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A History of Knox County Ohio, From 1779 To 1862:
Norton, A. Banning
Bowie Heritage Books 2003 0788415638 Reprint Paper New
459 pp., index. These pages contain an interesting account of the county and state -- complete with incidents of frontier life and adventure! Quakers, the judicial system and trials, political officials and elections, legislation, merchant and tavern keepers, the first doctor, early preachers, and much more are touched on. Other accounts include: Masonic institutions, the Owl Creek Bank of Mount Vernon, the press and publications, societies, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the famous race of Seeley's bull vs. Tom's horse! John Stilley -- the first citizen of Knox County and Johnny Appleseed are among the numberous significant figures featured. Townships covered include: Berlin, Brown, Butler, Clay, College, Harrison, Hilliar, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Middlebury, Milford, Miller, Monroe, Morgan, Morris, Pike, Pleasant, Union, and Wayne. This volume offers a walth of names -- numerous lists, several illustrations and a new fullname index.
Price: 30.00 USD |
