Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 25, Number 3, May-June 2011
A PUBLICATION OF:
THE HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
P. O. BOX 231
DESHLER, OHIO 43516
www.henrycountyohiogenealogy.org
The Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter is now published bi-monthly. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any material submitted. The Newsletter is copyright protected, but the Society gives permission for material to be copied for personal research and to other chapter newsletters for their use. Any other use of this material should carry written permission from the Henry County Genealogical Society and acknowledge the source. Annual membership is $10.00 for 1-2 people at the same address.
Meetings will be held quarterly or as announced in the newsletter. Publications for sale are listed on the last page with the newest ones appearing on the first page.
We print all queries that are related to Henry County – membership is not required. Send queries to Henry Co. Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 231, Deshler, OH 43516 or to the editor as “Query” at wendypen@wcnet.org. After May 2016, queries may be directed to our website and will appear there.
Officers:
President – Jim Rebar – jamesrebar@roadrunner.com
Vice President – Phyllis LaRue
Treasurer/Membership Chmn. – Lucille Van Scoyoc – elvrrv2c@centurylink.net
Corresponding Secretary – Phyllis LaRue – 409 W. Maple St. Deshler, OH 43516
Recording Secretary and First Families Chmn. – Kathy Bishop – 10-292 Rd. E, Hamler, OH 43524 skbshp@embarq.com
News Reporter – Patricia Marshall – antiquepat@aol.com
Newsletter Editor – Karen Sunderman – wendypen@wcnet.org
Webmaster – Jim Rebar – jamesrebar@roadrunner.com
Meetings
May 16, 2011, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Jane Shively will speak on the history of Richfield Township.
June 20, 2011, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Business meeting and research night.
July 18, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
We will visit the local history section of new Putnam County Library building in Ottawa. Enter Ottawa from the north on St. Rt. 109, Turn rt. on Putnam Pkwy. last bldg, before YMCA. Meet in Gen. Rm. For carpools from Deshler and Napoleon call Karen Sunderman, Lucille VanScoyoc or Jim Rebar.
New Members
#498 Glenda S. Smith, Toledo, OH 43612
Membership is $10 per year. Dues are paid the first of each year and newsletters are mailed from that date. Please address correspondence to the website, the editor, or to our P. O. Box. Include your membership # (on address label). All Henry Co. queries are printed free.
Recent Publications…
Henry County Birth Records Vol. II (1877-1882), will cost $10.00 plus $2.00 postage and handling. Northwest Signal Obituaries Vol. XXIV (2010), which will cost $22.00 plus $2.00 postage and handling.
150th Anniversary of the Civil War
To search for your Civil War ancestor, you can check out the online Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System at https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm. This database contains 6.3 million names, including more than 464,000 Union soldiers from Ohio.
To find information on 27 Ohio sites relating to the Civil War, officers who served, and some who later became president, see the website, “Ohio in the Civil War.”
Online Sites to Try
Find a Grave (photographs of tombstones): www. findagrave. com
Mocave Find My Past search engine: www.mocavo.com
SCHWIEBERT, ROESCH, RIECHENBERG
Looking for records or documents on the birth, death or marriage of Juergen Fredrich Schwiebert b. 16 May 1838 d. 22 Feb 1878 in Napoleon, OH and bur at Bremer Cemetery and Catherine Ilse Roesch b. 1 Nov 1840 d. 16 May 1928. Also documents for J. F. Schwiebert’s parents, Christian Schwiebert b. 29 May 1812 d. 16 Feb 1891 in Hamler, OH bur at Hope Lutheran Church and Louisa Riechenberg b. 6 Mar 1818 d. 13 June 1896 also bur at Hope Lutheran.
Submitter: Penny Bonawitz, Lutz, FL 33558
Addition to Birth Records
While working on Volume III of Henry Co. Birth Records (which begin with the Assessor’s report for the second half of 1882) an additional listing for 1881 was found:
BAILEY, Adam A. bom 25 Dec 1881 in German Twp., Fulton Co. Father- Jacob BAILEY and mother- Emma KEIFER whose residence is listed as Ridgeville, OH.
Donations
Recent donations to the Edwin Wood Memorial Library in Deshler (our repository):
Sara Barnett donated photos of Matthew SCHNEIDER and his barbershop—once located in Deshler—as well as extensive information on the following families: BAUM, MEEHLING, DESGRANGES, DAUM, HAROLD, and ALTMAN.
Nancy Buchanan donated a 1919 class picture and as well as a 1930 girls’ and boys’ basketball team picture from Deshler High School.
Phyllis LaRue donated articles from The (Toledo) Blade on Harold McMaster and also Early Photography Studios in Deshler.
We appreciate these donations and hope they will help someone find information on their families.
From The Deshler Flag, January 29,1897
This issue of the Deshler Flag was devoted to a review of the history of Deshler and promotion of the businesses.
MILLINERY
This branch of Deshler’s business is ably managed by Mrs. A. R. NANNA, who has been serving the people so well and faithfully that the ladies would be at a loss without her. All the latest styles in millinery can be found at her place, and the taste she exhibits in displaying them is recommendation enough to curious ones that she is a trimmer of more than ordinaiy merit She also carries a nice line of fancy work, trim, edgings, braids, etc., which are greatly admired by those who call. Her rooms are certainly an emporium of fashion.
THE ELEVATOR
owned by SOUTHWORTH, RICE & Co. is an enterprise that is deserving of more than a passing notice. We boast, without fear of contradiction, that no town in Ohio the size of this has a better or more complete elevator than the one operated by this firm here in Deshler. It is a mammoth concern, supplied with all the latest appliances for the handling and caring of grain, and, best of all, the firm is perfectly responsible. The plant is under the management of Mr. RICE, a grain buyer of large experience, and who pays strict attention to business. The company’s headquarters are in Toledo, where they are prepared to watch every chance and take advantage of the market, thus enabling them to pay the highest market prices. ‘They own a number of elevators but Deshler has the largest and best outside of Toledo. It will be worth your time to pay them a visit and see how nicely they are fixed.
W. H. DARBY
never makes much of a fuss, but those who know him are his friends. Hart is the chief of the fire department, but as a means of passing away time between fire alarms, and defray his living expenses, he runs a bar “on the side,” where fine liquor, for medicinal, scientific and other purposes, can be procured at the usual price. He don’t advertise for business, but knows how to treat the boys well when they enter his place of business, which is a strong inducement for them to call again. Yes, everybody likes Mr. Darby.
Dr. W. M. CONN
Of one thing we are certain—Deshler can boast of having the best dental surgeon the county affords in the gentleman whose name appears above. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia dental school, and is an expert at his profession. He located here about a year ago and at once worked up a wonderful practice which is constantly increasing. To show that the doctor has the utmost confidence in his ability and the future prosperity of the town we need only mention that he recently took unto himself a wife and settled down to business with a determination to push ahead, There is nothing in dentistry but that he can master, and if you need any work in this line give him a call.
The PHOENIX HOUSE
or Railroad Restaurant, is in good hands, with Mr. F. H. MONTHAVEN as manager. This popular place is located at the junction of the B. & O. and C., H. & D. depots, and is open day and night. It is the headquarters for all the train men, where they take their lunch, and also enjoys a good trade from the traveling public who find it very convenient to step across to get something to eat while waiting for their trains. No matter what time of the day or night you go there you will find that they have customers. A bar is run in connection.
FLECK BROS.
merchant tailors. One would hardly believe that a town no larger than this could support such an institution as these boys run, but, nevertheless, it’s a fact that both of them are kept busy from Monday morning until late Saturday night filling orders for their own-make garments. They are first-class workmen, carry good goods, and make good fits, which is the secret of their success. They have lately located in the BAER block, where they have a much better room and a better chance to show their goods. If you want a nice suit of clothes this spring, don’t forget the Fleck Bros. Drop in and see them.
In Conclusion
In addition to the above there are quite a number of other business and professional men who should be mentioned in this connection, but we find our space more than occupied and we will have to remember them at some future time.
From The Deshler Flag issues of 9 Mar and 16 Mar 1900
(Does anyone know where Fort Glory was? I’m assuming it was a church community near Deshler as it was in the local news. Please write if you have information.—the Editor)
FORT GLORY—Mrs. Lillie PLOTTS has returned home from an extended visit with her sister at McClure.
FORT GLORY—Mrs. Thomas SINGER is on the sick list. Mrs. Emmett HOLMES is visiting relatives at Portage. Mrs. John ROOF is visiting relatives in Arkansas.
Mr. Rufus MERCER, living northeast of Deshler, in Richfield Twp., has been adjudged insane and will be taken to the asylum this week.
Mr. John SCHMYR is packing his stock preparatory to moving the same to Milton. We regret to see his store go out of business.
Mr. Homer LONGBRAKE and Miss Mary JACKSON, both of this city, were quietly married at Ottawa last Sat.
From 6 April 1900
We regret to learn that Judge DONNELL Y buried his daughter at Napoleon last Saturday. She was ill a day or two.
From 13 April 1900
Joseph FURGUSON was made the happy father of a nice little baby last Saturday.
Mr. H. C. MILLER has moved into his new home south of town.
Arthur MUNDWILER commenced divorce proceedings against his wife, Flossie M. MUNDWILER and alleges gross neglect of duty.
Licenses to Solemnize Marriages
From Henry County Marriages, Book “A”
Key: R=Regular, M=Minister, P=Preacher, RO=Regular Ordained, O=Ordained, OM=Ordained Minister.
Other ministers are listed, but these are the ones whose licenses originated in Henry County.
| Name | Lic. Issued | Status | Denomination | County | Auth. Henry County |
| ALBERT von DOMENDUS | 23 Nov 1874 | (RO) | Evangelical Protestant German Ref. | Henry | 23 Nov 1874 |
| BANK, Rev, Charles | 30 Mar 1857 | (R) | not recorded | Henry | 30 Mar 1857 |
| BOTTENBURG, Abraham | 27 Sep 1845 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 27 Sept 1845 |
| CARR, Rev. D. W. | 16 Mar 1877 | (RO) | Church of God | Henry | 16 Mar 1877 |
| CENDER, Rev. D. F. | 25 Nov 1868 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 25 Nov 1868 |
| COPLAND, Rev. C. | 27 Jul 1873 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 27 July 1873 |
| CURTES, Rev. A. M. | 20 May 1876 | (RO) | Catholic | Henry | 20 May 1876 |
| DUCKWORTH, Rev. S. H. | 25 Apr 1874 | (RO) | Christian Union | Henry | 25 Apr 1874 |
| DULITZ, Rev. Ludwig | 28 Jan 1873 | (RO) | Lutheran | Henry | 28 Jan 1873 |
| DUNLAP, Rev. Andrew N. | 23 Feb 1876 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 23 Feb 1876 |
| GARRETT, Rev. Elnathan C. | 10 Dec 1870 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 10 Dec 1870 |
| GRAHAM, Rev. George P. | 31 Mar 1873 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 31 Mar 1873 |
| HERRING, Rev. William M. | 28 Dec 1860 | (RO) | Evangelical Lutheran | Perry | 24 Sept 1872 |
| HOFFMAN, Rev. Elisha A. | 24 Sept 1872 | (RO) | Evangelical Assn, of N. America | Henry | 24 Sept 1872 |
| HOY, Rev. Samuel | 24 Nov 1876 | (RO) | Evangelicican Association | Henry | 24 Nov 1876 |
| HUDSON, Hillard | 6 June 1877 | (RO) | Christian Mission | Henry | 6 June 1877 |
| HUDSON, Rev. Isaac | 17 Feb 1877 | (RO) | Christian Mission | Henry | 17 Feb 1877 |
| JACKSON, Rev. Joseph | 8 Jan 1873 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 8 Jan 1873 |
| JAMES, Bro. T.(?) | 20 July 1874 | (O) | Church of God | Henry | 20 July 1874 |
| KELLER, Rev. D. | 11 Feb 1869 | (RO) | Christian Union | Henry | 11 Feb 1869 |
| KESSLER, Rev. S. W. L. | 31 Dec 1868 | (RO) | German Lutheran | Henry | 31 Dec 1868 |
| KING, Rev. Henry | 10 Oct 1853 | (RO) | Lutheran | Henry | 10 Oct 1853 |
| LEHRNER, Rev. Joseph | 22 Dec 1856 | (RO) | Evangelical Lutheran | Henry | 22 Dec 1856 |
| LLOYD, Rev. J. P. | 4 Jan 1872 | (RO) | Presbyterian | Henry | 4 Jan 1872 |
| MARKWITH, Rev. Morrison M. | 2 Oct 1873 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 2 Oct 1873 |
| MARTIN, Rev. James W. | 28 Nov 1870 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 28 Nov 1870 |
| MERCER, Lewis | 23 Apr 1875 | (M) | Church of the New Jerusalem | Henry | 23 Nov 1875 |
| MICHAIL, Rev. Jonas | 31 Mar 1873 | (RO) | German Reformed | Henry | 31 Mar 1873 |
| MILLER, Rev. George | 10 Apr 1874 | (RO) | Christian Union | Henry | 10 Apr 1874 |
| MOON, Rev A. S. | 2 Jan 1872 | (RO) | Baptist | Henry | 2 Jan 1872 |
| OSMUN, Tailing | 27 Apr 1858 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 27 Apr 1858 |
| POLING, Rev. E. | 18 Dec 1875 | (RO) | Church of God | Henry | 18 Dec 1875 |
| PORTER, Rev. Joseph | 26 Mar 1873 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 26 Mar 1873 |
| REX, Rev. Elias | 7 Sept 1869 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 7 Sept 1869 |
| RICHARDSON, Rev. D. K. | __ Dec 1864 | (RO) | Presbyterian | Henry | Dec 1864 |
| ROBERTS, Rev. Samuel L. | 25 Oct 1856 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 25 Oct 1856 |
| CANNELL, Rev William B. | 23 Sept 1854 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 23 Sept 1854 |
| SITES, Rev. John | 6 Dec 1872 | (RO) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 6 Dec 1872 |
| STRUBLE, Rev. George | 24 Nov 1858 | (RO) | United Brethren in Christ | Henry | 24 Nov 1858 |
| WARDY, Rev. Charles | 8 Dec 1874 | (RO) | Catholic | Henry | 8 Dec 1874 |
| WINTER, Rev. William W. | 8 Dec 1876 | (O) | Methodist Episcopal | Henry | 8 Dec 1876 |
| WITZGALL, Rev. William | 9 Dec 1859 | (RO) | German Reformed | Henry | 9 Dec 1859 |
Loose page stuck in the back of the book:
10 Dec 1851 Ephraim SIMONS married Mary Ann MANSFIELD in Damascus Twp. by Jonas PRATT, Justice of the Peace.
68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
From The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohioin the War of the Rebellion 1861-1866, Vol. V.
The 68th was organized in Nov. and Dec. 1861 at Camp Latty, Napoleon, OH and mustered out July 10, 1865 at Louisville, KY. Due to the huge amount of information, only the soldier’s name, his company, rank, age and pertinent information such as being wounded or killed is included here. Note that being detached to a colored regiment does not mean that a soldier was black. Colored regiments had white officers.
Company I Privates
| BALL, George Died 31 Jan 1863 at Memphis, TN |
25 | BORDEN, Lorenzo Died 18 July 1863 at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO |
44 |
| CAMPBELL, Nelson F. | 34 | CONROD, Michael Disch. 3 Apr 1863 at Memphis TN on Surg. Cert. |
28 |
| CULVER, William Died 27 Apr 1862 at Covington, KY |
38 | CROSSER, Adam Disch. 4 Sept 1862 at Columbus, OH on Surg. Cert. |
32 |
| CUNNINGHAM, William | 29 | CRAYS, Samuel Never reported for duty; enlisted in 72nd OVI |
20 |
| CAMP, Samuel Died 11 Nov 1862 at Camp Dennison, OH |
52 | DODD, William Died 12 Oct 1862 at Jackson, TN |
18 |
| DIEHL, Henry Never reported for duty |
19 | DAVIS, Solon | 20 |
| ENGLAND, Lewis | 22 | EMCH, Benedict | 18 |
| EVANS, Richard Disch. 26 Mar 1863 at Memphis, TN on Surg. Cert. |
44 | EDGAR, George H. Never reported for duty; enlisted in 67th OVI |
18 |
| ENGLE, Charles W. See also Charles W. INGLE |
19 | FULLER, Gilbert F. W. Wounded 16 May 1863 in battle of Champion Hills, MS |
24 |
| GARDNER, William H. Died 31 July 1863 at Vicksburg, MS |
18 | GARDNER, James H. | 18 |
| GORREL, John | 26 | GARDIN, Antone | 29 |
| HUTCHINSON, John | 25 | HOOVER, Archibald B. | 18 |
| HARMON, Shepard C. | 27 | HARPEL, Henry R. | 38 |
| HARPEL, Henry W. On muster roll, no further record |
37 | HOPKINS, William | 33 |
| HOLMES, James On muster roll; no further record |
31 | HISSONG, Lyman J. | — |
| HESS, A. J. | 28 | HOUGH, William H. On muster roll; never reported for duty |
20 |
| INGLE, Elbert W. | 18 | INGLE, John W. | 28 |
| INGLE, Isaac W. | 20 | INGLE, Charles W. Also Charles W. ENGLE, died 10 July 1864 in hosp. at Cairo, IL |
19 |
| INGLE, Perry Died 31 Mar 1864 in hosp. Cleveland, OH |
18 | JOHNSOH, Willard C. | 25 |
| JACKSON, Asa Died 24 Apr 1862 on hosp, transport Cincinnati, OH |
25 | JARVIS, Ebenezer N. | 37 |
| KINNEY, James | 25 | KIEFFER, John C. | 31 |
| KEERIT(?), Frederick Died 20 Sept 1864 of wounds received 31 Aug 1864 in action near Atlanta, GA |
26 | KIDDER, William Discharged 6 Jan 1862 by civil authority |
21 |
| KELLEY, James | 38 | KRYDER, Michael On muster-in roll, never reported; enlisted in 67th OVI |
42 |
| KELLOG, Collin A. Disch. 8 May 1863 at Memphis, TN on Surg. Cert. |
18 | LOOP, William H. Died 28 May 1862 at Woodville, Sandusky Co. OH |
34 |
| LOOP, Myron B. | 22 | LYNN, Robert B. Disch, 15 Aug 1862 at Columbus, OH on Surg. Cert. |
43 |
| LANE, Thomas C. Died 29 Mar 1862 at Crump’s Landing, TN |
39 | LAMB, William G. | 41 |
| LETHMAN, David Mustered in as David SETHMAN |
28 | McCANN, Carey E. | 20 |
| McGIFFIN, James M. | 34 | MAIN, Hiram Wounded 16 May 1863 Battle of Champion Hills, MS |
21 |
| MARKS, John | 35 | MILLER, William | 21 |
| MINER, Jerry Disch. 25 July 1862 at Camp Chase, OH Surg. Cert. |
44 | MARRIS, David Disch. 25 July 1862 at Camp Chase, OH Surg. Cert. |
18 |
| MOORHOUSE, Ira H. Died 19 Mar 1862 at New Albany, IN |
18 | MERRETT, Daniel | 28 |
| NEMAN, Frederick On muster-in roll; never reported for duty |
20 | OTTENBERGER Conrod | 21 |
| OLDER, Barnett Disch. 19 Aug 1862 at Cairo, E on Surg. Cert. |
20 | OLDER, Silas Disch. 17 Oct 1862 at Bolivar, TN on Surg. Cert. |
18 |
| PERCE, Joseph H. Disch. 23 Oct 1864 at Galesville, AL Surg. Cert. |
18 | PIERCE, Arthur also served Missouri Volunteers 1861 |
23 |
| PATTISON, Allen Died 7 Mar 1862 near Shiloh, TN |
30 | PERRINE, Benjamin F. Killed 7 June 1863 Battle of Milliken’s Bend, LA |
26 |
| RADEL, John On muster roll; never reported for duty |
32 | ROLAND, Silas W. Died 9 Mar 1862 at New Albany, IN |
21 |
| ROSE, James Disch. 4 Apr 1862at Crump’s Landing, TN Surg. Cert. |
42 | RUPART, Louis On muster-in roll: never reported for duty |
22 |
| REFER, George On muster roll; never reported-enlisted in 57th OH |
41 | RICHARDSON, Laland On muster roll; never reported – Enlisted in 72nd OH |
21 |
| ROLERT, Henry Disch. 30 Apr 1863 at Memphis, TN on Surg. Cert. |
30 | SALSBURY On muster roll; no further record found |
22 |
| SALSBURY, Samaritan M. | 18 | SCOTT, Milton M. Mustered in as Newton SCOTT |
20 |
| STERN AM AN, William R. | 18 | STERNAMAN, Henry F. | 18 |
| SETHMAN, David See also David LETHMAN |
28 | SHERER George Killed 3 Mar 1865 in railroad accident at Washington Jct., MD |
18 |
| SALTZMAN, George Disch. 1 Nov 1862 Columbus, OH on Surg. Cert. |
26 | STEPHENS, George W. Died 7 Mar 1862 at Fort Donnelson, TN |
18 |
| SPOHN, Henry E. Disch. 18 June 1862 at Camp Chase, OH Surg. Cert. |
33 | SHODER George Disch. 10 Nov 1862 at La Grange, TN Surg. Cert. |
39 |
| SP AFFORD, Henry S. Died 17 Feb 1863 in hospital at Memphis, TN |
28 | TYLER, Asa H. Disch. 22 Nov 1863 at Vicksburg, MS Surg. Cert. |
41 |
| THAMON, Philip Also on rolls as Philip THAMAW. died 30 Oct 1862 at Bolivar, TN |
31 | VICKERYY, Leonard | 29? |
| WALLING, Virgil | 18 | WHITMAN, Robert | 23 |
| WHITMAN, Ephraim B. On muster roll; never reported-enlisted 72nd OH |
20 | WILCOX, John Disch. 31 Dec 1863 at Vicksburg, MS to 8th OH Bat. |
21 |
| WALKER, Andrew Died 21 Mar 1862 at Savannah, TN |
38 | WEAVER Alexander Disch. 25 July 1862 at Columbus, OH Surg. Cert. |
39 |
| WEASNER, Frederick On muster roll; never reported for duty |
20 | WIEAL, John On muster roll; never reported-enlisted 67th OH |
24 |
History of Washington Township, 1888
Abstracted from History of Henry and Fulton Counties. OH edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and other references
Of great historic interest, this township was the hunting ground of the last of the Ottawa tribe, from which three chiefs and a small band of followers were reluctant to retreat. These three chiefs were OXINOXICA, WAUSEON, and MYO, the latter ranking third in the Indian degree of power. He was a small, but an exceedingly wise, cunning Indian. He died on the Maumee and his skull was for a number of years preserved by Dr. L. L. PATRICK, a pioneer physician who had the courage to combat the malaria and bilious fever of the Maumee, and who was an uncle of George PATRICK of Liberty Twp. This township was originally named Myo, in honor of the chief also known as “Little Chief.” A reservation for the Ottowas extended into Henry Co. at the NE corner and the quick-sand swamps, or “openings” were covered with scrub oak.
The last reference to the name Myo was in 1847. At the time of organization, there were 11 voters: Edward MURPHY; Noah HOLLOWAY; James O’NIEL; Michael CONNELLY, Sr., the father of Michael and James CONNELLY; Edward SCRIBNER; William ANGLEMEYER; John LAMPHIER, later of Liberty Twp.; David EDWARDS, whose daughter Martha married Robert SHOWMAN; David J. CORY, who became a judge and later moved to Findlay.
The first voting place was in MURPHY’S school house, made of unhewn logs. Abraham SNYDER, later of Damascus Twp., was a hunter in the wilderness of 1839. By 1847 John BIGGINS, Dennis BRESNAHAN, Peter CONNELLY, August GROFF, John GRUMLING, Ephraim HYTER, Daniel MOORE, and Nelson POLSON had settled here. About that time Maumee River was made the southern boundary and section 6 as well as parts of sections 1-5 and 7-8 of Damascus Twp. were attached. Like the rest of the northern tier of townships, Washington contributed its 12 northern sections to Fulton Co.
In 1848 Charles BUCKLIN, David MOHLER, William ANGLEMEYER, James DURBIN, Thomas W. DURBIN, David EDWARDS, Edward O’HEARN, John LAMPIER, John H. POLSON, A. SMITH, and MICHAEL WHITE were added to the tax rolls. Thomas William DURBIN was a blacksmith and merchant.
There was a settlement in this township long before Napoleon. Texas is the principal village and once occupied a place on the canal. In 1865 Capt. George CARVER conceived the idea of boring for oil. When that proved futile, the property was sold to Capt. J. W. GEERING, who built a large hotel, intending to start a sanitarium. Theodore WAGNER ran a public ferry with ferrymen being William KITTERMAN, Daniel KERSTETTER, G. W. LONG, William BELLINGER, Jacob HARDY, Martin W1NOVER and J. J. HARDY. A Mr. PHIPPS had a gun repair shop, Dr. D. E. HAAG settled in Texas and J. W. WRIGHT opened a general store. William SHEFFIELD gave the plot of ground for the Methodist Church in 1870. Mary HARDY started a “Carrie Nation Organization” which broke all the bottles of whisky in Mose JACKSON’s saloon.
Another hamlet was Colton, which was located on the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad and platted by John OSBORN in 1855.
The southeast part of the township was settled mostly by Irish who came for the construction of the canal, while the north is mostly German.
Land, Town Lots and Chattel Returned Deliquent
By the Treasurer of Henry County, January 11, 1853
More information on the taxes owed is in the book, but not included here. These were early settlers or landowners in these townships.
All in Washington Township
| Owner’s Name | Sec. and Description | Acres |
| ABBOT, A. | Sec. 32 NW NE | 40 A. |
| BUCKLIN, Charles | Sec. 7 N fr’l 1/4 E 1/4 | 47 A. |
| BUSNAHAN, D. | Sec. 35 SW fr SW | 51A |
| BIGGINS, John | Sec. 35 NE SW | 40 A. |
| COOK, D. F. | Sec. 2 E fr’l 1/4 | 144 A. |
| COOK, D. F. | Sec. 3 E fr W 1/2 | 104 A. |
| COOK, D. F. | Sec. 3 W fr E 1/2 | 110 A. |
| COOK, D. F. | Sec. 3 E fr E 1/2 | 112 A. |
| DURBIN & BUCKLIN | Sec. 34 SE SW | 40 A. |
| JONSON, Robert | Sec. 23 NW 1/4 | 160 A. |
| JONSON, Robert | Sec. 23 NE 1/4 | 160 A. |
| LITER, Jacob | Sec. 36 E 1/2 NE | 80 A. |
| MEEDER, S. J. | Sec. 31 S 1/2 NE | 80 A. |
| O’HEARN, E. | Sec. 34 NW SE | 40 A. |
| OH, State of | Sec. 5 Island | 8 A. |
| Sec. 36 E 1/2 SW | 80 A. | |
| Sec. 25 & 26 W 1/2 SW & E 1/2 SE | 160 A. | |
| Sec. 21 NE NW | 40 A. | |
| Sec. 31 W 1/2 SW | 80 A. | |
| Sec. 36 W 1/2 SW | 80 A. | |
| PEAVER, P. | Sec. 29 NW 1/4 | 160 A. |
| RITTENHOUSE, J. D. | Sec. 24 SE SW Lot 4 | 15 A. |
| RITTENHOUSE, J. D. | Sec. 27 SE fr Lot 1 | 4 A. |
| SKENK (?), R. C. | Sec. 27 N 1/3 | 211 A. |
| SPAGEN (?), S. S. | Sec. 28 E 1/2 SW & NW SW | 120 A. |
| UNDERHILL, W. | Sec. 21 NW W | 40 A. |
