The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. Friends meant relatives, largely if not altogether. When one member of the family wrote to another, in speaking of the health of the family it was stated that “Your friends are all well at present.” Quite often, the report was not so good. The point we wish to bring out is that from among the first families who located near Fort Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio the Christys, Hendersons, McClearys and McClures were relatives of Colonel James Smith. Some one from each family had married a daughter or granddaughter of the colonel. Collateral relatives, or at least relatives of the in-laws, were the Halls, Falconers, Dunns, Beatys, McFarlands, McClellans, Irwins, and Tolberts. These are but a few of the names for which he have proof that there were relationship. Many could be named, and some have been mentioned in previous sketches, who were neighbors or friends in Pennsylvania.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Friends meant relatives,largely if not altogether. When one member of the family wrote to another,in speaking of the health of the family it was stated that “Your friends are all well at present.” Quite often,the report was not so good. The point we wish to bring out is that from among the first families who located near Fort Hamilton,Butler County,Ohio the Christys,Hendersons,McClearys and McClures were relatives of Colonel James Smith. Some one from each family had married a daughter or granddaughter of the colonel. Collateral relatives,or at least relatives of the in-laws,were the Halls,Falconers,Dunns,Beatys,McFarlands,McClellans,Irwins,and Tolberts. These are but a few of the names for which he have proof that there were relationship. Many could be named,and some have been mentioned in previous sketches,who were neighbors or friends in Pennsylvania.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. Old letters tell of early day hardships. In January of 1799, Isabella Sterrett wrote letter to her sister, Polly McClellan. William McClellan and his wife, Polly McClellan lived in log tavern frequented by Indians and the riff raff left from the army. Before the end of 1798, William McClellan wrote to his brother, John McClellan asking him to come out to Fort Hamilton and join him in the trading business with the Indians. Two months later, James McClellan addressed a letter to his son, William McClellan who lived in Fort Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. He began it “Dear Children”, and at once told that Polly’s brother James had passed away. William Irwin had brought a letter from Hamilton which had given them great satisfaction. Other news was that William Hunter was dead, Uncle McFarland had married to the widow Colwell, and that their brother Karns was married to Elizabeth Whitesides. James McClellan Jr., added to this letter, expressing concern over hearing that Robert had entirely “broke himself by Baile”, and sending his compliments to Littler Sheley.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Old letters tell of early day hardships. In January of 1799,Isabella Sterrett wrote letter to her sister,Polly McClellan. William McClellan and his wife,Polly McClellan lived in log tavern frequented by Indians and the riff raff left from the army. Before the end of 1798,William wrote to his brother,John McClellan asking him to come out to Fort Hamilton and join him in the trading business with the Indians. Two months later,James McClellan addressed a letter to his son,William McClellan who lived in Fort Hamilton,Butler County,Ohio. He began it “Dear Children”,and at once told that Polly’s brother James had passed away. William Irwin had brought a letter from Hamilton which had given them great satisfaction. Other news was that William Hunter was dead,Uncle McFarland had married to the widow Colwell,and that their brother Karns was married to Elizabeth Whitesides. James McClellan Jr.,added to this letter,expressing concern over hearing that Robert had entirely “broke himself by Baile”,and sending his compliments to Littler Sheley.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5, January 2, 1952 & December 29, 1955. One of the early settlers about Fort Hamilton of Butler County, Ohio were the Christys, Hendersons, McClearys and McClures were directly related to Col. James Smith along with Irwins.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5,January 2,1952 & December 29,1955. One of the early settlers about Fort Hamilton of Butler County,Ohio were the Christys,Hendersons,McClearys and McClures were directly related to Col. James Smith along with Irwins.