Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII TOWNSHIP HISTORY Early Records Of Jefferson Township--Justices Of The Peace-- Changes In School System--The Original Townships--Divisions After 1850--Bloomfield Township--Its Hamlets--Methodist Churches In Township--Keystone Furnace--Coal Township-- Village Of Coalton--Founders Of Coalton--Franklin Township --The Churches And Their Founders--Prominent Citizens-- Hamilton Township--Religious Organizations--Mabee's Stand--' Jackson Township--First Settlers Revolutionary Soldiers-- Swiftsville And Ray--Jefferson Township--Liberty Township --School And Churches--Lick Township--Madison Township-- The Earliest' Churches--Madison Furnace--Milton Township --Scioto Township--Washington Township. There was a time when township government played an important part in the lives of the people. Under the first constitution of Ohio there were many officials provided and the citizens took a pride in accepting these positions, and the faithful performance of duty was the first and almost the only consideration for the compensation was small. Early Records Of Jefferson Township The following- transcript from the records of Jefferson Township is a sample of many: "At a session of the Trustees of Jefferson township on the third day of March, 1828, the following fees were allowed for the small township officers, to wit: John Horton was allowed for his services as Trustee 37% cents, and also for his services as supervisor 37% cents. Peter Seel and William McNeal were also allowed for their services as Trustee 37% cents each. Solomon Mackley allowed 37% cents for his services as clerk. Thomas Farley allowed 37% cents for his services as supervisor. Henjamin Arthur allowed for his services as supervisor 28 cents, and Abner Cutler !) cents. James...
