A post office called sedan was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1918. The community was named in commemoration of the battle of buena vista 1847 in the mexicanamerican war. A history of scioto county, ohio together with a pioneer record of southern ohio by nelson w. Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of scioto county, ohio, united states. The rest of the story tells how major barber settled in southern ohio and carved his name forever in the history of scioto county. Scioto county, ohio genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Ohio issue 82 of county histories of the old northwest. The following indexes refer to the original marriage books by volume and page number. With its mobile app, scioto historical can guide you to. No municipalities are located in clay township, although the city of portsmouth the county seat of scioto county has incorporated much of the southern part of the township. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. A history of scioto county, ohio, internet archive. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of southern ohio, by nelson w.
Statewide collections are found on the ohio cemetery records page. Pioneers of scioto county being a short biographical sketch of some of the first settlers of scioto county, ohio, comprising such historical matter and anecdotes of the early settlement of the county as could be collected at the present time. Samuel finley vinton enjoyed the distinction of having served fourteen years as a member of congress from ohio and all of that period scioto county was one of the counties of his district. Named for the local historian who procured the original funding for the carnegie building, the department houses. Scioto county chapter of the ohio genealogical society. Scioto county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. Buena vista is an unincorporated community in scioto county, in the u. Waverly press, 1927, by henry towne bannon page images at hathitrust items below if any are from related and broader terms. Rushtown is an unincorporated community in scioto county, in the u. Scioto county, ohio, marriage records, 18031860 ancestry. First paperback edition 2002 printed in the united states of america.
A post office was established at alexandria in 1805, and later was discontinued at an unknown date 1808, according to one source. His father was a son of philip and susan putnam noel, who came to ohio from virginia in 1794. In marriage records of scioto county, ohio, 18031860, compilers shoemaker and rudity have assembled a definitive list of marriages performed in this southern ohio county between 1803 and 1860 the border county of scioto lies directly north of kentuckys greenup and lewis counties. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. The county was founded march 24, 1803, from adams county and is named for. Scioto county ohio genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails family volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Clay township is one of the sixteen townships of scioto county, ohio, united states.
Being a short biographical sketch of some of the first settlers of scioto county, ohio. Pdf pioneers of scioto county download full pdf book. Agricultural resources of scioto countyher railroads and population. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. At their july 4, 1865, celebration, they decided to honor civil war veterans from scioto and pike counties at a picnic to be held later in the summer. Stories old and often told, being chronicles of scioto county, ohio baltimore. Ohio lands book this book is a publication of the auditor of state 88 east broad street columbus, ohio 432161140. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Together with a pioneer record of southern ohio county and regional histories of the old northwest. It is our intention to publish, in each issue, a sketch of one or more of the pioneers of scioto county, ohio.
The scioto marsh in hardin county, ohio, was once an immense swamp. Besides the post office, rushtown had a station on the norfolk and western railroad. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Scioto county ohio history stories old and often told, being chronicles of scioto county, ohio baltimore.
A post office called buena vista was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1960. Apr 28, 2010 pioneers of scioto county being a short biographical sketch of some of the first settlers of scioto county, ohio, comprising such historical matter and anecdotes of the early settlement of the county as could be collected at the present time. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of southern ohio. The 2010 census counted 3,690 people in the township. Early settlers of scioto county, ohio history stories the. A history of scioto county, ohio, by evans, nelson w. Early settlers of scioto county scioto county chapter of. The portsmouth public library system is excited to announce the public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla all locations of the portsmouth public library will be closed on monday, february 17th. Early settlers of scioto county, ohio history stories.
The censusdesignated place of rosemount lies in the center of the township, along with the unincorporated communities of eden park, rubyville, and twin valley. Welcome to our scioto county family history research page. The tale is full of passion, love, hope, humor and tragedy enough for a shakespearean play. First fruits of the ordinance of 1787 boston and new york. Scioto historical is an educational mobile app and website that puts the history of southern ohio at your fingertips.
Besides the post office, sedan had at least two early churches. Historic events in the tuscarawas and muskingum valleys, and in other portions of the state of ohio. A history of scioto county, ohio, paperback january 1, 2016 by nelson w. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Samuel keyes, to whom its people are much indebted for his praiseworthy efforts to preserve its pioneer history, stated that samuel marshall, sr.
The library system will reopen when it can do so in a manner that ensures the safety and health of our patrons and staff. Lemuel z codot was born in scioto county, ohio, in 1838, and settled in this county in 1858. Click download or read online button to get a history of scioto county ohio book now. Scioto county is a county located along the ohio river in the south central region of the u. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record. The border county of scioto lies directly north of kentuckys greenup and lewis counties. Ohio genealogy express scioto county, ohio biographies. Upper ohio river and valley part xix, 329 to 346 miles below pittsburgh. The content ranges from dry, factual data to rich, colorful stories and poetry. In 1878 he became established in business at dry run, and in the fall of 1882 located at his present place. Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships. Lorberg local history department was established in 1995 as part of the new addition to the main library. Scioto county, ohio was created on may 1, 1803 from adams county.
Alexandria was platted in 1799 and was either named after alexandria, virginia, or after alexander parker, the brother of a first settler. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of southern ohio evans, nelson w. Although this book was written over 100 years ago, its an amazing resource for anyone interested in the early years of adams county. Learn about american and local history through mapbased, interactive, multimedia presentations and experience professionally curated virtual historical tours on your laptop, tablet, or on a screen in your classroom. Where can find scioto county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The heroic story of the settlers who brought the american ideal west by david mccullough, the ohio frontier. From its earliest settlement to the present time, including character sketches of the prominent persons identified with the first century of the countrys growth. Nov 05, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Noel was born in scioto county, ohio, in 1822, a son of solomon and mary hueston noel.
Popular ohio history books meet your next favorite book. Scioto county is bordered by pike county north, jackson county northeast, lawrence county east, greenup county, kentucky south, lewis county, kentucky southwest, adams county west. Kirby, merchant and postmaster at dry run, ohio, was born in scioto county, ohio, in 1854, a son of isaac kirby. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 ohio cemetery records 16,102 scioto county cemetery records 321 note.
A post office called rushtown was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1959. Named for the local historian who procured the original funding for the carnegie building, the department houses the librarys local history and genealogy materials. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 ohio cemetery records 16,102 scioto county cemetery records 321. Pdf pioneers of scioto county download full pdf book download. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 scioto county 591 scioto county cemetery records 321. Guide to scioto county, ohio ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records. Located in southern ohio 41 miles 66 km south of chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the ohio river, across from kentucky, just east of the mouth of the scioto river. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer. Ohio name index project, ohio female name index to 1850.
On page 150, book a, june 25, 1805, portsmouth, are these words. Discover the past of scioto county on historical maps. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of southern ohio hardcover january 1, 1903 by nelson w. He came to scioto in 1802, and was one of the men who helped to lay out the town plat of portsmouth. A history of scioto county, ohio, and greenup county, kentucky. Scioto county is bordered by pike county north, jackson county northeast, lawrence county east, greenup county, kentucky south, lewis county, kentucky southwest, adams county west a map of scioto county, ohio contains detailed. Full text of a history of scioto county, ohio, internet archive. A history of scioto county ohio download ebook pdf, epub. Sedan is an unincorporated community in scioto county, in the u. The scioto marsh in hardin county, ohio, was once an immense swamp, teeming. The local history department has marriages for scioto county from.
Alexandria is an unincorporated community in scioto county, in the u. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. Ohio, washington county court records, 18101930 images. A history of scioto county, ohio 1903 edition open library. Evans, a history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of southern ohio. A history of scioto county, ohio, pdf free download. Early settlers of scioto county, ohio contains 112 pages. The story of ohios scioto marsh ohio history and culture. In marriage records of scioto county, ohio, 18031860, compilers shoemaker and rudity have assembled a definitive list of marriages performed in this southern ohio county between 1803 and 1860. Libraries are waiting on the release of federal, state and local protocols to determine safe maximum building occupancy and methods for sanitizing. He entered the eighteenth congress, march 4th, 1825, and served until march 4th, 1833, when he retired. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your scioto county ancestors. Items below if any are from related and broader terms. The iroquois indians had begun to settle between the ohio river and great lakes by 1650, although it is estimated.
Portsmouth public library your resource for a lifetime. Evans author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The portsmouth public library system will be closed until further notice. A history of scioto county, ohio, together with a pioneer record of. Complete with an everyname index, it contains names of pioneers who have been approved as pioneers of scioto county through sccogs, surnames in the 1820 and 1830 scioto co. Free records for family researching in scioto county, ohio.
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