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PREFACE THIS book has been prepared under many discouraging circumstances, but is at last finished. Upon examination it will be found to merit the approval of the citizens of Muskingum county. Every line of the history proper has been read and approved by the committee appointed by the Pioneer and Historical society for that purpose. Every biography was typewritten and submitted by mail to the subject of the same and, in nearly every instance, was corrected and returned. These facts should render the matter in both departments of biography and history very accurate; still, in spite of the vigilance of the committee and the publishers, mistakes no doubt have crept in and will be found upon examination. The publishers, as is their custom, stand ready to make the work absolutely accurate, and will be thankful if all persons will inform them of any mistakes they may discover, that the same may be corrected in an errata sheet which will be sent to every subscriber to be pasted in the book. For materials and suggestions which have made the work broadly better and more interesting, we tender our thanks to the president and executive committee of the Pioneer and Historical society, to the committee of revision—Hon. M. M. Granger, Rev. F. Richards and R. J. J. Harkins, Esq.—and to many members of the society. To the press of Zanesville and other towns for access to their files and for editorial courtesies, to the clergy of all denominations throughout the county, to Hon. D. B. Linn for helpful counsel and valuable contributions, to William Culbertson for useful suggestions and historical data, to C. Frame for important contributions and assistance, and to our patrons for their most valuable support, we acknowledge ourselves deeply indebted. Satisfied that we have prepared a work of great interest and permanent value to the county, we respectfully tender this fine volume to the public. THE PUBLISHERS. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I.—Geology of the County—The Streams and Drainage—The Soil—The Productions—The Great Nal Fields—Vertical Section of the. Strata—Analysis of the Coals—Fire Clay—Stone and Gravel—Iron Ore —Salt and Other Mineral Springs— Petroleum Grades of Pottery—Railroads and Navigation. CHAPTER II.—Moundbuilders and Indians—Classification of the Earthworks of the Former People—A Description of the Most Noted Works in the State—Conclusions as to the Civilization of That People—The Indian Tribes—The Land Companies—The Moravians -- Earliest Settlers — Statements of Old Pioneers. CHAPTER III.—Era of Settlement—The French Courieurs du bois—Cession of the Soil by the Indians—Claims of the Old Colonies to the Territory—The Reserves—The Land Companies — Military Tracts—Scouts and Squatters—First Settlers—Subsequent Pioneers — Customs of the Settlers—Game—First White Child. CHAPTER IV.—Formation of the County—Act of Creation—First County Officers—First and Subsequent Meetings of the Board of Commissioners—Acts of the Board—Opening of Roads—Tavern, Ferry and Grocery Licenses—Petitions, etc.—Creation of the First Townships —Assessment of Taxes — Official Bonds—First County Buildings--Other Important Proceedings. CHAPTER V.—Continued Acts of the County Board—General Improvements — Court House, Jail and Debtors' Prison Erected—Plans and Specifications—Other Important Interests—A List of the Officers of the County from the Earliest Period with Dates, etc. CHAPTER VI.—Boundary of the County—Disputed Districts and Boundaries—The State Capital at Zanesville—" Old 1809 "—The Whipping Post—Subsequent Courthouses and Other PubliC Buildings The Poorhouse—Will of John McIntire—Stock of the Canal and Manufacturing Company—The Children's Home. CHAPTER VII.—River Improvement and Navigation—The Keelboats and Pirogues—The Landings—The. Canal—The First Steamboats—Boat Builders and Captains—Anecdotes—Improvements of the Rivers—Dams and Locks—Disasters on the Rivers—The Cargoes—Rivermen—Pilots—Explosion on the "Buckeye Belle." CHAPTER VIII.—Medical and Historical Societies—The Early Doctors and Their Methods—Vaccination Practiced for the First Time—Names of the Early Physicians—The First and Subsequent Medical Societies of the county—The Pioneer and Historical Society—Its Articles of Incorporation and Its Laws —List of MembersIts Approval of the Historical Matter in This Volume. CHAPTER IX.—Military History of the County — The Old Revolutionary Soldiers—War of 1812 in Which were the Muskingum Men under Colonel Cass—The War with Mexico—What the County did in this War —The Rebellion of 1861-65—Sketches of the Regiments—Losses and Battles in Which This County's Volunteers Participated—Individual Record—Roll of Honor. CHAPTER X.—Schools of the County—The Sixteenth Sections—Lease of the School Lands—Origin of the State and County School Fund—Laws on the Subject—Boards of Education—The Early and Later Methods of Teaching Compared—Revenue, Enrollment and Attendance—Houses, Cost and Other Statistics—Studies Pursued—Districts and Teachers. CHAPTER XI.—Schools of Zanesville—First Schools in the Town—Early Teachers and Methods—Seminaries and Academies—The Old Grammar and Classical Schools—Board of Examiners--The Common-school System—The Graded Schools—Teachers and Their Wages—Studies Pursued—Statistics of Cost, Attendance, etc.—Board of Education—Laws and Taxation —The Zanesville Athenaeum. CHAPTER XII.—Bench and Bar—A Sketch of the Development of the Practice of Law at Zanesville, with Names and Professional Characteristics of the First and Subsequent Lawyers and the Great Jurists of the County, Together with 's, Description of the Districts and an Account of Legal Affairs here Generally. CHAPTER XIII.—Agricultural and Kindred Societies—Mixed Husbandry—Old Farming Methods and Machinery Compared with the New—First Apple Trees—Recent Statistics of Fruit, Stock, and Grain Products—The County Fairs—Constitution of the Society—General Matters of Interest. CHAPTER XIV.—Political History—Men Who Have Served the County in an Official Capacity—Incidents Connected with the Early Political. Campaigns—Society for the Promotion of Freedom and Universal Rights—Constitutional Proceedings —Vote of the County, etc. CHAPTER XV.—Miscellany—The Ohio and Erie Canal The Railways—The Manufacture of Salt—The Early Itinerant preachers—The Religious Circuits—Fourth of July, 1814—The Case of Jacob Lewis, 1816— Reminiscence of an Early Doctor—The Silver Excitement—Population of the County—Other Statistics. CHAPTER XVI.—Zanesville's Settlement and Early Business—The Old Zane Deed—Laying Out of the Town—Description of the Lots and Streets—The Town of Natchez—Mr. McIntire Described—His Death and Epitaph—First Settlers of Zanesville—First Merchants, and Other Business Men—Later Manufactures. vi - TABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER XVII.—Zanesville Incorporated as a Borough and City—Its Officers—Municipal Institutions—Extensions and Development—The Wards—Financial Statistics—The Water System—Bridges—Cemeteries —Market House—Police and Fire Departments Workhouse—Board of Education—Summary of Business Industries. CHAPTER XVIII.—Manufactures and Commerce of Zanesville—Their Industries—Corporate and Individual Enterprises—Public Buildings and Halls—Board of Trade and the Newspaper Press—Scientific Enterprise—The Postoffice—Banks and Banking Institutions—Building Associations—Business Institutions. CHAPTER XIX.—Secret Social and Benevolent Associations—Building and Loan and Other Private and Beneficial Organizations—The Pioneer Society—The Zanesville City Hospital Association—The Board of Trustees—Bible Society. CHAPTER XX.—Churches of Zanesville—Organization of the First Societies of the Various Denominations Represented Here—Names of Early Members and Ministers—The Old Circuit Riders—Sunday Schools and Bible Societies—The First Houses of Worship—Subsequent Buildings—Other Matters of Interest Connected with the Churches. CHAPTER XXI –Salt Creek Township CHAPTER XXII.—Union Township. CHAPTER XXI.—Salt Creek Township. CHAPTER XIII.—Adams Township. CHAPTER XXIV.—Harrison Township. CHAPTER XXV.—Blue Rock Township. CHAPTER XXVI.—Jackson Township. CHAPTER XXVII.—Salem Township. CHAPTER XXVIII.—Clay Township. CHAPTER XXIX.--Brush Creek Township. CHAPTER XXX.—Highland Township. CHAPTER XXXI.—Hopewell Township. CHAPTER XXXII.—Meigs Township. CHAPTER XXXIII.—Perry Township. CHAPTER XXXIV.—Springfield Township. CHAPTER- XXXV.—Jefferson and Cass Townships. CHAPTER, XXXVI.—Madison Township. CHAPTER XXXVII.—Licking Township. CHAPTER XXXVIII.—Washington Township. CHAPTER XXXIX.—Rich Hill Township. CHAPTER XL.—Monroe Township. CHAPTER XLI.—Newton Township. CHAPTER XLII.—Falls Township. CHAPTER XLIII.—Muskingum Township. CHAPTER XLIV.—Wayne Township. CHAPTER XLV.—Personal Memoirs. ILLUSTRATIONS Pioneer Log Cabin 45-46 Map of Muskingum county and Vicinity 62-63 George W. Cass 79-80 McIntire Children's Home 96-97 John Hoge 113-114 Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building, Zanesville 130-131 Scene on the Street Railway, Zanesville 147-148 High School Building, Zanesville 164-165 D. H. GauMer 181-182 Simeon M. Winn 198-199 Court House, Zanesville 215-216 Moses M. Granger 249-250 Schultz Opera House Block 266-267 View of Zanesville} 283-284 View on the Fair Ground} A. C. Ross 316-317 School Building, Zanesville} 349-350 Town Hall, New Concord} Courier Building, Zanesville} 383-384 Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville} Private Residence, Zanesville 417-418 Tiling Company's Works 451-452