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The Ohio Valley Pioneers The Steubenville County Story
A historical primer tracing Steubenville and Jefferson county’s early settlers and industry. It recalls The Ohio Company and Marietta’s founding, Mary Jemison’s adoption, George Washington’s Ohio explorations, Bouquet and Crogan marches, and Logan the Mingo chief, highlighting pioneer hardships and regional growth. The text blends local lore with colonial era events to frame a regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Ohio Valley
Stew
Lenville
Jefferson County
Ohio Company
Thomas Lee
Messrs
Lawrence and
Augis
Washington
George Washington
England
Ohio River
Ohio
Christopher Gist
Obie
Mary Jemison
Genessee
Jemison
Philadelphia
Mary
Mingo
Mingo Town
Fort Pitt
Henry Bouquet
Yellow Creek
Muskingum Valley
George Crogan
Olio
Mwinois
Cros Creek
Grapevine
Virginia
Redstone
Monongahela
Kanawha
Logan
Shamokin
Susquehanna River
Shikillemus
James Logan
Kishaquoqullus Creek
Pennsylvania