The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. In 1799, William Irwin on a trip to Pennsylvania carried the word that Robert McClellan had “entirely broke himself by Bail”. Whatever were his difficulties, he did not stay “broke”. A much blurred letter was written in Louisville on the April 20, 1802, in which Robert McClellan told William McClellan that he reached that place by water in company with Lt. Pike, and was led up with a fever, that made him almost deaf. He hoped he would be able in a few days to ride to Lexington, Kentucky where the $200 William McClellan had mentioned would be paid “on sight”. He said to let a certain party have a certain piece of land “providing he gives up the bond not other way’.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. In 1799,William Irwin on a trip to Pennsylvania carried the word that Robert McClellan had “entirely broke himself by Bail”. Whatever were his difficulties,he did not stay “broke”. A much blurred letter was written in Louisville on the April 20,1802,in which Robert McClellan told William McClellan that he reached that place by water in company with Lt. Pike,and was led up with a fever,that made him almost deaf. He hoped he would be able in a few days to ride to Lexington,Kentucky where the $200 William McClellan had mentioned would be paid “on sight”. He said to let a certain party have a certain piece of land “providing he gives up the bond not other way’.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4, January 1, 1948 & December 26, 1951. John Sutherland was a Scotchman, and had been twice married before he came to Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. We understand that these wives were both Kentucky belles, who died young, one leaving a son, Alexander Sutherland. It is impossible to keep track of relationships, but it is easy to see that marriages among John Sutherland’s associates had a definite bearing on his business ventures and on his selection of a third wife. William Irwin’s brother Archibald Irwin married Mary Ramsey. James Findlay, a cousin and business partner of James Smith, married Jane Irwin, a sister of William and Archibald Irwin. Sutherland, Findlay, Ramsey and Irwin formed a partnership. Although John Sutherland was much older than Nancy Ramsey, relative of his partners, he won her for his third wife. This bought about a close friendship among the John Sutherland, James Smith, James Findlay, William and Archibald Irwin, Mary Ramsey and William Henry Harrison families.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4,January 1,1948 & December 26,1951. John Sutherland was a Scotchman,and had been twice married before he came to Hamilton,Butler County,Ohio. We understand that these wives were both Kentucky belles,who died young,one leaving a son,Alexander Sutherland. It is impossible to keep track of relationships,but it is easy to see that marriages among John Sutherland’s associates had a definite bearing on his business ventures and on his selection of a third wife. William Irwin’s brother Archibald Irwin married Mary Ramsey. James Findlay,a cousin and business partner of James Smith,married Jane Irwin,a sister of William and Archibald Irwin. Sutherland,Findlay,Ramsey and Irwin formed a partnership. Although John Sutherland was much older than Nancy Ramsey,relative of his partners,he won her for his third wife. This bought about a close friendship among the John Sutherland,James Smith,James Findlay,William and Archibald Irwin,Mary Ramsey and William Henry Harrison families.

The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5, January 2, 1952 & December 29, 1955. William Henry and Anna Harrison of Butler County, Ohio, third child, William Harrison was in Lexington, Kentucky at Transylvania College. It may be surmised that his discontent while in Lexington was due to the fact that Jane Irwin was in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, William Henry Harrison wished him to continue at Transylvania College, but he soon was back studying law in Cincinnati. William Harrison began drinking too hard. Dr. Benjamin Harrison had contracted the same habit. William and Jane Irwin were married and living in Cincinnati, where Jane was very happy. Her husband, William Harrison habits made it seem best that they come to the country, where they were given a farm “across the creek” from The Cabin, home of William’s parents William Henry and Anna Harrison. William Henry Harrison was grieved by William’s weakness. William Henry Harrison only loyal son, Scott Harrison and built him a fine home at The Point. After the death of his first wife, Scott Harrison married a sister of his brother, William’s wife, Elizabeth Irwin. The first few of their children were born at The Cabin, one of these was Benjamin Harrison, destined to be the President of United States, as had been his illustrious grandfather.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 5,January 2,1952 & December 29,1955. William Henry and Anna Harrison of Butler County,Ohio,third child,William Harrison was in Lexington,Kentucky at Transylvania College. It may be surmised that his discontent while in Lexington was due to the fact that Jane Irwin was in Cincinnati,Ohio. His father,William Henry Harrison wished him to continue at Transylvania College,but he soon was back studying law in Cincinnati. William Harrison began drinking too hard. Dr. Benjamin Harrison had contracted the same habit. William and Jane Irwin were married and living in Cincinnati,where Jane was very happy. Her husband,William Harrison habits made it seem best that they come to the country,where they were given a farm “across the creek” from The Cabin,home of William’s parents William Henry and Anna Harrison. William Henry Harrison was grieved by William’s weakness. William Henry Harrison only loyal son,Scott Harrison and built him a fine home at The Point. After the death of his first wife,Scott Harrison married a sister of his brother,William’s wife,Elizabeth Irwin. The first few of their children were born at The Cabin,one of these was Benjamin Harrison,destined to be the President of United States,as had been his illustrious grandfather.

Jane F. Irwin and her husband, A.B. Irwin of Lyon County, Kentucky quick claim to First Regular Baptist Church of Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio to half of lot 51 on 31 July 1888.

Technorati Tags: Jane F. Irwin and her husband,A.B. Irwin of Lyon County,Kentucky quick claim to First Regular Baptist Church of Franklin Township,Warren County,Ohio to half of lot 51 on 31 July 1888

Charles L. Irwin Obituary stated he died 19 November 1988 was native of Lewis County, Kentucky. His son, Rocky L. Irwin native of Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio

 

Mary Belle (Cooper) Irwin Obituary dated 12 March 1942 stated she died of heart attack at her daughter’s, Mrs. Steve Meade’s home in Pleasant Plain. Daughter of A. N. and Julia Reeder Cooper, born in Eby, KY on 15 March 1874. Mother of Warney Irwin, Greene Irwin, Effie Irwin, Mrs. Meade, and Mrs. Frank Miller. Sister of Alva Cooper, R.G. Cooper, Columbus Cooper, Orville Cooper and Laura (Cooper) Stone. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Olive Hill, KY.

Rocky Irwin’s Obituary died 27 May 2003. Resident of Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio. Buried at Woodside Cemetery. Leaves wife, Debbie (Martin), son, Rocky II, mother, Fannie and sister Velma (Irwin) Lykins.