On 27 March 1882, Margaret A. Owens and her husband, George W. Owens of Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio sold 160 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 (South East quarter of the section) in Warren County, Ohio to William Cox Irwin of Warren County, Ohio for $3,200. Records is the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 60, pages 625 and 626.

 

On 27 March 1882, Margaret A. Owens and her husband, George W. Owens of Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio sold 160 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 (South East quarter of the section) in Warren County, Ohio to William Cox Irwin of Warren County, Ohio for $3,200. Records is the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 60, pages 625 and 626.

Technorati Tags: On 27 March 1882,Margaret A. Owens and her husband,George W. Owens of Union Township,Clinton County,Ohio sold 160 acres in Range 2,Township 4,Section 34 (South East quarter of the section) in Warren County,Ohio to William Cox Irwin of Warren County,Ohio for $3,200. Records is the Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Ohio,Vol. 60,pages 625 and 626.

James Irwin of Hamilton County, Ohio purchases 534 acres of land in Virginia Military Tract, Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 in Hamilton County, Ohio in 1796. History of Virginia Military Tract in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 from Hamilton County, Ohio to Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio from 1796 to 1804.

What I learned was that James Irwin lived and purchased in Hamilton County, Ohio 534 acres of land in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 from Clarkson Freeman which was part of the Virginia Military Lands that included all of the county east of the Little Miami.

Then in 1803, Hamilton County was split and Warren County with Deerfield Township. Now the property is in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio like it is today.

James Irwin lived until he died was first Hamilton County, Ohio hence that is where it is recorded the land contract of 534 acres with Clarkson Freeman in 1796.

Then in 1804, Butler County was formed with Liberty Township. So in 1804, James Irwin was then in Liberty Township, Butler County, Ohio no longer living in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Then in 1826, Liberty Township was divided and Union Township was formed. So in 1826, James Irwin was living in Union Township, Ohio until his death in 1847.

All the early documents mentions James Irwin living in Butler County, Ohio either in Liberty or Union Townships, i.e. Census, and Tax Records.

Yes, James Irwin was mixed up with the John C. Symmes land disputes since John C. Symmes sold the entire Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00.

On 11 October 1811, James Irwin of Butler County, Ohio sells 30 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (part of North 1/2 of section) to Peter Tetrick of Warren County, Ohio for $90.00.

Then 14 March 1822, James and Agnes Irwin of Butler County, Ohio sell 50 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to David Mizner of Warren County, Ohio for $200.00.

Then on 22 November 1823, David Mizner and Jennet his wife of Warren County, Ohio sells 50 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to James Baxter of Hamilton County, Ohio for $600.00. (Note: this James Baxter is William Cox Irwin father in-law through James Baxter's daughter Eliza Jane Baxter).

Then when James Irwin dies on 10 Feb 1847, per his will instructions the land he owned in Deerfield Township was divided among Robert Irwin (his only living child) and heirs of his grandchildren (deceased children). The problem arises that the land can not be divided equally without causing harm to it's value hence Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et al heirs.

The land by common pleas court order is sold at public auction and someone purchased it. The problem arises that James Irwin gave William Cox Irwin contract on the land to grow crops for 50 years or so. They then go back to court and William Cox Irwin purchased the land at appraised value (the same amount the other buyers paid for the land).

Then Robert Irwin by sheriff (same law suit of Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et all heirs sold 99 1/4 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to William Cox Irwin on 8 December 1849 for $3,624.48. Interesting note: Robert Irwin owns land in this same section next to James Irwin as mentioned in court documents.

Then a few years later, John Lowes et al heirs sue William Cox Irwin for not disclosing improvements on the land he purchased in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27. William Cox Irwin is ordered to pay John Lowes et al heirs damages.

Then on 27 March 1867, Robert Irwin of Warren County, Ohio sold 7.91 acres of land in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Fred Saulsbury for $879.00.

Then on 7 Sept 1867, Fred Saulsbury of Warren County, Ohio sold 7.91 acres of land in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Oliver Coleman of Hamilton County, Ohio for $6,490.00.

Here is info I researched on Warren County, Ohio:

One of the original four townships of Warren County, Deerfield Township was organized on May 10, 1803.[3]

WARREN COUNTY was established by an act of the first General Assembly of the State of Ohio, passed March 24, 1803, and named at the same time in honor of the first great martyr in the cause of American independence. The act creating the county took effect May 1, 1803, and with this date the history of the county, as a civil division, begins.

When Ohio became a State, but nine counties had been formed within its limits by proclamation of the Territorial Governor, and one of the first duties of the first State Legislature, which met at Chillicothe March 1, 1803, was the creation of new counties. Out of the large territory of Hamilton County, as it then existed, Warren, Butler and Montgomery Counties were formed by one act, and by the same act the county of Greene was formed out of Hamilton and Ross.

In the boundaries of Warren County, the mouth of the O’Bannon is the only point fixed by nature. The northern boundary of Clermont, which was a due east line from the mouth of the O’Bannon, had already been established, and was made the southern boundary of Warren, east of the Little Miami. The county, at its organization, extended eastward to the present site of Wilmington, and included no territory west of the Great Miami. In 1810, when Clinton County was formed, its western boundary was decreed to be so fixed as to leave to Warren a constitutional area of 400 square miles. On January 30, 1815, the territory of our county west of the Great Miami was detached from Butler and attached to Warren, and at the same time, eleven square miles of this county extending along its eastern border – being a narrow strip about half a mile in width – were attached to Clinton.

The territory thus formed into Warren County was made up of parts of three different tracts of lands, deriving their designations from the manner in which they were transferred to the occupants from the Government – first, the Virginia Military Lands, including all of the county east of the Little Miami; second, Symmes’ Purchase, including that portion west of the Little Mimi and south of an east-and-west line passing about a mile north of Lebanon; and third, Congress Lands, or lands transferred immediately to the occupants by the officers of the Government, comprising the remainder of the county.

Enlarged map of Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio in Range 2, Townships 4, Sections 21, 22, 27, 28, 33 and 34.  You will notice that William Cox Irwin owns land in Sections 27 and 21. Robert Irwin owns land in Section 27, 33, and 34.  James Baxter owns land in Section 27 and 20 (Section 20 in below Section 27 and partially shown).

 

 

Freeman Clarkson, agent for John C. Symmes’ attorney, sold 534 acres of land in Hamilton County, Ohio in the Virginia Military Tract, Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to James Irwin of Hamilton County, Ohio for $1,068 on 11 June 1796. In 1804, this Virginia Military Tract, Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 is part of Hamilton County, Ohio split and becomes part of Deerfield Township, in Warren County, Ohio. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office in Warren County, Ohio, Vol T, page 52 to 53. 

Also recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Hamilton County, Ohio, Book B, No. 2, pages 176, 177, and 178. 

 

 

 

James Irwin was mixed up with the John C. Symmes’ land disputes since James Irwin was mixed up with the Symmes land disputes since Symmes sold the entire Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00John C. Symmes sold the entire Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 1 pages 145 to 146.

 

 

 

On 11 October 1811, James Irwin and his wife, Agnes Irwin of Butler County, Ohio sells 30 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (part of North 1/2 of section) to Peter Tetrick of Warren County, Ohio for $90.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 4, pages 67 and 68.

 

 

 

Then 14 March 1822, James Irwin and his wife, Agnes Irwin of Butler County, Ohio sell 50 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to David Mizner of Warren County, Ohio for $200.00. Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 10, pages 74 and 75.

 

 

 

Then on 22 November 1823, David Mizner and Jennet his wife of Warren County, Ohio sells 50 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to James Baxter of Hamilton County, Ohio for $600.00. (Note: this James Baxter is William Cox Irwin father in-law through James Baxter's daughter Eliza Jane Baxter). Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 11, pages 11 and 12.

 

 

Then when James Irwin dies on 10 Feb 1847, per his will instructions the land he owned in Deerfield Township was divided among Robert Irwin (his only living child) and heirs of his deceased children (his grandchildren). The problem arises that the land can not be divided equally without causing harm to it's value hence Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et al heirs.

The land by common pleas court order is sold at public auction and someone purchased it. The problem arises that James Irwin gave William Cox Irwin contract on the land to grow crops for 50 years or so. They then go back to court and William Cox Irwin purchased the land at appraised value (the same amount the other buyers paid for the land).

Then Robert Irwin by sheriff (same law suit of Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et all heirs sold 99 1/4 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to William Cox Irwin on 8 December 1849 for $3,624.48. Interesting note: Robert Irwin owns land in this same section next to James Irwin as mentioned in court documents. Interesting note: William Cox Irwin is widower at this time with three small children, Martha A. Irwin age 7, Robert James Irwin age 5, and William M. Irwin age 4 months old. William Cox Irwin’s wife, Eliza Jane (Baxter) Irwin has died on 27 Oct 1849.  The next year, William Cox Irwin marries Sarah Harper in 1850.  Their marriage is recorded in Hamilton County, Ohio, Marriage Records.

Then a few years later, John Lowes et al heirs sue William Cox Irwin for not disclosing improvements on the land he purchased in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27. William Cox Irwin is ordered to pay John Lowes et al heirs damages.

Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 30, pages 623, 624 and 625.

 

 

 

Then on 27 March 1867, Robert Irwin of Warren County, Ohio sold 7.91 acres of land in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Fred Saulsbury for $879.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 44, pages 335 and 336. 

 

 

Then on 7 Sept 1867, Fred Saulsbury of Warren County, Ohio sold 7.91 acres of land in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 to Oliver Coleman of Hamilton County, Ohio for $6,490.00.  Recorded in Recorder’s Office in Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 44, pages 621 and 622.

Technorati Tags: What I learned was that James Irwin lived and purchased in Hamilton County,Ohio 534 acres of land in Range 2,Township 4,Section 27 from Clarkson Freeman which was part of the Virginia Military Lands that included all of the county east of the Little Miami. Then in 1803,Hamilton County was split and Warren County with Deerfield Township. Now the property is in Deerfield Township,Warren County,Ohio like it is today. James Irwin lived until he died was first Hamilton County,Ohio hence that is where it is recorded the land contract of 534 acres with Clarkson Freeman in 1796. Then in 1804,Butler County was formed with Liberty Township. So in 1804,James Irwin was then in Liberty Township,Butler County,Ohio no longer living in Hamilton County,Ohio. Then in 1826,Liberty Township was divided and Union Township was formed. So in 1826,James Irwin was living in Union Township,Ohio until his death in 1847. All the early documents mentions James Irwin living in Butler County,Ohio either in Liberty or Union Townships,i.e. Census,and Tax Records. Yes,James Irwin was mixed up with the John C. Symmes land disputes since John C. Symmes sold the entire Range 2,Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00. On 11 October 1811,James Irwin of Butler County,Ohio sells 30 acres in Range 2,Section 27 (part of North 1/2 of section) to Peter Tetrick of Warren County,Ohio for $90.00. Then 14 March 1822,James and Agnes Irwin of Butler County,Ohio sell 50 acres in Range 2,Section 27 to David Mizner of Warren County,Ohio for $200.00. Then on 22 November 1823,David Mizner and Jennet his wife of Warren County,Ohio sells 50 acres in Range 2,Section 27 to James Baxter of Hamilton County,Ohio for $600.00. (Note: this James Baxter is William Cox Irwin father in-law through James Baxter's daughter Eliza Jane Baxter). Then when James Irwin dies on 10 Feb 1847,per his will instructions the land he owned in Deerfield Township was divided among Robert Irwin (his only living child) and heirs of his grandchildren (deceased children). The problem arises that the land can not be divided equally without causing harm to it's value hence Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et al heirs. The land by common pleas court order is sold at public auction and someone purchased it. The problem arises that James Irwin gave William Cox Irwin contract on the land to grow crops for 50 years or so. They then go back to court and William Cox Irwin purchased the land at appraised value (the same amount the other buyers paid for the land). Then Robert Irwin by sheriff (same law suit of Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et all heirs sold 99 1/4 acres in Range 2,Section 27 to William Cox Irwin on 8 December 1849 for $3,624.48. Interesting note: Robert Irwin owns land in this same section next to James Irwin as mentioned in court documents. Then a few years later,John Lowes et al heirs sue William Cox Irwin for not disclosing improvements on the land he purchased in Range 2,Section 27. William Cox Irwin is ordered to pay John Lowes et al heirs damages. Then on 27 March 1867,Robert Irwin of Warren County,Ohio sold 7.91 acres of land in Range 2,Section 27 to Fred Saulsbury for $879.00. Then on 7 Sept 1867,Fred Saulsbury of Warren County,Section 27 to Oliver Coleman of Hamilton County,Ohio for $6,490.00. Here is info I researched on Warren County,Ohio: One of the original four townships of Warren County,Deerfield Township was organized on May 10,1803.[3] WARREN COUNTY was established by an act of the first General Assembly of the State of Ohio,passed March 24,1803,and named at the same time in honor of the first great martyr in the cause of American independence. The act creating the county took effect May 1,and with this date the history of the county,as a civil division,begins. When Ohio became a State,but nine counties had been formed within its limits by proclamation of the Territorial Governor,and one of the first duties of the first State Legislature,which met at Chillicothe March 1,was the creation of new counties. Out of the large territory of Hamilton County,as it then existed,Warren,Butler and Montgomery Counties were formed by one act,and by the same act the county of Greene was formed out of Hamilton and Ross. In the boundaries of Warren County,the mouth of the O’Bannon is the only point fixed by nature. The northern boundary of Clermont,which was a due east line from the mouth of the O’Bannon,had already been established,and was made the southern boundary of Warren,east of the Little Miami. The county,at its organization,extended eastward to the present site of Wilmington,and included no territory west of the Great Miami. In 1810,when Clinton County was formed,its western boundary was decreed to be so fixed as to leave to Warren a constitutional area of 400 square miles. On January 30,1815,the territory of our county west of the Great Miami was detached from Butler and attached to Warren,and at the same time,eleven square miles of this county extending along its eastern border – being a narrow strip about half a mile in width – were attached to Clinton. The territory thus formed into Warren County was made up of parts of three different tracts of lands,deriving their designations from the manner in which they were transferred to the occupants from the Government – first,the Virginia Military Lands,including all of the county east of the Little Miami,second,Symmes’ Purchase,including that portion west of the Little Mimi and south of an east-and-west line passing about a mile north of Lebanon,and third,Congress Lands,or lands transferred immediately to the occupants by the officers of the Government,comprising the remainder of the county. Enlarged map of Deerfield Township,Ohio in Range 2,Townships 4,Sections 21,22,27,28,33 and 34. You will notice that William Cox Irwin owns land in Sections 27 and 21. Robert Irwin owns land in Section 27,33,and 34. James Baxter owns land in Section 27 and 20 (Section 20 in below Section 27 and partially shown). Irwin map of land in Deerfield Twp,Warren Co,Ohio 1875 Map of Deerfield Township,OH 1875 Combination Atlas Map of Warren Co,OH 1875 Freeman Clarkson,agent for John C. Symmes’ attorney,sold 534 acres of land in Hamilton County,Ohio in the Virginia Military Tract,Range 2,Section 27 to James Irwin of Hamilton County,Ohio for $1,068 on 11 June 1796. In 1804,this Virginia Military Tract,Section 27 is part of Hamilton County,Ohio split and becomes part of Deerfield Township,in Warren County,Ohio. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office in Warren County,Ohio,Vol T,page 52 to 53. Also recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Hamilton County,Book B,No. 2,pages 176,177,and 178. Freeman Clarkson to James Irwin 1796_0003Freeman Clarkson to James Irwin 1796_0004 James Irwin was mixed up with the John C. Symmes’ land disputes since James Irwin was mixed up with the Symmes land disputes since Symmes sold the entire Range 2,Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00John C. Symmes sold the entire Range 2,Section 27 to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798 for $853.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 1 pages 145 to 146. John C. Symmes sold to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798_0001John C. Symmes sold to Elias Boudinot on 5 Nov. 1798_0002 On 11 October 1811,James Irwin and his wife,Agnes Irwin of Butler County,Ohio for $90.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 4,pages 67 and 68. James Irwin of Butler Co to Peter Tetrick 11 October 1811_0001James Irwin of Butler Co to Peter Tetrick 11 October 1811_0002 Then 14 March 1822,Ohio for $200.00. Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 10,pages 74 and 75. James Irwin of Butler Co,OH sells to David Mizner 14 Mar 1822_0001James Irwin of Butler Co,OH sells to David Mizner 14 Mar 1822_0002 Then on 22 November 1823,Ohio for $600.00. (Note: this James Baxter is William Cox Irwin father in-law through James Baxter's daughter Eliza Jane Baxter). Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 11,pages 11 and 12. David Mizner of Warren Co,OH to James Baxter 22 November 1823_0001David Mizner of Warren Co,OH to James Baxter 22 November 1823_0002 Then when James Irwin dies on 10 Feb 1847,per his will instructions the land he owned in Deerfield Township was divided among Robert Irwin (his only living child) and heirs of his deceased children (his grandchildren). The problem arises that the land can not be divided equally without causing harm to it's value hence Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et al heirs. The land by common pleas court order is sold at public auction and someone purchased it. The problem arises that James Irwin gave William Cox Irwin contract on the land to grow crops for 50 years or so. They then go back to court and William Cox Irwin purchased the land at appraised value (the same amount the other buyers paid for the land). Then Robert Irwin by sheriff (same law suit of Robert Irwin vs John Lowes et all heirs sold 99 1/4 acres in Range 2,624.48. Interesting note: Robert Irwin owns land in this same section next to James Irwin as mentioned in court documents. Interesting note: William Cox Irwin is widower at this time with three small children,Martha A. Irwin age 7,Robert James Irwin age 5,and William M. Irwin age 4 months old. William Cox Irwin’s wife,Eliza Jane (Baxter) Irwin has died on 27 Oct 1849. The next year,William Cox Irwin marries Sarah Harper in 1850. Their marriage is recorded in Hamilton County,Marriage Records. Then a few years later,Section 27. William Cox Irwin is ordered to pay John Lowes et al heirs damages. Recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 30,pages 623,624 and 625. Robert Irwin by sheriff to William Cox Irwin 8 December 1849_1Robert Irwin by sheriff to William Cox Irwin 8 December 1849_2Robert Irwin by sheriff to William Cox Irwin 8 December 1849_3 Then on 27 March 1867,Section 27 to Fred Saulsbury for $879.00. Recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 44,pages 335 and 336. Robert Irwin to Fred Saulsbury 27 March 1867_1 Robert Irwin to Fred Saulsbury 27 March 1867_2 Then on 7 Sept 1867,490.00. Recorded in Recorder’s Office in Warren County,pages 621 and 622. Fred Saulsbury to Oliver Coleman 7 Sept 1867_0001Fred Saulsbury to Oliver Coleman 7 Sept 1867_0002

History of Pisgah, Union Township, Butler County, Ohio. Pisgah is the highest point in Union Township, Butler County, Ohio, although to be casual observer it seems to be on a general level with the surrounding country. It is the higher than Lebanon and all points around. It was probably named by William Belch, a pioneer of the place, and so called from the old church that stood on this land. The village has but eleven residents, a grocery store, post office, and a blacksmith’s shop. William Belch came here as early as 1812 or 1815. He was a Pennsylvania German, and very energetic. He kept the first hotel of the place many years before he died, after which his son, William Belch kept it fifteen or twenty years longer. William Belch and James Van Hise started a hotel about 1838, and also a store and post office in Pisgah. IT was subsequently kept by David Conover and James Middleton, and now by S.M. Sprinkle. The two Van Hise also kept the first store. They carried on the business a number of years, and were the last to keep the hotel. A still house was erected in an early day by James Irwin on the farm now owned by James Irwin, his grandson. Mr. James Irwin came to Ohio before 1800, and settled first in Warren County, Ohio and after a few years came to Pisgah and settled on 360 acres of choice lands. He started the first tan-yard. He was the grandfather of Governor William Irwin of California, about 1850, and for several years edited the leading paper of California. He was afterwards sent to the State Legislature, and later elected Governor of California. He has since that time been conspicuous in the management of California state affairs, and is known as a representative citizens of the country. The people of Pisgah, in an early time, attended Church at Muddy Creek. This was a Baptist society just outside the Butler County, Ohio. Subsequently the Presbyterians erected a church building on the Belch property. This house stood on the old Quakertown Road, near the Pisgah village, and on the same lot upon which the school house stood. the two buildings were within the fencing. The school house was made of round logs and the church of hewed logs. After a few years the Church people built a brick house, and the school was moved into the old church building. This was on James Irwin’s place, and in 1835 or 1836 the district built the new brick school house, on the identical spot on which stood the old log-house, and it remains, in a repaired condition, still stand, but the house is owned as private property. The district purchased land in 1862, when and where the present structure was erected. The church served its purpose for a long period of time, but for many years it has gone into disuse, save for an occasional service. The property was finally sold, and the organization has lot its identity.

Technorati Tags: History of Pisgah,Union Township,Butler County,Ohio. Pisgah is the highest point in Union Township,Ohio,although to be casual observer it seems to be on a general level with the surrounding country. It is the higher than Lebanon and all points around. It was probably named by William Belch,a pioneer of the place,and so called from the old church that stood on this land. The village has but eleven residents,a grocery store,post office,and a blacksmith’s shop. William Belch came here as early as 1812 or 1815. He was a Pennsylvania German,and very energetic. He kept the first hotel of the place many years before he died,after which his son,William Belch kept it fifteen or twenty years longer. William Belch and James Van Hise started a hotel about 1838,and also a store and post office in Pisgah. IT was subsequently kept by David Conover and James Middleton,and now by S.M. Sprinkle. The two Van Hise also kept the first store. They carried on the business a number of years,and were the last to keep the hotel. A still house was erected in an early day by James Irwin on the farm now owned by James Irwin,his grandson. Mr. James Irwin came to Ohio before 1800,and settled first in Warren County,Ohio and after a few years came to Pisgah and settled on 360 acres of choice lands. He started the first tan-yard. He was the grandfather of Governor William Irwin of California,about 1850,and for several years edited the leading paper of California. He was afterwards sent to the State Legislature,and later elected Governor of California. He has since that time been conspicuous in the management of California state affairs,and is known as a representative citizens of the country. The people of Pisgah,in an early time,attended Church at Muddy Creek. This was a Baptist society just outside the Butler County,Ohio. Subsequently the Presbyterians erected a church building on the Belch property. This house stood on the old Quakertown Road,near the Pisgah village,and on the same lot upon which the school house stood. the two buildings were within the fencing. The school house was made of round logs and the church of hewed logs. After a few years the Church people built a brick house,and the school was moved into the old church building. This was on James Irwin’s place,and in 1835 or 1836 the district built the new brick school house,on the identical spot on which stood the old log-house,and it remains,in a repaired condition,still stand,but the house is owned as private property. The district purchased land in 1862,when and where the present structure was erected. The church served its purpose for a long period of time,but for many years it has gone into disuse,save for an occasional service. The property was finally sold,and the organization has lot its identity.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4, January 1, 1948 & December 26, 1951. Owners had their land improved under contracts; and a comparison of cost is startling. Removed Fences. Mr. John Woods had a farm in Union Township, Butler County, Ohio with over one hundred acres but all was not under cultivation. Owners of farms who were not farmers had their land improved ready to sell at a profit. Agreement made between John Woods and Christopher Trine and Ruben Trine. John Woods leased to the Trine’s thirty acres of land of the west side of the tract of Section 10 for four years from 1st of March next. The Trine were to clear off the tract of thirty acres and to fence into three fields. The fences were to be well staked and ridered all of the timber fit for rails made into rails or to be left standing upon the ground. Trine’s were put up buildings in addition to the one they now occupied and to deliver to Mr. Woods one half of their crop raised upon the premises the last year except two acres were left to them. The Trine’s were to leave the premises in good order and repair at the end of the four years and have land fenced into three fields as stated above. All the valuable timber not used for making rails or for improving the premises were to be left growing on the premises. Mr. Wood reserved the use of two cribs now on said tract of land and if he sells said tract before the end of their contract he is to pay the Trine’s a reasonable sum for their labor deducting the sum by said Trine if they decided to have possession of the thirty acres. This agreement was on 12 November 1842. In On May 24, 1844, Mr. John Woods wrote to Mr. Christopher Trine that he had been told he had to removed fences along the land next to Patchells in Union Township in Butler County, Ohio, which he had no right to do. Mr. John Woods had already notified him that, according to their agreement, the lease was at an end and if he wished to stay he would have to get the right from Mr. Stites. He wrote: “If you come up Monday I will tell you how the matter can be arranged. If you remove any of the fences or let the cattle hogs or any animals run in the ground or injure the crops of others you will be liable for damages. Come up Monday and I will settle with matter with you for whatever you have a just claim.” Whether or not Mr. Trine went to Hamilton as invited, the final arrangements were not made until October 9, 1844, and where witnessed by Morton Irwin. the amount agreed upon as the value of improvements made over benefits received was $80.. Peaceable possession was to be given on December 1, 1844.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4,January 1,1948 & December 26,1951. Owners had their land improved under contracts,and a comparison of cost is startling. Removed Fences. Mr. John Woods had a farm in Union Township,Butler County,Ohio with over one hundred acres but all was not under cultivation. Owners of farms who were not farmers had their land improved ready to sell at a profit. Agreement made between John Woods and Christopher Trine and Ruben Trine. John Woods leased to the Trine’s thirty acres of land of the west side of the tract of Section 10 for four years from 1st of March next. The Trine were to clear off the tract of thirty acres and to fence into three fields. The fences were to be well staked and ridered all of the timber fit for rails made into rails or to be left standing upon the ground. Trine’s were put up buildings in addition to the one they now occupied and to deliver to Mr. Woods one half of their crop raised upon the premises the last year except two acres were left to them. The Trine’s were to leave the premises in good order and repair at the end of the four years and have land fenced into three fields as stated above. All the valuable timber not used for making rails or for improving the premises were to be left growing on the premises. Mr. Wood reserved the use of two cribs now on said tract of land and if he sells said tract before the end of their contract he is to pay the Trine’s a reasonable sum for their labor deducting the sum by said Trine if they decided to have possession of the thirty acres. This agreement was on 12 November 1842. In On May 24,1844,Mr. John Woods wrote to Mr. Christopher Trine that he had been told he had to removed fences along the land next to Patchells in Union Township in Butler County,Ohio,which he had no right to do. Mr. John Woods had already notified him that,according to their agreement,the lease was at an end and if he wished to stay he would have to get the right from Mr. Stites. He wrote: “If you come up Monday I will tell you how the matter can be arranged. If you remove any of the fences or let the cattle hogs or any animals run in the ground or injure the crops of others you will be liable for damages. Come up Monday and I will settle with matter with you for whatever you have a just claim.” Whether or not Mr. Trine went to Hamilton as invited,the final arrangements were not made until October 9,and where witnessed by Morton Irwin. the amount agreed upon as the value of improvements made over benefits received was $80.. Peaceable possession was to be given on December 1,1844.

History of Butler County, Ohio, James Irwin is listed as erecting a still house in early days on his farm which was later owned by his grandson, James Irwin. James Irwin came to Ohio before 1796. On 11 June 1796 when he purchased 534 acres of land, part of Section 27, Township 4, Range 2 in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio, from Freeman Clarkson . Then in 1797, John C. Symmes sell the whole Section 27, Township 4, Range 2 of 640 acres to Elias Boudinot which included James Irwin 534 acres. James then came to Pisgah, the highest point in Union Township, Butler County, Ohio and settle on 360 acres of choice land. James Irwin started the first tan yard. He was the grandfather of Governor William Irwin, of California about 1850 and for several years William Irwin edited the leading newspaper of California. William Irwin was sent to California State Legislature, and later elected governor of California. William Irwin has been conspicuous in the management of California State affairs and known as a representative citizen of the country. Interesting note: James Irwin and his son, Robert Irwin and grandson, William Cox Irwin begin purchasing the land that James Irwin lost due to double selling lots by John C. Symmes in 1797.

Technorati Tags: History of Butler County,Ohio,James Irwin is listed as erecting a still house in early days on his farm which was later owned by his grandson,James Irwin. James Irwin came to Ohio before 1796. On 11 June 1796 when he purchased 534 acres of land,part of Section 27,Township 4,Range 2 in Deerfield Township,Warren County,from Freeman Clarkson . Then in 1797,John C. Symmes sell the whole Section 27,Range 2 of 640 acres to Elias Boudinot which included James Irwin 534 acres. James then came to Pisgah,the highest point in Union Township,Butler County,Ohio and settle on 360 acres of choice land. James Irwin started the first tan yard. He was the grandfather of Governor William Irwin,of California about 1850 and for several years William Irwin edited the leading newspaper of California. William Irwin was sent to California State Legislature,and later elected governor of California. William Irwin has been conspicuous in the management of California State affairs and known as a representative citizen of the country. Interesting note: James Irwin and his son,Robert Irwin and grandson,William Cox Irwin begin purchasing the land that James Irwin lost due to double selling lots by John C. Symmes in 1797.

James C. Irwin sues Isaac Stubbs Sr. in Common Plea Court, Warren County, Ohio for $13.69 for labor and work he preformed for him in Union Township. Recorded in May Term 1823, Record Book 10, page 198-200. The law suit was given under the hand and seal of Isaac Stubbs Jr., Justice of the Peace for Union Township, Warren County, Ohio on September 26, 1822. Isaac Stubbs Jr. certifies that judgment was entered by him was correct.

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James Irwin Will Probated date 14 November 1848. Will Signed 6 September 1848. Residence was Union Township, Butler County, Ohio. Executor was his son, Robert Irwin. Widow: Agnes Irwin. Heirs: heirs of dec’s daughter Mary Lowes wife of John Lowes, son Robert Irwin & his heirs, heirs of dec’d daughter Jane Whitaker wife of Jonathan Whitaker, heirs of dec’d son William Irwin, heirs of dec’d son David S. Irwin–wife Nancy Irwin, heirs of dec’d daughter Nancy Cox wife of Richard Cox, grandson Britton Moore Irwin only child of dec’d son James Irwin.

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