Roll Of Capt. Adam Kious’ Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 16, 1813. Capt. Adam Kious Lieut. John L. Chorn Sergt. Samuel Chorn Sergt. Peter Harper Sergt. Addison Day Sergt. Wicks Corp. Levi Bavington Corp. Martin Hyer Corp. Bazil Mysett Corp. Daniel Happis Privates Blair, Samuel Boyd, George Brown, Jacob Bryan, George Burnet, David Carter, Isaac Day, Bazel Dickson, Robert Finney, Alexander Hill, Stephen Hill, William McLaughlin, William Mussett, John Orr, Samuel Painter, George Pool, William Punn, Abraham Rodgers, Pilique Seylor, George Timmons, Eli Waddle, John Warren, Humphrey Whetston, George White, John

Roll Of Capt. James Taylor’s Company

(From Ross County) Served from August 21, until October 10, 1812. Capt. James Taylor Lieut. Abiatha Taylor Ensign John Gufey Sergt. Henry Cahoon Sergt. Amos Cox Sergt. Robert Wilson Sergt. Thomas Wood Corp. James Kile Fifer, David Taylor Drummer, Abel Honson Privates Bright, John Casey, Thomas Chaney, John Chevergar, William Clymer, John Cramer, George Crawford, David Creamer, John Flemming, Joseph Hires, James Hires, Walter Hooper, Phillip Johnson, Barnabus King, Phillip Long, Edward Long, John Medford, Charles Needles, Cubage Pursell, Jacob Pursell, Samuel Ross, Alexander Ross, James Steveson, George Suddick, James Swaring, William Swihser, John Taylor, James A Taylor, John A … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Joseph Chews’ Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 8, until May 16, and from July 28, until August 18, 1813. Capt. Joseph Chews Lieut. Hiram Hurdin Ensign Abraham Thomas Sergt. Peter Nichols Sergt. William Heath Privates Barker, Joshua Bennett, John Brown, Samuel Burnett, William Clark, William Grimm, Jacob Grimm, Jonothan Groves, William Harrison, Mirajah Johnson, Isaac Johnston, John Jordon, Isaac Kirkpatrick, Joseph McKinley, John Phillips, James Richie, David Richie, William Rollston, Benjamin Shirley, Laurence Smith, Green N Smith, Samuel Spong, Henry Stinson, Daniel Stinson, John

Roll Of Capt. Jehiel Gregory’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from July 28 until September 3, 1813. Capt. Jehiel Gregory Lieut. Jacob Dunbaugh Ensign Thomas Ewing Sergt. Montgomery Perry Sergt. Andrew Gregory Sergt. John Bell Sergt. Elijah Pilcher Corp, John Cox Corp. Wllliam Rims Corp. John Jackson Corp. Edward Pilcher Privates Abbott, John Ackley, Henry Bananes, George Bananes, Jacob Davis, Samuel Goodridge, Timothy Graham, William Howtell, Hiram Kenney, John Polk, Ciphus Polk, Zber Rabb, Johnson Rabonet, Ezekiel Ranul, Daniel Rewis, George Reynolds, Justice Richardson, Abraham Seloy, Gabriel Simonton, Jacob Speed, George Spence, Abraham Stedman, Abel Stroud, Joel True, Josiah Tucker, John Waters, Josiah Wright, John

Roll Of Capt. John Hamilton’s Company

(From Ross or Butler County) Served from February 6, until August 6, 1813. Part of company served until 1816. Capt. John Hamilton Lieut. William Sheafor Ensign James Harper Sergt. John Haynes Sergt. Adam Stonebaker Sergt. Benjamin Barry Sergt. Eli Davis Corp. Nicholas Bailey Corp. John Miller Corp. John Cain Corp. John Porter Drummer, Mark Briny Privates Abbott, Joseph Anthony, Mark Bailey, John Baker, Daniel Briam, Joshua Brosure, Peter Cain, Robert Carlisle, James Chambers, Samuel Clark, Daniel Colhv. Samuel Craig, John Denney, Joseph Dickey, James Emerson, Winthrop Feaster, John Flemming, Alexander Flemming, Samuel Fraser, Joseph Galloway, Enoch Gregory, Thomas Heaton, James … Read more

The War with the Indians of the West during Washington’s Administration

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After the termination of the Revolutionary War, the hardy settlers of the west had still a contest to maintain, which often threatened their extermination. The Indian tribes of the west refused to bury the hatchet when Great Britain withdrew her armies, and they continued their terrible devastation. The vicinity of the Ohio River, especially, was the scene of their operations.

Biographical Sketch of Ludwig S. Conelly

Conelly, Ludwig S.; real estate; born, Ross County, O., 1883; son of George B. and Elizabeth Shaner Conelly; educated in country schools of Ross County, O., and finished in the grammar schools of Cleveland; married, Cleveland, Nov. 24, 1904; Sadie M. Cummings; issue, son (1906), and daughter (1911); first lieut. Cleve-land Grays (joined in 1903); pres. The Conelly Co.; member Cleve-land Real Estate Board; Athletic Club; trustee Cleveland Grays. Recreations: Horseback Exercise and Rifle Shooting.

Roll Of Capt. James Kilgore’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from October 1, until November 5, 1812. Capt. James Kilgore Lieut. William Johnston Ensign, William Niblack Sent. John Galaspy Sergt. James How Sergt. Hugh Dolshon Sergt. Adam Stewart Corp. William Malone Privates Alcutt. Israel Alexander, Francis Arthers, Samuel Beall. Phillip Butte, Thomas Campbell, Jonothan Cartright, Nathaniel Chenowith, Elijah Chenowoth, Joseph Corkin, Thomas Dyer, Gasper Eckenbarger, Stephen Fields, Peter Hanson, Hollis Kelley, Samuel Little, James Lytle, Hugh Miller, Watson Moler, Jacob Poor, George Rawles, Elijah Reed, James Ridgeway, David Stanholt, George Thomas, Webster Vial, John Wells, Absalom

Roll Of Capt. Isaac Dawson’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from August 22, until September 24. 1812, and from May 6, until May 18, 1813. Capt. Isaac Dawson Lieut. John Perkins Lieut. John McCollough Ensign, John McCoy Ensign, John Caldwell Sergt. Mathias Enge Sergt. James McCoy Sergt. John Rodgers Sergt. Oratio Walker Sergt. James Bunn Sergt. John Vanmeter Privates Armstrong, Thomas Burnes, John Clarridge, Edmon Cochran, James Cochran, John Collins, Samuel Corbett, David Corbett, Joseph Crouch, James Dawns, James Dunn, Peter Dyer, William Enger, Mathias Eschine, Daniel Fisher, John Gibson, John Goodin, John Green, Charles Guthrie, William Hanes, Peter Hicks, Willis Hinton, Thomas Justice, John … Read more

Biography of Judge John Brown

Judge John Brown has been for over sixty years identified with the best interests of Douglas County. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 7, 1822, on a farm, where he remained until the age of seventeen. This farm was located on Paint creek, two miles from Chillicothe, the County seat of Ross County. Our subject is a son of Nimrod Brown, who was a native of Augusta County, Virginia, and who served in the war of 1812. His mother was, before her marriage, Elizabeth Eigelbright, and was born in Monroe County, Virginia. When our subject was but seven … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Alexander Robinson’s Company

(From Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 16, 1813. Capt. Alexander Robinson Lieut. Enos Pursel Ensign, Jesse Wiley Sergt. Thomas Sheilds Sergt. James B. Johnston Sergt. Christian Hill Sergt. James Porter Corp. Robert Lindsay Corp. James Ross` Corp. Ephraim Worthington Corp. Jacob Gooley Privates Blue, Daniel Breedlove, David Brownfield, Robert Clark, Joseph Davis, James Dysert, John Gadberry, James A Haynes, Henry, Jr. Haynes, Henry, Sr. Hosselton, John Howard, Nicholas Hubbert, Thornton Logue, Samuel McArthur Duncan McDill, Robert Montgomery, James Norris, William Nye, Jared Pleasant, Enos Porter, Peter Shepard, Philip Summerset, Henry Wiley, William Worthington, John Following men were … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Samuel Davis’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. Samuel Davis Lieut. Daniel Robbins Ensign George Teter Sergt. Daniel Hare Sergt. Philip Hare Sergt. Thomas McDonald Sergt. Hugh Cochran Privates Blair, William Boggs, Joseph Boye, Francis Boye, George Canida, Robert Canley, John Clover, Peter Core, Henry Davis, Asa Dean, James Edmiston, John Gradless, William Hare, Jacob Hester, Henry Hopkins, Moses Huston, Joseph McDonald, Thomas Pummel, James Riley, James Robbins, Moses Rockhold, Joseph Shannon, Thomas Shirlock, Edward Smithson, Joseph Waugh, Lemon Yaren, Adam

Roll Of Capt. William Wilson’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from March 3, until August 15, 1814. Capt. William Wilson Lieut. Cornelius Stringer Ensign, William Miller Sergt. Samuel Lamberson Sergt. Stephen Mahaffey Sergt. John Oslin Sergt. Benjamin Stephenson Corp. Joseph Watson Corp. James Armstrong Corp. Thomas Owens Corp. James Tulk Fifer, Thomas Mathews Privates Allfather, Adam Anderson, Mark Babb, Bell Barbaugh, Samuel Beamer, Adam Beers, Thomas Beyner, George Black, Joseph Bontsong, Jonothan Bowen, Constant Bronkart, Louis Carr, Peter Cline, Phillip Cockrill, Joseph Coss, David Daugherty, David Davis, John H. Dowl, John Dunkin, James Fareare, John Foreman, David Gardner, Isaac Gibbs, Isaac Hall, John Harding, Israel … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Ezekial Blue’s Detachment

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Lieut. Ezekial Blue Ensign Hugh Cook Sergt. John Beauchant Corp. Isaac Johnston Privates Briggs, Robert Chamberlain, Wyatt Funk Jacob Surrals, Mathew White, Daniel White, John Young, John

Roll Of Capt. John Spencer’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from June 1, 1812 until May 31, 1813. Capt. John Spencer Lieut. Robert Davidson Ensign, Andrew Elison Sergt. James Gibson Sergt. Samuel Smith Sergt. James Seymour Sergt. Joseph Statelu Corp. Thomas Hughs Corp. Joseph Cunningham Corp. Samuel Murphy Corp. Elias Hughs Privates Barrack, John Bernard, Jacob Bernard, Mathew Bevard, Jacob Cadwick, David Casey, Jonothan Chadwick, Jaiaes Cunningham, William Davis, Moses Davis, Thomas Devour, Enos Drum, John Drum, Thomas Evans, John Evans, Joshua Farn, John Furry, John Gissey, Archibald Hall, John Harris, John Harris, Joshua Johnston, John Jones, Thomas Klmannon, Little, Jacob Marfoot, Samuel McCawn, Robert … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William R. Cox

William R. Cox, farmer; P. O. Hutton; was born in Bedford Co., Virginia, Feb. 25, 1832; when he was 16 years of age, his parents, Joel and Margaret Cox, moved to Ross Co., Ohio, living there eight years; they came to Coles Co. in 1856, and, three years afterward moved to Independence, Warren Co., where they died, his mother in 1874, and his father in March, 1876. While living in Ohio, Mr. Cox married Miss Hannah C. Thompson, April 28, 1853; she was a daughter of Nathan Thompson, who was a native of Virginia, and moved to Ross Co., Ohio, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Isaac Pancake’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from July 28, until September 5, 1813. Capt. Isaac Pancake Ensign, Arthur McCarty Sergt. William Staggs Sergt. John Down Sergt. Richard V. Hoddy Corp. James Corey Corp. George Seavers Corp. John Clossen Musician, Samuel Mark Musician, Amsted Carson Privates Adams, John Brittenham, Aaron Brittenham, Mathias Brown, Edward Brown, Phillip Chamberlain, Jacob Chamberlain, William Cochran, James Fields, William Gimmons, Amos Goldsberry, Thomas Haggert, Daniel Henderson, Daniel Jones, Amos Long, George Lowery, Solomon Mahone, Joshua McCarty, James McQua, James Parish, James Parish, John Parish, William Porter, Henry Porter, William Roseboom, Abraham Stothard, Septimus Stumbe, Adam Ternplain, John … Read more

Biography of Warren S. Plummer

Warren S. Plummer, former county clerk of Pottawatomie County, is secretary, treasurer and manager of the Westmoreland Mercantile Company, the largest general merchandise house in business at the county seat. Mr. Plummer started life with an earnest purpose, and had steadily kept that in view and by industry and honorable dealings had attained a position where he is recognized as one of the leading men of his home county. He is a native of Pottawatomie County, having been born near the present Village of Flush, then known as Myers Valley, on January 7, 1875. He is of old American stock, … Read more

Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Massie’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 1, until May 19, 1813. Capt. Nathaniel Massie Lieut. James Menary Ensign Samuel Wilson Sergt. Alexander Menary Sergt. John McDonald Sergt. Gustavus Wilson Corp. Henry Kiewsley Corp. Meredith Parish Corp. John Dunlap Privates Armstrong, John Beckman, William Blackstone, John Brown, George Bryan, George Bukman, Abraham Camble, Dunning Camble, William Cary, Isaac Clawson, John Cochran, David H. Cochran, James Cummins, Hermandez Dunlap, James Dyer, Robert Edwards, James Elliott, David Ford, William Goth, Jacob Gray, James G Gunston, Thomas Hamilton, John Hedges, Enoch Hemphill, Andrew Jank, John Jenkins, Samuel Kent, William Kilgore, William Loyan, Samuel … Read more

Biographical Sketch of V. R. Bridges, M. D.

V. R. Bridges, M. D., physician and surgeon, Mattoon; was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 4, 1832; his father settled in Ross Co., Ohio, near Chillicothe, in 1836; in 1841, he came to Illinois and settled in Newton, Jasper Co.; he was engaged in contracting on public works, both in Ohio and Illinois. Dr. Bridges acquired a good academic education, mainly through his own exertions, and at the age of 14, began life for himself. At the age of 17, he taught his first school; in 1851, he was employed in the drug store of Dr. H. H. Hayes, … Read more