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Hanover township suffered much during the French and In- dian war. Many incidents of that war, as relates to this township and Dauphin county in general, may be found under proper head- ings in the chapter headed "Military Record" of this work.
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HISTORY OF DAUPHIN COUNTY
Prior to 1759 no records can now be found giving the town- ship officers. From that date on to the erection of Dauphin county, the following officials served in Hanover township, which includes also the part now embraced in Lebanon county :
1759. Constable-Samuel Sterret. Road Overseers Robert Snodgrass, Wm. Thomp- son.
1760. Constable-John Brown. Overseers of the Poor-Wal- ter McFarling, Hugh Rip- py.
1761. Constable-Robert Snodgrass. Overseers of the Poor-An- thony McCraight, James Wilson.
Road Overseers-Wm. Allen, Jacob Toops.
1762. Constable-Peter Wallman. Overseers of the Poor-John Andrew, Wm. Allen. Road Overseers - Lazarus Steward, David Ferguson. 1763. Constable-James Stewart. Overseers of the Poor-James Rippets, James Young. Road Overseers-John Dick- son, Wm. Young. 1764. Constable-James Young. Overseers of the Poor-John Gilliland, Jas. McClellihan. Road Overseers-John Dick- son, Wm. Young. 1765. Constable-John McClure. Overseers of the Poor-John Young, John Hill. Road Overseers-James Wil- son, George Tittle. 1766. Constable-Wm. McClure. Overseers of the Poor-John Hill, John Forster. Road Overseers-Joseph Al- len, Walter McFarland. 1767. Constable-John Dixson. Overseers of the Poor- Wm. Brown, Adam Har- per.
Road Overseers-Wm. Stew- art (East End). Saml. Al- len (West).
1768. Constable-John Hill. Overseers of the Poor-Jacob Stover, Joseph Barnett. Road Overseers-Peter Wal- mer, Joseph Hutchison. 1769. Constable-Benj. Clark. Overseers of the Poor-John Kough. Road Overseers Thomas McMullen, John Brunner.
1770. Constable-Robert Hume. Overseers of the Poor-Arn- old Shirts, Thos. Robinson. Road Overseers-Wm. Robin- son, James Todd.
1771. Constable-Wm. Cooper. Overseers of the Poor-John Troups, Wm. Cincarta. Road Overseers-James Wil- son, John Tibbin, Jr.
1772. Constable-Wm. Brown. Overseers of the Poor-Joseph Cream, Thos. Hume. Road Overseers-Peter Ever- sole, Adam Harper.
1773. Constable-Joseph McGuire. Overseers of the Poor-Benj. Wallace, Andrew Carverock. Road Overseers - Matthias Poor, James Robinson. 1774. Constable-John Youard. Overseers of the Poor-Peter Wolmer, Wm. McClure. Road Overseers-Thos. Rob- inson, David Priest. 1775. Constable-James Low. Overseers of the Poor-Geo. Tittle, Joseph Hutchison. Road Overseers-Daniel Mus- ser, Wm. Kithcart. 1776. Constables-Ed. Tute, Jo- seph McGuire. Overseers of the Poor-John Graham, Abraham Hoobler. Road Overseers - Wm. Wright, John Winter.
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1777. Constable-Ed. Tate. 1778. Constable -- James McMillen. Overseers of the Poor-Josiah Espy, James Wilson. Road Overseers - Joseph Crane, Francis Alberdele. 1779. Constable-James Stewart. Overseers of the Poor-Rich- ard Dearmond, A. Latcha. Road Overseers-James Por- ter, James Young.
1780. Constable-James Porter. Overseers of the Poor-James Robertson, Killian Long. Road Overseers-John Hoop- er, Henry Shuey.
1781. Constable-Robert Caldwell. Overseers of the Poor-Josiah Parks, Wm. Robinson.
Road Overseers - John
French, Josiah Espy.
1782. Constable-John Thompson. Overseers of the Poor-John Rogers, Daniel Bradley. Road Overseers - Richard Dearmond, Abraham Lat- cha.
1783. Constable-James Wilson. Overseers of the Poor-Robt. Hill, James Young. Road Overseers-Wm. Young John Cooper. 1784. Constable-John Winter, Sr. Overseers of the Poor-Robt. Sturgeon, Thomas Hunn. Road Overseers-Thos. Mc- Cord, Wm. Stewart.
1785. Constable-John Winter, Jr. Overseers of the Poor-James Young. Road Overseer-George Tit- tle.
The only complete assessment list for Hanover to be found is that of 1781-which, as before mentioned, includes the territory both in Lebanon and Dauphin counties, as the division was not made until 1785.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP RETURNS FOR 1781.
Names.
Acres.
Acres.
Auger, George
300
Bumgardner, Philip 120
Allen, Joseph
285
Boal, Robert
242
Andrew, John
170
Bumgarner, John 100
Allen, Wm.
200
Bradley, Daniel
1351/2
Abertdal, Nicholas
150
Bumgarner, Baltzor
60
Abertdal, Francis
150
Brown, John
150
Brown, Wm.
1601/2
Brightbill, John
130
Brand, Philip
150
Bell, Robert
52
Beard, James
240
Boge, Andrew
160
Brown, Michael
150
Crain, Joseph
175
Beal, Peter
80
Crain, Wm.
125
Brandon, Wm.
200
Crafford, Elizabeth 260
Cathcart, Wm.
100
Brown, Saml.
140
Crain, Geo.
300
Beaker, John
150
Caldwell, David
220
Brown, Andrew
150
Caldwell, James
100
Brown, Wm.
100
Calhoun, James
200
Brown, John, Jr.
100
Cooper, Andrew 100
Bell, Samuel
136
Cooper, John .
III12
Bachman, Michael
8
Crafford, Richard
212
Barnet, Joseph
140
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Acres.
Acres.
Craige, John
166
Hill, Wm.
181
Cook, Jacob
300
Hamaker, Adam
20
Caldwell, Robert
187
Hammel, James
150
Cimmerman, John
150
Hedrick, Geo.
I30
Cunningham, John
210
Humes, Thomas
200
Crane, Ambrose
100
Hedrick, Wm.
80
Camble, John
208
Hedrick, Peter
150
Clark, Benj.
318
Harper, Adam
219
Courstrim
150
Helm, Conrad
130
Carpenter, Wm.
I20
Hess, Henry
100
Carvery, Andrew
200
Henry, Jacob
190
Dearmond, Richard
232
Johnston, James
130
Dixson, Sinkey
200
Johnston, Jno.
180
Dixon, James
102
Innis, Mary
160
Dixson, Richard
135
Espy, George
212
Karr, Andrew
100
Espy, Josias
I33
Kennady, Thomas
178
Ewing, Robert
100
Kingry, Peter
221
Ebersole, Peter
150
Kleck,. Ludwig
150
Freeman, Casper
130
Latchar, Abram
310
Fenleer, Michael
150
Low, James
100
Finny, Thomas
135
Lowmiller, Henry
140
Ferguson, Samuel
150
Loss, Jacob
240
French, John
170
Lidigh, Jno., Dr
80
Ferguson, John
120
Matthew, Lind
168
Firebach, Adam
180
McCormac, Jno.
150
Finny, Samuel
McGuire, David
180
Faueller, Henry
150
McMullin, James
150
Frank, Christian
200
Moody, Robert
160
Green, Timothy, Esq.
3371/2
McInare, Thomas
150
Grahams, John
200
McClure, James
200
Glenn, Hugh
100
McClure, Francis
200
Greenlee, Robt.
200
McCormac, Elezer
170
Graham, Henry
180
McCreight, James, Capt.
100
Graham, James, Jr.
100
Meyers, Conrad
80
Graham, James, Sr.
181
Merough, Geo.
148
Grahams, Wm.
100
McQuown, Jno.
147
Goodman, Adam 100
In Trust 147
Hugey, Jno.
McNutt, Barnard
140
Hooke, Geo.
215
Mislemings, Wm.
125
Humes, Jno.
150
McCreght, Anthony 100
Hutchison, Jos., Junr 100
McCord, Jno. 100
Horst, Abram 150
McCollough, Wm.
177
Hutchison, Jos., Junr
1941/2
Michael, Wm.
120
Horner, Andw.
179
McCord, Thomas 230
Humbarger, Leonard
300
McElheney, Thos.
200
Hoover, John
150
McClugh, Wm.
173
Hill, Robert
120
Menoch, Simon
200
Dixon, George
100
Johnston, Richard
118
Kennady, Robt.
70
Endworth, John
135
Killinger, Andrew
50
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HISTORY OF DAUPHIN COUNTY
Acres.
Acres.
Miller, Danl.
28
Rambo, Peter
160
Myer, Michael
40
River, Peter
300
Myers, Jacob
200
Robinson, Wm.
130
Myers, Henry
174
Ramsey, David
100
Markellion
142
Robinson, James
73
McBride, Jno.
15
Rank, Philip
100
Mowrey, Widow
100
Rough, Barnet
100
Miley, Martin
150
Stewart, James, Jun
I20
Musser, Danl.
160
Stewart, Jno.
I20
Meese, Geo.
300
Stewart, Saml.
200
McFarland, Walter
2II
Sterret, Jno.
180
Nigh, Philip
1241/2
Sharp, Isaac
192
Poltz, Michael
I20
Sturgeon, Robt.
150
Poore, Mathias
130
Sarkerry, Ulry
120
Pickel, Jno.
100
Saint, Jacob
160
Pesore, Geo.
130
Sprecher, Jacob
80
Pesore, Mathias
145
Spetzbach, Peter
150
Proner, John
228
Snoddy, Wm.
130
Pergue, Joseph
100
Stream, David.
80
Pesore, Henry
130
Swan, Samuel
150
Philipi, Michael
195
Snodgrass, Jno.
100
Porter, James
177
Sturgeon, Saml.
140
Parks, Jos.
225
Segler, Henry
100
Porterfield, Robert
I20
Stewart, James
147
Prooner, Jacob
Slone, Archibald
179
Ramsey, Geo.
100
Silsor, Michael
150
Righard, Jno.
177
Shultz, Jno.
130
Ram, Milher
150
Stone, Adam
250
Ram, Jacob
100
Stewart, Widow 100
Rodger, James
178
Seidenstricker, Philip
200
Rodgers, Jno., coln.
200
Steely, Jno.
I2I
Robinson, Jno.
232
Serung, Ludwig
300
Rodger, Andw.
144
Straw, Michael
280
Rodger, Wm.
197
In trust
300
Rippit, Wm. 100
Smiley, Jno.
200
Rippet, James
200
Slone, William
230
Ramage, Wm.
I26
Shuey, Henry
300
Rough, Jno., Rev
180
Stone, Peter
.95
Robinson, James
73
Seaman, Jno.
I37
Rodger, Jeremiah
144
Stone, Abram
150
Robinson, Saml.
102
Slone, Alexander
100
Rigart, Jacob
100
Stewart, James
130
Robinson, Widow
147
Tittle, Geo.
200
Ramsey, William
100
Toner, Danl
189
Ramsey, Hugh
100
Toops, Jno.
I37
Reaguel, Abram
300
Tippins, Jno.
79
Rumberger, Geo.
40
Tippins, Jacob
100
Peticrue, James
100
Snodgrass, Wm.
196
Portlemey, Vintle
70
Shuy, Jno.
240
I33
Sneider, Jno.
175
Pesore, Frederick
I35
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HISTORY OF DAUPHIN COUNTY
Acres.
Acres.
Tittler, Adam
200
Ward, Geo.
200
Templeton, Robert
200
Wilson, James, Capt 300
Trousdle, Wm.
153
Wilson, James, Exr.
150
Todd, James
200
Wallace, Robert
200
Todd, David
199
Wise, Adam
130
Todd, Jno.
3911/2
Wallace, Thomas
243
Thompson, Jno.
1571/2
Weaver, Jno.
170
Twoeys, Emanl.
65
Wingart, Abram
130
Thom, Wm.
200
Weaver, Danl.
160
Tagart, James
125
Wolf, Jacob
20
Wallmore, Geo.
80
Wingart, Chris
170
Wallace, Wm.
1311/2
Wilt, Geo.
195
Wilson, Hugh
177
Wilt, Jacob
100
Walker, Thomas
150
Walmore, Peter
200
Wallace, Andw.
80
Winter, John
2II
Wilson, James, Senr
360
Walmore, Peter, Junr 200
Wonderly, Danl.
154
Winlin, Dewalt
100
Wilson, James
147
Young, Wm., Ser.
443
Wolf, Geo.
203
Young, Wm., Junr 200
Wright, Wm.
225
Young, James
284
FREEMEN OF 1781.
Jas. Pinkerton.
Adam Harbison.
Robt. Lewk.
James Duncan.
Wm. Barnet.
Jno. Morison.
Jos. Barnet.
Wm. Hume.
Jno. Barnet.
Jno. Tully.
Jno. Martin.
Alexr. McElheney.
Jno. Paterson.
Jacob Lose.
Thos. McMillin. Jno. Millers. Hugh Reppith.
Jacob Dupes.
Thomas Hardon.
Nicholas Titlow.
Robert Warnoch.
Jacob Rasor.
Duncan Sinclair.
Alexander Young. Jacob Muser. Jno. Pruner.
Nicholas Pruner.
Wm. McFarland. Geo. Hains.
Jno. Carvery. Peter Felty.
Peter Simon. Jacob Stone. Benjamin Clark.
Wm. Young.
Adam Weaver. George Pruner. Ino. Sups.
Wm. Cunningham. Philip Boil. Durcan Camble. Jro. Ramage. Robert Hervey. Henry Sherp. Mathias Becker. Jno. Carter. Martin Miller. Jno. McCully. Stophel Syder. Jno. Snody.
Robert Young.
Jno. Young.
James Wallace. Wm. Glen.
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Jno. Philip Dehaar.
Conrad Shrith.
Josuah Mathew.
David Peticrue.
Peter Uncher.
Geo. Syder.
Casper Grosser.
Abram Eallis.
Chrisn Fox.
Jno. Carvery.
Danl. McBride.
Peter Fleeting.
Elizabeth Moyer.
Peter Fox.
Archibald Mccullough. Adam Poore.
RUSH TOWNSHIP.
Rush township-a mountain district-was organized March 14, 1820, with the following bounds: "Beginning at a heap of stones on the Second Mountain, the Summit of which separates West Hanover from Middle Paxtang townships, at the distance of three and one-half miles from the northwest corner of West Hanover township, thence north ten degrees, west three miles one hundred and fifty perches, to a chestnut-oak tree on the top of Peters Mountain and line of Halifax township." This continued as the dividing line between Rush and Middle Paxton townships from 1820 to 1832, when the following change was made by the court's order: "Beginning at a Chestnut-oak on the top of Peter's moun- tain, the northwest corner of Rush township; thence a southwesterly course along the summit, which separates Jackson from Halifax township, from Halifax, from Middle Paxtang and Rush, seven miles, twenty-five perches, to a marked hickory tree, thence passing on the line between John Williams and the Widow Fortenbach, south ten degrees, east one mile and one hundred and eighty-five perches to a chestnut oak on the summit of the Third Mountain; thence a northeasterly course along the top of said mountain seven miles ; intersecting the west line of Rush township."
This township thus formed is exceedingly mountainous and contains fewer farms and less inhabitants than any of her sister townships. Clark creek flows through the central portion of its ter- ritory westward. Third, or Sharp mountain, forms its southern, while Peters is its northern boundary line.
In 1900 the United States census gave the township a popula- tion of. 136. In 1903 the state reports give the assessed valuation of all taxable real estate within its borders $127,885. Its total schools in 1905 was two, with an enrollment of fifty pupils.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
Jackson township was organized from part of Halifax town- ship in November, 1828, when General Andrew Jackson was pres-
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ident of the United States-hence the petitioners asked the name for the new sub-division of Dauphin county to be "Jackson." In 1842 the township known as Jefferson was taken from Jackson, reducing it to its present size. The boundary of the original town was : "Be- ginning at a chestnut-oak on the top of Peters mountain, in Winns Gap, on the line dividing Halifax and Middle Paxtang townships; thence across Powells and Armstrongs Valley, north 3 1-2 degrees west 6 miles and 280 perches to a hickory on the line between Upper Paxtang and Halifax townships on Berry's mountain, at a small curve in said mountain about three-quarters of a mile west of Wood- side's Gap."
Among the early pioneers who made homes for themselves and descendants, may be named these : The Hoffmans, Enders, Fishers, Millers, Snyders, Fetterhoffs, Werts, Shotts and many more whose names are not familiar at this day.
Armstrong's creek rises in this township, flows southwest, and discharges its waters into the Susquehanna, above Halifax.
Fisherville was laid out by Adam Fisher, in 1854. It has come to be a flourishing village, containing good schools, churches and stores. The Methodist Episcopal Church was erected in 1859. The United Brethren also have a church here. The Evangelical Lutheran Church was built at a very early day.
Jacksonville, another good trading point, was plotted in 1825 by George Enders and Joseph Lyter. It derived its name from ex-President Jackson. The first house was erected by Joseph Bow- man, and William Enders kept the pioneer general store. The first smith to labor at the forge was Joseph P. Lyter. The first physician was Dr. McGuire. Under President Franklin Pierce, a post office was established in 1854. It was later styled "Enders Post-office." The Lutheran and Reformed congregations built a neat edifice in 1875, and the United Brethren in 1873. There are numerous other churches located here and there in the township.
In 1900 the population of this township was 983. The State reports gave the assessed valuation of all real estate within the town- ship at $410,000. There were in 1904 nine school houses and a total enrollment of pupils of 264.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.
Jefferson township has met with the usual changes in its ter- ritory and bounds. It was first organized by the court (through petition of many citizens living within Jackson township) in 1842. The description is long, formal, and of no special value or interest
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at this remote day. As then fixed, it having been named in honor of President Jefferson, it remained thus in extent of its territory until 1844, when the people of Jackson complained of the lines and de- manded a change, which the court granted November 23, 1844. As thus constituted, it was within these lines: "Beginning at a pine on lands of John Shoop, Sr., corner of former partition line between said Jackson and Jefferson townships; thence north 68 degrees east 13 I-4 miles to the Schuylkill county line." It so remained until 1879, when the western portion was erected into what is known as Wayne township.
The early settlers in Jefferson township were the Buffingtons, Bordners, Etzweilers, Hoffmans, Shoops, Pauls, Millers, Werts, Runks, Wolfangs, Enders, Deitrichs, Trawitzs, Lehrs, Hawks, and other German and of German descent.
The topography of the township is rough and irregular, yet has numerous productive farms. Powell's creek has its source in this township, flows to the west, and empties into the Susquehanna river above Clark's station. There are several old churches within this territory, including the St. James Reformed Church, with a large congregation ; St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, etc.
Carsonville, a hamlet, has a church, stores and post office facil- ities. Near this place are the remains of old Shawanese Indian camps and accompanying burying-grounds.
Coming down to 1900, the census gave the township of Jeffer- son a population of 286. The State reports for 1903-4 gave the real estate valuation, as per assessment books, $110,700. In 1905 there were four schools, and a total enrollment of 109 pupils.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP.
The last township to be created in Dauphin county was Wayne. It was also the first to be erected under the provisions of the State Constitution of 1874, which provides that, in order to form a new subdivision of a county, the matter must be left to popular vote of the people of the township. The record shows that his Honor Judge John J. Pearson, on a day in May, 1878, made a decree, after an election had decided by a vote of 117 to 66, favorable to a new township, to set off what he named Wayne township, from terri- tory before comprising a portion of Jackson township.
The following report was made by the commissioners ap- pointed to fix the boundary lines of the newly created township: "Beginning at a pine stump on land of Jacob Miller ( formerly John Shoop's) and on the line between Jackson and Jefferson townships ;
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thence by land of said Jacob Miller's south nine and one-quarter de- grees east forty-four perches to a pine tree at forks of public roads ; thence south thirty-eight degrees through woodland of Samuel Shoop and others east one hundred and twenty perches to a stone corner of lands of Christian Hoffman and John Werner; thence south twenty and a half degrees east through lands of Christian Hoffman fifty-four perches; thence by the same bearing on what is termed the old Bull or Sawyer line, six hundred and ninety-four perches to a chestnut-oak tree on the summit of Peter's mountain line between Rush and Jefferson townships, and that they consider the di- vision of said township necessary for the convenience of the inhabi- tants as regards assessments, roads, elections, schools, etc." Signed by John K. McGann, George W. Enders and William H. Fitting.
The early settlers in this township were the Buffingtons, Hoff- mans, Lebos, Gross, Swigards, Millers, Sheets, Sheesleys, Breslers, Enterlines, Leukers, Bowermans, Lehrs, Enders, Estweilers, En- gels, Lautz, Shoops, Zimmermans, Wises, Sponslers, Hoovers, Pauls, and Pottigers.
A post office was established in the center of the township, called Enterline. In 1855 Jonathan Enterline opened a store, and continued to conduct the same for fifteen years. He was the first postmaster. A Reformed Church was erected here as early as 1830. Jacob's United Brethren Church was built in 1861, in the west part of the township. Its early pastors included Revs. George Hoffman, Amos Yeager, Israel Carpenter, Kunkle, Loose, Doner and Jacob Funk. What was known as the Hoffman church, just to the east of Enterline, was abandoned many years since. A few tomb stones at the grave-yard connected with the old church, still mark the spot once sacred to religious purposes.
In 1900 this township had a population of 436. Its assessed valuation of real estate in 1903-4 was placed by the State reports as. $190,925. In 1905 the schools numbered four, and the total num- ber of enrolled pupils was 468.
REED TOWNSHIP.
By an act of the Assembly, April 6, 1849, Reed township was erected. The order read: "That portion of the qualified voters of Penn election district, Dauphin county, that reside in Middle Paxtang township, shall hereafter vote at the regular places of holding elections for said township and the balance of the voters of said Penn district shall hold their election at the new school-house on Duncan's Island, and shall be erected into a separate township and school district, to be called Reed township," etc.
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This township is quite limited in territory, and is bounded on the north and northwest by Halifax township; on the west by Juniata and Susquehanna rivers, and on the south and southeast by Middle Paxton township. It also includes the large islands on the western side of the river, known as Duncan's and Haldeman's is- lands. The township was named for William Reed, who resided half way between Clark's Ferry and Halifax. Previous to being set off, it was Penn election precinct, formed from portions of Middle Paxton and Halifax. When Reed was created, the portion of Mid- dle Paxton reverted to the original ownership.
Most of the interesting history of this township will be given in that of "Duncan's Island." The Susquehanna portion of Pe- ter's mountain forms the southern part, and the land is very rough. There are some good farms on Powell creek, while the lands of the large islands are unsurpassed for fertility. Clark's Ferry, at the crossing to the islands and the Juniata (named by the Indians Queenashawakee), was once a noted place. Being hemmed in by the mountains and the river, it has never developed much.
The total number of schools within this township in 1905 was three, with an enrollment of 66 pupils. As per State reports, the assessed valuation of all real estate in the township in 1904, was $115,936. The United States census of 1900 gave it a population of 275.
Duncan's Island. From records of the Provincial Council and from material collected by Dr. Egle, the following account is given :
The first we hear of Duncan's Island was in 1733, when at a Provincial Council held at Philadelphia, on the 19th of June, She- kellamv. a chief of the Five Nation Indians, a man of much conse- quence among the savages, asked through Conrad Weiser, the in- terpreter,-
"Whether the Proprietor had heard of a letter which he and Sassoonan sent to John Harris, to desire him to desist from making a plantation at the mouth of the Choniata, where Harris has built a house and commenced clearing fields.
"They were told that Harris had only built that house for carrying on his trade; that his plantation, on which he has houses, barns, etc., at Peixtan, is his place of dwelling, and it is not to be supposed he will remove from thence; that he has no warrant or order for making a settlement on Choniata.
"Shekallamy said that though Harris may have built a house for the convenience of his trade, yet he ought not to clear fields. To this it was answered that Harris had only cleared as much land as
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would be sufficient to raise corn for his horses. Shekallamy said that he had no ill will to John Harris; it was not his custom to bear ill will; but he is afraid that the warriors of the Six Nations, when they pass that way, may take it ill to see a settlement made on lands which they had always desired to be kept free from any person set- tling upon. He was told in answer that care should be taken to give the necessary orders in it."
John Harris had settled upon the island; that is, established a trading-post, being a large Indian village there, but at the request of the authorities, who had granted him previous permission, he re- moved therefrom. At this period the inhabitants were mostly Sha- wanese. By what tribe it had previously been inhabited, we know not. It is probable by a band of Susquehannas. Upon the advent of the whites there was a large mound on the island (Duncan's), upon which large trees had grown. During the construction of the Pennsylvania canal this mound was dug into and found to contain the bones of hundreds of Indian warriors, who had no doubt fallen in battle. The archeologist of the future was not consulted, and these remains of the aboriginal inhabitants were used as filling-ma- terial for one of the shoulders or bastions of the dam. Indian relics have been found all over these islands, and we are of the opin- ion that the antiquary, to whom we have alluded, will no doubt be able by research in that locality to discover much relating to the primal inhabitants.
The first notice we have of the Shawanese on these islands is from the journal of the Rev. David Brainerd in 1745, and which has been reprinted.
From a "rough draught" of the islands at the mouth of the Juniata, made by Marcus Hulings in 1762, three are noted. One, now known as Duncan's Island, is marked "Island," and house as "Widow Baskin's." The large island in the Susquehanna known as Haldeman's Island, containing three houses, the one to the south- ern point "Francis Baskin," one-third farther up, on the Susque- hanna side, "George Clark," while about the centre that of "Fran- cis Ellis." On the north point is the word "Island." Almost op- posite, on the east bank of the Susquehanna, is "James Reed's" house, while between the centre of the island and the western shore is a small triangular "Island," so marked. On "the point" be- tween the "Susquehannah River" and the "Juneadey River," near the bank of the latter stream, is "Hulings' house." Some distance from "the point" is a straight line running from river to river on which is written "this is the way I want my line," while beyond, on the West Branch of the Susquehanna, nearly opposite "James
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