Ross County OH

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. Conrad Flesher’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until September 5, 1813, and from March 12, until April 16, 1814. Capt. Conrad Flesher Lieut. James Crusan Lieut. Perceval Adams Ensign. John L. Corn Ensign. Reuben Pursell Ensign. David Jones Sergt. Henry Rogers` Sergt. Peter Harper Sergt. Thomas Moore Sergt. William Hankins Sergt. Robert Hoddy Sergt. James Carpenter Sergt. John Williams Corp. John Roebuck Sergt. Nicholas Young Corp. Martin Hire Corp. John Nuland Corp. Samuel Blair Corp. John Haselton Corp. Sylvester Root Corp. Robert McElhiny Corp. William Borland Fifer, Henry Bevington Drummer, Jeremiah Smith Musician, Samuel H. Timmons Musician, Elijah Johnston … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Joseph Dryden’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 29, until August 26, 1813. Lieut. Joseph Dryden Sergt. John Worson Sergt. Newton Doggett Corp. Robert Patterson Privates Adair, Hugh Beason, Benjamin Benjamin, John Chaney, Nathan Creed, D. C Creed, James Creek, Jacob Creek, James Gamer, Reuben Jolly, William Joslin, William Murfin, William Nelson, Charles Robbins, Thomas Shinn, George Tomlin, Terry Troupe, Jacob Vanzant, James

Roll Of Capt. Daniel Musselman’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from July 27, until August 18, 1813. Capt. Daniel Musselman Lieut. Christopher Bickle Ensign, Jacob Whitzel Sergt. Valentine Engle Sergt. Michael Heater Sergt. Adam Bowhan Sergt. Mensil Ellis Corp. Jonas Marble Corp. Robert Caldwell Corp. Abraham Davis Corp. John Wilson Privates Brink, Robert CCoon, Jacob Chambers, John Claypool, Isaac Clayton, William Engler, Jacob Ferron, Daniel Fink, Henry Glover, William Goodman, John Hammersley, George Hivley, Jacob Holarstat, Jacob Ingam, Isaiah Johnson, George Jones, Moses Markle, John McKin, John Migers, Mathias Mosey, Jacob Myers, Jacob Myres, Abraham Nayhart, Peter Piper, Phillip Shaw, Samuel Sipes, Mathias Smith, Thomas … Read more

Biography of George W. Prescott

George W. Prescott, of San Bernardino, Master Mechanic of the Southern California Railroad, and one of the most expert mechanical engineers in this country, was born in New Hampshire fifty-one years ago. At the early age of seven years he was left without father or mother, and at thirteen he left his native State and started out to fight the battle of life alone and unaided. Going west as far as Ohio, he spent the next-five years in the old city of Chillicothe, where, following the natural bent of his mind, he studied the business of machinist, and when just … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Boggs’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 27 until October 14, 1812. Capt. John Boggs Lieut. William Miller Ensign Daniel Musselman Sergt. Henry David Sergt. James Roberts Sergt. Jacob Frazer Sergt. Valentine Angel Privates Abbott, Elijah Baum, Jacob Bunsey, John Campbell, William Ernheart, Jacob Evans, David Forsman, Robert Galbraith, John Johnston, James Jones, John Kieler, James Kooder, John Levengood, Jacob Lobaugh, Daniel McKinnon, Daniel McKinnon, William H. Newhouse, Anthony Phillips, James Pollard, John D Price, James Reid, William Rennels, John Rooder, Peter Rowe, George Simms, William Smith, John Willenmyer, Jacob

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.

Shawnee Indians

The Shawnee Tribe, meaning “southerners,” is recognized for its significant role in the history of numerous regions across the United States, with its name reflected in places from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The Shawnee were part of the Algonquian linguistic group, closely related to tribes such as the Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo. Known for their frequent migrations, the Shawnee had historic settlements in locations like the Cumberland River Valley and Ohio, forming five primary divisions, including Chillicothe and Piqua. Their complex history of relocation, resistance against European settlers, and leadership under figures like Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa has made them a central part of early American history. Shawnee populations were dispersed over time, eventually settling primarily in Oklahoma by the 20th century.

Roll Of Capt. William Leedom’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. William Leedom Lieut. George Bryan Sergt. William Smith Sergt. Robert Baird Privates Baird, Robinson Edgington, Isaac Edgington, Joshua Ellison, James Gutridge, Charles Hoslip, John Marcus, Jacob Naylor, George Waldran, Henry

Roll Of Capt. Luther Shepherd’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from February 16, until June 16, 1814, part served until August 16, 1814. Capt. Luther Shepherd Lieut. John Mulligan Lieut. William Kirker Ensign Samuel Mansfield Ensign Thomas Smith Ensign Samuel Bliss Sergt. James Bliss Sergt. Nyel Nye Sergt. John Dyer Sergt. Thomas Compton Sergt. Arthur McFarland Ensign Henry Bayne Sergt. Peter Daily Sergt. Nathan Chany Sergt. Moses Warren Sergt. John Enismyer Corp. John Ensminger Corp. Thomas McCime Corp. Caleb Cox Corp. John Buck Corp. John Dolbay Corp. Abraham McGinnis Corp. Archibald Raborn Corp. Thomas McCline Pifer, Varnum G. Wilson Drummer, John McKinley Drummer, Elijah Johnson … Read more

Roll Of Lieut Barnet Ristein’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 29, until August 22, 1813 Ensign John Coppel Sergt. Icabod Howland Sergt. Elijah Hendrickson Privates Acton, Phillip Alahaffey, William Askrin, David Bayn, Samuel Brooks, Alason Cox, Thomas Harbaugh, Phillip Howland, Isatis Huey, Samuel Hughs, Joseph Husband, John Johnston, Robert Liginbotham, John Mahaffey, John Montgomery, David Moore, Samuel Moore, Thomas Rittenger, William Sargent, James Shaw, Samuel Shilton, William Sparkes, James Wilson, Samuel

Biography of J. W. Remley

J. W. Remley. The winning of a comfortable prosperity after many struggles with fortune and the establishment and provision for a home and place as an honored and influential citizen of his community is short measure of the accomplishment of J. W. Remley, who for many years has been identified with Champaign County. Mr. Remley is proprietor of the Pleasant Vale Stock Farm in Harwood Township, in section 14. He was born in Ross County, near Chillicothe, Ohio, a son of Alexander and Cutright Remley. His parents were also natives of Ohio. There were five children in the family and … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Alexander Hitch

Alexander Hitch, farmer and stock-raiser P. O. Cook’s Mills one of the early settlers; was born in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 9, 1827; moved to Ohio with his parents when he was 1 year old; he was raised there, in Ross Co., and in 1850 he came from Ohio to this State and settled in Coles Co. He was married May 10, 1855, to Miss Permelia Ellis, who was born in Kentucky Oct. 13, 1833; they have had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Belle, Sarah L. and Melissa E.; deceased, Francis Marion. The farm of Mr. Hitch consists … Read more

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

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. John Clark’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from July 28, until August 13, 1813. Capt. John Clark Lieut. Armel Holloway Ensign, Robert Brady Sergt. John Hill Sergt. Leonard Timons Sergt. Stephen Clark Sergt. Isachai Pepper Corp. Samuel Clark Corp. Robert Bennis Corp. David Dormin Corp. Asther Lewis Privates Brady, Benjamin Breddy, James Brown Zechariah Collins, Joseph Coxwell, Leven Dennis, Jonothan Dennis, Mathias Dennis, Putnell Godden, Levi Hamilton, William Hardy, David Hart, Brinkley Jones, Samuel King, James Lackey, John Larrence, Elisha Lewis, Jesse Listersen, William Mickens, John Parker, Charles Ridley, James Simms, Jesse Smith, Thomas Timmons, John W. Timmons, Perry Williams, Gamage

Roll Of Capt. Ezerial Bunn’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Capt. Ezekial Bunn Lieut. George Frederick Ensign, John Brown Sergt. John Roberts Corp. John Kirk Privates Bitzer, Anthony Bunn, James Crouch, James Dehaven, Abraham Dozzard, Stephen Hayes, James James, Samuel Mathias, John Mitchel, James Ritters Richard Snyder, Johz Straw, Solomon

Roll Of Capt. James Dunlap’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 17, 1813. Capt. James Dunlap Lieut. James McCoy Ensign John Rodgers Privates Barton, Jesse Beal, Philip Benedick, George Benedick, James Blue, John Blue, John M Boyd, Francis Brown, James Clark, James Coon, Adam Coon, Henry Corbet, Joseph Corbett, David Currey, William Dawnard, James Dines, James Dyer, William Gamble, John Gatt, Jacob Gilfillen, John Grady, John Henderson, David Heness, William Innis, William James, Adam Jamison, Charles Johnson, Thomas Kirkbride, John Latta, Moses Lisney, John Mace, John May, Henry McCafferty, Richard McCluer, James McCoy, Alexander McCoy, Dickson McCoy, John McKee, Mathew McLaughlin, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Absalom Vanmatre’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28 until October 25, 1812, and from July 29 until August 18, 1813. Capt. Absalom Vanmatre Lieut. Joseph Vanmatre Ensign, John Seaman Sergt. Joseph Vanmatre Jr. Sergt, William Clavanger Sergt. George Fedrick Sergt. Samuel Jones Sergt. Pierce Vanmatre Sergt. John Shockley Ensign, David Johnson Privates Bowers, David Bowers, Jacob Braskny, Hudson Burger, Christian Clevanger, Abraham Clevenger, Samuel Cox, William Gainer, Enoch Gallispie, Jonothan Gillispy, Hugh Gillispy, Thomas Hammer, William Jones, Daniel Jones, Isaac Jones, Oliver Lane, Peter Marsh, George Marsh, Peter Massee, James McCulloch, Samuel McDonald, Robert McKilbeans, John Miller, Isaac Miller, John … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Rutledge’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 7, until May 20, 1813. Capt. William Rutledge Lieut. William Lamb Ensign James Reyborn Sergt. Nathaniel Spencer Sergt. Daniel Kerr Sergt. Garnet Lauman Sergt. John Watson Corp. John Gilfillan Corp. James Bramble Corp. William Baley Corp. James McCallister Privates Anderson, John Anderson, Levi Arrington, David Baitman, William Brown, Edmond Brown, Peter Chestnut, William Clark, John Clark, William Clifford, James CPhillips, James Crampton, John Curtis, Drayton N. Edwards, Edward Fortimer, Richard Fortney, Peter Frye, Joseph Fultz, Conder Gibbs, James Green, George Hume, George James, Adam Kelley, Jonothan Lacey, John Leister, Peter Lownes, George Mayhigh, … Read more