Early Township  Settlers

Pickaway County

 


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Early Settlers of Darby Twp

The following list is of the first settlers (1798-1850) in Darby Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

PKH = History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, 1906, Hon. Aaron R. Van Cleaf

F-PH = History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio, 1880, Williams Bros.

D = Deed Volume/Page Number

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Adkins, Stanton   Darby Twp. 1819 PKH pg. 109  
Alkire, George   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Laid out town of Palestine & opened 1st store
Alkire, Isaac   Darby Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 108 Son of William who settled in Madison County
Alkire, John   Darby Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 108 Son of William who settled in Madison County
Bell, John W.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Bird, Alfred   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Built a carding mill next to the grist & saw mill owned by Joseph Chenoweth
Bowman, John   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Chenoweth, Elijah   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Built a carding mill next to the grist & saw mill owned by Joseph Chenoweth
Chenoweth, Joseph   Darby Twp. by 1836 PKH pg. 110 Erected 1st grist mill ca 1830; had previously built 1st saw mill
Cory, Elisha   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Davis, Benjamin   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Davis, John V.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Deyo, Jonas   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Diffenderfer, Samuel   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Dolby, Joseph   Darby Twp. 1826 PKH pg. 109  
Fellows, Thomas   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Gilliland, Andrew   Darby Twp. 1812 PKH pg. 109  
Heath, Richard   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Henry, Isaac, Rev.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109 Baptist minister
Kennedy, John W.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Long, Peter Virginia Darby Twp. 1804-05 PKH pg. 108  
Mantle, John, Sr.   Darby Twp. 1810 PKH pg. 108 He was a "man of great size" 480 lbs. at his d. 05 Nov 1831
McDowell, Robert   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
McHenry, Isaac   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Mitchell, ?   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Built 1st tavern at Palestine
Morse, James   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Neff, George   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Noland, Thomas   Darby Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 109  
Olds, Dr.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 1st physician to settle here
Poulson, Andrew Virginia Darby Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 108 5 Brothers Came to Chillicothe in 1800
Poulson, Cornelius Virginia Darby Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 108 5 Brothers Came to Chillicothe in 1800
Poulson, Elijah Virginia Darby Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 108 5 Brothers Came to Chillicothe in 1800
Poulson, John Virginia Darby Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 108 5 Brothers Came to Chillicothe in 1800; he taught one of the first schools about 1815
Poulson, William Virginia Darby Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 108 5 Brothers Came to Chillicothe in 1800
Pritchard, ?   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Built 1st tavern at Palestine
Renick, Benjamin F.   Darby Twp. 1841 PKH pg. 109  
Reynolds, Thomas   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109 Held 1st meetings of Methodists, was an exhorter
Ridgway, Thomas D.   Darby Twp. 1845 PKH pg. 109  
Rush, Josiah   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Laid out town of Palestine & opened 1st store
Smith, Frederick L.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  
Smith, Sampson B.   Darby Twp. 1824 PKH pg. 109  
Sweetland, Jerrold   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Tanner, Courtney KY Darby Twp. 1804-05 PKH pg. 108  
Tenney, Joseph   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 110 Early store owner at Palestine
Thomas, Obadiah P.   Darby Twp.   PKH pg. 109  

Early Settlers of Deer Creek Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1798-1850) in Deer Creek Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Alkire, Michael VA  KY DeerCreek Twp ca 1800 PKH pg. 112 Settled in Pickaway Plains near the Logan Elm ca 1798; services of the Christian Church were held in his home as early as 1803.
Ater, George Virginia DeerCreek Twp ca 1799 PKH pg. 112  
Bailey, William B.   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Baker, Bartholomew   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Baker, John   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Bartholomew, Joseph   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113 Son of Baker Bartholomew
Bartholomew, Martin   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113 Son of Baker Bartholomew
Bennett, George Virginia DeerCreek Twp 1825 PKH pg. 113 Settled in Chillicothe in 1820
Bennett, William       PKH pg. 115 Bennett School -1st Log District 1 School was built on a knoll on his farm.
Burbridge, James   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Treasurer in Apr 1816
Cantrill, William G.   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Constable in Apr 1816
Cardiff, Christopher   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Colston, Polly (Voss)   DeerCreek Twp Early PKH pg. 113 Widwo of Gladstone Colston, settled with 3 children
Colvin, Moses   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Colvin, Moses   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Crabill, David   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Fence Viewer in Apr 1816
Davis, Ebenezer Virginia DeerCreek Twp Nov, 1813 PKH pg. 113 Opened a hotel in Williamsport in 1817; the 2nd in the Twp.
Davison, Edward Virginia DeerCreek Twp 1803 PKH pg. 113 Died soon after his family settled here; the 1st burial at Christian Ch. - Note that other sources say it was his mother or his wife. It is believed it was his wife.
English, John   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Fitzgerald, Jesse   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Foresman, ?       PKH pg. 120 Opened a pioneer store in Williamsport in 1815.
Frame, George   DeerCreek Twp   PKH pg. 113 Member of early Meth. Church
Freeman, Benjamin   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Hanson, Samuel   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Hays, Charles   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Supervisor in Apr 1816
Helwagen, Elmer       PKH pg. 115 Hornbeck School - 1st log District No. 2 school built between the house and barn on his farm
Hornbeck, Jesse   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Overseer of Poor in Apr 1816
Hornbeck, Simon   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Overseer of Poor in Apr 1816
Hunsicker, E.   DeerCreek Twp   PKH pg. 113 Member of early Meth. Church
Manley, Samuel   DeerCreek Twp   PKH pg. 113 Member of early Meth. Church; wife Ann
Motter, Andrew   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Constable in Apr 1816
Mottester, John   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Fence Viewer in Apr 1816
Parrott, Samuel   DeerCreek Twp   PKH pg. 113 Held the first meetings of the Methodist faith at his home; wife Mary
Phebus, George   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Phebus, Samuel   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Rector, Edward Virginia DeerCreek Twp ca 1799 PKH pg. 112 Moved to the Northwest Territory in 1798, when he was 13 years of age; accompanied by his mother and 4 younger siblings.
Rose, James Ulster Co., NY   1818    
Rust, John   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Lister in Apr 1816
Scott, Wiliam   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Shanton, Abraham   DeerCreek Twp 1800 PKH pg. 112  
Smith, James Virginia DeerCreek Twp 1804 PKH pg. 113  
Starbill, Homer   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Stone, Barton W. Rev.   DeerCreek Twp   PKH pg. 113 Minister of the Christian Church
Taylor, Andrew   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Terwilliger, Jacob Ulster Co., NY DeerCreek Twp 1815 PKH pg. 113  
Terwilliger, Philip Ulster Co., NY DeerCreek Twp 1816 PKH pg. 113  
Teverbaugh, John   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Trustee in Apr 1816
Timmons, John   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. trustee in Apr 1816
Williams, Thomas   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Trustee in Apr 1816
Wilson, John       PKH pg. 120 Kept the pioneer hotel in Williamsport
Wilson, Samuel   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Wolf, Michael   DeerCreek Twp 1800-1803 PKH pg. 113  
Yates, David   DeerCreek Twp by Apr 1816 PKH pg. 112 Elected Twp. Clerk in Apr 1816
Yates, David Virginia DeerCreek Twp 1806 PKH pg. 113  

Early Settlers of Harrison Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1798-1850) in Harrison Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Adkins, David   Harrison Twp. 1826 PKH pg. 123  
Ashbrook, Mahlon   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 127 Bought Richard Stage's distillery at Ashville; village was named for him
Barr, William   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123 1st shoemaker
Bennett, William   Harrison Twp. ca 1804 PKH pg. 123 Early Justice of the Peace
Blue, Jonathan   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Bogert, Joseph   Harrison Twp. 1800 PKH pg. 122 Lvd in So. Bloomfield
Bradon, James   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123 An Irishman; est. 1st tan-yard
Bradshaw, John   Harrison Twp. by 1810 PKH pg. 132 Brother to William; est. store in So. Blmfld; housed the 1st postoffice
Bradshaw, William   Harrison Twp. by 1810 PKH pg. 132 Est. 2nd store in So. Blmfld.; housed the 1st postoffice
Briggs, Abner   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Burget, Joshua   Harrison Twp. by 1804 PKH pg. 123 Sons, Joshua, Joseph and George
Burrell, Dr. Thomas   Harrison Twp. by 1833 PKH pg. 123 1st President of So. Blmfld. 1833
Burt, Francis S.   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 132 Son-in-law of Richard Stage
Byerly, John   Harrison Twp. 1811 PKH pg. 123  
Champ, John   Harrison Twp. 1809 PKH pg. 123  
Cherry, James   Harrison Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 123 Brother to Phillip
Cherry, Phillip   Harrison Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 123 Blacksmith no. of So. Bloomfield by 1806
Cochran, John, Ensign   Harrison Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 123 19th Regiment, Recruiting Officer for the Army; in 1815 as a 2nd Lt. he settled in Harrison and married Mary O'Harra. 1st Treasurer of So. Blmfld in 1833; served in the State Legislature; d. in 1878, age 88 Y; est. a store at So. Blmfld. ca 1815
Creighton, Hugh   Harrison Twp. by 1810 PKH pg. 121 1st Twp. election held at his home on 23 Jun 1810; early Justice of the Peace; operated a store and tavern in So. Blmfd. ca 1804
Cutler, Enos   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Dean, Aaron   Harrison Twp. 1810 PKH pg. 123  
Denny, David Virginia Harrison Twp. 1800 PKH pg. 122 Bought Sec. 10 and part of Sec 9; brother to James, and another brother; platted So. Blmfd. in 1803
Denny, James   Harrison Twp. by 1810 PKH pg. 121 Early Justice of the Peace
Denny, James   Harrison Twp. 1806 PKH pg. 122 Brother to David and another brother
Donaldson, George   Harrison Twp. by 1806 PKH pg. 132 Est. blacksmith shop in So. Blmfld in 1806
Duvall, Benjamin Bedford Co., PA Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 After War of 1812, he settled in Madison Twp., returned to Harrison, and died at Shadeville, OH.
Evans, William   Harrison Twp. 1812 PKH pg. 123  
Foresman, William   Harrison Twp. by 1833 PKH pg. 131 Built a mill at Millport in 1833; sold it in 1879
Gatewood, Philip   Harrison Twp. 1812 PKH pg. 123  
Gorely, Samuel   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg.132 1st Marshall of So. Blmfld in 1833
Hadley, Simon   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123 Built a grist-mill near the So. Blmfd. bridge ca 1803
Hedges, Henry N., Jr.   Harrison Twp. by 1833 PKH pg. 132 1st Clerk of So. Blmfld in 1833
Hedges, Joshua Virginia Harrison Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 123 Came with William Ront
Holmes, Jonathan   Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 Owned a tavern, Half Way House, 3 miles north of S. Blmfd., md. James Short's dau., Rachel, and d. in 1804; their dau, Sarah, d. Oct. 1801; his widow md. Samuel Denny
Hoover, George   Harrison Twp. 1811 PKH pg. 123  
Hott, Jacob   Harrison Twp. 1810 PKH pg. 123  
Jones, William, Rev.   Harrison Twp. 1814 PKH pg. 124 Est. 1st church in Harrison, a Presbyterian
Lewin, John Virginia Harrison Twp. by 1810 PKH pg. 123 1st marriage in the twp., in 1810; md. by Squire James Denny to Salome Clutter, both of whom arrived with William Renick.
Mackey, Joseph   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 122 Purch. S 1/2 of Sec. 27; ford across the Scioto was known as Mackey's Ford
Martin, John Virginia Harrison Twp. 1801 PKH pg. 122 Purch. N 1/2 of Sec. 22
McDaniel, Charles   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Millar, Adam   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 122 Early land owner
Millar, Daniel   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 124 Held 1st Meth. meetings at his home after 1833.
Millar, William Virginia Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 In 1801 purchased Sec. 23; built 1st brick building in twp. in 1816.
Motherspaw, John   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 132 Early blacksmith at So. Blmfld.
Neville, Henry   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 132 After laying out the town of Jefferson in Pickaway Twp., started a branch store in So. Blmfld.
Neville, James   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 122 An Irishman, purch N 1/2 of Sec. 27 & part of Sec. 28
O'Harra, Joseph   Harrison Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 123 Father of Mary, who md. Cochran; lvd at Franklinton in 1812; settled in Harrison in 1815, Sec. 27.
Olds, Joseph   Harrison Twp. 1817 PKH pg. 126 Teacher at frame school in 1817
Pontius, B. G.   Harrison Twp. 1840 PKH pg. 123  
Pratt, Mrs. Lucinda   Harrison Twp. 1809 PKH pg. 123 Came with 4 children
Renick, George VA > Chillicothe Harrison Twp. 1801 PKH pg. 123 The brothers purchased land in Sec. 16, 21, 22, 3, 4, 9 and 10; George never settled in Harrison
Renick, Thomas VA > Chillicothe Harrison Twp. 1803 PKH pg. 123 Brother to George & William; he and his wife died a year after settlement
Renick, William VA > Chillicothe Harrison Twp. 1803 PKH pg. 123 Brother to George & Thomas
Robinson, John   Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 Married a dau. of James Short
Ront, William Virginia Harrison Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 123 Came with Joshua Hedges
Short, James Delaware Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 Father of Stephen; squatter south of Bloomfield; in 1801 he bought Sec. 15 and part of Sec. 16; owned a saw and grist-mill on Walnut Creek; built a still-house in 1804; donated ground for 1st cemetery
Short, Stephen Delaware Harrison Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 122 Son of James; squatter south of Bloomfield; built a distillery & mill at Millport ca 1810
Simmons, Stephen   Harrison Twp. 1834 PKH pg. 123  
Snyder, Isaac   Harrison Twp. 1804 PKH pg. 123  
Stage, Jacob   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Stage, Richard   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 124 Built a distillery near Ashville in 1812; laid out lots at Millport in 1837
Stage, William   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 124 Built a distillery near Ashville in 1812
Swisher, Philip   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  
Taylor, Dr. Samuel   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 126 1st teacher at log schoolhouse in So. Bloomfield ca 1808
Thompson, Dr. J. C.   Harrison Twp. 1837 PKH pg. 123 One of the earliest physicians in the township; d. 07 Jan 1889, 2 days short of 78 years old
Van_Gundy, ?   Harrison Twp. 1812 PKH pg. 123 A miller by occupation; purchased Simon Hadley's mill
Van_Sickle, Daniel   Harrison Twp. 1800 PKH pg. 122 Worked in Short's Mill and Foresman's mill on Big Walnut
Vause, Thomas Virginia Harrison Twp. 1823 PKH pg. 123 Settled in Champaign Co. in 1814; Lockbourne ca 1823, d. in 1852.
Whitehead, Benjamin   Harrison Twp. 1826 PKH pg. 123  
Wright, Elijah   Harrison Twp.   PKH pg. 123  

Early Settlers of Jackson Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1798-1850) in Jackson Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Baer, John   Jackson Twp. 1809 PKH pg. 133  
Barnes, ?   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134  
Caldwell, Anthony, Sr. Ireland> Circleville Jackson Twp. 1801 PKH pg. 133  
Deeds, Joseph   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 135 Purchased the grist mill from John Van Meter and sold it to Washington McLane in 1856
Fisher, John   Jackson Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 133  
Florence, William   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133 1st Justice of the Peace
Glaze, George   Jackson Twp. 1807 PKH pg. 133  
Hall, Anthony   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133 Early elections were held at his home, near his mills
Hall, Anthony Virginia Jackson Twp. 1800 PKH pg. 133 Operated grist mill and saw mill he had purchased from Marquis until his death in 1825. Many Halls are buried in a small cemetery on Darby Creek.
Hemphill, James   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133  
Hulse, James R.   Jackson Twp. 1811 PKH pg. 133  
Hunter, Samuel   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133  
Huston, Jonathan W.   Jackson Twp. 1828 PKH pg. 133  
Keyes, Horace   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134  
Littleton, William   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134 Earliest Meth. meetings were held at his home on Lick Run.
Marquis, John Virginia Jackson Twp. ca 1798 PKH pg. 133 Built 1st mills which he later sold to Anthony Hall
Martin, Robert   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133  
McLane, Washington   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 135 Purchased the grist mill known as McLane's Mill in 1856
Petty, Ebenezer   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134  
Petty, Joseph   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134  
Renick, John Hardy Co., VA Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133 Father of Jonathan; died in 1814
Renick, Jonathan Hardy Co., VA Jackson Twp. 1798 PKH pg. 133 1st family to become established here
Rush, John   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134 Earliest Meth. meetings were held at his cabin on Darby Creek
Slyh, Henry, Sr.   Jackson Twp. 1802 PKH pg. 133  
Staley, Melchior   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133  
Staley, Peter   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 133  
Sudduth, ?   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 134  
Thompson, James   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 135 Built a grist mill in 1833 which he sold to John E. Van Meter
Van_Meter, John E.   Jackson Twp.   PKH pg. 135 Purchased Thompson's grist mill and sold it to Joseph Deeds in 1853
Whiteside, Andrew   Jackson Twp. 1828 PKH pg. 133  

Early Settlers of Madison Twp.

 

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Madison Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
ALRIGHT, John   Madison 1810 - 1812 PKH pg. 137  
BAUM, Christian   Madison ca 1815 PKH pg. 137  
BEAN, Isaac   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
BENTON, Joshua   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
BISHOP, William   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
BOWEN, Trueman   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
BOWEN, William   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
BRENTLINGER, John   Madison   PKH pg. 137 1st Elder of St. Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, 1834
BROBST, Jacob Fairfield Co. Madison; Sec. 25   PKH pg. 137; F-PH pg. 355-356 md. Phebe Hoover; son of Jacob Brobst who came from Berks Co., PA, in 1806 to Bloom Twp., Fairfield Co.
BROBST, Peter Fairfield Co. Madison; Sec. 25   PKH pg. 137; F-PH pg. 355-356 md. Eliz. Fuller; son of Jacob Brobst who came from Berks Co., PA, in 1806 to Bloom Twp., Fairfield Co.
CASE, Matthias   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
CHILDS, John   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
COLBURN, John   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
COON, George   Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 137  
CROSSLEY, Henry   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
CULP, Henry   Madison 1829 PKH pg. 137  
CUTLER, Edward   Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 137  
DECKER, Luke VA Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 136 June 23, 1810, 1st election held at his home; returned to VA to marry Ivea FOX and bring her to Madison
DILDINE, Andrew   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
FISHER, John   Madison 1809 PKH pg. 137  
FLENNER, David   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
FRIDLEY, Louis   Madison 1809 PKH pg. 137  
FUNKHOUSER, John   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
GIBSON, George   Madison ca 1804 PKH pg. 136  
GIBSON, Thomas, Col.   Madison ca 1804 PKH pg. 136  
GLICK, Solomon   Madison 1814-1815 PKH pg. 137  
GROOM, Ezekiel   Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 137  
GROOM, Noah   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
GUIBERSON, John   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
HALL, Henry   Madison ca 1804 PKH pg. 136  
HANKISON, Daniel   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
HENSEL, George   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
HINES, Jacob   Madison 1831 PKH pg. 137  
HOFFHINES, Joseph   Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 136  
HOOVER, Elias   Madison   PKH pg. 137 1st Deacon of St Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, 1834
HOOVER, Mary Magdalene   Madison   PKH pg. 137 1st meeting of St. Paul's Ev. Luth Church at her home.
HOWELL, Benjamin   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
HUNT, Samuel   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
ICE, Jacob   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
KELLY, Joseph   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
KRONINGER, Peter   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
LAMBERT, James   Madison ca 1812 PKH pg. 137  
LILLY, Jacob   Madison   PKH pg. 137 1st Deacon of St Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, 1834
LOFFER, Christian   Madison ca 1812 PKH pg. 137  
McCLISH, James   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
McLANE, Jacob   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
MILLAR, Isaac VA Madison ca 1806 PKH pg. 136 Settled on land entered by William MILLAR
MORRIS, David   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
NOECKER, John   Madison 1832 PKH pg. 137  
NOTHSTINE, John   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
NOYER, Jacob   Madison 1816 PKH pg. 137  
PERRILL, Nathan Frederick Co., VA Madison May 5, 1816 PKH pg. 137 2nd Lt. War of 1812
PETERS, J. C.   Madison 1825 PKH pg. 137  
RAINIER, Daniel   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137  
REED, George   Madison ca 1804 PKH pg. 136  
REED, Robert   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
REGAL, Henry   Madison ca 1812 PKH pg. 137  
RITTER, John   Madison ca 1804 PKH pg. 136 1st blacksmith
SCHLEICH, Isaac   Madison ca 1816 PKH pg. 137  
SCHLEICH, Jacob   Madison ca 1816 PKH pg. 137  
SHOOK, George P.   Madison ca 1812 PKH pg. 137  
SMITH, John   Madison 1809 PKH pg. 137  
SOUSER, John   Madison 1828 PKH pg. 137  
SPANGLER, Jesse   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
SPARR, Valentine   Madison   PKH pg. 137  
TEEGARDIN, Aaron   Madison 1811 PKH pg. 137 Left 160 acres to each of his 7 children
TEEGARDIN, Solomon   Madison     1st Elder of St. Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, 1834
TEEGARDIN, William   Madison 1810 PKH pg. 137 Son of Aaron
WILSON, Daniel   Madison 1820 PKH pg. 137  
WOODRUFF, John   Madison 1810-1812 PKH pg. 137  
WOOLWEAVER, William VA Madison 1817 PKH pg. 137  
WRIGHT, Joseph   Madison 1820 PKH pg. 137  

Early Settlers of Monroe Twp.

 

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Monroe Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
CARDIFF, Christopher MD>Deer Creek Twp 1806 Monroe Twp. aft 1806 PKH pg. 141  
DAWSON, Samuel R.   Monroe Twp. 1814 PKH pg. 141  
FOSTER, John   Monroe Twp. 1817 PKH pg. 141  
GRINDLE, John G.   Monroe Twp. 1831 PKH pg. 141  
HATFIELD, John D.   Monroe Twp. 1829 PKH pg. 141  
HAYS, ?   Monroe Twp. Early PKH pg. 141  
HAYS, Joseph, Rev.   Monroe Twp.   PKH pg. 141 One of the 1st Circuit preachers at Hebron M. E. Church
LEACH, William   Monroe Twp.   PKH pg. 143 Est.1st store in Five Points in 1849
LONG, John   Monroe Twp.   PKH pg. 143 1st Postmaster at Five Points
LONGBERRY, Charles PA Monroe Twp. 1800 PKH pg. 141  
MADDUX, John H.   Monroe Twp. Early PKH pg. 141 Erected a horse-mill for grinding corn on the turnpike.
MARSHALL, James, Rev.   Monroe Twp. Early PKH pg. 141  
MORROW, William, Rev.   Monroe Twp.   PKH pg. 141 One of the 1st Circuit preachers at Hebron M. E. Church
MURPHY, Wilson   Monroe Twp. 1835 PKH pg. 141  
NORRIS, Benjamin   Monroe Twp. Early PKH pg. 141  
PORTER, John   Monroe Twp. 1817 PKH pg. 141  
RICHEY, George   Monroe Twp. 1817 PKH pg. 141  
RIGGIN, William   Monroe Twp. 1832 PKH pg. 141  
ROWE, George   Monroe Twp. 1816 PKH pg. 141  
SMITH, Milburn   Monroe Twp. Early PKH pg. 141  
THOMAS, Jeremiah   Monroe Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 141 Brother to Josiah and John
THOMAS, John   Monroe Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 141 Brother to Jeremiah and Josiah
THOMAS, Josiah   Monroe Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 141 Brother to Jeremiah and John
TIMMONS, M.   Monroe Twp.   PKH pg. 143 Opened 2nd store at Five Points
VAN_BUSKIRK, Peter Maryland>Ross Co. 1799 Monroe Twp. ca 1800 PKH pg. 141 Built grist mill and distillery on Deer Creek
WILLIAMS, William C.   Monroe Twp. 1836 PKH pg. 141  

Early Settlers of Muhlenberg Twp.

 

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Muhlenberg Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Abott, Mr.     by 1816 PKH pg. 149 Taught in the twp. ca 1816 - 18
Allen, James, Dr.     1833 PKH pg. 150 Practiced medicine for 22 years in the twp.
Ambrose, George, Rev.     1820 PKH pg. 149 A Baptist Minister who also taught school on the west side of Darbyville; was 1st postmaster
Baldwin, Cornelius       PKH pg. 150 1st owner of land where Darbyville was platted
Bell, Charles   Muhl. Twp. 1825 PKH pg. 145  
Blue, Jonathan     by 1835 PKH pg. 146 Rented the mill of Francis Hill ca 1835 and added a wool carding machine
Bolin, George W.   Muhl. Twp. 1841 PKH pg. 146  
Burget, Mrs.   Muhl. Twp.   PKH pg. 146  
Carpenter, Baldwin C.   Muhl. Twp. 1837 PKH pg. 146  
Darst, Henry   Muhl. Twp. 1838-39 PKH pg. 146  
Florence, William VA Muhl. Twp. 09 Apr 1806 PKH pg. 145 Judge, d. 1870, aged 96 Y; his infant dau. d. Nov 1806 and was 1st burial at Florence Burial Ground
Fullen, William   Muhl. Twp. 1827 PKH pg. 146  
Galbreath, Mr.   Muhl. Twp. 1806 PKH pg. 145  
George, Parnick   Muhl. Twp. 1807 PKH pg. 145  
Hall, Anthony     by 1806 PKH pg. 146 1st marriage in twp.; md. Polly Wood in 1806
Hill, Francis     by 1820 PKH pg. 146 Built 1st sawmill in twp. in 1820, d. by 1835
Hill, George     by 1827 PKH pg. 150 Opened a store in 1827 with J.P. Hill
Hill, J.P.     by 1827 PKH pg. 150 Opened a store in 1827 with George Hill
Hill, Leroy   Muhl. Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 145 Brother to William
Hill, Robert   Muhl. Twp. 1815 PKH pg. 145 Brother to William
Hill, William, Sr.   Muhl. Twp.   PKH pg. 144 1st Justice of Peace, 1831
Howard, Brice     1805 PKH pg. 149 1st teacher at Florence's log school house
Keys, Horatio       PKH pg. 149 Early teacher at Florence's school house
Magill, James       PKH pg. 146 Operated a tannery at an early date
Martin, David   Muhl. Twp.   PKH pg. 146  
Martin, John   Muhl. Twp.   PKH pg. 146  
McFeters, Charles     1826 PKH pg. 150 Opened a blacksmith shop ca 1827; a mulatto
McKinley, Alexander   Muhl. Twp. 1825 PKH pg. 145  
McKinley, John VA Muhl. Twp. 1819 PKH pg. 145  
Miller, William A.   Muhl. Twp. 1840 PKH pg. 146  
Muhlenberg, Francis   Muhl. Twp. 1820 PKH pg. 145 Son of Gen. Peter; Elected to State Legislature in 1823; elected to Congress once
Pritchard, Edward   Muhl. Twp. 1806 PKH pg. 145  
Pritchard, Joseph A.   Muhl. Twp. 1844 PKH pg. 146  
Raiff, Dr.     1828 PKH pg. 150 A Frenchman and 1st physician to settle at Darbyville
Renick, Jonathan     by 1805 PKH pg. 146 His son, Seymour, died in 1805, first death in twp.
Rice, James     by 1817 PKH pg. 149 Taught school on the Muhlenburg farm ca 1817
Rowe, George   Dry Run 1812 PKH pg. 145  
Rush, John   Muhl. Twp. by 1805 PKH pg. 145  
Scott, Samuel     by 1826 PKH pg. 150 Opened a mercantile by 1826-27
Seymour, Abel   Muhl. Twp. 1827 PKH pg. 146 Settled on part of his father's (Judge Wiliam) land
Seymour, Isaac   Muhl. Twp. 1835 PKH pg. 146  
Seymour, William Ross Co., OH Muhl. Twp. 1808 PKH pg. 145 Judge
Shepherd, David   Muhl. Twp. 1807 PKH pg. 145  
Shepherd, John   Muhl. Twp. 1807 PKH pg. 145 Est. 1st tannery ca 1819; business carried on by his son, Abram
Smith, Eleazar     by 1808 PKH pg. 146 Est. 1st blacksmith shop in twp. ca 1808
Studebaker, John   Muhl. Twp. 1806 PKH pg. 145  
Swank, Mr.   Muhl. Twp. 1806 PKH pg. 145  
Thorn, Jacob   Muhl. Twp. 1834 PKH pg. 146  
Tipton, Sylvester       PKH pg. 149 Early teacher at Florence's school house
Van Meter, Isaac   Muhl. Twp. 1807 PKH pg. 145 Planted 1st orchard in twp. ca 1808
Whiteside, Arthur   Muhl. Twp.   PKH pg. 146  
Yoakim, Jacob   Muhl. Twp. 1822 PKH pg. 145  

Early Settlers of Perry Twp.

 

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Perry Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Adkins, Barzillai C.   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Bailey, William   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Bascom, Andrew   Perry Twp. by 1818 PKH pg. 153 Taught a term of school at or near Locust Grove M.E. Church in 1818
Bennett, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 14th Settler; Member 1st Class at Cedar Grove Meth. Church
Bohrer, George   Perry Twp.   PKH pg. 152 Methodist meetings held at his home prior to 1825 (when New Holland M.E. Church formed); built the 1st brick block; merchant
Britton, Jesse   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 10th Settler
Brown, Hezekiah   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 13th Settler
Brown, Isaac   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Clark, William   Perry Twp.   PKH pg. 153 Taught a term of school at or near Locust Grove M.E. Church ca 1818
Cochran, James   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Collins, John M.   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Cook, John   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Cook, Peter   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Dunlap, John   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
English, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 15th Settler
Evans, Benjamn   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 2nd Settlerl
Funk, Frederick   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Gooley, Jacob   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Graham, George   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Gray, Isaac   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Green, Charles   Perry Twp.   PKH pg. 154 One of the 1st merchants in New Holland
Hale, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 17th Settler
Hayes, Levi   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 9th Settler
Hoselton, Jacob   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Hoselton, Samuel   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151 1st Class Leader at New Holland M.E. Church, 1825
Hoskins, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 3rd Settler
Jones, Isaac   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Kirkpatrick, Abram   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Kirkpatrick, James   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Kouns, Moses   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Lewis, Josiah   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Lewis, Zadoc   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 8th Settler
Loveland, William   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 151 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Lloyd, Reuben   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
McClintock, Joseph   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Michael, Philip   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Motter, Jonathan   Perry Twp. by 1814 PKH pg. 152 Member 1st Class at Ceder Grove Meth. Church
Mouser, Peter   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 6th Settler
Penniwell, William   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Porter, Noble   Perry Twp.   PKH pg. 152 Leader of Locust Grove Meth. Church ca 1841
Porter, William   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 12th Settler
Rowen, Alexander     by 1818   Justice of the Peace 1818
Reeves, Josiah   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 7th Settler
Simpson, Reuben   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Streevey, John   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Tanquary, Abraham   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Tarbill, Holmes   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 4th Settler
Taylor, Jonathan   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 16th Settler
Thomas, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 11th Settler
Timmons, John   Perry Twp. by 1815 PKH pg. 151 5th Settler
Vincent, Isaac   Perry Twp. ca 1820 PKH pg. 151  
Wilson, Francis A., Rev.   Perry Twp.   PKH pg. 153 Taught school in New Holland in 1828; 1st Mayor of New Holland
Wilson, James   Perry Twp. ca 1799 PKH pg. 151 Possible 1st Settler

Early Settlers of Pickaway Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Pickaway Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Barr, John     ca 1800 PKH p. 161  
Barr, Thomas     ca 1800 PKH p. 161  
Boggs, John, Sr. Capt. PAWheeling, VA Sec. 7 1796 PKH p. 158 Brought family 1798
Boggs, John, Jr. Maj. PAWheeling, VA   1796 PKH p. 158 Logan Elm Farm
Caldwell, William     1809 PKH p. 161  
Crow, Thomas S. Carolina Sec. 35 1790-1800 Earl S. Elliot Wf: Susanna Britton; see Bio
Denny, David     Early squatter PKH p. 158 Blacksmith on Congo Cr.Harrison Twp. 1800
Denny, Samuel       PKH p. 158 Early squatter
Ellis, Jonathan       PKH p. 158 early Just. of Peace; Cabinetmaker/Carpenter, built frame of Boggs Mill
Emerson, Thomas     1807 PKH p. 161  
Entrekin, John Ross Co. in 1798   1828 PKH p. 161  
Evans, Caleb PA   by June, 1798 PKH p. 158 1st White Settler, wife Elizabeth
Ferguson, Matthew     ca 1800 PKH p. 161 d. at 99 Years
Foresman, Hugh     1806 PKH p. 161  
Fryback, George   Scippo Cr. Sec. 7 1798 PKH p. 158 in 1801 S 1/2 Sec. 6
Gay, John     1799 PKH p. 158 Father-in-law of George Hitler. Died at 102 Y 10 M
Greenough, Jacob       PKH p. 158 Early squatterWash. Twp.
Hedges, James     1807 PKH p. 161  
Hedges, Joseph     1807 PKH p. 161 cousin of James Hedges
Hedges, Phillip     1807 PKH p. 161 father of James
Hitler, George, Sr. Somerset Co., PA   Spring, 1799 PKH p. 158 to Sec. 33, Wash. Twp.
Kellenberger, George     ca 1814 PKH p. 161  
Morehead, Samuel Kentucky   ca 1799 PKH p. 158  
Nevill, Henry     1800 PKH p. 161 in 1803 laid out Jefferson
Quinn, James, Rev.     1802/03 PKH p. 161 Circuit Preacher
Rager, John       PKH p. 158 Early squatterWash. Twp.
Robinson, James, Rev.     ca 1816 PKH p. 161 Organized Presbyt. Ch. near Logan Elm
Rush, John     ca 1800 PKH p. 161  
Seall, Samuel, Sr.   Sec. 9 1799 PKH p. 161 to Walnut Twp. ca 1805
Seall, Samuel, Jr.   Jefferson 1799 PKH p. 161 BlacksmithWash. Twp. 1845
Sharp, John     ca 1800 PKH p. 161  
Shelby, David     bef. 1800 PKH p. 158 1st Just. of Peace; State Leg. 21 yrs.
Steely, Gabriel     1807 PKH p. 161  
Stingley Jacob     1805 PKH p. 161  
Torbert, James     1808 PKH p. 161 Son-in-law of Hugh Foresman
Wagner, Jacob     1808 PKH p. 161  
Wilson, James     1798 PKH p. 158 died 08 Jun 1799

Early Settlers of Salt Creek Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Salt Creek Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Berry, Alexander

 

 Kentucky   bef. 1801 PKH p. 166 rach To Marion Co. ca 1820
Brancher, Conrad

 

     1805 PKH p. 166  
Burns, John

 

       PKH p. 166  
Bussard, Andrew

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Creamer, Godfrey

 

     1820 PKH p. 166 soldier in Napoleon's Army
Delong, Andrew

 

     1831 PKH p. 166  
Dreisbach, Abraham

 

     1806 PKH p. 166  
Dreisbach, George

 

     1811 PKH p. 166 with brothers and bro-in-law, Peter Spyker
Drum, Henry

 

     1806 PKH p. 166  
Dunkel, George S.

 

     1803 PKH p. 166  
Foust, David

 

       PKH p. 166  
Foust, Jacob

 

       PKH p. 166  
Hedges, Matthias

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Holderman, Christopher

 

     1805 PKH p. 166  
Judy, John

 

     1805 PKH p. 166  
Kepner, Benjamin

 

       PKH p. 166  
Kline, Conrad

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Leist, Jacob

 

   Leistville by 1820 PKH p. 167 md. Eliz., dau. of Jacob Shoemaker
Lutz, Jacob

 

 PA   15 Sep 1802 PKH p. 166  
Lutz, John

 

 PA   15 Sep 1802 PKH p. 166  
Lutz, Samuel, Jr.

 

 PA   15 Sep 1802, age 13 PKH p. 166 md. Eliz. Fetherof 15 Oct 1811, Surveyor, State Rep., J.P., d. at 102 yrs.
Lutz, Samuel, Sr.

 

 PA   15 Sep 1802 PKH p. 166  
Lybrand, Samuel

 

       PKH p. 166  
Mathias, Henry

 

       PKH p. 166  
Maurer, Johannes

 

 Berks Co., PA Sec. 11 & 14 1810 F-PH p. 263
 W. Thomas		 md. Elisabeth Stimmel
May, John

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Monnett, Abraham

 

     1803 PKH p. 166  
Mowery, Jacob

 

     by 1817 Bible Record
 R. Bloomberg 		Wife, Catharine; son, John, b. 23 Mar 1817 in Saltcreek
Mowery, John

 

   Saltcreek b. 23 Mar 1817 Bible Record
 R. Bloomberg		 md. Hannah SPACHT on 10 May 1838; Ch: Mariah, Henry, Archibald,Jane, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Rebecca, Jacob, Daniel, Sarah
Mowery, John

 

 Berks Co., PA Sec. 11 & 14 1810 F-PH p. 263
 W. Thomas		 b. 12 Aug 1805, md. Rachel, dau. of George DUNKLE 27 Sep 1827
Myers, Christopher / Christian

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Noble, Samuel

 

       PKH p. 166  
Pontious, George

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Rarmon, John

 

     1806 PKH p. 166  
Reichelderfer, John, Jr.

 

 Berks Co., PA   1806 PKH p. 166  
Reichelderfer, John, Sr.

 

 Berks Co., PA   1806 PKH p. 166  
Riegel, George

 

     1832 PKH p. 166  
Sayler, Jacob, Jr.

 

     ca 1812 PKH p. 166  
Sayler, Jacob, Sr.

 

     bef. 1801 PKH p. 166  
Schoots, Joseph

 

       PKH p. 166  
Shoemaker, Jacob

 

     1803 PKH p. 166 to Circleville, Assoc. Judge
Shoemaker, John

 

 Berks Co., PA   Spring, 1801 PKH p. 166 Family came 1806
Spacht, Hannah

 

 Berks Co., PA Saltcreek by 1838 Bible Record
 R. Bloomberg		 Husb., John Mowery; b. 23 Oct 1819 in PA, dau. of Peter & Margaret Spacht
Spangler, Jacob

 

       PKH p. 166  
Spyker, Peter

 

     1811 PKH p. 166 with Dreisbach bros-in-law
Stumpf, William

 

 Berks Co., PA Sec. 24 Fall, 1801 PKH p. 166 Settled 1803
Thomas, Nicholas

 

 Dorchester Co., MD   by Feb 1809 C; Scioto Gazette
 W. Thomas		 Fa. of James C. Thomas
Wissler / Whisler, Henry

 

     1806 PKH p. 166  

Early Settlers of Scioto Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Scioto Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Ballard, William ?>Darby Creek   1801 PKH p. 173  
Beckett, Wiley H.     1829 PKH p. 173,178 founder of Comm. Point
Boots, Martin       PKH p. 173  
Boyd, William       PKH p. 173  
Burnley, James H.     early 1830s PKH p. 173 platted Rome
Choates, ???       PKH p. 173  
Cleveland, Mason     early 1830s PKH p. 173  
Coontz, Anthony       PKH p. 173  
Davis, John R.       PKH p. 173  
Dechert, Peter       PKH p. 173  
Dennis, Rufus       PKH p. 173  
Durrett, J.W.       PKH p. 173  
Fitzgerald, Edward     1804 PKH p. 173  
Fretwell, John     1829 PKH p. 173  
Galbreath, Andrew       PKH p. 173  
Gibson, Robert     1829 PKH p. 173  
Gochenouer, George Virginia Porterfield Survey 1827 PKH p. 173 son of Joseph
Gochenouer, Joseph Virginia Porterfield Survey 1827 PKH p. 173 1,000 acres
Grabill, Jacob       PKH p. 173  
Harlor, William     1829 PKH p. 173  
Harper, Daniel       PKH p. 173  
Henry, Enoch       PKH p. 173  
Hill, Joshua       PKH p. 173  
Hott, George       PKH p. 173  
Johnson, James     1808 PKH p. 173  
Johnson, James M.       PKH p. 173  
Justice, Griffith       PKH p. 173  
Lafferty, Alexander       PKH p. 173  
Lane, John W     early 1830s PKH p. 173  
Martin, John       PKH p. 173  
Meeker, James       PKH p. 173  
Miller, James     1809 PKH p. 173  
Mires, William       PKH p. 173  
Nevins, John     1810 PKH p. 173  
Pursell, Daniel       PKH p. 173  
Rawlins, Moses     1808 PKH p. 173  
Redman, James       PKH p. 173  
Reed, Joseph     1810 PKH p. 173  
Robinson, Isaac   Robtown 1822 PKH p. 173  
Robinson, Michael   Robtown 1822 PKH p. 173  
Rush, Francis     1808 PKH p. 173  
Sample, James       PKH p. 173  
Sayres, Samuel       PKH p. 173  
Seeds, Robert       PKH p. 173  
Seeds, William       PKH p. 173  
Shaw, Andrew     1809 PKH p. 173  
Shaw, John     1809 PKH p. 173  
Shaw, Hugh     1809 PKH p. 173  
Smith, Isaac     1827 PKH p. 173  
Stinson, John "Jack"     1812 PKH p. 173  
Stiverson, Jacob       PKH p. 173  
Strain, Thomas       PKH p. 173  
Thompson, John ?>Chillicothe McMahon Survey 1800 PKH p. 172-3 Rev. War Soldier
Thompson, Thomas ?>Chillicothe McMahon Survey 1800 PKH p. 172-3 Rev. War Soldier
Trimmer, Jonathan E.       PKH p. 173  
Van_Vickle, Absolom       PKH p. 173  
Walker, James       PKH p. 173  
Walker, John       PKH p. 173  
Ward, James       PKH p. 173  
West, George Virginia Butler Survey 1804 PKH p. 173 900 acres
Widener, Jacob     1807 PKH p. 172  
Wilkins, Luke       PKH p. 173  
Williams, Andrew     1811 PKH p. 173  
Williams, Charles     1811 PKH p. 173 said to be a Tory
Williams, Edward     1806 PKH p. 172  
Williams, Isaac     1806 PKH p. 172  
Williams, Jordan     1811 PKH p. 173  
Williams, Joshua     1812 PKH p. 173  
Williamson, Eleazar, Capt.

 

 ?>Chillicothe Taggart & McLaughlin Survey 1808 PKH p. 173 French & Indian War - w/ Braddock; Rev. War Soldier; Capt. w/Col. Crawford in 1782
Wilson, Robert     early 1830s PKH p. 173  

Early Settlers of Walnut Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Walnut Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Beery, Jacob

 

 Northampton Co., PA   1807 PKH p. 181  
Bell, James

 

       PKH p. 181  
Blue, Michael

 

       PKH p. 181  
Bowman, Benjamin

 

     1806 PKH p. 181  
Brinker, George

 

     1810 PKH p. 181  
Brown, William

 

     1806 PKH p. 181  
Brown, Samuel

 

     1806 PKH p. 181 son of Wm. Brown
Buck, Joseph

 

 PA>KY   ca 1799 PKH p. 181  
Buck, William

 

 PA>KY   ca 1799 PKH p. 181  
Creighton, Hugh

 

     1816 PKH p. 181  
Crist, Abraham

 

     1800 PKH p. 181  
Cromley, Paul

 

     1813 PKH p. 181  
Duryea, Charles

 

     1812 PKH p. 181  
Frasier, Alexander

 

     ca 1805 PKH p. 181 Scotchman
Groce, George

 

       PKH p. 181  
Hager, John, Sr.

 

     1803 PKH p. 181  
Harrold, Mary

 

     1810 PKH p. 181 Md. Jesse Morral
Hedges, Joshua

 

   Sec. 9 1804 PKH p. 181 d. in Lancaster
Hooker, Richard

 

 PA   ca 1805 PKH p. 181 Son-in-law of Wm. Tallman
Hoover, Jacob

 

 VA   ca 1805 PKH p. 181  
Hott, Henry

 

     1812 PKH p. 181 and several brothers
Kershner, David

 

       PKH p. 181  
Longworth, Thomas

 

     1803 PKH p. 181  
Luckey, Josiah, Dr.

 

       PKH p. 181  
Martin, James

 

 PA   1798 PKH p. 181  
May, Charles

 

       PKH p. 181  
May, John

 

       PKH p. 181  
Miller, Joash

 

     1806 PKH p. 181  
Morrall, Jesse

 

     1810 PKH p. 181 2nd marriage recorded in co.
Morrall, Jesse

 

     1810 PKH p. 181  
Morris, John

 

     1803 PKH p. 181  
Peninger, John

 

     1810 PKH p. 181  
Peters, J.C.

 

 Berkeley Co., VA   1808 PKH p. 181 To Madison Twp. 1825
Peters, Samuel

 

       PKH p. 181  
Peters, Tunis

 

     1817 PKH p. 181  
Pritchett, Zachariah

 

       PKH p. 181  
Scothorn, Lewis

 

     1806 PKH p. 181  
Snyder, Daniel

 

       PKH p. 181  
Tallman, William

 

 PA   ca 1805 PKH p. 181  
Trone, Benjamin

 

     1813 PKH p. 181  
Turner, William, Dr.

 

 MD     PKH p. 181, 185  
Ward, William

 

 Pendleton Co., VA   1802 PKH p. 181  
Weaver, Isaac

 

       PKH p. 181  
Westenhaver, Jacob

 

       PKH p. 181  
Williamson, Cornelius

 

 Hampshire Co., VA Sec. 16 1830 PKH p. 181 1st settler family
Williamson, John

 

 Hampshire Co., VA Sec. 16 Spring 1797-98 PKH p. 181 1st settler family
Williamson, John, Sr.

 

 Hampshire Co., VA Sec. 16 1815 PKH p. 181 father of John, Corn., & Wm.
Williamson, William

 

 Hampshire Co., VA Sec. 16 Spring 1797-98 PKH p. 181 1st settler family
Wilson, John

 

     Bef. 1812 rWelch@gp.usbr.gov Enl. War 1812 as sub. for James Wilson; md. Mary Jones, dau. of Noah & Mary (Wells) Jones in 1819 in Circleville

Early Settlers of Washington Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Washington Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Anderson, John

 

 PA Sec. 10 & 3 1797 PKH p. 187 1st permanent settler
Anderson, John, Jr.

 

 PA Sec. 10 & 3 by 1797 PKH p. 187 1st permanent settler
Apple, ??

 

       PKH p. 188  
Bowman, William

 

     1815 PKH p. 188 d. 1823
Clark, John

 

       PKH p. 188  
Culberson, David

 

 PA   1797 PKH p. 187 Step-son of John Anderson; Meth. Preacher
Dedo, Francis

 

       PKH p. 188  
Dreisbach, Henry

 

   Sec. 24 ca 1817 PKH p. 188  
Earnest, Christopher

 

   SW 1/4 Sec. 14 1806 PKH p. 188  
Foster, Rev.

 

     1808/09 PKH p. 188 Formed Zion's Church
Gray, John

 

       PKH p. 188  
Greenough, Jacob

 

   SE 1/4 Sec. 23 ca 1800 PKH p. 188,190 His old cabin was 2nd school
Harmon, John

 

   Sec. 25 1806 PKH p. 188  
Heise, George

 

       PKH p. 188  
Hitler, George, Sr.

 

 Pickaway Twp. Sec. 33 ca 1804/05 PKH p. 188  
Hoffman, George

 

   SE 1/4 Sec. 14 1806 PKH p. 188,189 His old cabin was 1st school
Leist, Andrew

 

   Sec. 23 after 1805 PKH p. 188  
Leist, David

 

   Sec. 23 1805 PKH p. 188  
Leist, Jacob, Rev.

 

       PKH p. 189 Pastor at Zion's 50 Years
Metzger, John

 

       PKH p. 188  
Miller, Nicholas

 

   Sec. 33 ca 1800 PKH p. 188 Son-in-law of John Rager; 1st blacksmith in Twp.
Pontious, Conrad

 

 Centre Co., PA   ca 1800 PKH p. 188 1st brick house in Twp.
Pontious, George, Jr.

 

 Centre Co., PA   1806 PKH p. 188 brother to Conrad
Pontious, George, Sr.

 

 Centre Co., PA NW 1/4 Sec 22 Spring, 1808 PKH p. 188 father of Conrad & George
Rager, John

 

   Sec. 33 ca 1800 PKH p. 188 To Vinton Co.
Row, Peter

 

 Centre Co., PA NE 1/4 Sec. 22 Spring, 1808 PKH p. 188 Son-in-law of George Pontious Sr.; Potter
Sackreider, Henry

 

       PKH p. 188  
Seymour (Zeimmer)

 

 b. Germany>MD Sec. 27 1799 PKH p. 187 To Richland Co., OH in 1812
Shoch,Henry

 

     1815 Deed Vol. C, pg. 120; Judy Schoch  
Spangler, Jacob

 

     1810 PKH p. 188  
Stout, John

 

       PKH p. 188  
Warner, Leonard

 

   NE 1/4 Sec. 14 1812 PKH p. 188  
Wells, Thomas

 

       PKH p. 188  
Wertman, George

 

       PKH p. 188  
Wise, George

 

       PKH p. 188  

Early Settlers of Wayne Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers (1787-1850) in Wayne Township. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:
 

 

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes
Atchison, Fielding

 

       PKH p. 192  
Atchison, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Barthelmas, George

 

       PKH p. 192  
Bivens, Josiah

 

       PKH p. 192  
Bond, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Bowdell, Henry

 

       PKH p. 192  
Bowdell, Thomas

 

       PKH p. 192  
Bowen, Isaac

 

       PKH p. 192  
Brown, J. W.

 

       PKH p. 192  
Campbell, Robert

 

       PKH p. 192  
Campbell, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Chipman, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Crull, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Curry, James

 

       PKH p. 192  
Curry, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Darby, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Ducks, Andrew

 

       PKH p. 192  
Dungan, John

 

 Phil., PA>Loudoun Co., KY Yellow Bud Creek Fall, 1802 PKH p. 191 md. Mary Titus
Evans, David

 

       PKH p. 192  
Fleming, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Foreman, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Horsey, Arterbridge

 

       PKH p. 192  
Horsey, Stephen

 

       PKH p. 192  
Hubbard, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
King, William

 

 PA>Bourbon Co., KY Westfall Dec., 1798 PKH p. 191 md. Sarah Green; 1st J.P.
Kirkendall, Henry

 

 VA Evans Prairie 1798 or 1799 PKH p. 192  
Lane, Daniel

 

       PKH p. 192  
Lane, Powell

 

       PKH p. 192  
Leonard, Abraham

 

       PKH p. 192  
Lynch, Balithe

 

       PKH p. 192  
May, ??

 

       PKH p. 192  
McCollister, ???

 

       PKH p. 192  
McDonald, Thomas

 

       PKH p. 192  
McFadden, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
McNemar, Philip

 

       PKH p. 192  
Mills, Pritchard

 

       PKH p. 192  
Moor, Fergus

 

 Ireland>USA   1802 PKH p. 192 Rev. War Veteran
Oliphant, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Orison, Samuel

 

       PKH p. 192  
Owens, William

 

       PKH p. 192  
Pancake, Isaac

 

       PKH p. 192  
Pancake, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Pancake, Joseph

 

       PKH p. 192  
Park, Prentiss, Dr.

 

     ca 1820 PKH p. 192  
Peters, George M.

 

       PKH p. 192  
Peters, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Potts, Dr.

 

     1800 PKH p. 192  
Quick, James

 

       PKH p. 192  
Sisk, David

 

       PKH p. 192  
Sisk, James

 

       PKH p. 192  
Sisk, John

 

       PKH p. 192  
Stipp, Abraham

 

       PKH p. 192  
Smith, Huldah

 

       PKH p. 192  
Smith, Samuel

 

       PKH p. 192  
Sullivan, Aaron

 

       PKH p. 192  
Thomas, Clement

 

       PKH p. 192  
Thorp, Jacob

 

       PKH p. 192  
Thompson, James

 

 Hampden Co., VA   1802 PKH p. 192  
Waples, Derickson

 

       PKH p. 192  
Warren, Cloudesbury

 

       PKH p. 192  
Whitesel, Daniel

 

       PKH p. 192  
Wiggins, Thomas

 

       PKH p. 192  
Williams, Isaac

 

       PKH p. 192  
Williams, Theophilus

 

       PKH p. 192