not even all of the earliest pioneers. We have given, however, some facts relating to quite a number of our oldest citizens, and we trust that the prominence given them in the pages of this unpre- tentious volume may not p prompt them to "think too highly of themselves," nor yet cause others whose "fame and for- tune" is still unwritten to think harshly or look jealously, upon the subjects of our hurried sketches. Among the names of early set- tlers of the county are the following: George Dudelson, Dr. G. T. McDonald, T. W. Moody, Albert Tripp, Gideon Bowen, Henry Shafer, Alexander Little, Ab Little, Zeb. Groff, Samuel Kenan, Jonathan Ayers, William Ayers, Capt. Henry Miller, Judge Hall, William Johnson, Henry Peters, Rush Fowler, Minor Kirby, Jas. Kerr, Dr. Orrin Ferris and Stephen W. Whinner.
WYANDOT COUNTY INFIRMARY.
The Wyandot County Infirmary was established about six years ago, previous to which time the poor were " farmed out." It is located four miles north of Upper Sandusky, on the Carey road. The farm consists of two hundred acres, being in part the farm once owned by Noah Eby. It is located upon the old In- dian Reservation, and is one of the most beautiful and healthy lo- cations that could have been selected for such purpose. The farm is amply supplied with pure water by a branch of the Ty- mochtee, which runs just back of the farm. In the rear of the buildings may be seen a few large apple trees said to have been planted by the Indians. The main building is built of brick, with a length of eighty feet, and a width of forty-five feet. It has two large halls-one on the first and the other on the second floor -on each side of which are the rooms occupied by the inmates. On the first floor are the large and well-arranged dining room and kitchen. The rooms of the buildings are airy and well lighted, and in the winter season are well warmed by steam pipes. The rooms and halls are kept scrupulously clean. The cosy porticos at either end of the halls furnish pleasant resting places on summer after- noons for those whose lots are cast in that benevolent and beautiful
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home. The new building contains twenty-two rooms. Attached to the Infirmary is a model garden, which attracts the attention of passers by. Considerable grain is also raised upon the farm. D. H. S. Williams and wife are the faithful and accommodating Su- perintendents of the institution. Mrs. Williams is an accomplished and cultured lady. The conduct of the Infirmary could not be entrusted to more capable persons.
UPPER SANDUSKY.
Upper Sandusky, the county-seat of Wyandot county, is sit- uated on the west bank of the Sandusky River, in Crane town- ship, 63 miles north of Columbus. The name "Sandusky," says Butterfield, is the Sandusquet of the old French traders and voyagers; the Sah-un-dus-kee" "clear water," or San-doos-tee, "at the cold water" of the Wyandots; from the clear, cold water of the springs near the south shore of Sandusky Bay; or, it may. have been derived from Sa undustee-"water within water-pools," also a Wyandot word. The old Sandusky of 1782 was on the west side of the river, on its immediate bank, five miles below the site of the present town of Upper Sandusky. Its lo- cality was in what is now Crane township, just where the "Kil- bourne road" crosses the river. The site of Upper Sankusky of the present day did not become a Wyandot village until many years after. We quote from Howe's history, as follows: "In the war of 1812, General Harrison built here (at Upper San- dusky) Fort Feree, which stood about fifty rods northeast of the Court House, on a bluff. It was a square stockade of about two acres in area, with block-houses at the corners. One mile north of this, near the river, Gov. Meigs encamped, in August, 1813, with several thousand of the Ohio militia, then on their way to the re- lief of Fort Meigs. The place was called " the Grand Encamp- ment." Receiving here the news of the raising of the seige of Fort Meigs, and the repulse of the British at Fort Stephenson, they prosecuted their march no farther, and were soon after dis- missed."
" Crane Town, four miles northeast of the court house, was the Indian town of Upper Sandusky. After the death of Tarhe, the Crane, in 1818, the Indians transferred their council house to the present Upper Sandusky, gave it this name, and called the other
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Crane Town. Their old council house stood about a mile and a half north of Crane Town. It was built principally of bark, and was about one hundred feet long and fifteen feet wide."
Upper Sandusky was laid out in 1843 by order of the U. S. government, but its settlement by the whites scarcely commenced before the spring of 1845. It is located on high ground, in the midst of a splendid farming country, with abundance of good timber and pure water. Its location is regarded as one of the fin- est in the State, and its surroundings rival in beauty and attract- iveness those of many towns more pretentious. Its many advant- ages, combined with its present railroad facilities, assure for it a rapid growth, and warrant the conclusion that it will in future become a first-class inland city. The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway passess through it from East to West, while the Columbus and Toledo Railroad, recently completed, furnishes direct communication with the rich coal regions of the Hocking Valley, with the State Capital, and with Toledo, the giant young city of the Lakes. The town has recently assumed new energy and business activity, and its prospects for the future are most flat- tering. It contains many elegant and costly residences, and a number of business blocks that will compare favorably with those of neighboring towns. Among the first-class buildings recently erected are the Opera House of Messrs. Hitchcock, Martin & Or- singer, and the "Centennial Block," built by J. A. Maxwell. There are eight churches in the town, most of which, owing to the recent revivals and consequent accessions, are in a more pros- perous condition than ever before. The Court House is a very old building. The ground upon which it was built was used as a burying ground in the war of 1812. The schools are graded, and have an average attendance of over six hundred. There are three banks-one National and two private -- two newspapers; one Ma- sonic and one Odd Fellows Lodge; a military organization and a Library. There are also several manufactories. Upper Sandusky contains a population of about 3,300, which is steadily increasing.
The first house was built in Upper Sandusky in May, 1845, before the town lots were sold, by Joseph Mccutchen, deceased. It was a frame building, and was built on a lot east of Judge Mott's residence, on Wyandot Avenue. Mr. Mccutchen kept store in this building for some time and then built what is now known as
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"The Old Yellow Corner," in which building he also kept a store for a short period. It is probable that the first brick dwel- ling was put up by a Seceder minister named James Bonar, on the lot upon which the Mayor's office now stands, which was at that time a swamp. The second business house was built by David Ayres, and is known as the "Old Maxwell Corner." The first hotel was built by Henry Zimmerman, a Pennsylvanian. It was constructed on the lot now owned by Milton Henry, on the south- west corner of Wyandot Avenue and Fifth street, and is yet stand- ing, in a somewhat dilapidated condition.
„ The only Indian building remaining in the town proper at present is the one occupied by Mrs. Fishel, on the southwest corner of Fourth and Walker streets. It is a story and a half frame, and is very much dilapidated. It was built by William Walker, a Wy- andot chief, who was probably half white, and occupied by him as a dwelling. Walker was among the most intelligent of the Wyan - dots, and possessed a good college education. His sister, Mrs. Garrett, resides in Kansas at the present time. There is another Indian building standing in the suburbs, immediately south of the residence of Henry Peters. It is a story and a half frame, and is known as the "Garret property." It has been unoccupied for several years, and is rapidly decaying.
The Court House was completed during the year 1849. The ground upon which it stands was used as a burying ground in the war of 1812. For many years a large cottonwood stood in front of the Court House, in the center of Sandusky Avenue. It was an obstacle, however, in the way of a proper grade to the Avenue, and was sacrificed to the spirit of progress, having been removed in the summer of 1875. Beneath the roots and entangled there- with were found a number of Indian relics, and a few brass but- tons. It was known that some of Harrison's soldiers had been buried in the vicinity, and it is safe to presume that this cotton- wood grew over the graves of some of his men.
The first Masonic and Odd Fellows' Lodge was organized and held in the garret of the present jail. The Masonic Lodge was or- ganized in the year 1849. Col. Moses H. Kirby, was elected Mas- ter of the Lodge, and continued in the position twenty years. The Odd Fellows' Lodge was organized a short time previous to 1849.
OAK HILL CEMETERY .- The progress, culture and refinement of a community may to a considerable extent be judged from the
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care and attention bestowed upon the graves of the loved ones who have passed from "life's fitful fever" and crossed the "dark river." Realizing these truths, a number of citizens organized "The Oak Hill Cemetery Association" on the 26th day of February, 1876, in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. A beautiful tract of land was purchased for the purpose on the Radner road, a mile and a half south of Upper Sandusky. The plat is high table land, bordering and overlooking the Sandusky Valley. "Its elevated position furnishes it perfect drainage, which, with a subsoil composed mainly of sand and gravel and an undu- lating surface covered with an abundance of native forest trees, highly qualify it as a resting place for the dead, and make it a most picturesque and beautiful spot." The old Mission burying ground had been used as a place of interment for many years previous to the organization of this Association.
"The Board of Trustees have had the grounds surveyed and 'platted and laid out in a most artistic manner by Wm. T. Harding, of Columbus, Ohio, a competent landscape engineer.
"The Cemetery was dedicated on the 4th of October, A. D. 1876, and in offering it to the public it is felt that it supplies a want demanded by the civilization of the age, and that the public, who are invited to visit the place, will appreciate the effort that has been made in this direction and aid the Association in making it a secure and beautiful resting place."
The following rules are promulgated by the Association for the government of visitors to the grounds :
I. No person is permitted to enter the Cemetery but through the gate.
2. No rapid riding or driving will be allowed within the grounds.
3. Horses must not be left without the driver, unless se- curely tied.
4. Horses must not be fastened to ornamental or shade trees.
5. Persons with dogs or fire arms will not be admitted.
6. Children will not be admitted unless accompanied by parents or guardians.
7. All persons are prohibited from handling or touching ob- jects not their own.
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8. Discharging of fire-arıns is prohibited in and around the Cemetery grounds to the distance one of hundred yards.
9. The gate-keeper is charged to refuse atmittance in.o the grounds of all improper persons, and those who are known to have at any time caused a disturbance, or otherwise transgressed the regulations of the Association.
10. No money shall be paid to attendants at the gate or on the grounds. The gates will be open from sunrise to sunset, when all persons must leave the Cemetery.
The officers of the Association are : President, T. E. Gris- sell ; Clerk and Treasurer, James G. Roberts ; Board of Trustees, David Harpster, T. E. Grissell, Gen. I. M. Kirby.
OLD MISSION CHURCH .- The Old Mission Church and grave yard, in the northern outskirts of the city, as a place of historical interest, is visited by large numbers of people-especially stran- gers-and recalls many interesting reminiscences. As stated fur- ther back in these pages, the church building. was erected of blue limestone about the year 1824, from government funds, Rev. Mr. Finley having permission from Hon. John C. Calhoun, then Sec- retary of War, to apply $1,333 to this object. Connected with the mission was a school house, and a farm of one mile square. Rev. John Stewart, first missionary to the Wyandots, who died December 17th, 1833, aged 37 years, is buried in the enclosure. The remains of Sum-mun-de-wat, once a Wyandot chief, but af- terwards a celebrated preacher among his tribe, and who was bru- tally murdered by three white men while on a hunting excursion in Hancock county, are also buried here. Rev. Mr. Finley, in his history of the Wyandot Mission, relates the following anecdote of Sum-mun-de-wat:
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