The History of Darke County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc.; General and Local Statistics; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio, Map of Darke County, Etc |
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... Miss Sophia Wright , and settled in Marietta , Ohio , in 1788. He took his seat as Gover- nor in 1810 , and was re - elected in 1812. In 1813 , President Madison appointed him to the position of Postmaster General , which occasioned his ...
... Miss Sophia Wright , and settled in Marietta , Ohio , in 1788. He took his seat as Gover- nor in 1810 , and was re - elected in 1812. In 1813 , President Madison appointed him to the position of Postmaster General , which occasioned his ...
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... Miss Margaret McDowell . Three years thereafter , she died , leaving two children . He was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Woodrow , and they lived together sixty years , when he died , at home , in Hills- boro , Highland County ...
... Miss Margaret McDowell . Three years thereafter , she died , leaving two children . He was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Woodrow , and they lived together sixty years , when he died , at home , in Hills- boro , Highland County ...
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... Miss Elizabeth Brown in 1810 , who died two years thereafter , leaving a young daughter . In 1816 , he married Miss Sum- The same year he was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature . For ner . nineteen consecutive years he served in ...
... Miss Elizabeth Brown in 1810 , who died two years thereafter , leaving a young daughter . In 1816 , he married Miss Sum- The same year he was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature . For ner . nineteen consecutive years he served in ...
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... Miss Wells in 1804 , and removed to Jefferson County , Ohio , where he purchased a farm , near Cross Creek . At the opening of the war of 1812 , he enlisted in a company , and was elected its Captain . He entered the field under ...
... Miss Wells in 1804 , and removed to Jefferson County , Ohio , where he purchased a farm , near Cross Creek . At the opening of the war of 1812 , he enlisted in a company , and was elected its Captain . He entered the field under ...
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... Miss Lucy Webb in 1852 , in Cincinnati . He was Major of the Twenty - third Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1861 , and in 1862 , was promoted to Colonel on account of bravery in the field , and eventually became Major General . In 1864 , he ...
... Miss Lucy Webb in 1852 , in Cincinnati . He was Major of the Twenty - third Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1861 , and in 1862 , was promoted to Colonel on account of bravery in the field , and eventually became Major General . In 1864 , he ...
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acres of land Adams Township Arcanum assisted his father born Feb born in Montgomery born March built Butler Township cabin Church Cincinnati commenced county seat Creek Darke Co Darke County daughter David Dayton death deceased died early pioneers elected Elizabeth emigrated engaged erected farm followed four George German German Township Gettysburg Greenville Creek Greenville Township Harrison Township Henry Indians Jacob James John July June labor living located Madison marriage with Miss married Mary Miami Miami County miles mill Montgomery County months native of Pennsylvania Neave Township Northwest Ohio P. O. Greenville parents Penn Piqua Preble present purchased regiment remained removed resides River Samuel Sarah Section Sept settled settlement settlers of Darke sketch Studabaker town trade Twin Township Union united in marriage Washington Township Wayne wife William
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Page 108 - Pennsylvania, and the said territorial line; provided however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three states shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two states in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan.
Page 83 - No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
Page 108 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress ; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 108 - The legislatures of those districts or new states shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the United States in Congress assembled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers.
Page 86 - The United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion, and on application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic violence.
Page 106 - ... after which the number and proportion of representatives shall be regulated by the legislature: provided that no person be eligible or qualified to act as a representative, unless he shall have been a citizen of one of the United States three years, and be a resident in the district, or unless he shall have resided in the district three years; and in either case shall likewise hold in his own right, in...
Page 108 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other state that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Page 106 - For the prevention of crimes and injuries the laws to be adopted or made shall have force in all parts of the district, and for the execution of process, criminal and civil, the governor shall make proper divisions thereof; and he shall proceed, from time to time, as circumstances may require, to lay out the parts of the district, in which the Indian titles shall have been extinguished, into counties and townships, subject, however, to such alterations as may thereafter be made by the legislature.
Page 108 - The said territory, and the States which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this confederacy of the United States of America, subject to the articles of Confederation, and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made ; and to all the acts and ordinances of the United States in Congress assembled, conformable thereto.
Page 106 - ... may be conveyed by lease and release, or bargain and sale, signed, sealed, and delivered, by the person, being of full age, in whom the estate may be, and attested by two witnesses, provided such wills be duly proved, and such conveyances be acknowledged, or the execution thereof duly proved, and be recorded within one year after proper magistrates, courts, and registers, shall be appointed for that purpose...