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History of Madison County Ohio

History of Madison County Ohio

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    Description

    MADISON COUNTY
    ,
    OHIO
    The early history of Madison County, OH,
    including the communities of London, Plain City, West Jefferson, Mt. Sterling, Midway, Sumerford and South Solon, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this
    NEW
    17 Page Booklet
    reprinted from the 1892 Centennial edition of Henry Howe's
    Historical Collections of Ohio
    and other hard-to-find sources. The spiral-bound
    booklet is printed single-sided on quality paper with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover.
    Made from engravings in the original book,
    illustrations
    include a sketch of London in 1846, a photo of London from 1887, and a photo of the cabin of Jonathan Alder.
    Among the many and diverse items in the booklet are:
    the weekly London Live Stock Sales of cows, horses, and mules; the captivity and life of Jonathan Alder among the Indians; and early setters: Benjamin Springer, William Lapin, and Joshua and James Ewing.
    GENEALOGY BUFFS
    will find a list of 1888 Madison County officers and businesses
    .
    A brief 1933 history of newspapers in the county, an short item on Jonathan Adler from a 1941 Ohio history, a map showing the 88 counties of Ohio, a map showing 1805 Ohio, and an excerpt from The Ohio Guide (a 1940 WPA project combining historical insights with travel information) are also included.
    Wouldn't this make a unique gift?