History Of 
Medina County
And Ohio
In Two Volumes
By Baskin & Battey 1881
922 pages, illustrated, searchable
Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, 
its topography, geological, physical and climatic features; its agricultural, railroad"
interests, etc.; a History of Medina County, giving an account of its aboriginal
inhabitants, early settlement by the whites, pioneer incidents, its growth, its
improvements, organization of the County, its judicial history, its
business and industries, churches, schools, etc. : Biographical
Sketches; Portraits of some of the Early Settlers and
Prominent Men, etc., etc.
 
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Pioneer History Of 
Medina County 
By N. B. Northrup 1861
224 pages, illustrated, searchable

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Farm Journal Directory Of 
Medina County 
1916
227 pages, illustrated, searchable
 
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In 1787, the new United States government passed the Northwest Ordinance, which established the Northwest Territory
 and made provisions for its organization and settlement. From that date, the future of the Native Americans was in question.
 Before settlement could proceed, the Native Americans had to be driven west. A number of expeditions failed, including one
 lead by General Martin Smith who marched along the Watershed Trail, widening it as he went so that his men and wagons 
could pass. Thus, the trail became Smith Road. In 1794, "Mad" Anthony Wayne finally subdued the Native Americans and
 the Treaty of Greenville moved them west of the Cuyahoga River.
 
At the some time, the state of Connecticut settled its claims for land in the Northwest Territory and received the northeast 
portion as a reserve. The state then sold the land to the Connecticut Land Company in 1796 and the surveying began. But 
there were still Native Americans west of the Cuyahoga River. The investors solved that problem in 1805 when the Connecticut
 Land Company bought the land west of the river for $20,000. The way was clear. Even the Native Americans knew the writing 
was on the wall and they moved west except for small bands that chose to live peacefully with the pioneers.
 
In 1807, the Connecticut Land Company held a lottery for lands in the Western Reserve and each investor drew parcels out of a hat, 
according to how much they had invested. For example, Elijah Boardman invested $60,000 and drew Medina Township and Boardman
 Township near Youngstown. After the land was allotted and surveyed, the first settlers came to Harrisville and Liverpool Townships in 1811.
 
PART T.
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OHIO.
PAGE.
CHAPTER I.—Introductory—Topography—Geology -Primitive
Races Antiquities—Indian Tribes 11
CHAPTER II.—Explorations in the West 19
CHAPTER III.—English Explorations—Traders- French and
Indian War in the West—English Possession 37
CHAPTER IV.—Pootiac's Conspiracy— Its Failure—Bouquet's
Expedition— Occupation by the English 48
CHAPTER V.—American Exploration—Dunmore's War—Campaign
<>f George Rogers Clarke—Land Troubles—Spain in
the Revolution—Murder of the Moravian Indians 52
CHAPTER VI.—American Occupation—Indian Claims—Early
Land Companies—Compact of 1787—Organization of the
Territory—Early American Settlements in the Ohio Valley—
First Territorial Officers—Organization of Counties... 6(1
CHAPTER VII.—Indian War of 1795—Harmar'a Campaign—
St. Clair's Campaign—Wayne's Campaign—Close of the
War 73
CHAPTER VIII.—.lay's Treaty—The Question of State Rights
ami National Supremacy—Extension of Ohio Settlements
—Land Claims—Spanish Boundary Question 79
CHAPTER IX.— First Territorial Representatives in Congress
—Division of the Territory—Formation of States— Marietta
Settlement—Other Settlement-—Settlements in the
Western Reserve—Settlement of the Central Valleys
Further Settlements in the Reserve and Elsewhere 85
CHAPTER X—Formation of the State Government—Ohio a
Stat- —The State Capitals—Legislation—The " Sweeping "
Resolutions 121
CHAPTER XI.—The War of 1812—Growth of the State Canal,
Railroads and other Improvements—Development of Stat)
Resources 127
CHAPTER XII.—Mexican War—Continued Growth of the Stati
—War of the Rebellion—Ohio's Part in the Conflict 132
CHAPTER XIII.—Ohio in the Centennial—Address of Edward
I). Mansfield, L.L D„ Philadelphia, August 9, 1876 138
CHAPTER XIV.—Education—Early School Laws—Notes—Institutions
and Educational Journals—School System
—
School Funds—Colleges and Universities 148
CHAPTER XV.—Agriculture—Area of the State—Early Agriculture
in the West—Markets—Live Stock—Nurseries,
Fruits, etc.—Cereals, Root and Cucurbitaeeous Crops
Agricultural Implements—Agricultural Societies—Pomolegical
and Horticultural Societies 151
I '1IA PTER XVI.—Climatology—Outline—Variation in Ohio-
Estimate in Degrees—Amount of Variability 163
CHAPTER XVII.—Public Lands—Early Contest on Right of
Soil and Jurisdiction—The Western Reserve—Origin and
Organization— Social and Material Growth 165
PART II.
HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY.
CHAPTER I.—Physical Geography of County Geological
Formation—Material Resources—Grain Culture—Stock
Raising—Dairying Interest—Agricultural Societies... l-i
CHAPTER II—Prehistoric Races—Ancient Earthworks—Indian
Traditions—Pioneer Settlements— Erection and
Organization of the County—History of the Public Buildings—
The Growth of Political Parties 212
CHAPTER III —The Learned Professions—Early Courts and
Practice—Reminiscences of the Early Bench and Bar
The Bar of the Present—The Medical Fraternity—Practice
in ye Olden Time—Doctors of the Past and Present. 242
CHAPTER IV —Social Development of the County—Character
of the Early Churches—The Rise of Denominate
Influence—Temperance Work—Early Schools—Growth
of Higher Education—Academies—The Press—Railroad
 Operations 275
CHAPTER v. - War Activities—Stampede of 1812—Volunteers
for the Mexican Struggle—The County's Contributions to
the War of the Rebellion—Medina's Volunteers in the
Army—Soldiers' Association 308
CHAPTER VI.—A Retrospect—The Railroad Jubilee—A Newspaper's
History of the Hay—A Memorable • Fourth "—A
Centennial Oration 365
CHAPTER VII.— Medina Township—Its Settlement—Early
Privations—Social Development—Growth of Villages—
Weymouth and Medina—Church and School ;'>7.
CHAPTER VIII.—Medina Village—Its Incorporation—Internal
Improvements—Manufacturing Enterprises—Fire
Department—Church and School Interests—The Ceme-
394
CHAPTER IX.—Wadsworth Township—Coming of the Whites
—Incidents of Early Settlement—Beginnings of Township
Government—Origin of Church and Schools 414
CHAPTER X.—Wadsworth Township -Notable Epidemic-
Coal Mines—The N. Y . P. & O. R. R.—Village of Wadsworth—
Growth and Incorporation—Family Genealogies 435
CHAPTER XI.—Guilford Township—Topography and Boundaries—
The Pioneers—Their Journey to the West—Early
Industries—Seville—Growth and Incorporation of the
Village—Churches and Schools 454
CHAPTER XII.—Harrisville Township—Physical Features—
The Pioneer Settler of the County—Incidents of 1812—
Hardships in the Wilderness—Growth of Villages—Organization
of the Township—Social Development 4Ki
CHAPTER XIII.—York Township— Natural Attractions-
Pioneer Families of the Township—Social Customs—
Commercial Activities—York Center— Manufacturing 
Interests—Church and Schoolhouse 509
CHAPTER XIV.—Litchfield Township—Surface, Drainage and
Material Resources—Early Settlement—Experiences in
the Wilderness- Petroleum Excitement—Early Manufactures—
Religions and Educational Efforts 52S
CHAPTER XV.—Liverpool Township- Configuration of Land
—The Discovery of Salt—Early Manufacturing Activity
—Growth of the Community—Moral and Mental Development
536
CHAPTER XVI—Speer Township—Topographical Features
—First Settlement of the Township—Primitive Customs
—Incidents of Lin- in the Wilderness—Beginnings of
Church and School—Their Development 555
CHAPTER XVII.—Chatham Township—Geological structure
—Pioneer Beginnings—Early Efforts al Agriculture
—
Story of the Old Log Cabin Progress in Politics,
l '1 lurches and Schools 569
CHAPTER XVIII.—Brunswick Township—Rocks and Rivers
—Making a Home in the Wilderness—Incidents of Pioneer
Life—Early Manufactures—Social Customs and
Development. 580
CHAPTER XIX—Westfield Township—The Lay of the Land
—Agricultural Advantages—Early Selection of Sites
Pioneer Pleasures -Preachers and People—Schoolmasters
and their Scholars 594
CHAPTER XX.- Hinckley Township—A Hunter's Paradise
— The Coming of the First Settlers—The Great Hunt—Incidents
of the Early Hunters and Trappers—Growth of
Civilization—The Church and School 607
CHAPTER XXI.—Sharon Township—Its Topographical Survey—
The Early Settlers—Sketch of Pioneer Moines
Early Rise of Special Interests The Academy—Material
Prospects of Sharon 620
CHAPTER XXII.—Granger Township—Contour of the Surface—
Agricultural Resort a Early Settlements and
Incidents—Political Organization Beginnings and Development
of Church and School 630
CHAPTER XXIII Montville Township—Character of the
Surface—Soil and Drainage Early Survey First Settlements—
Beginnings of Agriculture Snakes and Game—
The Turnpike and Early Roads—A Fourth of July-
Churches and Schools 647
CHAPTER XXIV.—Home Township—Its Boundaries - The Coming 
of the Whites – Early Organization and Political Relations—Changes in its
Civic Relations- Church and School Interests
CHAPTER XXV.—La Fayette Township—Origin of the Name
—Early Settlement Pioneer Incidents—Frontier Industries
Social Development
PART III.
BIOGBAPHICAL SKETCHES. ,, UJP
Brunswick Township 764
Chatham Township
Guilford Township 718
Granger Township 801
Harrisville Township 862
Hinckley Township 770
Homer Township  929
Litchfield Township 743
Liverpool Township 748
La Fayette Township 829
Medina Township 681
Montville Township 784
Sharon Township 790
Spencer Township... .754
Wadsworth Township 706
Westfield Township 883
York Township 731
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