The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-08-07
Sandusky County Historic and Pio-
neer Society-Meeting at Birch
ards Hall, August 3rd, 1874.

The much to be desired establishment Of
the above interesting society may no longer
be looked upon as in prospective. The asso-
citation has been duly formed, well supported
and Offered by gentlemen of the highest in
teligence and widest experience Of any re-
siding in the county. The meeting convened
on the 3rd inst. was largely attended both by
ladies and gentlemen, Homer Everett Esq,
officiating in the chair. The Rev. Mr.. Lang
having appropriately opened the meeting with
prayer, Mr Everett remarked that as the His
toric and Pioneer Society had just taken root
in the minds of many present, that fact had
given rise to the assembling of the present
general meeting, which was for the election
of officers and for the transaction of any and
all other business. An opportunity would be
first given to secure new members and then
the election wsuld be proceeded with. Gov.
Hayes, the secretary, then read the minutes
of the last meeting, which were unanimously
confirmed. At the request of General Buck
land, the list Of names already received on
the honorary list was next reld-an such per-
sons being residents in the county since 1880,
together with the date and place of birth.
These numbered-together with what were
taken in the hall-to about 200, while some
80 other Junior settlers became members of
the association and paid their dollar subscrip-
ton fee to cover the necessary incidental ex-
penses. From the above reading we CLEANED
that Mrs. Sarah Wickwire, born 1856, was
the Oldest settler still living, while Mrs. Nyce,
born 1871, was the second oldest settler. A
Mrs. Freary was the first married in this coun-
ty and is still living, while the daughters Of
Judge Newman were perhaps the oldest still
living who were born in this county. Gen.
Buckland suggested the idea that picnic be
gotten up where addresses and anecdotes of
fhe mast might be INDUCED, and that such
gatherings might be periodically convened for
the gratifying OF members by renewing old
associations and making new. This idea was
generally approved, but deferred until
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The president, secretary and treasurer, as
formerly elected, were approved, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed on the ex-
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tovnship: D. Overmeyer, jackson; Jno. F.
Rowman. Washington; W. E. Lee, Green
! Greek; Ed. Tindal, Ballville; B. Inman,
Scott Grant Furguson, Rice; Thos. Hol-
comb. Riley; Martin Klutz, Madison; ]. B.
Muqg, York Rev. G. Cronenwett, Wood
Vile It was said that none lived in Wood
VILE township prior to 1880, but Mr.. q, Gro
nenwett being one OF the Oldest settlers and
having iolned the association, was elected a
committee man
audience ior the confirmation of the officers
and election of committee, congratulated
/ them on the establishment of the association
| which he trusted would be successful in pro-
vidipg facts and antiquities of the utmost val
i M to the historian who should IN future write
the history of this county.
| Gov. HAYES stated that Edward Hubert,
whom he thought once resided at old Fort
Stephenson, but now Of Michigan, had writ
ten to him on finding this association being
formed, and forwarded shell (Which was ex-
hibited at the speakers table) dug up at the
fort, and which had not been exploded, but
when found contained nails, bits Of iron. fuse,
poyder, &c.-doubtless a missile sent from
the British to slaughter the Yankees. HC
thought all such trophies ought to be pre-
served and believed there were even six Of
eight round shot yet preserved in the city. H'
would also be glad to see among other relic
the old fashioned spinning wheel, large o.
small, and he was assured many would ye
take great interest in it. He understood SOM
ladies we're in doubts about their being ad
mitted TO membership-but he hoped the
would become members aud active members
they would be Of inestimable value. If
basket pic mic was gotten up, as proposed
thev would want the ladies to do the cookinl
while they did the running.
al the suggestion Of Mg. d, Fullsy il va