CHAPTER I.
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Preamble—Boundaries—Topography—Ditches—Natural History—Geology
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1 - 5
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CHAPTER II.
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French Occupation—How and When they came—The Indian Tribes—Destruction
and Eviction by the Bloodthirsty Iroquois League—Ohio almost an Uninhabited
Wilderness—Why the French first located North of the Lakes—French at Detroit,
1701—Ottawas and Wyandots settle about Detroit—Later remove to the
Maumee—French and Indian War--French displaced by English—Treaty of 1763
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6-12
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CHAPTER III.
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Twenty Years’ Occupation by the English-1763 to 1783—Pontiacls
War—Pontiac's Retirement to the Maumee—Angry Interviews with Captain
Morris—" The English are Liars "—Interesting Description of the Maumee
Country at that early Date by the English Sub-Commissioner, George
Croghan—England displaced in Authority by the United States, 1783
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13-17
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CHAPTER IV.
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Troubles of the New Government—Indians dispute its right to settle on Lands
north of the Ohio—Treaty with the Iroquois, or Six Nations, 1784, at Fort Stanwix,
N. Y.—Savage Aggregation of discontented Tribes and Noted Warriors about
Detroit—English Traders help to fan the Discontent—United States makes a
Second Treaty at Ft. McIntosh, 1785, and a Third at Ft. Finney, 1786—U. S.
Government plants its first Settlement in the Northwest Territory at Marietta,
1788—Rapid Influx of Settlers—Indians still Object—Fourth Treaty, Ft. Harmar,
1789—Massacre at Big Bottom, 1791—Defeat of Gen. Harmar—Gen. St, Clair
leads a new Army toward the Maumee, and is routed with great Loss—Gen.
Anthony Wayne defeats the Tribes on. the Maumee, 1794—Treaty of Greenville,
1795
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17-24
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CHAPTER V.
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The Greenville Treaty—Opens the Flood-gates of Immigration—British evacuate
all Forts in the United States Territory, including Ft. Miami—Wayne County
organized, 1796, with Detroit as County Seat—Wood a Part of Wayne—Ohio
Admitted as a State, 1803
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24-27
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CHAPTER VI.
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Our Indian Predecessors—Their Numbers—Somewhat of Habits, Customs and
Manners, as described by Missionaries and Others among them
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27-30
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CHAPTER VII.
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Treaty of Ft, Industry (Toledo now)—Traders attracted to the Maumee—First
Survey, 1805—Major Amos Spafford, Wood County’s first Permanent
Settler--Pioneer Civil Officer in Maumee Country—Treaties of Detroit and
Brownstown
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30-34
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CHAPTER VIII.
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War of 1812—Arrival of Gen. Hull's Army at Maumee Rapids—Hull's "Trace
"—Surrender at Detroit—The pioneer Maumee Settlement abandoned to the
Savages
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34-38
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CHAPTER IX.
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War of 1812 as far as Concerns Wood County—Gen. Harrisonls Campaign—Gen.
Proctor’s Advance—First Siege of Fort Meigs—Dudley's Defeat
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38-46
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CHAPTER X.
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War of 1812 Continued—Second Siege of Fort Meigs—Capt. Oliver's Perilous
Mission—Gen. Clay in Command—Thrilling Incidents—Tecumseh and
Proctor—Battle of the Thames—Memoir of Tecumseh
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46-49
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CHAPTER XI.
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From the Close of the War of 1812-15 to the Organization of Wood County—For
whom the County was Named—First Election, First Meeting of Commissioners,
and First Courts—A General Retrospect of the Conditions Existing at that
time—Population, Etc
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50-58
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CHAPTER XII.
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Transactions of the Commissioners—Change of Officers—Entries in the Pioneer
Record Book—Tax Levies— Establishment of new Townships—Early Court
Houses—The "Ten-years' War"—Question of Removing the County Seat from
Perrysburg to Bowling Green—Sundry Indictments, Etc
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59-65
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CHAPTER XIII.
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County Buildings—First Court House and Jail at Perrysburg—Second Court House
at Perrysburg—Third Court House, Erected at Bowling Green—The Present Court
House at Bowling Green—Jails—Infirmary
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66-68
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CHAPTER XIV.
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Bench and Bar--Courts held at Maumee, Perrysburg and Bowling Green—Early
Trials, Judges and Jurors— Court Incidents and Notorious Trials—Changes of
Officers—Judicial Districts—Judges of Common Pleas— Probate Judges—
Prosecutors—Transactions of Supreme Court—United States District
Court—Justices' Courts—Members Of old and new Bars
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69-84
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CHAPTER XV.
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Political Status of Wood County—The Toledo War—Incidents connected
therewith— The Whigs at Fort Meigs—Elections in the County up to 1896—Lists
of National, State and County Officials
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84-94
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CHAPTER XVI.
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The Press of Wood County—Pioneer Journalism--Newspapers of Perrysburg,
Bowling Green, North Baltimore, Weston, Pemberville, Grand Rapids, Cygnet,
Tontogany, Bradner, and other Localities in the County.
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94-101
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CHAPTER XVII.
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Pioneer Physicians—Sanitary Conditions of the County between 1816 and
1845--Reminiscences of old Practitioners—Appearance in the County of later
Physicians—The Cholera— Roll of Physicians who settled in the County in recent
Years, together with some brief personal Sketches—Maumee Valley Medical
Association—Wood County Medical Society—Wood County Physicians'
Associations
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102-114
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CHAPTER XVIII.
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Wood County in the War of the Rebellion—First War Meeting—First
Companies—Regimental Sketches—Roster of Wood County Soldiers—Local
Military Matters—Conclusion
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114-169
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CHAPTER XIX.
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Early Missionaries on the Maumee—Various Mrssions—Names and Dates of
Ministers of the Gospel who performed the Marriage Ceremony from 1830 to 1852
—Conclusion
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169-172
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CHAPTER XX.
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Early Schools and Teachers in Wood County—School Taxes and Laws—School
Examiners—Important Meting at Perrysburg, 1837—School Improvement
Association—Statistics—Teachers' Institute—Its Officers, Members, Etc
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172-175
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CHAPTER XXI.
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Pioneers of Wood County—Maumee Valley Pioneers Association—Maumee
Valley Monumental Association— Licensed Traders—Sugar Makers—Wolf
Scalps
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175-178
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CHAPTER XXII.
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Wood County Agricultural Societies—County Fairs and Fair Grounds—Wood
County Horticultural Society— Wool Growers' Association—Wood County
Sheep-Breedersl Association—Western Horse Thief Association--Patrons of
Husbandry—County Council Patrons of Husbandry—Wood County Fair
Association— Some Annual Fair Statistics--Wood County Fair
Company—Farmers' Institute
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178-181
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CHAPTER XXIII.
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Indian and Pioneer Trails—Early Roads, Bridges, Etc.—The " Mud Pike"
—Turn-Pikes—Perrysburg and Find- lay Plank Road Company—Ferrymen
—Perrysburg Marine—Incidents—Wrecks—Comparisons--Railroads
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181-189
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CHAPTER XXIV
[BY FRANK W. DUNN.]
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Public Lands-Indian Treaties-Land Surveys and Sales in the Western Territory-The
"Seven Ranges "- First and later Surveys within what is now Wood County-First
Grant made by Congress for Lands lying within present Limits of Wood
County-Town of Perrysburg-Public Sale of Lands at Wooster- Sundry Acts of
Congress relating to Public Lands-Land Grants-Military Bounty Lands-Canal
Lands -Swamp Lands-School Lands-Miscellaneous Grants-Conclusion
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189-200
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CHAPTER XXV.
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Gas and Oil Field-Geology and Phenomena of the Wood County Field-Well
Drilling-Various Results- Prof. Orton on Petroleum, Etc.-History of the Industry-
Discovery of Gas-Oil Wells-Companies and Syndicates-Pen Sketch of the Oil
Business in Wood County, by James 0. Troup
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201-209
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CHAPTER XXVI.
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Assessments and Census Statistics--Agricultural Products-Statistics of
Population-Decennial Census
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209-211
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CHAPTER XXVII.
BOWLING GREEN.
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Preamble-Settlement and Nomenclature [From the pen of C. W. Evers]--Early
Traders--Reminiscences of Mrs, J. A. Shannon-Business Circles, 1866-1876-
Schools-Modern Buildings-Municipal Affairs-Fire Department-Gas Company-An
Explosion-Bowling Green's Pioneer Railroad-Churches-Cemeteries -Miscellaneous
Societies
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212-232
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CHAPTER XXVIII.
BLOOM TOWNSHIP.
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Introductory-Topography-Population-Pioneers and First Settlers-The Stray
Child-First Land Buyers- Male Residents, 1839-An old Cemetery-Organization,
naming of Township, and first Election-Township Officials-Early Schools-Mills,
Etc.-Bloom Township Thirty Years Ago-Villages;
BloomdaleBairdstown-Cygnet-Jerry City
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232-246
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CHAPTER XXIX.
CENTER TOWNSHIP.
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First White Settler-First Land Entry-Wrested from Savages-Built a Cabin-The first
Wagon-The Cox, Phillips and other Pioneer Families and Land Buyers-The End of
the World-Random Notes-Survey and Organization-Trails converted into
Roads-Geology and Topography-Wild Hogs-Men of 1839- Population, Etc.-Joseph
Wade-Opposing a Constable-A Bear Story-The Williams Farm-First
Election-Township Officials-Churches-Societies
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247-255
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CHAPTER XXX.
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP
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How named-Population, Survey, Etc.-First Land Buyers-First Settlement-Early
Trails and Roads-Game and Hunters-New Rochester Settlement-An Old Mill-Men
of 1839-Township Organization, and Officials-New Rochester-Woodside-The Rees
Settlement-Pemberville Village-Schools-Churches-Cemeteries-Societies-Industries,
Etc
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255-267
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CHAPTER XXXI.
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP
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Its Origin and Nomenclature-Organization and Officials-Early Settlements-The
Huckleberry War-The War of 1835-The Cholera-Holiday Accident-Common
Schools -Churches; Grand Rapids Village- Early and other Traders, Enterprises,
Etc.-Incorporations and Official Lists-Special School District- Miscellaneous
Items-Churches, Schools and Societies
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268-279
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CHAPTER XXXII.
HENRY TOWNSHIP
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Introduction-Population-Surveys-Organization-Officials-Pioneers-Land Buyers-
Voters of 1839 - First Things-Schools-Hunters-Villages-Churches-Oil and Gas
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279-285
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North Baltimore -Its Commencement-New Baltimore-Census Reports-
Incorporation, Officials, Etc.-First Things-Schools-Fire Department-The Village of
1874-Post Office-Banks-Opera House-Electric Light Co.-Gas and Oil Co.-Great
Industries-Fires-Board of Trade-Churches-Societies-Conclusion
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285-292
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CHAPTER XXXIII.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP.
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Population, Growth, Etc.—Pioneers—The Lost Child—A Tragedy—Early Land
Buyers—Naming the Township —Organization—Township Officials—Schools
—HoytVille—Hamlets—Churches—Societies, Etc
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292-297
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CHAPTER XXXIV.
LAKE TOWNSHIP.
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Its early History — Population, Etc. — Township Officials—Schools— Millbury
— Walbridge—Latchie—Moline Cummings—Official History— Churches—
Societies, Etc
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297-302
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CHAPTER XXXV.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.
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Survey—Early Settlers--Population—Topography—Pioneers—Hullls Stockade—
Men of 1839—Fever and Ague —The Horse Thieves—Early Land Buyers—
Organization—Electors and Officers—Records—Township Officials—
Miscellaneous—An Adventure on the Prairie—Schools—Churches—
Hamlets—Conclusion
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302-309
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CHAPTER XXXVI.
MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP.
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Its Survey and Early History—Men of 1839—The Pioneers—Township
Organization—Township Officials-Schools—Cemeteries; Miltonville—Hull
Prairie—Dunbridge—Roachton—Dowling—Sugar Ridge--Haskins —Post
Offices—Churches—Societies, Etc .—Conclusion
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309-320
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CHAPTER XXXVII.
MILTON TOWNSHIP
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Comparative Statistics—Population--First Elections—Township Officials—
Pioneer Land Buyers—A Reminiscence —Pioneer Architecture— Hunters— Men
of 1839—Names and Incidents—First White Child—Schools; Milton
Center—Custar—Officials—Schools—Churches—Societies, Etc
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320-329
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CHAPTER XXXVIII.
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP
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Preamble—Oil and Oil Wells—Survey—Establishment of Township—
Transactions —Township Officials—Pioneers —First Resident Land Buyers—
Men of 1839—Early Postal Facilities—The Morgan School—First Orchard
—Royalton—Township Churches—Common Schools—Log-Mill—Other Mills;
Freeport, or Prairie Depot —Bradner—Risingsun—Village Governments—
Pioneers—Surveys—Mills—Schools—Churches—Cemeteries —Societies, Etc
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329-344
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CHAPTER XXXIX.
PERRY TOWNSHIP.
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Survey—Population—Topography—A Pioneer Weather Bureau—Organization
—Early Officers—Township Officials—First Law-suit—Pioneers—Early Land
Buyers—Early Mills—Men of 1839—Counterfeiters—The Stone House--Schools
—Churches; West Millgrove—Hatton, Fostoria and Longley—Surveys—Village
Histories—Post Offices—Village Officers—Traders, Etc.—Churches, Schools,
Cemeteries—Societies, Etc
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344-356
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CHAPTER XL.
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP.
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Establishment of the Township—Its Early History—Justices of Waynesfield—
Perrysburg Township—Officials—Pioneer Reminiscences— Mrs. Amelia W.
Perrin's Story—Mrs. Hester Green’s Story—Reminiscences of Mrs. Philothe
Clark—Some Account of a French Colony from the Maumee--Men of 1839—The
Old and New Hamlets—Schools—Old Reminders
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366-365
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Perrysburg Village —Its Days of Infancy, Survey, Naming, Etc.—Pioneers of the
Village—Prices of Goods, and Labor—The Settlement in 1827—Post
Office—Exchange Hotel—The Underground Railroad—First Execution—German
Pioneers—Traders of 1840—Miscellaneous Items—Municipal Affairs—Fire
Department and Fires—Cemeteries—Cholera Victims—Common Schools—The
Way Library—Churthes—Societies-Conclusion
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365-382
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CHAPTER XLI.
PLAIN TOWNSHIP
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Survey, Population, Etc.—Topography—Early History—Pioneers—First Land
Buyers—Pioneer Schools and Scholars—Modern Schools—Establishment of
Township--Township Officials—Nitro-Glycerine Explosion Churches—
Conclusion
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383-389
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CHAPTER XLII.
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
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Population—Township Organization—Records—Township Officials—Schools—
Pioneers—Land Buyers—Villages; Portage Village—Its History—Schools—
Incorporation—Officials—Churches—Societies
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389-396
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CHAPTER XLIII.
ROSS TOWNSHIP
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Introductory—Census, Survey, Etc.—Township Organization—Township
Officials— Pioneers—Early Land Buyers —Pioneer Times—Schools—Conclusion
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397-399
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CHAPTER XLIV.
TROY TOWNSHIP
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Survey and Early Settlement—Population—Organization—Township Officials—
Schools—First Land Buyers— The Western Reserve Road—Men of 1839—The
Cholera—Landmarks—Churches--Stony Ridge—Lemoyne—Luckey—
Webb—Conclusion
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400-406
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CHAPTER XLV.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
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Surveys, Population, Establishment, and Boundaries—Township Officials,
Etc.—Pioneers—First Murder—A False Alarm—A Sweet Speculation—Early
Schools—Board of Education—Otsego—Benton—Germany.. 406-411 Tontogany
Village—Municipal Elections, and Officials—Post Office—Trade and Traders—
Churches—Societies
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411-414
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CHAPTER XLVI.
WEBSTER TOWNSHIP
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Survey—Population—Growth—Establishment of Township—Organization–
Township Officials—Tax Levies-Schools—Early Land Buyers—Fenton's
Reminiscences—Cemeteries—Fenton—Ten Mile House—Scotch Ridge
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415-422
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CHAPTER XLVII.
WESTON TOWNSHIP
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Preamble—Population—Surveyor—Organization and Officials—List of
Pioneers—Early Schools—First Ditch—A Curious Record—Pioneer Road—
Churches
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422-426
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Weston Village —Its Growth, Industries, Etc.—Settlements [from Dr. Spencer's
Sketch of Early Settlement]—Corporation and Officials—Post Office —Schools
—Churches—The Western Gas Co.—Banks—Fires—Societies, Associations,
Opera House, Etc
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426-433
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Biographical Sketches
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434-1368
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