Beginnings of Clermont County Told by Ancient Cemeteries
The Monroe township cemetery near Nicholsville reveals a Scotch settlement in Clermont County during the early years of the county. Gravestones of Campbells and Johnstons mark Argylshire ancestry, and the Monroe Presbyterian Church served locals before its congregation dispersed. Amelia area burials show families from Martha's Vineyard and Ga lem, including Peases Jernegans Jacksons and the Piper line. The Rose Hill resting place near Mt. Carmel marks ties to Mount Carmel and Anderson township founders Days Phillips and Broadwell, with the Rose family first among the departed.
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Amelia
Martha’s Vineyard Island
Massachusetts
Edgartown
Peases
Jernegans
Jacksons
Galem
Martin Pease
Matthew Pease
Paris
Louis XVI
Rose Hill
Clermont County
Mt. Carmel
Hamilton County
Anderson
Mount Carmel
Phillips
Rose
Broadwell
Anderson Township
An 18th Century Road Linked to Broadwell Mansion Tale
The piece notes 1793 origins for Anderson township Newtown and Mercersburg and a road from Columbia to Newtown. It recounts descendants recalling their ancestor, said deserter from King George’s army, converted goods into shrip to buy land in the Miami Valley. His holdings lay near Round Bottom and a road bears his name.
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Anderson Township
Newtown
Mercersburg
Columbia
Ohio
Howe
Broadwell
Miami Valley
Round Bottom
Old Cemetery at Concord Church Near Williamsburg
Concord Church founded in 1839 sits beside an ancient burial ground in Williamsburg township. The Sprague family, early settlers, inspired the community name Concord after their New Hampshire mill home. A Batavia Presbyterian group produced souvenir plaques of the Old Court House, with only a few remaining.
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Old Cemetery
Concord Church
Williamsburg
Concord
Williamsburg Township
Leonard Raper
Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
Sprague
New Hampshire
Presbyterian Society of
Batavia
Old Court House
Old Temple of Justice
Amelia Settlers From Martha's Vineyard Built Tunnel Mill
The Sprague family, early weavers from Martha's Vineyard, settled along the East Fork of the Little Miami River in Clermont. They reportedly built the Tunnel Mill, named for the aqueduct cut through a hill to move water from the stream to power the mills.
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Sprague
New England
Clermont
Little
Miami River
Cozaddale Girl Telephones Detroit Pen Pal During Cincinnati Visit
Joanie Steele a 14 year old Cozaddale Girl Scout with Troop 1 joined 15 fellow scouts and leader Mrs Roberta Brunson for a trip to Cincinnati to visit WLWTs Breakfast Party program. On August 2 the group enjoyed a long distance call at the show’s expense to Joanie’s pen pal Kay Glore in Detroit with whom she has exchanged letters for years.
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Joanie Steele
Cincinnati
Joanie
Queen City
WLWT
Roberta Brunson
United States
Kay Glore
Detroit
Batavia Society Booklet Available Through Miss Mary Homan
A notice states that copies may be obtained at a nominal price by communicating with Miss Mary Homan of Batavia or other society members.
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Mary Homan
Batavia
Harry Halbisch
Niece Visits During Program End Generates Interview
Joanie and her friend hosted a niece during the program and were later interviewed by emcee Mel Martin.
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Joanie
Mel Martin
104th Infantry Veterans Plan Annual Reunion
Marvin L. Winemiller announces the sixth annual reunion of the 104th Timberwolf Infantry Division to be held September 1 to 3 in Louisville Kentucky. Batavia contact for district veterans confirms event details.
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104Th Infantry Veterans Plan
Marvin L. Winemiller
R. R. ¥. Batavia
104Th (Timberwolf) Infantry Division
Louisville
Speaker announced for New Richmond church
On August 19 the Rev. Charles Graham will speak at Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church in New Richmond. The following Sunday, August 26, Dr. Edward A Henry will lead the services.
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New Richmond Presbyterian Church
Charles
Graham
The
Cranston
Edward A Henry
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Presbyterian Church
Campbells
Johnstons
McNairs
Porters
Argylshire
Scotland
America
British Isles
Ireland
By Harry Halbisch
Hutson & Lipps Coal CO
Amelia, Ohio
Builder's Supplies
Time and Station
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
ST. Louis
Martha's Vineyard
Edger
Main
New
Richmond
Lew F. White
New Richmond
Sumner Powers
Ford
WLW
James Melton
Sportsman's Club
Lewis Motor Sales
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