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Ravenna memories of old towns and school days in 1815
The writer recalls Ravenna, Ohio, in 1815 and earlier, detailing farm life, local families, shops, taverns, stagecoaches from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, and early schooling. He reflects on village life, religious gatherings, social events, and childhood routines, contrasting them with modern life and noting enduring recollections.
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John Goucher
Sycamore
Cedar Sta
Ravenna
Ohio
KHAD
J.goucher
Derrort
Mica
Friexo Waris
Lahore
Pennsylvania
Robert Eaton
Richard
N. E
Tom Place
Yom
John Campbell
Campbellsport
Campbell
Almena
Homer
Ely
Harriet
Edwin
Johan
Mary Ann
Elisha Taylor
Rootstown
Aneks
Mathews
Paria
Uncks
Mr. Skinner
Gamund Babcock
Purdy
Orville
Oliver
James
Newton
Fanny Alonzo
River Raisin
Michigan
Mr. Jennings
Charlestown Road
Sapp
Price
N. EK
Almond Babcock
Mr. Tappan
Mr. T
Zenas Kent
Hapa Carter
Johnathan Sloane
Swift & Day
Frazers Saddlers Shop
Etna House
Dr.Swift
Eliza
You
Dr. de Wolf
Jeesee Grant
United States
Collina
Roberts
Utica
N. Y
Porter
Bertley
Mr. Kent
Tiaverna
Johnathan Sloan
Isaac Swift
Seth Day
Alexander Wrater
Almena Campbell
Anana Carter
Hese
Erin, &c
Shewell
Old Court House
Beaver
Seceders
Seaver
Seward
Aurora
Stanford
Hudson
Pitkin
Charlestown
Woolkin
Tallmadge
Bostwick
Sutliff
Court House
C. B. Storrs
Sle
Sloan
Swift
Young Storrs
Storrs
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Jabez Gilbert
Palmyra
Cuyahoga River
Mr. Port
Andson
Spellman
Rootetown
Edinburgh
Stavenoa
O. C. Tompson
Mohammed