This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
History of Otley and Summit Township Highlights
Readable fragments recount early Otley and Summit township life including church history, community celebrations, cream routes in the 1890s, and stories of pioneers. Notable figures such as Rev BoB Meniler and later pastors are named, along with local bands, roads, and a dramatic runaway stagecoach incident.
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Marion County
Bob. Meniler
Keel
Tae
Schan
Sumston
Charie Hemderbet
Int
Elavn Natio
Wowaver
Bruinekool
Gale Bane
Cyde
Ais
Hart
FB. Viievelaar
Glee
Flor Veievelaar
Hoek Thant
Sage van
Arpa Jal Tewae
White Way Band
Prof Kuyper Fran Bella
Hee Inai Stiernensann
David Bennenst
Grud Dykstra
Walter Beaninel
Gerrit van Waardhuizen
Willig de Vries
Arthie van Esen
Doh Dyhatra
Connie Koel
Delis del Ma Ed Prien
Bert den Otter
Dick Ver Dught
Blayd Brazier
Arnold Ver Heal
Arie Vat Wasrdhuizen
Marin’ Ter
Honey Viceher
Rey
Peter Graat Marinus
Frank van Dykstra
Arie K
Poll Creamery
A. L. Dykstra
Ke Tice
Marien County
Tice
Brooklyn
Cnte
Sviv
Link
Neighbori
Mr. Tice
Bayricasce
Jane Passengy
Nately