Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1,November 29,1935 & December 30,1939. Notes taken from pages of toll gate history. In 1848,at the April meeting of the board of directors,Samuel Carr and James Beckett appeared in the behalf of the Hanover,Stillwell and Rossville Turnpike company,which company had charge of the road between gate No. 1 on the Hamilton and Fair Haven pike and Stillwell’s corner on the Colerain Pike. After hearing the proposition made by Carr and Beckett,the board appointed Morton Irwin,James Elliott and John Woods a committee to make investigations and give a report on plans for a union of the two companies.
William Harper Irwin family in 1900's
William Harper Irwin family in 1900's Back row L-R:Harry, Nora, William, Front row: L-R: Leona, Livonia, William, Ansel
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Saturday, September 19, 2015
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1, November 29, 1935 & December 30, 1939. Notes taken from pages of toll gate history. In 1848, at the April meeting of the board of directors, Samuel Carr and James Beckett appeared in the behalf of the Hanover, Stillwell and Rossville Turnpike company, which company had charge of the road between gate No. 1 on the Hamilton and Fair Haven Pike and Stillwell’s corner on the Colerain Pike. After hearing the proposition made by Carr and Beckett, the board appointed Morton Irwin, James Elliott and John Woods a committee to make investigations and give a report on plans for a union of the two companies.
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1, November 29, 1935 & December 30, 1939. Turnpikes appear as step in development. In 1825 February papers full of turnpikes. The Hamilton and Richmond project started several years ago failed because of adverse local interest and lack of perseverance of those who should have pushed it. What good is the most fertile country without roads over which to market crops? Statements prove a turnpike would pay even at a cost of $4000. a mile. At Fairhaven on January 29th delegates declare it expedient to construct through Darrtown, and Fairhaven. Bebb McBride, John Winton, William G. Field, R. B. Milliken of Ohio and five from Indiana appointed to petition Legislature for chapter. 20 appointed to open books for subscriptions. Samuel McFragee and Morton Irwin to Darrtown.
Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1,November 29,1935 & December 30,1939. Turnpikes appear as step in development. In 1825 February papers full of turnpikes. The Hamilton and Richmond project started several years ago failed because of adverse local interest and lack of perseverance of those who should have pushed it. What good is the most fertile country without roads over which to market crops? Statements prove a turnpike would pay even at a cost of $4000. a mile. At Fairhaven on January 29th delegates declare it expedient to construct through Darrtown,and Fairhaven. Bebb McBride,John Winton,William G. Field,R. B. Milliken of Ohio and five from Indiana appointed to petition Legislature for chapter. 20 appointed to open books for subscriptions. Samuel McFragee and Morton Irwin to Darrtown.
Monday, September 14, 2015
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5, January 2, 1952 & December 29, 1955. Around 1831, when books for subscribing to stock for the Turnpike Company in Butler County, Ohio were opened, Morton Irwin had charge from the Ohio state line to Darrtown, Butler County, Ohio.
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5, January 2, 1952 & December 29, 1955. 1835, Morton Irwin was the Justice of the Peace for Butler County, Ohio.
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5, January 2, 1952 & December 29, 1955. In 1815, Morton Irwin and other residing in the Western part of Butler County, Ohio called attention to the fact that there was no public house on the road from Rossville to North White Water (Salisborough), “40-60 miles”, and recommended Calvin Pitman as a suitable person to start one at his home.
Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5,January 2,1952 & December 29,1955. In 1815,Morton Irwin and other residing in the Western part of Butler County,Ohio called attention to the fact that there was no public house on the road from Rossville to North White Water (Salisborough),“40-60 miles”,and recommended Calvin Pitman as a suitable person to start one at his home.
The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 6. January 5, 1956 & 31 December 1959. 1815 December Term of court, in Butler County, Ohio, 15 freeholders of Milford Township petitioned for Calvin Pitman to conduct a tavern on the road from “Rossville to Salsboray” on the upper part of White Water. They said there were not a tavern within 40 to 60 miles of this location, which was a great inconvenience to the inhabitants as well as travelers. Among the signers was Morton Irwin. Also in 1818 April Term of Butler County, Ohio 14 petitioner among them was John C. Irwin to have Samuel McCullough granted a license to keep a tavern in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio.
Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 6. January 5,1956 & 31 December 1959. 1815 December Term of court,in Butler County,Ohio,15 freeholders of Milford Township petitioned for Calvin Pitman to conduct a tavern on the road from “Rossville to Salsboray” on the upper part of White Water. They said there were not a tavern within 40 to 60 miles of this location,which was a great inconvenience to the inhabitants as well as travelers. Among the signers was Morton Irwin.
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