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TIMELINE 2 CONTINUED 1813 - John Shock, his family and 2 brothers David and Harmonious, Virginian by birth came to New Jasper. Daniel Dean, Phillip Spahr, Leonard Hagler, Jacob Smith, William Long, Clines, Coffers, Petersons and Harness and others settled in New Jasper area between this date and 18220. Silvercreek taxpayers 1813 by James Bryan: James Bryan, Morison Bryan, Herman Browder, Jonathan Browder, Wm. Browder, Thomas Browder, Daniel Browder, Ezekiel Bess, George Bone, Cornelius Curzen, John Campbell, Lemuel Chaney, David Davis, Andrew Downey, Christopher Ellis, Bazel Foster, William Gilmore, Uriah Hunt, Wm. Hibben, John Hoblet, Stephen Hussey, Mary Hussey, Nathan Hussey, Samuel Johnson, John W. Johnson, Michael M. Johnson, Joseph Johnson, John S. Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Moorman Johnson, Jesse Kelsey, Joseph Lucas, Thomas Lenard, Nathaniel Lenard, Samuel Lee, Andrew Moorman, Pleasant Moorman, Thomas P. Moorman, Chiles Moorman, Macajah C. Moorman, Thomas Moorman, Sr., Aaron Mendenhall, Martin Mendenhall, Stephen Mendenhall, John Myers, Michael Mann, James Medley, John Mickle, Mary Mulnick, John Oliver, Ebenezer Perry, Thomas Palmer, John Pearson, Jacob Rumbaugh, Gorge Rumbaugh, Asher Reeves, Malon Stratton, George Shaner, Sr., George Shaner, Jr., Adam Shaner, Michael Sheeley, Wm. Sanders, Noah Strong, George W. Strong, Robert Stewart, James Stewart, Malon Suard, Wm. Skates, Wm. Stanberry, Hureules Turner, Walter Turner, Levi Townsend, Abraham Townsend, Richard Thornberry, John Watson, Sr., John Watson, Jr., David Watson, Stephen Williams, Joseph Wilson, Sr., Jsoeph Wilson, Jr., George Wilson Edward Warren, Eleanor Wood, Philip Wikle, and Abraham Young. Ross taxpayers 1813 by Wilson McDonald: David Burrous, John Bozarth, Joshua Bozarth, David Brown, John Bergin, Benjamin Bloomer, Margaret Baal, Wm. Burk, Isaac Bice, John Campbell, Wm. Campbell, Benjamin Cutler, John Cullum, Andrew Cronk, Michael Casade, Joel Dalby, Andrew Douglas, Edward Flood Sr., Jonathan Flood Jr., Upton Farmer, Jacob Follis, John Ferguson, Wm. Ferguson, Wm. Grazier, Mary Farmer, Wm. Farmer, Frederick Goodheart, Angeline Gilmore, Abel H. Gibson, John Harrow, Samuel Herrod, Benjamin Harner, Alexander Irvin, Arthur Johnson, David Johnson, Issac Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Reuben Johnson, James Junkin, William Junkin, Phillip Jackson, James White, John Watson Jr., John Watson Sr., William Wilson, Eliza Young, Aaron Lambert, John Lambert, Chancey Laurence, John Mercer, Wm. Miller, Wilson McDonald, Reuben McDonald, Robert McFarland, Rebecca Paullin, Jacob Paullin, Alex Rowen, Robert Ross, James Ross, Isaiah Sutton, Ammoriah Sutton, John Sutton, James Selby, Boncan Stout, Aaron Saunders, Samuel Sheley, David Sheley, Harmoneous Shook, John Shigley, Michael Spencer Sr., Michael Spencer Jr., Francis Spenser, James Stanford, Rev. Moses Trader and Samual Teel. 1814 - The first school in what is now Bowersville was a little log cabin with hugh fire place, punchen floors and greased paper windows; it stood between the Methodist Church and Seaman Grain Company in the center of present street. John Mickle was the first teacher; books used Webster's English Readers and Webster's Spelling Book. The Shawnee (Shawanoes) Indians camped in vicinity of Jamestown. An old chief Chieske, too old to be a warrior, lived with the Strongs and instructed Sylvester in the Indian language. The Strongs and others frequently visited them, exchanging corn dodgers for venison hams. It is believed that part of Jamestown was used as Indian bury ground. 1815 - First school house, round log, in Ross Township at "Paddy's Crossing". Taught by Irishman, Jerry O'Leary. William Gallemore, born North Carolina, married Mary Stanley in 1801. They came to Highland County, Ohio by way of Grayson County, Ky. He had wife, 5 children, 2 old horses, 1 wagon and $2.00. They went to Greene County and then on to Wilson Township, Clinton County, Ohio on Draffin's survey. 1816 - Wilson Township, Clinton, James Douglas held Presbyterian services; they met under the name of Mission Work. Jamestown laid out and recorded in 1816 and so named for James Browder, an early pioneer or his birthplace Jamestown, Virginia. The site owned by Thomas Browder and Martin Mendenhall. The earliest enterprises recalled are the wool carding mill of James Hodges, and Merrick & McBride's still and grist mill. Most of this locality immigrants from Carolina and Virginia. The plan of Jamestown for Thomas Browder and Martin Mendenhall by Samuel Kyle recorded Volume 5(E) Deed Record Book page 501. Greene County Recorder's office. The original Browder log house stood near the end of West Xenia Street. Nearby was their family burying ground, also used by a few others. When the new cemetery was laid out on the south edge of town the Browder family bodies were moved to it, leaving the strange bodies undisturbed. Among these outsiders was Chieske, the old Shawnee, who did not go west with his tribe. In later years boys would take the boy in town to the Indian's grave and have him kneel while he said in a solemn voice: "What were you killed for?" and was assured the dead Red Skin would answer, "Nothing at all." It always worked! The new boy would always say "I can't hear nothing?" After a few times the new boy would be told "Didn't I tell you he would say nothing at all!" If an argument or fight ensued, the new boy would be told, "What a shame to fight over the dead." 1817 - Jacob little built first blacksmith shop in Ross Township. According to George K. Jenkins, when a county seat was to be assigned Greene County, Xenia and Jamestown both wanted it. The claims of each were about equal. Finally it was decided to hold an election to determine at the polls which town should be favored. The vote taken at Xenia resulted in a tie. Before the voting hour closed, a man came through on horse back and was asked to vote to break the tie. He did and the majority was 1 for Xenia. Until his vote was cast, his preference was unknown. Three Jamestowners, Mendenhall, Campbell and Browder, forgetting the day which the election was held, had failed to vote; otherwise, the vote would have been Jamestown Majority of 3. 1820 - David Little, a brother of Jacob, with 8 children came from Virginia to Grape Grove, arrived with 12 1/2 cents. Bought 100 acres at $2.00 per acre, using horses and wagon as down payment. The first saw mill built in Ross Township by George Junkin. First regular grave yard on Jacob Little's farm in Ross Township before 1820. Protestant Methodist camp meeting held at Port William; out of this meeting the Bowersville Methodist Church was formed. Thomas Greer, from Ireland, and the Babb brothers, Peter, Jasper, and Thomas all living in Wilson Township, Clinton. About 1820 Methodist organized in New Jasper Township. 1821 - William Bragg, a celebrated hunder lived in what is now Jefferson township. John Miller and John Fudge formed partnership for tannery in New Jasper Township. A school was established at Gunnersville and Thomas Landers was appointed principal. He was a Methodist exhorter and divided his time equally between his chosen professions. Evan Harris was also an instructor at this school. Owing to the scarcity of money the township did not act under the provision of "Common School Law" until several years after it went into effect. 1822 - Joseph Atkins, born York County, Pennsylvania, and wife settled in Ross Township. Paid $3.00 per acre for land. Dealt in stock and frequently drove cattle and hogs to Philadelphia and Baltimore, using 6 or 7 hands and about 70 days to make the round trip. First hewed log school in Ross Township, on David Paullin's land. Josiah Ballard was the first teacher, his salary $5.00 a month. 1823 - Lyman Ballard of Ross Township, first man in township to have wagon and 4 horses. Hauled grain to Clifton Mill, the trip taking 2 days to make. 1824 - Evan Harris appointed instructor at School located at Bowersville. Aquilla Dorsey, born in Maryland 1789, remembers seeing George Washington troops during "Whiskey Insurrection" in Western Pennsylvania. He served in War of 1812 and saw his captain killed by indians during a skirmish with scouting party. Wilson Township, Clinton, Quakers for a while were part of the Dover Monthly Meeting. In July, John Pearson was appointed Overseer and they called their monthly meeting, Grassy Run. They met in homes, mainly W. Gallemore's home. 1825 - Second regular grave yard on Jacob Little's farm in Ross Township, east of Grape Grove. Among the early burials: Mr. Orcutt and wife, Jacob Little and wife, J.H. Patten and wife, also the wife of Joseph Thomas, the famous "White Pilgrim" and Insleys. It is uncertain where the first school in Silvercreek was located. In 1825 there were four schools, one which was brick stood in what is now the old part of the Jamestown Cemetery. First school, remembered in Ceasarscreek, was taught in 1825 by John Maquire in Old New Hope Meeting House. The school term each year was 3 months. 1826 - Jamestown Methodist join Brush Creek Circuit. Scioto District Ohio Conference. Grassy Run monthly meeting build log house for meetings in Wilson Township, Clinton. |