Scotch Emigrants and Nahum Ward

American Friend & Marietta Gazette, June 26, 1823

It gave me much pleasure a few days since to notice the arrival of a company of Scotch Emigrants to this part of the state of Ohio, sent out by our enterprising townsman, Mr. Ward. From their appearance, I have no doubt that they will make valuable citizens.

Others are on the road, and will probably arrive in a few days.

The manner in which this business is conducted is such as to reflect much credit on Mr. Ward: and is really advantageous to the emigrants in a pecuniary point of view. Those emigrants who have come into the United States, without any acquaintance to direct or advise them, without a knowledge of the country, the mode of travelling, and the prices of such articles as they must necessarily purchase, have generally expended their little all by loitering in the cities and on the roads defrauded by almost every one with whom they have intercourse - and eventually purchasing land, unsuitable for them, at enormous prices. These emigrants, on the contrary, bargained for their land with Mr. Ward, paid one half the amount of the purchase in Scotland, and the remainder to be paid in three years. If the land, as regards soil, situation, &c. &c. has not been correctly described to them they are released from their contracts, and the amounts which may have been paid is refunded.

They come here under his direction, his friends and agents have the means of conveyance from place to place, in readiness for them immediately on the arrival, and at a price too much below what they themselves could have obtained them for; they do not tarry, are not liable to be defrauded in the purchase of every little article which they may want: and they travel with an expedition which is very unusual even for those well acquainted with the country. When they have arrived on their land they find in most instances, a comfortable house provided for them and above all they are acquainted with the character of every neighbor with whom they must come in contact.

Taken in this light, and this is a correct view of the business, they, in my opinion, are really gainers should they pay three or four times the price for land, to Mr. Ward, for which an intelligent person, long resident in this country, would purchase it.

P.

Restoring Historic Blockhouse

The Daily Register, July 8, 1905

 

The old Block House which stands at the corner of Second and Washington streets as a monument to the pioneers and the earlier days of Marietta haw been rented by the Marietta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The chapter expects to become installed in the new quarters some time during the summer. All meetings and social functions and, in fact, events which have connection with this society will be held there after possession is taken.

Just now the old building, which has stood for so many years, is undergoing a period of restoration. The owner, Miss Minna Tupper Nye, is now here from New York and is personally overseeing the work of preserving and restoring the old structure. When the contractors shall have finished it, it will present a very neat and appropriate appearance. The original color of grey will be given the exterior of the building, and that peculiar shade of blue, which graced the doors, will cover them again.

The old open fireplace, which is large enough to sit in, will be opened and placed in condition for use. The woodwork will be gone over and refinished, and several minor changes will be made throughout the interior. New doors and shutters will be placed in the building, and when it is finished, it will be one of the most attractive places in this part of the country.

Miss Nye, the owner of the building, seems to have taken a very patriotic step in renting the building to the Daughters of the American Revolution, for the fact that it will be the chapter house of that society in the future, in a way, keeps up the historical connection of the place.

The chapter expects to become installed in the new quarters some time this summer.

[This structure is the Rufus Putnam House, now enclosed in Campus Martius Museum.]

Some Reminiscences of the Pioneers

 The Marietta Register, June 19, 1873

It is to be regretted that perfect lists of the early settlers at Marietta have not been preserved. We have lists of those who resided in Campus Martius, the garrison at the Point, and in Fort Harmar at the commencement of the Indian war in 1791. Of the period which followed the war we have a very imperfect record of names.

Among those who, I suppose, came out after the war was Dr. Robert Wallace of Philadelphia, with his family. The exact time of his coming to Marietta we do not know. He was an intelligent physician. He had three sons and three daughters. 

The eldest son was the Rev. Matthew Wallace, a Presbyterian clergyman. He married Deborah, daughter of Dr. Joseph Spencer of Wood County, Virginia. The second son, Dr. David Wallace, was unmarried when he left Marietta. The youngest son was Robert; he was a young man when the family left here. Robert was living, a short time since, in Covington, Kentucky, where he has resided for many years. One of Dr. Wallace's daughters married Charles Green; another married the Hon. Jacob Burnet, formerly of Cincinnati. The youngest daughter was unmarried at the time they left Marietta. She probably married afterward in Cincinnati. The exact time of Dr. Wallace's removal from Marietta to Cincinnati, I do not know - probably 1809. 

Two of the oldest houses in town were built by Dr. Wallace while he resided here. The first is now occupied by Mrs. Smith, tobacconist, on Ohio Street opposite the wharf boat. He resided in this house for some years and kept his office in the front room. After this he built the lower part of what is known as the "Brophy House" on Ohio Street. Here he lived for several years previous to leaving Marietta. The Doctor was well known in Cincinnati.

Charles Greene

Mr. Greene came to Marietta, probably in the latter part of 1788 or early in 1789. He built a house in what was known as Campus Martius, on the Stockade, in which he resided during the Indian war with his wife and his three children, Sophia, Susan, and Charles. His wife's sister, Miss Sheffield, resided with them. She afterwards married Major Ziegler of Wayne's army (who settled in Dayton, Ohio). Mr. Greene was one of the earlier merchants of Marietta and was also engaged, after 1800, in building sea-going vessels: in 1800, brig "St. Clair"; in 1801, brig "Eliza Green"; in 1806, brig "Sophia Green." The brig "St. Clair" went out in the spring of 1801 under the command of Commodore Whipple. She was owned by Mr. Greene and several other businessmen of Marietta and was loaded with flour, pork, and other produce.

Her first voyage was to Havana, where her cargo sold to advantage. Flour brought forty dollars a barrel (the duty was twenty). The yellow fever raged in Havana and hindered their operations somewhat. The next voyage of the vessel was to Philadelphia, where she was sold.

During the continuance of the Territorial Government from 1788 to the organization of the State Government in 1803, there was no registration of marriages; but, as I understand, the second wife of Mr. Greene was Miss Wallace, the daughter of Dr. Robert Wallace. Capt. W. W. Greene who died at St. Louis on the 16th of April, 1873, was their son.

Mr. Greene, while living in Marietta, built a house on Ohio Street, afterwards occupied by Moses McFarland as a public house. A portion of it is still standing. Part of it was torn away to build a three-story brick for Skinner & Thomas. Mr. Greene's eldest son settled at Dayton at an early period and was killed in an unfortunate street fray.

A.T.N. [Anselm Tupper Nye, 1832-1899]

John Malster

 Marietta Register, November 16, 1889

John Malster of Waterford died at the residence of Moses Malster in Waterford Township, Wednesday, and was buried at the Palmer cemetery yesterday, November 15.

He was the son of Christopher Malster who came to Palmer Township in 1795, tow years in advance of his wife who made the journey from Pennsylvania with a two year old child on horseback. 

John was born in Palmer, September 2, 1800, and was therefore past 89 years of age. His life has been spent in this county and through all his active years was one of hardship. As early as 1822 he made a trip south on a flat boat and had he been at the recent reunion would have outranked James Stowe and Christopher Greene in years and ante-dated them as flatboatmen.

He was a farmer and stock-raiser, though a man of a business turn of mind. He sold goods in Palmer for Col. Stone 55 years ago and afterwards clerked for Chapin and Fearing in Beverly.

In his diary he noted that he "had raised and bought wheat and made twenty-five barrels of flour which he sold to Col. Stone at $2.50 a barrel and trusted him six months without interest. I have bought and sold wheat for 28 cents a bushel and oats for 12-1/2 cents and hauled them to Harmar."

He never married. He was a genial and kind-hearted man. A supporter of his county paper and quite a reader. Since the announcement of the Tri-Weekly, his letter was received at this office asking for this edition. He was scrupulously honest and thoughtful in business matters and allowed no debts to stand against him. In his death a pioneer and old-time citizen is gone.

Old Families Still Factors Here

 The Marietta Daily Times, November 9, 1934

Three descendants of soldiers of the War of the Revolution, who later became early pioneers of this section, were candidates for election to Washington County offices at the election on Tuesday. This interesting and perhaps unprecedented fact is called to our attention by Mrs. E. W. Hill, Sr. Evidence that the militant and pioneering spirit has persisted down through the generations since the settlement of this area is furnished by the fact that two of the three members of these old families were successful at the polls.

In historic Mound Cemetery may be found this inscription: "General Rufus Putnam, a Revolutionary officer and leader of the colony which made the first settlement in the Northwest, April 7, 1788. Born April 9, 1738. Died May 4, 1824. The memory of the just is blessed." Arthur D. Mackey, who led the Republican ticket in the number of votes received and was elected sheriff by an overwhelming plurality, is a descendant of General Putnam, who has been called the "founder and father of Ohio."

On another stone is this inscription: "Colonel William Stacy, Revolutionary soldier. Born in Massachusetts, 1730. Came to Marietta, 1788. Proprietor in Ohio Company. Foreman of first grand jury in Ohio. Died in Marietta, Ohio, in 1802." Colonel Stacy was a prisoner of Indians for four years and was saved from being burned at the stake by giving an Indian chief the Masonic sign. Lloyd S. Stacy of Adams Township, who was chosen to represent Washington County in the lower house of the General Assembly, is a descendant of this brave soldier and pioneer.

Another marker in the cemetery bears this inscription: "In memory of Colonel Robert Taylor, who departed this life September 30, 1801, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, being the first interment in this burying ground." This Revolutionary War soldier and early pioneer here was one of the ancestors of Ezra Racer Miller, who was candidate for county auditor on the Republican ticket.

Jewett Palmer, Sr. - Another Veteran of 1812 Gone

The Marietta Register, October 2, 1873

The subject of this sketch, whose death was announced in the Register of September 18th, was born in the county of Grafton, in the State of New Hampshire, on the 18th day of May, A.D. 1797, and was consequently in the 77th year of his age at the time of his death.

Such education as he possessed was obtained while assisting his father to wrest a living for a very large family from the reluctant surface of a New Hampshire farm. It consisted of such of the rudiments of learning as were supplied by most New England families of the time within themselves, one of the most important features of which was the habits of industry, temperance, and perseverance, instilled by those early and severe struggles.

On the breaking out of the War of 1812, he enlisted, at the age of sixteen, for one year, and served the time in the First New Hampshire Volunteers. At the expiration of his term of service, he re-enlisted for "three years, or during the war," in the 45th United States Infantry. In common with those who re-enlisted, he was granted a furlough. He traveled home on foot to Grafton County from Plattsburg and, joining his regiment at Concord, marched with it to the northern frontier Although not in any general engagement, he was constantly employed in arduous service against the Indians, and in guarding and forwarding supplies to the forces to the westward. His term of service closed with the termination of the war, and he returned to the farm. In 1817 the family started for Ohio, spending one winter in Butler County, Pa., and arriving in Marietta in the fall of 1818.

They settled in Fearing Township, near its northern line, on Whipple's Run; and though not one of the pioneers, probably few men in the county have done more effective work than he toward reclaiming the wilderness. In 1823 he married Rachel Campbell, who survives him at the age of 83 years, and with whom he lived over fifty years, rearing a family of eight children. In 1851 he removed to Salem Township, where he resided up to the time of his death.

Though he never held official position outside of his township, he wielded an extended influence in the community. He was a man of general intelligence, a constant reader of the best newspapers, as well as of all valuable books that fell in his way, industrious and upright, of unerring judgment, a fearless adherent of principle, and a firm friend of the needy and of the slave. A well-known station on the Underground Railroad was kept by him, and many an anxious fugitive has blessed him as he stepped aboard the train for the next station.

In politics his quiet influence was perhaps greatest. Many young men of the neighborhood, whose fathers were bitterly opposed to him politically, side by side with "Uncle Jewett" at the polls, cast their first ballot for his candidates, at a time, too,  when it required not a little courage to do so, for his were the Abolition candidates, whenever that party had a ticket in the field.

Voting for John P. Hale in 1852, a young and enthusiastic admirer of Scott and his military exploits (who was unable to realize that the Whig party was even then dying from an "attempt to swallow the Fugitive Slave Bill") asked him, why, as an old soldier, he did not vote for Scott. To which he replied, "You may not now understand my vote, but, should you live an ordinary lifetime, you will witness the triumph of the principle for which I contend," little thinking that his own eyes should behold the triumph which he prophesied in the removal of his country's curse.

The blood of the old soldier was fired as he read of the insult to the flag at Sumter and, at the close of the three months service, when it seemed that the government might need the help of every man able to do duty, he again tendered his services to the flag and country he had defended in his boyhood. He went to Camp Putnam, at this place, as a recruit for the 36th Regiment, then forming, but was persuaded that the time had not arrived when the service of men of his age was required, and reluctantly consented to return home to await with other anxious patriots the issue of the terrible, dark years which succeeded.

Entertaining habitually feelings of the broadest charity for all men his faith in the everlasting goodness and mercy of God was of the most unquestioning character. He early became a firm believer in the ultimate salvation of all, and it was largely through his influence and means that the substantial church from which he was buried, was erected. His earnest wish, often expressed, that, when his work on earth was finished, God would take him quickly home without sickness or suffering, was literally fulfilled at noon of the 12th day of September 1873.

Coming in from the field, where he had been busily at work during the forenoon, he sat down and read his paper until dinner was announced; he declined to eat, saying he would wait a little while; a few minutes later his arms dropped by his side and his breathing ceased. Thus quietly as he had lived, he passed from his finished work on earth, prepared by his pure, unassuming life here, to begin what God has appointed him to do in a higher and broader sphere.

Messrs. William & Bro.'s Historical Enterprise

 The Marietta Register, November 25, 1880

The writers in the employ of Messrs. H. Z. Williams & Bro., the projectors of the forthcoming history of Washington County, desire us to state that they have begun work in Marietta and at other points in their field, and that in course of time they will interview all old residents and others in the possession of valuable facts of local history. They desire that all may have an opportunity of contributing to the compilation of the volume upon which they are engaged and respectfully request that individuals throughout the county shall endeavor to refresh their memories of local events and bring to light whatever they may possess in the way of written or printed matter bearing upon Marietta or the county at large.

It is especially desired that those persons who are the depositories of information upon special topics shall be in readiness to give the fullest details possible upon those topics whatever they may be. The writers would feel obliged to those who have MSS or printed matter upon any of the institutions or interests of any locality in the county, will make such fact known to them, either personally or by letter, and so facilitate their search for facts. Communications should be addressed to H. Z. Williams & Brother, Marietta, Ohio. Anything concerning churches, schools, cemeteries, early events, or important later events, river navigation and improvement, old business houses, manufacturing establishments, etc., etc., will be particularly acceptable.

The publishers desire and intend to make their history of Washington County a comprehensive and exhaustive work. To this end they solicit the aid of all who are now residents or who may have been residents of the county, but who have located elsewhere. The volume will contain not less than 450 royal quarto pages, and be printed in the best style of the art, and with clear, large type, upon heavy tinted paper. It will contain among its illustrations sketches of historical objects and portraits of pioneers and prominent men of the county. Owing to the size of the volume, the broad scope of the work and the extraordinarily large task that the writers have before them in this classic ground, the company, although employing about eighteen or twenty men in all departments, will be unable to conclude its labors before the middle of next year.

M.

Old Marietta Papers - Number 32

The Marietta Register, May 6, 1864

"Old Marietta Papers" was a series of columns compiled and published in 1863 and 1864 by Rodney M. Stimson, editor of "The Marietta Register."

September 5, 1835, the name of T. P. Harshberger first appears in the Gazette, as in business in Marietta, just from "Pittsburg."

January 3, 1836, the "Mansion House," on Ohio street, was open to the public by John Lewis, who built it the previous season. He advertised to "accommodate travelers and others, in the best and most comfortable manner." Mrs. Lewis, who is now - after a period of more than twenty-eight years still the landlady - yet keeps a "most comfortable" house.

Lewis S. Greuzard took a room under the Mansion House to carry on the business of a barber; also, he did sign, fancy and ornamental painting.

February 5, 1836, the bill introduced by Isaac Humphreys of this county, making an appropriation not exceeding $400,000 for the improvement of the Muskingum by slack-water navigation, passed the Ohio House of Representatives - yeas, 49; nays, 19. The bill passed the Senate, March 4 - years, 23; nays, 12. The Board of Public Works applied $100,000 for the prosecution of the work in that year, 1836.

February 22, 1836, Whig State Convention held at Columbus - delegates from this county, William R. Putnam, Sr., George Dana, Sr., David Barber, Francis Devol, Levi H. Goddard. Joseph Vance of Champaign County was nominated for Governor and elected, the next October, over Eli Baldwin, Dem., of Trumbull County.

February 27, 1836, we see the first notice of the "Washington County Mutual Fire Insurance Company," James M. Booth, Secretary. Esquire Booth is still the Secretary of the Company.

April 10, 1836, John Platt of Marietta advertised that he had for ten years cultivated successfully the genuine tea plant from China, and that after much expense and many experiments, he confidently believed he had discovered the art of drying and manufacturing the leaves, so as to produce tea equal in quality to the imported Young Hyson.

April 7, 1836, the anniversary of the first settlement of Ohio, at Marietta, was celebrated. A. V. D. Joline, Esq., was Marshal of the day and the procession, longer than on any previous occasion in Marietta, marched to the Congregational Church. The address was delivered by Arius Nye, after which, about two hundred persons took dinner at the Mansion House, with Col. Joseph Barker, President, and Col. Ichabod Nye, Judge Joseph Wood, Deacon William R. Putnam, William Dana, D. H. Buell, and William Pitt Putnam, Vice Presidents. Fine music and many toasts.

April 30, 1836, Edward W. Nye retired from the Gazette, after having conducted it nine months - besides his connection with it, in company with John Delafield, Jr., a year from June, 1833, to June, 1834. He now sold out to Caleb Emerson, L. J. and V. C. Knight.

May 1, 1836. Our files to this date have been complete from April 1813, with the exception of three or four numbers in 1833-35. During the rest of this year - from May 1, 1836, to January 1, 1837 - we have only eight copies of Marietta papers.

May 7, 1836, the Gazette appeared with this announcement: "Printed and published weekly by L. J. Knight & Co., at No. 3, Green-street - C. Emerson, editor."

December 16, 1836, the Gazette was published by C. & W. D. Emerson, the McKnights having withdrawn.

December 27, 1836, the dwelling house of Col. Augustus Stone, in Harmar, was destroyed by fire between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening.

Elections in 1836. We have no newspaper containing the returns of the elections in 1836, except we are able to state that Washington County voted for President - Harrison, 1,070; Van Buren, 906. This was the largest vote polled in the county to that date. At some future time we shall publish the returns of the State and Presidential elections in this county in that year.

Marriages in 1836:

January 17, 1836, Charles G. Terrell and Susan Perdue, both of Warren.

February 25, George Sayler and Eliza Rightmire, both of Newport.

March 22, J. A. Cram and Elizabeth Stewart of Zanesville.

March 23, Daniel Proctor of Watertown and Mary P. Longworth of Morgan County

March 24, Dr. Charles C. Hildreth of Zanesville and Sarah A. Swearingen of Wheeling.

March 29, William H. Powers and Susan H. Gage, both of Waterford.

March 31st, Thomas Chambers and Mary G. Hill of Lawrence.

April 6, Joseph Chambers of Waterford and Elizabeth Brooks of Marietta.

April 6, Thomas P. Flagg and Sarah F. Corner, both of Marietta Township.

April 7th, Jonathan Nixon and Mary Cisler, both of Lawrence.

July 21, John Matthews, Jr., and Lydia Schofield, both of Salem.

September 26, John Dowling of Fearing and Phebe Perkins of Adams.

September 29th, Jason B. Blackinton and Martha Cone of Warren.

Nov. 17, James Thompson of Zanesville and Julia Ann Doan of Salem.

Nov. 22d, Jonas Galusha Glidden and Margaret C. Protsman.

Deaths:

April 20, 1836, Mrs. Minerva Nye, wife of Col. Ichabod Nye, in her 68th year. She was a daughter of Gen. Benjamin Tupper of Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, one of the projectors of the first settlement at Marietta. She arrived at Marietta, August 19, 1788, in company with her husband and two children, Gen. Tupper, Col. Cushing, Maj. Goodale and Maj. Coburn, and their families. These five were the first families that came as settlers of Ohio. She was the first female who ledged in the "Stockade," and on that ground she afterwards lived nearly 48 years.

December 28, 1836, George Dunlevy, Esq., aged about 62. He had been Clerk of the Court for twenty years, and for some years before his death was a member of the M. E. Church.

The Corners

The Marietta Register, September 14, 1865

William Corner of Cornerville is one of the oldest residents of this county and is one of the prompt-paying subscribers to the Register - prompt also, every other Corner. He was in our office the other day to "pay in advance," as usual, and after the Yankee style, we asked him a "power" of questions. He will be 77 years of age, Feb. 3d next - and is now a "sounder" man than the majority who are fifteen years younger. It is pretty certain that no "life insurance" will give us his length of years. He is "well kept" because he has lived as a man should live - although he didn't tell us this. Next Sunday it will be seventy years since he arrived in this county, with his mother - coming on Sept. 17, 1795.

Seventy years! A long time to look ahead. Who of us will see that day, seventy years hence? That would make one now in the prime of thirty an even century of age. Too old, by considerable, yet 69 years less than the reputed age of the English Henry Jenkins. The child now of ten would then be advanced into the "seve and yellow leaf" of fourscore. But before then, one after another of us, now so full of life and energy, will drop off, and only for a day, shall we be missed!

To look back seventy years - it was then the Administration of Washington, the first President of the United States - who has been "gathered unto his fathers" almost sixty-six years. Now it is the Administration of Andrew Johnson, our seventeenth President. And what changes within that seventy years! The great Napoleon had just then commenced his career, but has now been dead more than forty-four years. Our great Generals Grant and Sherman were born a quarter of a century since that. Steamboat navigation was then unknown; the railway had not seen the light by thirty years; and the telegraph so wonderful, but now so common, was nearly a half a century later than the day when the Corners arrived at Marietta.

Gen. Rufus Putnam had planted the first colony in Ohio, here in Marietta, only a little over seven years before that; but he died over forty years ago, at the age of 86. Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr., then lived in Marietta, but it was fifteen years thereafter before he became Governor of Ohio; and he lived still fifteen years after that, nine of those years as Postmaster-General, still since his death, a generation and over one-third of another have passed.

Hold! We began to talk about the Corners. They came from Cheshire, England. The heads of the family that came here were George Corner and his wife. Their sons were William, Matthew and George - we do not know the order of their ages. William was the father of the present William Corner, and died at Bedford, Pennsylvania, on the route here. His wife married the second time in this county, to Col. Israel Stone, the father of our venerable fellow-citizens, Col. Augustus Stone and Benjamin F. Stone. John B. Stone, of McConnelsville, is the son of this second marriage.

The family of William Corner, Sen., consisted of George, Sarah, Mary, William, Maria, and Edwin. Sarah married a Mr. Flagg, and still lives in Delaware, this state. Maria married Richard Miner and died over fifty years ago. Mary married a Mr. Woodward and died in this county. Edwin, long a citizen of McConnelsville, now lives in Columbus and was born in Pennsylvania on the route here.

George, it will be seen, is a favorite name with the Corners - the oldest that came here being George Corner; and he had a son George; a grandson George; and George S. Corner is his great-grandson. How many little Georges there are is more than we know; and the Georges to be goes still further beyond our knowledge.

Of the character of the Corners as citizens - well, we know that they pay promptly, and, of course, honestly for all they get, and that proves all other things to be about as they should be, in nine cases out of ten. Besides, one of them sold us some bushels of potatoes, once upon a time, that had just come out of the pit, and before any of them had been used in his own family; but when they did begin to use them it was discovered that they had become, some of them, internally bad, and he came to make reparation before we had well found it out! Not every man who brings articles to market is quite that particular.

We beg pardon of the Corners for thus meddling with their affairs - a quiet people, too independent to seek notoriety. It is due perhaps, to say that this is a dish of our getting up, not theirs.

The Pioneers of Watertown

The Marietta Register, December 14, 1871

Warren, Dec. 1, 1871.

A. T. Nye, Esq., Dear Sir:

I can give the names of nearly all of the first permanent settlers of Watertown. William Ford, Sr., and family of  sons and one daughter, William Ford, Jr., Nathan Proctor, Jacob Proctor, my father Simeon Deming, Horace Wolcott, and families, all came together from Massachusetts and Connecticut, I think, in 1795, to the headwaters, came down in the spring and went out and built their cabins and removed their families to Watertown.

Elias Wolcott came the next year and is now living, the only one of the first settlers. Also John Waterman and Ferrand Waterman were early settlers and remained during their life time. One brother, Sherman Waterman, was shot by the Indians. He swam across the creek to the block house and died. Major Haffield White and his son, Peletiah White and family, were permanent residents at Wolf Creek Mills.

Ezekiel Deming came soon after and settled permanently; also Simon Starlin and sons, and sons' sons, too numerous to count.

Jason Humiston came previous to 1800. I can not be definite about the year when the families came.

William Woodford came early, married Diana Ford, and became a permanent resident. William Ford, Jr., also returned from Wayne's army and married and raised a family of twelve children.

All those parents named except three have lived and died in Watertown. Nathan Proctor settled in Barlow.

I can recollect many events of the War of 1812, perhaps not of interest. There was a number of young men went from Watertown in that service: Elias Wolcott, Lorey Ford, Elisha Mallory, Norman Hart, Benedict Hutchins, Duty Green, David Deming, William Henry, Alexander Walker, Neal Walker, all living to return except Norman Hart.

Joel Deming 

Corner of Putnam and Front Streets

The Marietta Register, August 10 1865:

Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate!

Will be sold at public auction on the 14th cay of August, A.D. 1865, on the premises themselves the following real estate, to-wit: All the landed property belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary S. Jackson [Mary Sophia Meigs], deceased, situate in the city of Marietta, Ohio, and vicinity, and commonly called "The Meigs Property;" that is to say - 

- A lot on Ohio street in Square No. 68.

- Lots Nos. 566, 567, 568, 569 in Square No. 37.

- Lots Nos. 593, 594, 598, 206, in Square No. 45, situate on Front and Scammel streets, which lots will probably be subdivided into 60 feet lots fronting on the principal streets and running back 180 feet to an alley.

- Also lot No. 2 in Square No. 22, opposite the old graveyard.

- Lots Nos. 39, 64, 65, 105, 1005, 1006 in Square No. 5 on Front street, opposite the tanyards.

- Also lot No. 597 and parts of lots Nos. 595 and 596, fronting on Front street, 150 feet, running back to an alley 180 feet, including the old Mansion House, office &c.

- Also that valuable property at the corner of Putnam and Front streets, now occupied by Joseph L. Stephens and others as business rooms, owned by David Barber, Esq., in common with the devisees of Mrs. Mary S. Jackson, deceased, fronting on Front street 180 feet, running back 45 feet. Will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. The present lessees are to have one month to remove their wooden structures.

- Also a valuable 8 acre lot lying between the Fair Ground and the Muskingum River, subject to the present tenancy.

- Also another 8 acre lot and some fractions, making together 11 acres and a fraction, say 85-100 of an acre, on the river bottom adjoining lands of A. T. Nye, Esq., and others, subject to the present occupancy.

- Also that very desirable and valuable tract of land on the Muskingum River, 5 miles from the city, adjoining James Ward's lands, at the first lock on the river above the city, known as Duvall's Lock [Devol], containing 13-3/4 acres.

- Also 50 acres of valuable timbered land, 1 mile east of Duvall's Lock and adjoining lands of W. B. F. Duvall and others, with some oil prospects.

- Also three other tracts of timbered land on the west side of the Muskingum River, near the said Duvall's Lock, one tract containing 68 acres, being part of 100 acre lot No. 12, R. 9, T. 3.

- Another tract contains 72 acres, part of 100 acre lot No. 13. Also, lot No. 14, part of 100 acre lot No. 14, containing 80 acres. All very valuable for timber, and together the making of a good up-land farm. These lands have been in request for oil purposes.

- We also propose to sell that valuable estate situate in the Ohio River, opposite Marietta, known as Kerr's Island, or Triplit's [Triplett] Island, (lately called Jackson's Island), estimated to contain near 200 acres of very superior land. Propositions have been made by oil men to bore on this property.

Terms of Sale - One-half cash in hand; the residue in two equal payments of six and twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by mortgage on the premises so sold.

James M. Jackson, Executor for himself and other heirs of Mary S. Jackson, deceased.

 

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The Marietta Register, August 31, 1865:

The Sale of the Business Corner of Front and Putnam Streets

Two weeks ago we published the amount of the sale on the 14th inst. of the part of a lot on the lower corner of Front and Putnam streets, this city - viz: 171-1/2 feet on Front street by 45 on Putnam, including the old two-story brick building, for the total amount of $11,350. The details of the sale may be of interest to many of our readers. It was sold in seven divisions, facing Front street, each 45 feet deep, as follows:

1. To West & Varley, corner, with brick building, 46 feet on Front and 45 on Putnam, $4,500.

2. To Martin Wendelkin, 23 feet, $1,280.

3. To John Schramm, 21 feet, $1,285.

4. To J. G. Theiss & Bro., 27-1/2 feet, $1,310.

5. To Fred. Wehrs, 16-1/2 feet, $1,085.

6. To Lewis Leonhart, 18-3/4 feet, $1,005.

7. To John Leonhart, 18-3/4 feet, $885.

The ground only was sold, except on the corner - the frame buildings on divisions 2, 3, 4, and 5, belonging to persons who held leases, to expire in four weeks after the sale. Divisions 6 and 7, next to the canal, have no buildings on them at present. The property was sold at auction by the representatives of the Meigs Estate, David Barber holding a part interest therein.

Omitting the corner, the rest of the ground sold for $49.60 per front foot, 45 feet deep; or $1.10 per square foot for the whole ground.

It should be noted that, while this property is valuable, yet it is not in the main business part of Marietta. It is on one of the two chief business streets, but above the heavy trade, yet valuable for retail stands.

The brick building, we may state, was erected about the year 1817 by Henry P. Wilcox - the same who built the house where Col. Mills now lives; and who left Marietta within a few years after.

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The Marietta Register, February 23, 1886:

Guitteau Corner

"Hallo, Mister, are you hunting up old things yet? If you are, you will see a great lot at the Guitteau Corner," was the greeting of a friendly teamster who stopped his span of horses to give me the good news.

At the instance of a friend who the night before had told me of this wondrous find in the old house at the corner of Front and Putnam streets, I had hunted up Mr. John Mankin and from him was promised the sight of all he had taken home, and now to know that many old things were with Capt. West and Mr. Buck started me for their coal office. They kindly allowed me to look over all they had gathered, but one thing I had heard of was not among them - the leather mail bag of 1820. 

Soon I traced this to Postmaster Grosvenor. Finally, and with his consent, I had a full look at it and contents. Now I propose telling your readers all about what I saw, excepting two things - that don't concern the dwellers here-abouts in 1886.

First I will speak of the building. As early as 1816 it was built by Gov. R. J. Meigs and Mr. Henry P. Wilcox. The north room was occupied as a store and the south room as the Post Office. The store goods were owned by Gov. Meigs, and Mr. Wilcox was Postmaster from 1818 to 1825. And right here I will answer a question often asked me about Marietta Postmasters, who they were, and when they served.

Gen. Tupper distributed letters from 1788 to 1794, I believe. R. J. Meigs, Jr., handled the mails from 1794 to Oct., 1795. Josiah Monroe from Oct. 1795 to 1800. David Putnam from 1800 to 1802. Griffin Greene from 1802 to 1804. Phillip Greene from 1804 to 1806. Griffin Green, Jr., from 1806 to 1815. Sam Hoit from 1816 to 1818. H. P. Wilcox from 1818 to 1825. David Morris from the summer of 1825 to late in 1825. Daniel H Buell from 1825 to 1829. A. V. D. Joline from 1829 to 1841. Abner L. Guitteau from 1841 to 1850. F. A. Wheeler from 1850 to 1853. Nathaniel Bishop from 1853 to 1857. A. D. McCormick from 1857 to 1861. Sala Bosworth from 1861 to 1870. William B. Mason from 1870 to 1878. S. L. Grosvenor from 1878 to 1886. Each one of these men, excepting A. Guitteau in his second term, represented the party in power during his employment as Postmaster. But I am away from my subject.

This old building has been variously occupied since the days of Wilcox. At one time John K. Joline taught school in the north part of it. The Jolines printed a paper in it. A. V. D. Joline occupied the south part of the building for a Post Office. Abner L. Guitteau used the building for a Post office and grocery for several years. The Marietta lodge of Free Masons occupied the upstairs for years. Mr. Elijah B. Guitteau, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Brigham and others at times had salesrooms in it.

It has recently changed hands and is being overhauled from cellar to garret, and many old papers and curious things have been brought to light. Notably the papers of Gen. Wilcox, dating back to 1810, Gov. R. J. Meigs, H. P. Wilcox, A. V. D. Joline, John K. Joline, &c.

I have only time to speak of a very few of them. It would not have answered for us fellows who live in find houses and don't pay our debts to have lived seventy years ago around here. Listen:

"Mr. Silas Cook: Sir: - You are requested to stay the service of the writ of attachment until Saturday at 10 o'clock. I will be accountable for General Wilcox so far as to deliver his body on that day. In the suit of J. M. vs. Joseph Wilcox - 17 Nov., 1813. Timothy Buell, Sheriff."

Within the remembrance of the writer, a nicely dressed gentleman with ruffled shirt was in jail bounds for five months for debt. 

There used to be wolves as well as dogs around here. Read:

This agreement made between Joseph Wilcox and Thomas Reynolds of Marietta, witnesseth that I, Thomas Reynolds, take this 6th day of July, 1812, one ram of the merino breed, said ram is 7/8 blooded, has horns of a middling size, with a hole in each ear on the following conditions: (viz.). Then followed the conditions, the last of which is that said Reynolds is to secure said ram from the wolves and dogs, but said Wilcox insures the life said ram against all unforeseen accident and natural death.

Another:

Article of agreement between Joseph Wilcox and Samuel Shepard. Said Samuel Shepard takes of said Wilcox a part of a square of land situated in Marietta called the Elevated Square. Said land is to be put in flax and corn - 1-1/2 acres to be put flax. Furth conditions unnecessary to copy, signed Marietta, 10th March, 1811.

And so on I could write of interesting things contained in these papers, but the morning bell for six o'clock is ringing and I must close.

Postage in those days for a double sheet letter from Philadelphia to this place was fifty cents; now it is four cents.

W. 

Eden, Alias Muskingum

Columbian Centinel, June 6, 1792

It is supposed that the New City to be erected in a certain part of this Commonwealth will be called Eden, alias Muskingum New - and from the eminently prolifick genius of the Projector, it is not doubted that every tree of the Western Paradise will soon be introduced into it: Pumpkin-trees, Custard-trees, Shirt and Jacket trees; with many other of incredible magnitude and fertility.

Nay it is whispered that the Mammoth species of animals will be recovered and raised here, by planting the teeth in hotbeds of a particular preparation. Botanical gardens will abound; and Butterflies of all countries and of every hue will be here collected. Every citizen will be a virtuolo, and the infant of days, a minute philosopher. 

Numbers are confident that the place may be easily made a sea-port; and considerable progress towards it is made already, by clearing the Muskingum river, which communicates with the Agawam, and so with the ocean. Merchants from all quarters of the globe are to bring their treasures, and Princes their glory and honour to this city - but no enemy can possibly come near. 

Perhaps it would be extravagant to say that this city will have no need of the Sun or of the Moon to shine in it; but the light of the Gospel, the good-natured inhabitants have long dispensed with, to give time to the Bishop to pursue his sublime speculations.

Relic Department - Marietta Centennial Celebration

 The Marietta Times, July 19, 1888

Below is a list unclassified of the pre-historic and other relics on exhibition at the Armory building (owner is listed in parenthesis):

188. Laws of U.S. in 1801; Prospect from Congress Gallery during the session began Dec. 7, 1795; American System; Free Republican Ticket in the J. Q. Adams campaign. (Mr. J. V. Smith, Pomeroy, Ohio.)

187. Muskingum Messenger of 1815. (Mr. J. B. Darst, Hazel, Meigs County, Ohio.)

186. Flax raised in 1835. (Calvin Bingham of Rutland, Ohio, and presented to the Society by his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Carpenter, Rutland, Ohio.)

[185. nothing listed]

184. Blackstone's Commentaries. (Mr. C. R. Siggeth, Pomeroy, Ohio.)

183. Bailey's Dictionary. (Miss Emma Rine, Syracuse, Ohio.)

182. One copy Morse's Gazetteer, 1798; one volume Grammar, Geography and Astronomy; funeral sermon, Isaiah Parker, D.D., 1800; American Gazetteer, 1798; Dilworth's Arithmetic, 1784; Arithmetic, 1818; Questions on Murray's Grammar, 1816; American Reader, by Noah Webster; Indian Relics; Wheel brought from Rutland, Vermont, 1814; Stamps used by Abel Larkins in 1804. (Mr. L. C. Larkins, Rutland, Ohio.)

181. Old German clock, 150 years old, brought from Germany by Mr. Theobald Snyder. (Mrs. Charles Zimmer, Marietta, Ohio.)

179. One frame portrait of Rev. Levi Lankton and wife, father of Mrs. William Grey, Marietta, Ohio. (Mrs. C. A. Ewing, Marietta, Ohio.)

178. 1 case Fractional Currency and Stamps; three old Photograhic Views; one Brickbat; one Pike used on poles by the Confederate Soldier to repel storming parties, captured at Little Rock, Arkansas; one piece 200 to shell; one vessel for carrying water made and burned by the Pueblo Indian. (J. G. Lund, Marietta, Ohio.)

177. Israel Putnam's Mirror. (Miss S. C. Gilbert, Belpre, Ohio.)

176. Plow made by Commodore Whipple in 1808 for the late Peter Fernley. (Mr. W. L. Reckard, Harmar, Ohio.)

175. Old Flint-lock rifle 100 years old; Saddlebags made in 1810, used by Asa Hollister; old Ledger, 1790; description of Marietta by John Delafield. (Mr. J. J. Hollister, Dunham, Ohio.)

174. Lamp found 6 feet under ground near foot of Front St.; Pioneer log wedge 90 years old. (A. J. Richards, Marietta, Ohio.)

173. Tooth of Mastedon found near Barlow, Ohio; one box from Idaho Territory made by the Blackfeet Indians. (Mr. Frank P. Shrader, Decaturville, Ohio.)

172. Four pewter plates, relics of the Griffin Greene family, who came to Belpre in 1790, afterwards moved to Marietta; one pewter plate, relic of the family of Jasher Taylor; one picture of Greene's stone castle at Warnock, Rhode Island; one Harrison and Tyler badge, 1840; extract from an oration delivered at Marietta, July 4, 1789, by Return J. Meigs. (Mrs. S. W. Greene, Marietta, Ohio.)

171. One knife, fork and spoon case, bought at Blennerhassett's sale by Isaac Humphrey, now owned by Mrs. Hart; Bible, 113 years old. (Mrs. H. L. Hart, Constitution, Ohio.)

49. Sash worn by Gen. B. D. Fearing; Scarf worn by Gen. B. D. Fearing; Flag belonging to Gen. B. D. Fearing. (Mr. Henry Fearing, Harmar, Ohio.)

170. One of $2,000 found by children in woods near Guzehhauser; German Bible 1664; Testament 200 years old. (Mrs. Gustave Whitman.)

169. Old book bought in 1826, price 75 cents; Sugar bowl bought at Racer's store 1829; Watch picked up on Battle Run by Eddleston; Badge of honor presented to John Eddleston in 1823; Butter bowl over 200 years old; Spread over 100 years old. (Miss Eunice Eddleston, Harmar, Ohio.)

168. Portrait of Anne Durant Battelle; Pictures of grandfather and grandmother Battelle. (Miss Bessie Battelle, Bellaire, Ohio.)

167. Military coat, presented to General Israel Putnam by General LaFayette after the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown; cane of General Israel Putnam; life-size portrait of General Israel Putnam; wedding dress in which Clarinda Chandler was married to Israel Putnam; military suit of L. J. P. Putnam; rock with an Indian squaw's moccasin track; petrification of the print of a snake. (Mr. L. J. P. Putnam, Marietta, Ohio.)

166. One prehistoric pipe. (Mrs. C. P. Tinkham, Marietta, Ohio.)

165. One picture of Campus Martius. (Miss Mary Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

[164-151. nothing listed]

150. One watch over 100 years old; one hand-made bonnet block; eight silver spoons 100 years old; one butter knife 100 years old; one cane cut by J. Blackington, January 8, 1845; one corset 45 years old; picture painted in 1821; old jubilee papers. (M. S. Blackington, Bates, Ohio.)

[149. nothing listed]

148. One candlestick of the War of 1812; one meteoric stone; one belt buckle of Abel Sherman; two pieces of quartered money; one pair of spectacles 100 years old; one watch of 1777; two cases of Indian relics. (B. F. Dulton, Chester Hill, Ohio.)

147. One picture. (Mrs. J. B. West, Marietta, Ohio.)

146. One sword; one dagger. (August Schmidt, Marietta, Ohio.)

145. One newspaper; five pieces of stove. (Jacob Weyrick, Marietta, Ohio.)

144. One pewter platter; one cream pitcher; one powder horn. (Major George Payne, Marietta, Ohio.)

143. One hatchet. (Mrs. Bishop.)

[142. nothing listed]

141. Two very old books. (Father Keuhn. Marietta, Ohio.)

140. Two books from Recorder's office; two books from Probate office; one Commissioner Journal, No. 1; one Recorder of the quarter session. (Washington County Records.)

139. One beaded basket; one pair horns; one bridle; one holster. (Dr. J. D. Cotton, Marietta, Ohio.)

[138. nothing listed]

137. One Indian mask. (George C. Parrott, London, Ohio.)

136. One piece of ware, 1800; one piece of ware, date not known; one spear captured at the battle of Brandywine; one lamp from Wales, over 200 years old. [owner not listed]

135. Picture of Col. James Barker; picture of Elizabeth Dana; picture of Major G. W. Barker; picture of Emeline Barker. (J. G. Barker, Marietta, Ohio.)

134. One card Indian relics; one stone axe; one stone hoe; one book entitled, Commes Commercia, 1759; one Pike's Arithmetic, 1797; one Benjamin Franklin, 1790. (W. S. Sprague, Lowell, Ohio.)

133. Pair copper stirrups, supposed to have been used in the Crusade in the 11th Century; Geographical Dictionary of the U.S.A., 1805; U.S. copper coin, 1802; copper coin, commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1735; pen picture done in 1805; picture of Mrs. Seth Adams in her 90th year; picture of Rev. David Young, 1779, 1858; pair pruning shears, War of 1812; 1 broad sword or sabre; 1 piece of needle work brought to Ohio, 1808. (Addison Palmer, Zanesville, Ohio.)

132. Mineral specimens; German money-case, 200 years old. (Mr. Henry Schweitzer, Marietta, Ohio.)

131. Piece of table linen came when Israel Putnam 3rd came to the Northwest Territory; Picture of Israel Putnam 3rd; Chisel used to cut button holes in 1790; Implement to turn griddle cakes. (Mrs. Israel Devol, Marietta, Ohio.)

130. Hatchet used by Capt. Edmond Bancroft in 1774 or 75. (Mr. George Dana, Belpre, Ohio.)

129. Portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher Gilman. (Miss Elizabeth Ellenwood, Rockland, Ohio.)

128. Two cases Indian relics; One frame of arrow heads; Two swords; Pistol and fife. (George Pillsbury, Marietta, Ohio.)

127. Glass crock, cups and saucers, tumblers, basket used in raising bread. (Miss Jane Evans, Marietta, Ohio.)

126. Gen. Rufus Putnam's chest and sword; 6 Post Masters of A. N. L.; 1 picture of Gen. Rufus Putnam; 1 frame masonic documents. (Masonic Lodge, Marietta, Ohio.)

125. One fire screen. (Dr. George Hildreth.)

124. One sand box belonging to Blennerhassett. (Mrs. William Cole.)

123. One spinning wheel; one reel; one powder horn that was given by Burr to Blennerhassett. (John Hook, Marietta, Ohio.)

122. One spinning wheel; One reel. (Old Ladies Home, Marietta, Ohio.)

121. Rocking chair over 125 years old. Mrs. Alex Bukey, Marietta, Ohio.)

120. Embroidery done at Litchfield Female Seminary, Connecticut in 1822 by Francis Peck. (Mrs. Ramsey, Marietta, Ohio.)

119. 2 Tea pots; 2 Sugar bowls; 1 Tea caddy; 1 China bowl; 3 Plates. (Mrs. Dr. Sam Hart, Marietta, Ohio.)

118. One cap and sash; One surgeon's sash and medical bag. (Dr. Sam Hart, Marietta, Ohio.)

117. Old bed quilt over 100 years old. (Miss Browning, Marietta, Ohio.)

116. Old candle, over 100 years old. (Mrs. Charles Jones, Marietta, Ohio.)

115. One press board; one plate; old letter; Blennerhassett relics. (Mrs. W. W. Lucas, Marietta, Ohio.)

114. Pair saddle bags; stand, once property of Governor Meigs; saddle cover and bridle of Civil War. (J. L . Reckard, Marietta, Ohio.)

113. China cup and saucer, 80 years old; two Chinese plates, 65 years old. (Mrs. F. W. Minshall, Marietta, Ohio.)

112. Mrs.. Blennerhassett's chair; ancient fortifications. (Mr. George Woodbridge, Marietta, Ohio.)

111. Correspondence of U.S. War Department and Governor Tiffin of Ohio, with Gen. James Buell, relative to Burr and Blennerhassett, 1806 and 1807; one frame of papers; one case of nine papers, two cancelled; pitcher table. (Mr. William H. Buell.)

110. Andiron over 100 years old; six pound shell from Vicksburg; wooden spoon from wood from Andersonville prison; sugar bowl 107 years old; watch carried by William Mason when he landed at Marietta April 7, 1788; 10 army cents; Gorget Indian paint stone; Indian button; Indian beads; button worn by William Mason; butternut breastpin taken from a rebel lady by Rosanna Mason at a picnic in Beverly; bark from an Indian war club; Bayberry tallow brought by a pioneer lady in 1788; flint used on a flint lock; marble from Lincoln's grave; two papers; cane. (H. H. Mason, Marietta, Ohio.)

109. Mortar and petal. (Mrs. J. B. West, Marietta, Ohio.)

108. Silver spoon 250 years old. (Mrs. George H. Eells, Marietta, Ohio.)

107. Candle stick that went through war of '61. (Mrs. Bradford, Marietta, Ohio.)

106. Roasting jack over 200 years old; knee and shoe buckles of Col. Taylor, first man interred in Mound Cemetery, over 100 years old; 3 vols. Pope's works 1754; New Introduction to Bookkeeping; 3 vols. Spectator 1785; military tactics of U.S. troops 1791; the same 1799; poems and translations by Thomas Rowe 1735; Guide to Human Life 1794; hymns and spiritual songs 1802; prayer book of Mrs. R. T. Miller 1754; two vols. Universal Geography 1796; day book of William Taylor 1791. (Capt. C. A. Miller, Marietta, Ohio.)

105. Two coverlets made 50 years ago in Scotland. (Mrs. William Lucas, Marietta, Ohio.)

104. Silver teaspoon 125 year old; guard and chair belonging to Gen. Hart. (Miss Ettie M. Hart, Harmar, Ohio.)

[103. nothing listed]

102. Piece of brick from first chimney of Campus Martius. (Harry Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

101. Old corn mill from Campus Martius. (D. S. Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

100. Two coverlets made 50 years ago in Scotland. (Mrs. William Lucas, Marietta, Ohio.)

[99. nothing listed]

98. Land warrant; 5 pieces of Continental money; Bonnet 100 years old; Harrison and Tyler badge; piece of petrified snake; Indian relics; Iron ball from Waterloo; one coat of arms; one Pitt badge; one Latin and one French pin; one Confederate badge; one pocket-book 100 years; snuff box 100 years old; German book, 1761; German diploma; spinning wheel used in West family for six generations; one saw 100 years old; one pair tongs 150 years old; Indian pipe stem; old papers; two revolvers; one knife; five old books. (Dr. William L. West, Matamoras, Ohio.)

98. [97?] One sample worked by Rhoda S. Brigg at the age of 15 years. She afterwards became Mrs. George Miller. (Mrs. A. B. Sanborn, Racine, Ohio.)

96. One table cloth brought to Marietta in 1790; 1 large and 5 small spoons brought at the same time; One large spoon brought in 1788; Public documents; Bial Steadman; Wedding dress of Mrs. C. P. Regnier 1843. (Mrs. C. P. Regnier, Marietta, Ohio)

[95. nothing listed]

94. Dutch Lamp; Two plates 125 years old; Box of petrified shells; Card of Indian relics. (Frank Hagan, Marietta, Ohio.)

93. Center stand, Blennerhassett's. (Miss Flora Frost, Marietta, Ohio.)

92. General Joseph Buell's chest; also his wine chest brought to Marietta in 1786. (Mrs. Edward Buell, Marietta, Ohio.)

91. Andirons used by Eben Battelle, 1788. (Aaron Edgell, Newport, Ohio.)

90. Tea pot used by Miss Grace Holdren, 1802. (Bazil Furgeson, Newport, Ohio.)

89. Wool carder of Mr. Reynolds in 1763. (John Reynolds, Newport, Ohio.)

88. Adams sermons 1619; Indian stone axe; hatchet; whetstone and the print of a tarapin, all found in Newport. (Dr. J. M. McElhinney, Newport, Ohio.)

87. Cane cut and pealed by a Beaver; three certificates of 1842. (Dr. Simeon D. Hart, Marietta, Ohio.)

86. Bailey's dictionary of 1759; Geometry of 1624; Book printed about 1620; Relic of Chicago fire. (Rev. C. E. Dickinson, Marietta, Ohio.)

85. Cane taken from first apple tree grown in the Northwest Territory. Cut by John Misener grandfather of Capt. Davis. (Capt. Steve Davis, Marietta, Ohio.)

84. Bottle used in 1789; Pair of shears used by Abizah Buck in 1799. (J. A. Park, Constitution, Ohio.)

83. Chair of King George II; letter from Rufus Putnam; piece of silk dress belonged to wife of Miles Standish, 1620; piece of George Washington's saddle skirt, 1775; china plate 1738; book published in 1664; candle stick used in the first Masonic Lodge in Marietta; only original plot of Campus Martius, containing all the families and parts occupied by them. (Mrs. Edward W. Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

82. Picture of Return J. Meigs. (Mrs. Ann McQuaig, Marietta, Ohio.)

81. Needles and thimbles used before 1820. (Berry F. Stone, Miss stone, Marietta, Ohio.)

80. Revolutionary cannon; frame containing description of cannon; frame containing 3 pieces of continental money; frame containing Harrison badge 1840; piece of Nesslely's block house; battle axe, Blennerhassett's; two cannon balls from Ohio river; tomahawk and arrow; Vertebra from Mastadon. (Nathan Brown, Jamestown, New York.)

79. Six knives and forks; one wooden fork. (Mr. Charles Weaver, Marietta, Ohio.)

78. One frame old papers; German lamp; old earthen fire bucket. (Mr. W. C. Buck, Marietta, Ohio.)

[77. nothing listed]

76. Pipe made and smoked by Tecumseh 1780. (Mr. Roy Glines, Marietta, Ohio.)

75. LaFayette soup toureen and ladle; five parchment papers; spinning sheel; reel and flax wheel; antique clock made in Marietta by David Anderson; lock and key to first jail. (Mrs. A. C. McGirr, Marietta, Ohio.)

74. China milk and cream pitchers; four cups and six saucers; bread and milk bowl; three plates; pickle dish; sword of Col. Paxton; sword from Vicksburg; photograph of Colonel Paxton; photograph of Colonel Paxton in the war. (Mrs. J. C. Paxton, Marietta, Ohio.)

[73.] Two cases of confederate money; chair captured from Van Dorn; cane from last war ship built for War of 1812. (Capt. R. K. Shaw, Marietta, Ohio.)

72. Picture of Dr. John Cotton. (Dr. J. D. Cotton, Marietta, Ohio.)

71. Hand saw belonging to Stephen Devol, came to Marietta in 1800. (Theodore Devol, Marietta, Ohio.)

70. One dish owned by Capt. Isaac Barker; one portrait of Fort Harmar, built in 1785; one portrait of Campus Martius, built in 1788; one portrait of landing of Ohio Company; one portrait of Marietta in 1788; one portrait of S. P. Hildreth, aged 40 years, he came to Marietta in 1806 and died in 1863, aged 80 years. (Dr. S. B. [?] Hildreth, Marietta, Ohio.)

69. Pewter basin belonged to Blennerhassett; a Japanese fan belonged to M. A. Lewis, a distant relative of Martha Washington; a collar and baby cap; horn spoon from Scotland; a confederate sword from Shiloh. (Miss Virginia Bradford, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

68. Six pieces of Aztec pottery; turquois charm found in a cliff dwelling in the Montezuma valley; arrow heads; Aztec potatoes and pinon nuts. (Mrs. J. A. Coppinger, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

67. Andirons brought over in the Mayflower by Governor Bradford in 1620; Note book made in 1774; Cap worn by Mrs. V. L. Bradford in 1838. (Mrs. Edward Braidon, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

66. A portrait of O. G. Bradford; a sword presented to Major Robert Bradford by Gen. Lafayette in 1789; a lieutenants commission given to Major Robert Bradford by Governor Morrow of Ohio in 1826. (Fanny D. Bradford, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

65. Indenture of Agreement made in 1795; Execution of a Trust 1796; Two Commissions of Coroner, 1803 and 1805. (Charles Regnier, Gallipolis, Ohio.)

64. James R. Polk's electoral ballot; New England primer, 1773; Vermont Register and almanac, 1807; knee pants buttons, worn in 1774; prayer book 250 years old; rifle ball from Lexington; silver cuff buttons made in Scotland, 300 years; knee pants buckles worn by George Yost. (M. C. Lathern, Gallipolis, Ohio.)

63. Sword of Maj. Eleazar Curtis used in 1777. (Dr. H. N. Curtis, Marietta, Ohio.)

62. Old German clock, brought in 1702; old musical clock. (Jacob Reitz, Lowell, Ohio.)

61. One picture Major Horace Nye, 1812; one picture General Tupper; Account Book, 1791; Pistol of War of 1812; Sword of Major Horace Nye, War 1812. (Dr. H. S. Nye, Zanesville, Ohio.)

60. Sword and Sash; Epaulets and Badge; Belt and Hat Band. (Mrs. W. B. Mason, Marietta, Ohio.)

59. Old bell used in Campus Martius; Antique Clock; Foot Stove; Bellows; Warming-pan. (Mrs. William Ferguson, Marietta, Ohio.)

58. Nine articles of silver belonging to Baron De Steiguer. (Miss Lizzie Anderson, Marietta, Ohio.)

57. One Baptismal Cup, 1756; Old Sampler; Old Lace and Ribbon; Cheese Toaster 100 years old. (Mrs. C. B. Hall, Marietta, Ohio.)

56. Very old Slippers; John Matthews Watch. (Mrs. D. G. Matthews, Marietta, Ohio.)

55. 1 Silver Tea Spoon; 1 Teapot; 1 plate; 1 Cup; 1 Table Cloth; 2 pieces of Bed Curtains; a corner of Linen Sheet; 1 Mahogany Stand used in the family of Rufus Putnam. (R. G. Lawton, Barlow.)

54. Blennerhassett Table. (Mrs. W. L. Rolston, Marietta, Ohio.)

53. Portrait of John Myers; set of four vegetables. (Mrs. H. G. Thomas, Marietta, Ohio.)

52. Blennerhassett stand, wash-bowl and pitcher. (J. J. Garry, Marietta, Ohio.)

51. Blennerhassett chair and stand. (Mrs. L. M. Cole, Harmar, Ohio.)

50. Blennerhassett chair. (Mrs. Silas Fearing, Harmar, Ohio.)

49. Two Blennerhassett chairs; demijohn; pipe lighter. (Mr. Henry Fearing, Harmar, Ohio.)

48. Bread pan and metal plate mirror; mortar plate; mirror; three decanters and waiting pan. (Mrs. J. T. Hart, Harmar, Ohio.)

47. Sideboards owned by Gen. James Buell; andirons owned by Gen. James Buell; old Dutch oven. (Mrs. W. H. Buell, Marietta, Ohio.)

46. Old key found in the ruins at Blennerhassett island. (A. T. Tiffany, Centre Belpre, Ohio.)

[45. nothing listed]

44. A backgammon board of Blennerhassett's. (Mary Breckenridge, Centre Belpre, Ohio.)

[43. not listed]

42. One case Indian relics; old mill-stones used in block house at Fort Harmar; old salt kettle used in the production of first salt made in Ohio. (Capt. I. N. Hook, Hooksburg, Ohio.)

41. Old tomahawk. (Capt. A. S. Sayre, Marietta, Ohio.)

40. One teapot, 2 plates, 1 watch and 1 picture. (Mrs. J. B. Payne, Marietta, Ohio.)

39. One pair of Aaron Burr's duelling pistols. (C. B. Gale, Newport, Ohio.)

38. One portrait of Peter Van Stuyvesant. (Charles J. Sheppard, Marietta, Ohio.)

37. One portrait of Major Tupper. (Mrs. R. D. Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

36. 7 Vols. of 1st Public Library in Ohio; 3 portraits, one of George Dana Sr. and another of Deborah Ames; Box with secret drawers brought to Ohio in 1816; Piece of linen which belonged to Peregrine Foster; old Bible 100 years old; teapots; glass; two pieces of china and punch bowl; bridal dress of Peregrine Foster. (Mrs. T. D. Dale, Marietta, Ohio.)

35. One Portrait of Mrs. Gwathmey. (Mrs. S. N. Lovell, Marietta, Ohio.)

34. Four LaFayette plates; Cream Jug and Saucer. (Mrs. J. C. Paxton, Marietta, Ohio.)

33. Old Delph Plate; Water Color Painting. (Mrs. Mary Oldham, Marietta, Ohio.)

32. Indian Whistle; Native Copper; Birch Bark; Fragment of Battle Flag from Bull Run; Sample Coarse Porphy; Indian Sacred Pipe Stone; Petosky fossil; Picture of the bones of Mastadon; Lime Rock; Gypsum Crystals; Model of vise; Iron Pyrites; Boulder with fossils; Wood Carvings; Patent Compensating Pendulum; one sample Mabrle Cane. (William L. Coffenbury, Grand Rapids, Michigan.)

31. One box Washington relics. (Miss Ellen Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

30. Mirror belonging to John Mathews. (Mrs. Emma Hall, Marietta, Ohio.)

29. 1 tea kettle of Rebecca Williams and used two years before Marietta was settled; hatchet used by Hezekiah Bukey for blazing trees when acting as surveyor; Mirror belonging to John Mathews. (H. B. McKinney, Williamstown, West Virginia.)

28. Indian relics; one card of arrow heads. (Floyd Racer, Rend, Ohio.)

27. Muster roll of Capt. Hill's company, War of 1812. (Hiram A. Hill, Marietta, Ohio.)

[26. nothing listed]

25. Old picture of Marietta. (Mrs. Ann M. Guyin, Ironton, Ohio.)

24. Old Revolutionary musket; old saddle bag. (J. J. Hollister.)

23. Picture of "Valley of Tiber" (Goose Run.) (J. S. Sprague, Marietta, Ohio.)

22. Old Bible, 1803; Blennerhassett curtains. (Mrs. Mary Stanwood, Marietta, Ohio.)

21. Two New England almanacs for year 1776 and 1778. (H. F. Donnally, Hartford City, West Virginia.)

20. Old wooden latch; one stone ax; old foot stone; one stone wheel. (J. B. Greene, Newport, Ohio.)

[19. nothing listed]

18. Powder horn of Gen. Israel Putnam 132 years od; brass bullet moulds; old holster pistols; one letter in frame; original deed for Blennerhassett's Island; settle which belonged to Blennerhassett; 8 vols. which belonged to the Putnam Library; a gun case that belonged to Gen. Putnam; two old pictures; Nail from Blennerhasett's house; two records of Belpre Township. (I. W. Putnam.)

17. Two pictures of 1st span bridge built west of the Alleghenies. Built over the Scioto River at Chillicothe and torn down in 1880. (S. J. Hathaway, Marietta, Ohio.)

[16. nothing listed]

15. Land grant by Nathan Little, 1796. (A. B. Little, Newport, Ohio.)

14. Old commissions of William Mason, signed by Gov. St. Clair, Winthrop Sargent, etc. (W. L. Davis, Lowell, Ohio.)

13. Old andirons come to Marietta in 1815; old atlas of the World, 1808; painting of Gen. Green; painting of Capt. Daniel Green. (James R. Hall, Marietta, Ohio.)

12. One brick from house where Gen. Grant was born. (Sheridan Banks, Racine, Ohio.)

11. "Ohio Patriot" 1808; "Columbian Herald" 1788. (C. H. Matthews, New Philadelphia, Ohio.)

10. Gov. Meigs old hickory chair. (Mrs. McQuigg, Marietta, Ohio.)

9. Old arm chair of Col. Horace Nye; first shoe bench. (B. T. Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

8. Blennerhassett's dressing stand. (Mrs. Rownds, Marietta, Ohio.)

7. Old mantle from house built by Gov. Meigs. (M. D. Follett, Marietta, Ohio.)

6. Old plow. (Mr. Vincent, Vincent, Ohio.)

5. Old French musket used during the old French war and the Revolution, brought to Marietta in 1801 and carried by Benjamin F. Palmer. (E. H. Palmer, Barlow, Ohio.)

4. Old hand ax found near well at Fort Harmar. (Samuel Hill, Harmar, Ohio.)

3. Blennerhassett's dining table. (William Snodgrass, Marietta, Ohio.)

2. Card of arrow heads; card containing 14 pieces and pipe; box containing 2 pipes and 20 stone axes; telescope of George Washington. 

1. Indian relics. (D. W. and A. W. Shinn, Brown's Mills, Ohio.)

[no number] Twenty-two arrow heads and two stone axes. (J. L. Schrader, Decaturville, Ohio.)

216. Shawl worn by Mrs. George Strecker in 1799; German hymn book 1799; pocket knife 125 years old; German ring 125 years old; German match box 50 years old; German spice box 90 years old; bed warmer 60 years old; Book Rack of Blennerhassett. (Mrs. George Strecker, Harmar, Ohio.)

217. Navy blanket. (Mrs. S. J. Hathaway, Marietta, Ohio.)

218. Freeman's Journal, 1798; The Builders Jewel, 1746; Josephus' History of the Jews, very old. (Mr. John S. Adair, McConnellsville, Ohio.)

219. Penn's Compass. (Mr. Elias McNeat.)

220. Old engraving. (Mrs. Whittlesy, Marietta, Ohio.)

[221. nothing listed]

222. 1 case containing sword, epaulets, etc.; 1 case containing flags, pictures, etc.; 1 picture of Grant, Sherman, et al; 1 picture of loyalty, fraternity, charity; 1 picture of Garfield; 1 scene in Camp Chase in 1861; 1 picture of last resting place of Col. Buell. (G. A. R. Post.)

223. One case containing war relics. (H. H. Styer, Marietta, Ohio.)

The above list will be added to from day to day.

56. Old watch carved by John Matthews; one piece of embroidery 120 years old; one box of John Mathews relics; very old coins; old sampler. (D. G. Mathews, Marietta, Ohio.)

189. Book, Comic Opera in two acts 1792; pin cushion, sampler, very old; very old hand embroidered apron; very old book of hymns, no date; very old book of catechisms, no date. (Mr. A. W. Williams, Syracuse, Ohio.)

190. Annotations upon the books of the Old and New Testament. (Mr. John S. Davis, Pomeroy, Ohio.)

205. One pair slippers, made by Miss Nettie Curtis. (H. H. Moss, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

191. Mahogany rolling pin made from wood from the Mayflower, brought to Ohio in 1790; piece of bed curtains 100 years old. (Miss Grace Dana, Belpre, Ohio.)

192. Old watch, 125 years old. (James B. Haight, Marietta, Ohio.)

188. Old deeds given to Mary Owen who was the first white woman settler in the Northwest Territory. (Mr. William S. Sprague, Lowell, Ohio.)

194. One pair glasses used 100 years ago; one very old book 1775; one very old German pipe; one very old ring; very old lace, 75 years old; coffee cup 83 years old; confirmation cup, 1833. (Mrs. Hoffman, Marietta, Ohio.)

195. One old Bible, 1790. (John C. Ward, Stanleyville, Ohio.)

196. Case Indian relics. (Mr. M. F. Smith.)

197. One broad ax came from England, very old; one cane 100 years old.

193 [198?] One old prayer book, 158 years old; six plates over 100 years old; one handkerchief made in 1817. (Mrs. C. W. King, Warren, Ohio.)

199. One picture, Campus Martius. (Mrs. Sylvester Sheets, Salama, West Virginia.)

200. One German necklace; two German spoons; one china tea pot; two German soup plates; one German candle stick; one German flat iron; one German shawl. (Mr. Rodick. Marietta, Ohio.)

201. China plate brought in 1789; silver spoons 120 years old; silver spoons manufactured from coin in Kentucky in 1810. (Mr. George M. Woodbridge, Marietta, Ohio.)

202. One German book of songs 108 years old; One German Testament 115 years old. (Mrs. William Wagner, Marietta, Ohio.)

203. One pewter plate; one old ladies' dress; one solid silver Candlestick; one child's dress; one old china plate. (Mrs. Charles H. Bartlett.)

204. One Gold Watch made in London 1709, by John Gates; one picture of John Gates. (Miss Gates, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

205. One pair Slippers made by relative of George Washington. (Mrs. H. H. Moss, Parkersburg, West Virginia.)

206. Two dolls in case, 50 years old. (Mrs. Mary A. Bishop, Harmar, Ohio.)

207. Blennerhassett's stable Keys. (George W. McDaniels, Belpre, Ohio.)

208. Commission to Gen. Benjamin Tupper, signed by John Hancock; Commission to Gen. Benjamin Tupper by continental gov. (D. S. Nye, Marietta, Ohio.)

209. One picture of Kaiser Wilhelm. (Mr. Fred Blume, Marietta, Ohio.)

210. Silver cup which belonged to Major McMahon, who had it in his pocket when killed during the Indian troubles in 1794; tea kettle used by J. G. Henderson. (Harry Henderson, Williamstown, West Virginia.)

235. Army Cracker of the War of 1812; 5 very old papers. (J. J. Hollister, Dunham, Ohio.)

236. 1 Lance; 1 Wolf Trap; 1 part of original cornice from Washington house at Mt. Vernon; Cane presented to George Hammett by Gen. Harrison. (George S. Hammett, Willow Island, West Virginia.)

233. Spoons that belonged to Gen. Putnam; Ceverly Howe's commission from Noah Tiffin; Reel of Perris Putnam Howe.

Masonic Apron and Show Buckles of Gen. Putnam. (Mr. J. A. Howe, Belpre, Ohio.)

Waffle irons about 100 years old. (Mrs. Mary Hartwick, Marietta, Ohio.)

2 very old pewter plates; 1 very old crayon. (Miss Elizabeth Ellenwood, Rockland, Ohio.)

One German Prayer Book very old. (Mr. William C. Buck, Marietta, Ohio.)

211. Sword from Brandywine, 113 years old. (Dr. Z. D. Walter, Marietta, Ohio.)

212. Handkerchief, 75 years old. (Miss Amelia Weber, Marietta, Ohio.)

213. Harrison Badge of 1840; Scotch Bible of 1754. (Mr. James Sniffen, Marietta, Ohio.)

212. Crusaders sword captured at Quebec and used at Bunker HIll; glove used at Bunker Hill; Kot used at Bunker Hill; hymns printed in 1601; sermon 1621; Diary of Col. Greene, 1742; diary of John Greene, 1781; diary of John Greene, 1742; vest of James Wilson, 106 years old; glass plate 60 years old. (Mrs. R. W. Wilson, Marietta, Ohio.)

Almanacs 1775 to 1840, collected at date of publication by Vashti Seymour, wife of Nathaniel Gilbert Hathaway, grandfather of present owner. (S. J. Hathaway, Marietta, Ohio.)

Scarf belonging to col. R. J. Meigs, on which Gen. Montgomery was carried off the field after being wounded at the siege of Quebec; Part of a Tomahawk thrown by an Indian at Governor Meigs at Harmar; Tea pot, pitcher, &c., four tumbler's (silver) belonging to Governor Meigs; Portraits of Governor and Mrs. Meigs and Col. R. J. Meigs; silver armlet (Indian relic) which was presented to Governor Meigs, and on exhibition at the relic rooms, Putnam Street.

214. German pitcher 105 years old; old sheet, over 100 years old; table cloth, 150 years old; lace shawl, 175 years old; two silver spoons, very old. (Mr. Bernard Rodick, Marietta, Ohio.)

213. Glass dishes 100 years old; smelling bottle given as wedding present to Mrs. Stront by the wife of Sir Francis Baring Bart in 1780. (Mrs. C. B. Hall, Marietta, Ohio.)

215. Inaugural address of William Henry Harrison, 1841, printed on white satin. (Mrs. W. M. McDowell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

229. 1 frame U. S. Fractional currency, 1 frame of Indian Relics; 1 Indian maul; 1 canteen supposed to have belonged to Washington's Aid-de-Camp. (Mr. Joshua King, Newport, Ohio.)

530. One case Indian relics. (Charles T. Wells, Marietta, Ohio.)

227. One quilted skirt 110 years old; one framed needle work 74 years old; one lamp mat 74 years old; one baby dress 74 years old; one set Bed curtains 110 years old. (Mrs. E. A. Jones, Newport, Ohio.)

228. One linen spread. (Mrs. Ella Chapman.)

231. Old hickory broom. (B. B. Stone, Marietta, Ohio.)

238. One frame of accounts 1691; house wife over 100 years old; $50 continental money, very old. (Mrs. James Holden, Marietta, Ohio.)

224. Old linen made in 1800; silver coin 1772; copper coin very old; locket worn by Mary Blake 60 years ago.

225. Rufus Putnam's chair; Pair of Holland shoes. (G. S. Corner, Rood, Ohio.)

220. Two candle sticks 130 years old. (Miss Anna Small, Marietta, Ohio.)