On 22 April 1896, Martha A. Patterson and her husband T. C. Patterson of Green County, Ohio sold their 1/6th interest in following properties to William Harper Irwin of Warren County, Ohio which included 63 1/4 acres in Tract No. 1 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 21 in Miami Purchase of Warren County, Ohio, 160 acres located in Tract 2 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 (South East quarter of section) in Warren County, Ohio. 7.91 acres in Tract 3 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner of tract) in Warren County, Ohio. 17 3/8 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 33 in the Miami Purchase in Warren County, Ohio. Tract 4 which included all the tract or parcel of land being in part of Range 2, Township 3, Section 10 between the Miami Rivers, in the Butler County, Ohio. This Tract 4 is located next to boundary line to the East by Britton Irwin property and South East corner Britton Irwin property was Samuel Fox’s property and South West of Samuel Fox’s property was William S. Moore property and North of William S. Moore’s property was Furman Moore’s property. Tract 5 which included 117 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner) in Warren County, Ohio being the same land that was devised by James Irwin late of Butler County, deceased, to Robert Irwin and others. Tract 6 which included 99 1/4 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner) located next to John Lowes, Peter Tetrick, and Jonathan Whitaker’s land. 17 1/2 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South East corner of tract) in Warren County, Ohio located next to John Lowes, Peter Tetrick, and Jonathan Whitaker’s land. 17 1/2 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 of Miami Purchase in Warren County, Ohio located next to land formerly owned by Peter Tetrick and next to the Tetrick Plantation. Tract 8 contained 100 acres, 6 acres, 2 acres, 1 acre, and 81 1/3 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 21 of Miami Purchase of Warren County, Ohio. The above described premises being intended to cover all the real estate owned by William Cox Irwin at his deceased and this deed being made to convey all the interest of Martha A. Patterson and her husband, T. C. Patterson as heirs at law to William Harper Irwin of Warren County, Ohio for $5,588.64. Witness by R.L. Van Harlinger, Notary Public of Warren County, Ohio, O.M. Bake, Abner S. Buck, Notary Public of Green County, Ohio, and Sallie Buck, as to T.C. Patterson. The record is recorded at the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 77, pages 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209.

 

On 22 April 1896, Martha A. Patterson and her husband T. C. Patterson of Green County, Ohio sold their 1/6th interest in  following properties to William Harper Irwin which included 63 1/4 acres in Tract No. 1 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 21 in Miami Purchase of Warren County, Ohio,

160 acres located in Tract 2 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 (South East quarter of section) in Warren County, Ohio.

7.91 acres in Tract 3 located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner of tract) in Warren County, Ohio.

17 3/8 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 33 in the Miami Purchase in Warren County, Ohio.

Tract 4 which included all the tract or parcel of land being in part of Range 2, Township 3, Section 10 between the Miami Rivers, in the Butler County, Ohio. This Tract 4 is located next to boundary line to the East by Britton Irwin property and South East corner Britton Irwin property was Samuel Fox’s property and South West of Samuel Fox’s property was William S. Moore property and North of William S. Moore’s property was Furman Moore’s property.

Tract 5 which included 117 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner) in Warren County, Ohio being the same land that was devised by James Irwin late of Butler County, deceased, to Robert Irwin and others.

Tract 6 which included 99 1/4 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South West corner) located next to John Lowes, Peter Tetrick, and Jonathan Whitaker’s land.

17 1/2 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 (South East corner of tract) in Warren County, Ohio located next to John Lowes, Peter Tetrick, and Jonathan Whitaker’s land.

17 1/2 acres located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 of Miami Purchase in Warren County, Ohio located next to land formerly owned by Peter Tetrick and next to the Tetrick Plantation.

Tract 8 contained 100 acres, 6 acres, 2 acres, 1 acre, and 81 1/3 acres  located in Range 2, Township 4, Section 21 of Miami Purchase of Warren County, Ohio.

The above described premises being intended to cover all the real estate owned by William Cox Irwin at his deceased and this deed being made to convey all the interest of Martha A. Patterson and her husband, T. C. Patterson as heirs at law to William Harper Irwin of Warren County, Ohio for $5,588.64.  Witness by R.L. Van Harlinger, Notary Public of Warren County, Ohio, O.M. Bake, Abner S. Buck, Notary Public of Green County, Ohio,  and Sallie Buck, as to T.C. Patterson. The record is recorded at the Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 77, pages 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209.

Technorati Tags: On 22 April 1896,Martha A. Patterson and her husband T. C. Patterson of Green County,Ohio sold their 1/6th interest in following properties to William Harper Irwin which included 63 1/4 acres in Tract No. 1 located in Range 2,Township 4,Section 21 in Miami Purchase of Warren County,Ohio,160 acres located in Tract 2 located in Range 2,Section 34 (South East quarter of section) in Warren County,Ohio. 7.91 acres in Tract 3 located in Range 2,Section 27 (South West corner of tract) in Warren County,Ohio. 17 3/8 acres located in Range 2,Section 33 in the Miami Purchase in Warren County,Ohio. Tract 4 which included all the tract or parcel of land being in part of Range 2,Township 3,Section 10 between the Miami Rivers,in the Butler County,Ohio. This Tract 4 is located next to boundary line to the East by Britton Irwin property and South East corner Britton Irwin property was Samuel Fox’s property and South West of Samuel Fox’s property was William S. Moore property and North of William S. Moore’s property was Furman Moore’s property. Tract 5 which included 117 acres in Range 2,Section 27 (South West corner) in Warren County,Ohio being the same land that was devised by James Irwin late of Butler County,deceased,to Robert Irwin and others. Tract 6 which included 99 1/4 acres located in Range 2,Section 27 (South West corner) located next to John Lowes,Peter Tetrick,and Jonathan Whitaker’s land. 17 1/2 acres in Range 2,Section 27 (South East corner of tract) in Warren County,Ohio located next to John Lowes,and Jonathan Whitaker’s land. 17 1/2 acres located in Range 2,Section 27 of Miami Purchase in Warren County,Ohio located next to land formerly owned by Peter Tetrick and next to the Tetrick Plantation. Tract 8 contained 100 acres,6 acres,2 acres,1 acre,and 81 1/3 acres located in Range 2,Section 21 of Miami Purchase of Warren County,Ohio. The above described premises being intended to cover all the real estate owned by William Cox Irwin at his deceased and this deed being made to convey all the interest of Martha A. Patterson and her husband,T. C. Patterson as heirs at law to William Harper Irwin of Warren County,Ohio for $5,588.64. Witness by R.L. Van Harlinger,Notary Public of Warren County,O.M. Bake,Abner S. Buck,Notary Public of Green County,and Sallie Buck,as to T.C. Patterson. The record is recorded at the Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 77,pages 205,206,207,208,and 209.

James Irwin of Butler County, Ohio purchases 1 acre lot in Range 2, Township 4, Section 33 from Isaac Vanleer of Warren County, Ohio on 2 October 1834. Then William Cox Irwin purchases 160 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 from John L. Day et al on 16 September 1876. It is mentioned that Robert Irwin purchased 17 3/8 acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 27 from David Mizner through John Hopkins as Sheriff of Warren County, Ohio on 2 September 1826.

 

On 2 October 1834, Isaac Vanleer and his wife, Elizabeth Vanleer of Warren County, Ohio sells part of Lot 1 in Range 2, Township 4, Section 33 (South West corner of Section – containing one acre) in the Miami Purchase to James Irwin of Butler County, Ohio for $200.00. Witness by James Baxter, Justice of the Peace and Joel P Enyart.  Recorded in the Recorder's Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 19, pages 453 and 454. There was mortgage on this property when purchased and James Irwin paid off the mortgage on 25 April 1836.

 

 

On 16 September 1876, John L Day and his wife, Carrie Day of Lee County, Iowa, and William A. Spruance and his wife, Frances O. Spruance of Clark County, Missouri, and William G. Kramer and his wife, Mary E. Kramer of Montour County, Pennsylvania sold 160  acres in Range 2, Township 4, Section 34 (South East of section) in the Miami Purchase to William Cox Irwin of Warren County, Ohio for $2,344.00. On the East of Section 34 is his father, Robert Irwin's land in Section 27 that was deeded to him by David Mizner through John Hopkins as Sheriff of Warren County, Ohio on 2 September 1826.  William Cox Irwin land is recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County, Ohio, Vol. 54, pages 272 and 273.

Technorati Tags: On 2 October 1834,Isaac Vanleer and his wife,Elizabeth Vanleer of Warren County,Ohio sells part of Lot 1 in Range 2,Township 4,Section 33 (South West corner of Section – containing one acre) in the Miami Purchase to James Irwin of Butler County,Ohio for $200.00. Witness by James Baxter,Justice of the Peace and Joel P Enyart. Recorded in the Recorder's Office of Warren County,Ohio,Vol. 19,pages 453 and 454. There was mortgage on this property when purchased and James Irwin paid off the mortgage on 25 April 1836. On 16 September 1876,John L Day and his wife,Carrie Day of Lee County,Iowa,and William A. Spruance and his wife,Frances O. Spruance of Clark County,Missouri,and William G. Kramer and his wife,Mary E. Kramer of Montour County,Pennsylvania sold 160 acres in Range 2,Section 34 (South East of section) in the Miami Purchase to William Cox Irwin of Warren County,Ohio for $2,344.00. On the East of Section 34 is his father,Robert Irwin's land in Section 27 that was deeded to him by David Mizner through John Hopkins as Sheriff of Warren County,Ohio on 2 September 1826. William Cox Irwin land is recorded in Recorder’s Office of Warren County,Vol. 54,pages 272 and 273.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1, November 29, 1935 & December 30, 1939. Interesting sidelights on taverns of Turnpike Days. We have mentioned several of the taverns and homes along the Hamilton and Fair Haven turnpike in Butler County, Ohio where the men working on or connected with the road improvement were fed or lodged. Until much later than Stephen Kendall’s time, the mail stage passing through Darrtown on its way between Hamilton and the state line made but one trip a week. Today the distance between Fair Haven and Darrtown is a mere nothing to tourists, but at that earlier date communication between the villages were few and far between. Family letters show how great the separation seemed to young “Wes Irwin and his wife, Mary Ann Woods, who left their farm homes near Darrtown to live at Fair Haven”.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1,November 29,1935 & December 30,1939. Interesting sidelights on taverns of Turnpike Days. We have mentioned several of the taverns and homes along the Hamilton and Fair Haven turnpike where the men working on or connected with the road improvement were fed or lodged. Until much later than Stephen Kendall’s time,the mail stage passing through Darrtown on its way between Hamilton and the state line made but one trip a week. Today the distance between Fair Haven and Darrtown is a mere nothing to tourists,but at that earlier date communication between the villages were few and far between. Family letters show how great the separation seemed to young “Wes Irwin and his wife,Mary Ann Woods,who left their farm homes near Darrtown to live at Fair Haven”.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1, November 29, 1935 & December 30, 1939. First bridge to span Great Miami. The first bridge to connect the little town of Hamilton and Rossville in Butler County, Ohio was a toll bridge through out its entire existence. It was called the Miami Bridge, and connected Hamilton and Rossville at about the site of the present bridge at High Street and Main Street. Not only was this Hamilton’s first bridge, but it was also the first to span the waters of the Great Miami and the first large bridge in this part of the country. The one over the Scioto at Chillicothe, which town was Ohio’s first capital, was the only one of any size in the state in 1815, when the citizens of Hamilton and Rossville came to feel that the service afforded by the ferries was inadequate. Charter members of The Miami Bridge company was Robert Irwin.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 1,November 29,1935 & December 30,1939. First bridge to span Great Miami. The first bridge to connect the little town of Hamilton and Rossville in Butler County,Ohio was a toll bridge through out its entire existence. It was called the Miami Bridge,and connected Hamilton and Rossville at about the site of the present bridge at High Street and Main Street. Not only was this Hamilton’s first bridge,but it was also the first to span the waters of the Great Miami and the first large bridge in this part of the country. The one over the Scioto at Chillicothe,which town was Ohio’s first capital,was the only one of any size in the state in 1815,when the citizens of Hamilton and Rossville came to feel that the service afforded by the ferries was inadequate. Charter members of The Miami Bridge company was Robert Irwin.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 2, January 6, 1940 & December 27, 1943. Boot and Shoe makers of an earlier day. It seems that always there were tanyards north of Main Street and around the lower end of Boudinot in Rossville, Butler County, Ohio. This was near the best business section and also a good residential district, and there was frequent complaint about the unsightliness of these tanyards. Previous to 1819, John Sutherland and William Irwin owned a tanyard at Main Street and the River . When they wished to sell, they advertised that there were 46 vats, a bark house and shed and 300 cords of bark. They also wished to sell the good dwelling house near by. This had its own well, right at the door, and the garden had a paling fence.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 2,January 6,1940 & December 27,1943. Boot and Shoe makers of an earlier day. It seems that always there were tanyards north of Main Street and around the lower end of Boudinot. This was near the best business section and also a good residential district,and there was frequent complaint about the unsightliness of these tanyards. Previous to 1819,John Sutherland and William Irwin owned a tanyard at Main Street and the River . When they wished to sell,they advertised that there were 46 vats,a bark house and shed and 300 cords of bark. They also wished to sell the good dwelling house near by. This had its own well,right at the door,and the garden had a paling fence.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 2, January 6, 1940 & December 27, 1943. Importance of Tanners in Early Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. Among the very early local occupations was that of the tanner. The shoemaker came first, and the tanners mad a living by supply them with leather. The tanner, shoemaker and saddlers were closely allied, but their trades depended upon the earliest of all pioneer–the woodcutters. Trees were felled ruthlessly for log cabins. After sawmills were established, the best of lumber was used for framed houses. Forest oak were sacrificed to make room for tillable soil, but the uncleared land was raided for its most valuable trees. The connection between the woodcutters and tanners is that oak bark is rich in tannic acid used in turning raw hides into leather. Very little is known about Hamilton tanneries earlier than 1814 when Captain John Caldwell, Joseph F. Randolph and James Wiedner are found. Andrew Stewart was an 1815 tanner. John Sutherland and William Irwin undoubtedly started their tannery soon after Rossville, Butler County, Ohio was laid out in 1804. Both families came in the 1790’s. All that is definitely known about the tanyard is that it was offered for sale in 1819. It was on the river “at Main Street”. There was a good dwelling house with a well at the door and a paled garden; also a bark house, shed, 46 vats and 300 cords of bark. In 1820, Sutherland and Porter were carrying on, and by 1825 Mr. Sutherland was alone.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 2,January 6,1940 & December 27,1943. Importance of Tanners in Early Hamilton,Butler County,Ohio. Among the very early local occupations was that of the tanner. The shoemaker came first,and the tanners mad a living by supply them with leather. The tanner,shoemaker and saddlers were closely allied,but their trades depended upon the earliest of all pioneer–the woodcutters. Trees were felled ruthlessly for log cabins. After sawmills were established,the best of lumber was used for framed houses. Forest oak were sacrificed to make room for tillable soil,but the uncleared land was raided for its most valuable trees. The connection between the woodcutters and tanners is that oak bark is rich in tannic acid used in turning raw hides into leather. Very little is known about Hamilton tanneries earlier than 1814 when Captain John Caldwell,Joseph F. Randolph and James Wiedner are found. Andrew Stewart was an 1815 tanner. John Sutherland and William Irwin undoubtedly started their tannery soon after Rossville,Ohio was laid out in 1804. Both families came in the 1790’s. All that is definitely known about the tanyard is that it was offered for sale in 1819. It was on the river “at Main Street”. There was a good dwelling house with a well at the door and a paled garden,also a bark house,shed,46 vats and 300 cords of bark. In 1820,Sutherland and Porter were carrying on,and by 1825 Mr. Sutherland was alone.

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. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. First Tanyard. Rossville, Butler County, Ohio first tanyard of which mention is found was owned by John Sutherland and William Irwin, prior to 1820.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. First Tanyard. Rossville,Butler County,Ohio first tanyard of which mention is found was owned by John Sutherland and William Irwin,prior to 1820.

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. Early Mills in Butler County, Ohio. Every indication is that this is one of the six mills erected in Butler County, Ohio by Joel Williams and that he built it for Solomon Line. Together they planned it as a good investment, and Solomon Line’s deed to Thomas McCullough proves that the mill was built as early as 1802. Joel Williams found a good turnover for his land in 1797 when he sold to William Bigham and Robert Irwin. The present Dayton Street marks the south boundary of the tract. In 1803, William Bigham and Robert Irwin partitioned the jointly owned land, setting off the 750 acre Bigham farm, on which the stone house was built in 1810. In 1813, Thomas McCullough sold his mill to William Bigham.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Early Mills in Butler County,Ohio. Every indication is that this is one of the six mills erected in Butler County,Ohio by Joel Williams and that he built it for Solomon Line. Together they planned it as a good investment,and Solomon Line’s deed to Thomas McCullough proves that the mill was built as early as 1802. Joel Williams found a good turnover for his land in 1797 when he sold to William Bigham and Robert Irwin. The present Dayton Street marks the south boundary of the tract. In 1803,William Bigham and Robert Irwin partitioned the jointly owned land,setting off the 750 acre Bigham farm,on which the stone house was built in 1810. In 1813,Thomas McCullough sold his mill to William Bigham.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. Prominent men, as optimistic as they were, were perfectly willing to go their security only to find themselves involved in financial problems. Some of these were Major William Ruffin, one of the first proprietors of Rossville, Butler County, Ohio, William Irwin who in the teens of the 1800’s had a tannery at the river end of Rossville’s Main Street in partnership with John Sutherland, and Joseph Hough, a contemporary pioneer merchant and nephew of J.N.C. Schenck, the Warren County, financier. The original Nicholas Longworth, and the young attorney, Salmon P. Chase, were interested in several of the judgments against Mr. John Sutherland.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Prominent men,as optimistic as they were,were perfectly willing to go their security only to find themselves involved in financial problems. Some of these were Major William Ruffin,one of the first proprietors of Rossville,Butler County,Ohio,William Irwin who in the teens of the 1800’s had a tannery at the river end of Rossville’s Main Street in partnership with John Sutherland,and Joseph Hough,a contemporary pioneer merchant and nephew of J.N.C. Schenck,the Warren County,financier. The original Nicholas Longworth,and the young attorney,Salmon P. Chase,were interested in several of the judgments against Mr. John Sutherland.

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. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. Miami University Students Volunteer for “Siege of Cincinnati, Ohio”. In the fall of 1862, there was no other city in United States had ever had to fortified against an advancing foe as was Cincinnati during the second year of the Civil War. The fall session at Miami University had just opened when news of the approach of General Kirby Smith’s troops towards the southern boundary of Ohio, with all that it applied. Quickly following this came the word that General Lew Wallace was in command of Cincinnati. Charles H. Fiske, a loyal Union boy and Miami University student who home was in Newport, Kentucky sent a wire to General Lew Wallace, asking if he would accept a company of volunteers. An affirmation reply came from General Lew Wallace and your Charles H. Fiske went to work. First he secured a two horse wagon, and with fifer and drummer aboard, scoured Oxford township for arms and ammunition, at the same time spreading the call for volunteers. He gathered all the shotguns, rifles, lead bullet molds, and ammunition of war which he could be found. On his return to Oxford, he found many eager to enlist. Fiske was elected captain. Mart Jones, who had seen service in the 100 days call for troops, was elected first lieutenant, and John J. Davis, a Miami University student, was made second lieutenant. Captain Fiske named his non-commissioned offers as shown in the roster of the company. One of the privates was John N. Irwin. All of the Miami University students who had arrived for the fall term, with the exception of perhaps a dozen were enrolled. Men, young and old, from Oxford and that township were enrolled. Within twenty four hours the company was organized, armed and ready to march. They were taken to Cincinnati by train, arriving in time to be entered before supper upon the roster of troops for service in behalf of United States. The ate in the old Sixth Street Market house and were assigned to quarters in the Smith and Nixon Hall on Vine Street, near Sixth Street.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Miami University Students Volunteer for “Siege of Cincinnati,Ohio”. In the fall of 1862,there was no other city in United States had ever had to fortified against an advancing foe as was Cincinnati during the second year of the Civil War. The fall session at Miami University had just opened when news of the approach of General Kirby Smith’s troops towards the southern boundary of Ohio,with all that it applied. Quickly following this came the word that General Lew Wallace was in command of Cincinnati. Charles H. Fiske,a loyal Union boy and Miami University student who home was in Newport,Kentucky sent a wire to General Lew Wallace,asking if he would accept a company of volunteers. An affirmation reply came from General Lew Wallace and your Charles H. Fiske went to work. First he secured a two horse wagon,and with fifer and drummer aboard,scoured Oxford township for arms and ammunition,at the same time spreading the call for volunteers. He gathered all the shotguns,rifles,lead bullet molds,and ammunition of war which he could be found. On his return to Oxford,he found many eager to enlist. Fiske was elected captain. Mart Jones,who had seen service in the 100 days call for troops,was elected first lieutenant,and John J. Davis,a Miami University student,was made second lieutenant. Captain Fiske named his non-commissioned offers as shown in the roster of the company. One of the privates was John N. Irwin. All of the Miami University students who had arrived for the fall term,with the exception of perhaps a dozen were enrolled. Men,young and old,from Oxford and that township were enrolled. Within twenty four hours the company was organized,armed and ready to march. They were taken to Cincinnati by train,arriving in time to be entered before supper upon the roster of troops for service in behalf of United States. The ate in the old Sixth Street Market house and were assigned to quarters in the Smith and Nixon Hall on Vine Street,near Sixth Street.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4, January 1, 1948 & December 26, 1951. Nancy Ramsey Sutherland was deserving of her husband’s devotion. Her sister Mary Ramsey married Archibald Irwin. Their daughters Jane and Elizabeth Irwin married sons of General William Henry and Anna Symmes Harrison. Through the Irwins, there were relationships with the Smiths, Findlays, Torrences and other prominent Cincinnatians who spoke of John Sutherland as their Scotch cousin. William Irwin, a brother of Archibald Irwin wrote to Cincinnati relatives about moving to Ohio from Pennsylvania and asked about bringing along slaves. His wife was a sister of James Smith, father of C.K. Smith. Whatever may have caused the Irwins to come to Hamilton instead of Cincinnati, they were here in 1819. William Irwin and Mr. John Sutherland formed a partnership in the tanneries near the West End of the new covered bridge. However, the Irwins soon moved to Oxford, Butler County, Ohio.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4,January 1,1948 & December 26,1951. Nancy Ramsey Sutherland was deserving of her husband’s devotion. Her sister Mary Ramsey married Archibald Irwin. Their daughters Jane and Elizabeth Irwin married sons of General William Henry and Anna Symmes Harrison. Through the Irwins,there were relationships with the Smiths,Findlays,Torrences and other prominent Cincinnatians who spoke of John Sutherland as their Scotch cousin. William Irwin,a brother of Archibald Irwin wrote to Cincinnati relatives about moving to Ohio from Pennsylvania and asked about bringing along slaves. His wife was a sister of James Smith,father of C.K. Smith. Whatever may have caused the Irwins to come to Hamilton instead of Cincinnati,they were here in 1819. William Irwin and Mr. John Sutherland formed a partnership in the tanneries near the West End of the new covered bridge. However,the Irwins soon moved to Oxford,Butler County,Ohio.

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.