Genealogical Notes from Washington County Records
Genealogical column summarizes McDowell family births and deaths from 1778 to 1809 plus connections to Hodge and Melville families. Key names include Matthew McDowell Sarah Beattie Elizabeth Hodge McDowell James Melville Jane Logan and Carrie Coffman Blake lineage notes and Revolutionary War references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew McDowell
Sarah Beattie
Sarah
McDonald
Thomas
Elizabeth Hodge
Jane McDowell
Samuel McDowell
Thomas Beattie (Baty) McDowell
Isaac McDowell
Abraham McDowell
John McDowell
Alexander McDowell
Sarah McDowell
Thomas McDowell
Elizabeth McDowell
Elizabeth Hodge McDowell
A Moffatt
Samuel Or
John Moffatt
Trinity Church Yard
New York
James and
Jane Melville
First Washington court house contract reveals location
In 1839 the county ordered a temporary court house with a contract signed November 23 for 759 dollars on a lot owned by A W Chilcote. By 1869 the building served as a stable owned by M C Kilgore. the note asks if the stable is Washington County's first court house still standing. The city was named Washington on June 13 1839 by Thomas Ritchey and John Gilliland. The first park fence was ordered October 5 1841 by Albert Sturges for 70 dollars.
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M. C. Kilgore
Washington County
M. M
Washington
City of
Thomas Ritchey
John Gilliland
Albert Sturges
Local notes and reminiscences from community page
A miscellaneous column recalls charity drives for canned goods, thanks to bakers for day old bread, and a county official seeking canned donations. It notes a dinner honoring Miss Leona Allen, a tax reducer in Washington County, and a pheasant mishap on a Maryland trip. Also mentions 4‑H honors, Delphiniums, and past Winnipeg trip memories.
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Washington County
Henry County
Washington 10 Years Ago Highlights Paving and Chautauqua
The P C Flutter machine moved to North Marion Ave to pave three blocks. The library closed for chautauqua redecorations. Chautauqua opened August 15 with 1021 adult season tickets and 93 half fare tickets for children. Dr. W W Bowers heads the association. E Mason upgrades storefront across from the post office. A new stucco front and wall are planned. A driveway will connect to the Gibson Poultry house.
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P. C. Flutter
Marion Ave
Chautauqua
W. W. Bowers
E. Mason
Gibson Poultry House
Clay Township Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Aug Event
The annual Clay township picnic on Aug. 17 drew an exceptionally large crowd and featured a splendid program.
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Clay Township
Fire destroys two barns in early August blaze
Barns owned by R H McCarty on his back lot and by James Marsh burned early August 17 1933. A Ford car in the McCarty barn burned and several chickens were killed in the Marsh barn. The fire started on the north side of the McCarty building and spread quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McCarty
James Marsh
McCarty
Marsh
Deaths of Week Mrs S W Reed and Mrs Elizabeth Reed
Mrs S W Reed died at her niece Mrs Warren Donaldson's home on Aug 17 1922 after a four year illness. She was 72. Her husband, who predeceased her, was a former teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Reed
Elizabeth Palmer Reed
Warren Donaldson
Longtime cemetery sexton Matt Springman remembered
Washington mourns loss of Matt Springman who served fifty six years as the cemetery sexton and knew every grave by heart. His widow Mrs Springman kept grave flowers in bloom and shared stories of his care for the sites. Mrs W A Cook plans California winter trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matt Springman
Mr. Springman
Mra Springman
W. A. Cook
California
R. A. Cook
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A collection of wry observations on social behavior and manners. The author notes that gossip thrives in crowded towns, warns against self serving talk, and laments superficial popularities. He jokes about domestic life, appearances, and the ease of trifling humor.
Washington Week in Review A Busy Civic Scene
The Better Washington Club met at the Congress Hotel for a month’s dinner and talks by Elsie Glassburner Myrtle Macon and Mildred Brown. A large crowd was seen at the annual tennis tournament and several locals attended events in Charles City Detroit and Spencer. Community notices include illness recoveries travel plans school news and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Washington Club
Congress Hotel
Elsie Glassburner
Myrtle Macon
Europe
Mildred Brown
Congress
Night before Vicksburg assault by 118th Illinois
The May 19 1863 charge against Vicksburg fortifications unfolds with the 118th Illinois leading a hard forward push. Amid blunted canister rounds and brutal heat, regimental losses mount as soldiers scramble through ravines and fallen trees toward the rebel works in a deadly afternoon assault.
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Vicksburg
Walnut Hills
6Th Missouri
Pretz and Outhamp families hold Columbus reunion
At Columbus chautauqua park the annual Pretz and Outhamp reunion drew 70 attendees with Ed Pretz elected president and Mrs. Neal Smith secretary and treasurer. Several local notes include births and visits from Newton, Arm strong, Chicago, and Illinois, plus church picnic plans and area incidents.
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Columbus Junction
Pretz
Orris Guy Wilcoxen
Richie Funeral Home
Emanuel Jasman
The
Reformed Church
William Gilkey
Walter Jennings
Harry Church
H. M. Smith
Clel Hawkins
KE. F. Davis
Columbus City
Merle Blair
J. A. Mulbern
Royal Neigneors Lodge
Blair
Milo Arthur
James Edward
Washington County Hospital
Charles Denison
Armstrong
Henry Boyd
Gladwin
Hildegarde Giffey
Chicago
Charles Giffey
Presbyterian Church
Columbus Chautauqua Park
L. BE. Maurer
James Lee
Fredonia
Paul Smith
Pauline Edwards
Aney Smith
Artene Arthur
Albert Busse
Burlington
J It. Schnehting
L. Westerbeck
T. B. Johnston
Tennessee
Harry Chamberlain
Ella Coon
Here
Iowa City
Trevor Williams
Venedocia
Ohio
Henry Lupton
Davenport
Ferndale
J. J. Robertson
Johnston
John Morrison
William Robertson
Kansas
W. H. Parker
Gives
Illinois
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
James Melville Sr
Jane Logan
Borough of
Greensburgh
Westmoreland
County
Penn
Samuel Melville
Agnes McDowell
State of
James Melville
Ireland
Co. Down
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Meadville
Crawford County
Westmoreland Co
Letticia B. Melville
Allegheny Co
Margaret P. Melville
Thomas Melville
Alleghany Co
Carrie Coffman Blake
Christian Coffman
Stanton
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Piedmont
M. Rebecca Erbaugh Cathern
Samuel
Rocking Chair Brigade
Della Miller
Marion Stransky
Winifred Allen
Leona Allen
Isabelle Davis
Lucy Benz Hilkea Jacobs
Orville Elder
Winfield Smouse
Claire Dewey
Mr. Smouse
Smouse
Maryland
Mary Juliet Lemmon
Osakis
Winnipeg
Helen Peterson
Kuenemon
Everette Stewart
Kate Landon
Oregon
Alex Miller
H. W. Russell
Winfield
Fred Reid
Eastern Star
Charles City
Russell
Reid
Connecticut
Order of Eastern Star
Wisie Long
W. S. Gardner
P. E. Gardner
Louisa County
William Livingston
Daryl Dayton
Spokane
J. D. Dayton
Dayton
Washington State College
Lewis Warren
Richard McCleery
Detroit
Richard MecCleery
Henry Bailey
France
Mrs
Orville Elden
Canada
Mr. Elder
Supt
J. H. Peet
Rotary Club
National Educational Association
Atlantic City
Southeastern Iowa Teachers Organization
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Methodist
John Applegate
Howard Fulton
Perry Jordan
Water and Light Plant
Spencer
Iowa League of Municipalities
Donald Hunt
Walter Hunt
Stutsmans
Spothie Fox
Donald
Spot
Ken Winfrey
Batavia
Charles McLaughlin, Jr
Philadelphia
W. McLaughlin
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Oap Stewart
University
John Mottet Af
Riverside
Mrs. Mottet
Sherm Welch
Ferreol Welch
A. L. Batterson
D. J
Washington Junior College
Margaret Applegate
Winifred Carris
Marjorie McFarlane
Martha Crone
Ruth Gideon
Alice Wolfe
Lucille Nicola
George Wilcoxen
Des Moines
Edna Paxon
the Junction
Jean
Joan Halamicek
Ladies Aid
Joan
A. A. Ving
Peoria
Wayne D. Allen
Morning Sun
Vivian Rich
Wayland
F. C. Witzigman
Mr. Allen
Lucile Good
Keota
Gaile Cupp
Wellman
Witzigman
FE. H. Luers
G. W. Wallace
City Hall
Wallace
Marguerite Baker
Havana
Lucy Stahl
State Highway Commission
Indian Creek Farmers Union
S. W. Kaster
Hutton Factory
Ted Brown
Leo Mangold
Harry Haney
Ruth Sartors
Mary Brileys
Washington County Farmers Marketing Association
Richard Godejohn
Co-Operative Marketing Group
Milwaukee Stock Yards
T. A. Flenner
Association
Godajohn
Indianapolis
Ethel Jacobs
Spring Grove
John J. Kellogg
Darrow
Jess
Blucher
Napoleon
Kun
Shermans
13Th Regulars
83Rd Indiana
127Th Illinois
Martha Butler
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