Pickaway County OH

Logan Elm And Monument, Circleville, Ohio

Logan, Chief of the Mingoes, was a Cayuga Indian, born at Auburn, New York in 1726. He was the son of Chief Shikellamy, deputy of the Six Nations over the Indians at a section of Pennsylvania. Like his father, Logan was a firm friend of the white man. Upon moving to Ohio, Logan was made chief of the mingoes. During the year 1774 a band of adventurers and “land grabbers” under the leadership of a Captain Michael Cresap and Daniel Greathouse, who were encouraged by a Dr. John Connolly, said to have been under the hire of Governor Dunmore, of … Read more

Biography of Capt. John Halstead

This gentleman is regarded as one of the most influential and worthy citizens of Howell County, and it is a pleasure to here chronicle the events that mark his life as one of usefulness. Capt. John Halstead, whose name was originally spelled with two L’s, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October8, 1841. In tracing back the genealogy of this family we find that it originated in England, and that the first immigrants to this country settled on Manhattan Island, where they were among the pioneers. Alabartis Halstead, father of our subject, was born in the Empire State in 1808. … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Thomas Renick’s Company

(From Pickaway County). Served from July 26, until August 26, 1813. Capt. Thomas Renick Lieut. Asahel Heath Ensign James Halle Sergt. Johnston Hemphill Sergt. Michael Phillip Sergt. Edward Conroy Sergt. David Marsh Privates Baley, Robert Baley, William Barnes, William Campbell, James Caster, Jacob Caster, James Cole, John Cuppin, Joseph Davis, John Dixson, Alexander Dixson, William Fulson, Joshua Gleeze, Adam Heath, William Kearns, Abner Linton, William Madden, John Madden, Rowzewed Marquis, Abraham Martin, John McKinney, Henry Paris, George Pense, John Pierce, John Renick, William Shawbrad, William Shoat, Stoy Short, Stephen Shreeves, Thomas Stiveson, David Swank, Richard Swank, William Thomas, David Ward, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Miller’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Pickaway County) Served from May 8, until May 20, 1813, and from February 16, until March 16, 1814. Capt. William Miller Lieut. Peter Rou Ensign Jacon Frazier Sergt. Joshua Miller Sergt. Henry Wise Sergt. George Hoffman Corp. Thomas Spillman Corp. Benjamin Reynals Privates Bawton, Adam Blair, William Bothin, George Bowsher, Anthony Brown, Robert Bryner, John Cade, Dorman Colter, Charles Craig, David Dickson, George Ferrin, Daniel Funk, Henry Gibson, Robert Graham, Robert Hannady, William Hannan, Samuel Hardesty, Richard Hively, Jacob Hobbs, Richards House, John Johnston, Henry Justice, Jesse Kenser, Peter Loofborrow, Peter Meyres, Jacob Neff, Adam Reister, George Richardson, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Adam Berry’s Company

(From Pickaway & Ross Cos.) Served from April 11, until May 12, 1813, and from April 11, until May 12, 1814 Capt. Adam Berry Lieut. Arthur McPhee or McKee Ensign, John Thompson Ensign, John Thebus Sergt. John Beavens Sergt. Jacob Smith Sergt. George Spangler Sergt. Thomas Powell Sergt. John Spores Sergt. Blain Sergt. George Fry Sergt. Adam Zehrung Sergt. John Clark Sergt. John Shoup Corp. Phillip Least Corp. Hugh Caul Corp. John Knight Corp. Stephen Stewart Drummer jacob Smith Fifer, George Shaugler Privates Alcot, Israel Andrew, Thomas Bagley, Thomas Ballard, Linsey S Ballinger, Joseph Barber, Edward Beek, Alexander Bellote, Walter … Read more