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HOUSER – ANDERSON COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
The Anderson – Houser Collection was accessioned into the Piqua Public Library Archives and Special Collections on July 5, 2019 as a donation from Mr. Scott Tudor. The collection is housed in two Hollinger boxes containing 72 files. The collection is organized from two photo albums and a box of miscellaneous documents that were collected by Mrs. Laura Anderson Bartholomai. Scott Tudor’s mother was the long term caregiver of Mrs. Laura Bartholomai. After the death of Mrs. Bartholomai, Mrs. Tudor saved the albums and the box of documents. After the death of Mrs. Tudor, in cleaning out her house, the albums and documents were discovered and donated to the Piqua Public Library. The pictures are primarily of the Houser family while the documents generally relate to the Anderson family. The pictures and documents generally date to the second half of the 19th Century.
The Houser and the Anderson families were connected when Harvey Lincoln Anderson married Abigail A. Houser in 1886. This marriage produced two daughters: Bertha C. Anderson who wrote children’s books most notable Tinker Tim and the Witches and a second daughter Laura A. Anderson who married Valentine W. Bartholomai in 1912. Harvey Lincoln Anderson was the son of Samuel T. Anderson who figures prominently in the collection. Thirteen of the deeds in the collection involve 60 acres off of the south side of the northwest quarter of Section 18, Township 1, Range 11 in Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio. Daniel Jordan, the owner of the 60 acres, died in late 1862 and his will was probated on 31 March 1863. In his will the 60 acres was divided into nine shares and each of his nine children received a share. Mary, Daniel’s oldest daughter, had already died and so her share was divided into six parts and each of her six children received a part. The nine children were: Mary Mattox, Elizabeth Hyde, Lydia Clark, Julia Crozier, Rachael Danford, George Jordan, Harriet Jordan, Catherine Hubble and Jemima Anderson. The story of the thirteen deeds is the attempt by Samuel T. Anderson (husband of Jemima Jordan Anderson) to buy up the shares and parts of shares and put the farm back under single ownership.
Ownership of the collection has been deeded over to the Piqua Public Library including all rights to the materials. There are no known restrictions on the use of these materials by Library patrons and researchers. The collection was organized by Gary D. Meek in August 2009.
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The Houser – Anderson Collection is divided into the following six series:
SERIES I: Photographs from Album 1 – Box 1, Files 1-21
SERIES II: Photographs from Album 2 – The photographs in this album were not identified –
Box 1, Files 22-27
SERIES III: Deeds and other papers concerning 60 acres on the south side of the Northwest
Quarter, Section 18, Town 1, Range 11 – Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio – Box 1, Files 28-47
SUB-SERIES III A: Papers concerning the dispute between Samuel T. Anderson and
the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway Co. over flooding of Anderson’s land as a result of the building of the railroad embankment – Box 1, Files 48-56
SERIES IV: Other Deeds – Box 2, Files 1-6
SERIES V: Business Papers – Box 2, Files 7-11
SERIES VI: Miscellaneous documents – Box 2, Files 12-16
CONTAINER LIST
SERIES I: Photographs from Album 1
BOX 1
File 1 Levi Houser Family photograph – c. 1880
2 Levi Houser – c. 1883 – 2 cabinet photos
3 Levi Houser and his wife Christina Whitney Houser – c. 1880
4 Christina Whitney Houser, wife of Levi Houser – c. 1880
5 Lee Houser, son of Ephraim Houser
6 Martin Houser, son of Levi & Christina Houser, and his family
a. Martin Houser
b. Anna Mary Shumaker Houser, wife of Martin
c. Bartholomew Wilson Houser, son of Martin & Anna, as an infant
d. Bartholomew Wilson Houser, son of Martin & Anna, as a child
e. Grace Houser Isenbarger, daughter of Martin & Anna, as an infant
7 Samuel Houser, son of Levi & Christina Houser, and his son, Forest Houser
8 Harvey Lincoln Anderson, son of Samuel T. Anderson and Jemima Jordan Anderson –
2 cabinet photos
9 Abigail Houser Anderson, daughter of Levi & Christina Houser and wife of Harvey
Lincoln Anderson – two cabinet photos.
10 Five tintype photographs of Abigail Houser Anderson as an individual or part of a
group.
a. Abigail seated
b. Abigail standing
c. Abigail with her sister, Bertha C. Anderson, standing
d. Abigail with her sister, Bertha C. Anderson, seated
e. Abigail (center) with her sister Bertha (left) and mother Christina (right)
11 Bertha Christina Anderson and Laura A. Anderson (2), daughters of Harvey Lincoln
Anderson and Abigail Houser Anderson.
12 Brenner family:
a. Cabinet photo of the Brenner family: John Brenner (father), Margaret Ellen
Houser Brenner (mother and daughter of Levi & Christina Houser), Oscar A. Brenner (older son), Martin Earle Brenner (younger son).
b. Cabinet photograph of Oscar Brenner as a child and his brother Martin Brenner as an infant.
c. Cabinet photograph of either Oscar or Martin Brenner at approximate age of 11 years old.
d. Cabinet photograph of Oscar Brenner as a young man.
13 Booher family:
a. John Bartholomew Booher – listed in the album as Great Great Grandfather
Booher.
b. Elizabeth Crull Booher – listed in the album as Great Great Grandmother
Booher.
Note: Bertha and Laura Anderson are the great great granddaughters of John and Elizabeth Booher and one or both of them created the album.
14 Blalock family: [related to the Houser family by the marriage of Jermima Blalock to
Ephraim Houser]
Cabinet photograph of three children labeled in the album as “The
Blalocks.”The children are a girl (approximate age 7), a boy (approximate age 1) and a second girl (approximate age 4).
b. Cabinet photograph of an infant not identified but found in the album next to “The Blalocks.”
15 Cabinet photos of three friends of Abigail Houser Anderson:
a. Flo Bane – no relation – Piqua High School graduate, 1883
b. Laura Slutman – no relation – according to the album Abigail named her
second daughter Laura after Laura Slutman.
c. Sadie Williamson – no relation
16 Six tintype photographs found in Album 1 and not identified. All are of individuals,
two are men, two are ladies and two are infants.
17 Ten 2 ½” x 4” cabinet photographs of individuals: [all are dated c. 1870-1890]
a. A man and a lady both taken by Geo. P. Patterson Photographer, Lebanon, O
b. A man and a lady both taken by Joseph Neff & Bro., Dayton, O.
c. A lady taken by M. B. James, Troy, O
d. A lady taken by C. W. Van De Grift, Sidney, O.
e. A lady taken by C. W. Cridland, Dayton, O.
f. A lady taken by J. A. Campbell, Ada, Ohio
g. Two ladies, photographer not listed on the photo.
18 One 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” mounted photo of an infant – not identified
19 Four cabinet photographs of individuals not identified:
a. Oval photograph of a lady.
b. Photograph of a man taken by Dell Chandler, Gallup, N.M.
c. Oval photograph of a child approximate age 2.
d. Photograph of an infant taken by S. A. Watkins, 408 N. Main St., Piqua, O. – This is the first photograph by Watkins in the Piqua Public Library archives collection.
20 Photographs of two people – not identified:
a. Paper printed oval photograph of an older husband and wife.
b. Cabinet photograph of a husband and wife in their early thirties.
c. Oval cabinet photograph of a young mother with her infant daughter.
21 Photograph of a family group – 7 ½” x 5 ½” mounted on 9 ¾” x 8 ½” pasteboard. The
group consists of a father and mother, two young adult daughters (late teen to early twenties), two adult sons and a teenage son – none are identified. The photo was taken by Ethan Huntzinger and can be dated to c. 1910.
SERIES II: Photographs from Album 2 – The photographs in this album were not identified.
File 22 Photographs in Album 2 which were identified by comparing them to photographs in
Album 1:
a. Christina Houser, wife of Levi Houser – cabinet photograph taken by Matthews, 420 ½ N. Main St., Piqua, O.
b. Martin Houser, son of Levi Houser – cabinet photograph taken by C. A. Gale, Piqua, O.
c. Laura Anderson Bartholomai, daughter of Harvey & Abigail Houser Anderson – cabinet photograph, photographer not listed.
d. Samuel Houser, son of Levi Houser – cabinet photograph taken by Stevens, Chicago.
e. “The Blalocks”, two girls and one boy – cabinet photograph taken by J. R. Thorne, 316 N. Main St., Piqua, O.
f. “Little” Forest Houser and Edith Houser as children – cabinet photograph, photographer not listed
23 Tintype photograph of a husband and wife and a mounted tintype photograph of an
older man.
24 Six 2 ½” x 4” cabinet photos of four men and three ladies. The photos were taken by
C.A. Gale, Piqua, Ohio
25 Small mounted photographs and small cabinet cards:
a. Three small oval portraits of the same lady, two mounted on a single white card and one on a black card. The lady is identified on the back of the white card as Mrs. C. Houser.
b. Small oval portrait of a lady taken by Ethan Huntzinger, c. 1910. The lady is also identified as Mrs. C. Houser.
c. Small cabinet card of a man
d. Small cabinet card of a lady
e. Small cabinet card of an older man taken at a professional studio in Cincinnati.
26 Cabinet photographs taken by professional photographers – individuals not identified:
a. Oval portrait of a lady taken by Rogers Studio, Piqua – c. 1900
b. Photograph of a man taken by Henricks, 411 ½ N. Maine, Piqua
c. Family photograph of father, mother, a girl approximate age 8 and a teenage girl. Photo taken by A. W. Phipps of New Castle, PA.
d. Photograph of a man taken by O. H. Park, Clarinda, Iowa.
e. Photograph of a husband and wife taken by Mrs. N. E. Harris, Clarksville, Arkansas.
f. Portrait of a lady taken by L. E. Fisher, Sidney, Ohio.
g. Photograph of a man taken by Lawson & Matthews, Piqua, Ohio – c. 1887
h. Portrait of a lady taken by Lawson & Matthews, Piqua, Ohio – c. 1887
27 Cabinet photograph and an informal mounted photograph – photographer not
identified:
a. Cabinet photograph of a husband and wife
b. Informal photograph of four girls, probably sisters, in their early to late teens.
SERIES III: Deeds and other papers concerning 60 acres on the south side of the Northwest
Quarter, Section 18, Town 1, Range 11 – Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio
NOTE: Daniel Jordan, the owner of the 60 acres, died in late 1862 and his will was probated on 31 March 1863. In his will the 60 acres was divided into nine shares and each of his nine children received a share. Mary, Daniel’s oldest daughter, had already died and so her share was divided into six parts and each of her six children received a part. The nine children were: Mary Mattox, Elizabeth Hyde, Lydia Clark, Julia Crozier, Rachael Danford, George Jordan, Harriet Jordan, Catherine Hubble and Jemima Anderson.
BOX 1
File 28 Warranty Deed dated April 4, 1863 – Theodore & Julia Crozier, Austin & Rachael
Danford, William & Lydia Clark, George & Margaret Jordan and Harriet Jordan sold 5/9ths of the 60 acres off the south side of the north west quarter, Section 18, Township 1, Range 11 of the Miami River Survey (between the Miami Rivers) to Samuel T. Anderson and Robert Anderson, Sr. for $1325.00. Note: Samuel T. Anderson is the husband of Jemima Anderson. This deed gave Samuel and Robert Anderson control over 6/9ths of the 60 acres since Jemima Anderson had inherited 1/9th of the 60 acres from her father’s, Daniel Jordan, estate. Also, Harriet Jordan did not sign the deed and thus only 4/9ths was transferred to the Andersons.
29 Warranty Deed dated February 27, 1865 – Sampson & Catherine Hubbell and Harriet
Jordan sold 2/9ths of the 60 acres to Samuel T. Anderson and Robert Anderson for $350.00.
30 Mortgage Deed dated May 11, 1865 – Samuel T. Anderson and Robert Anderson sold
2/9ths of the 60 acres to Harriet Jordan for $500.00 and accepted a mortgage on the land to be paid in full on May 11, 1867 at 6% per year interest.
31 Warranty Deed dated November 16, 1865 – Elizabeth Hyde & James Hyde (her
husband) sold 19th of the 60 acres to Samuel T. Anderson for $350.00.
32 Quit Claim Deed dated March 19, 1866 – Catherine E. Mattox (daughter of Mary
Mattox) sold 1/6th part of 1/9th share of the 60 acres to Robert Anderson for $60.00
33 Deed dated May 15, 1866 – Samuel T. Anderson, guardian of Harvey L. Anderson,
sold 1/9th share of the 60 acres to Robert Anderson for $160.00. This share had been willed to Jemima Jordan Anderson and upon her death passed to her son Harvey L. Anderson, a minor.
34 Quit Claim Deed dated July 20, 1866 – Samuel T. Anderson transfers all interest and
claim to the 60 acres to Robert Anderson for $500.00.
35 Warranty Deed dated April 13, 1867 – Robert Anderson & Harriet Anderson (his
wife) sold 8/9ths and 1/6th of 1/9th of the 60 acres to Samuel T. Anderson for $500.00.
36 Warranty Deed dated October 24, 1868 – Marcellus Mattox sold 1/6th of 1/9th share of
the 60 acres to Samuel T. Anderson for $60.00.
37 Warranty Deed dated August 10, 1868 – Benjamin F. Mattox sold 1/6th of 1/9th share
of the 60 acres to Samuel Anderson for $60.00
38 Warranty Deed dated August 24, 1868 – Robert S. Anderson & Mary Anderson (wife,
formerly Mary M. Mattox) sold 1/6th of 1/9th share of the 60 acres to Samuel Anderson for $60.00
39 Warranty Deed with Dower dated October 4, 1871 – L. A. Mattox sold 1/6th of 1/9th
share of the 60 acres to Samuel Anderson for $60.00
40 Mortgage dated November 8, 1875 – Mortgage issued by Border City Building and
Loan Association, Piqua, Ohio, for $200 to Samuel T. Anderson using the 60 acres a collateral. The mortgage was cancelled May 25, 1880.
41 Mortgage dated February 21, 1877 – Mortgage issued by Border City Building and
Loan Association, Piqua, Ohio, for $100 to Samuel T. Anderson using the 60 acres a collateral. The mortgage was cancelled May 15, 1883.
42 Mortgage Deed with Dower dated January 20, 1885 – Mortgage issued by Francis
Jarvis, for $100 to Samuel T. Anderson and Emily Anderson (his wife) using the 60 acres a collateral. The mortgage was cancelled August 31, 1888.
43 Miami County Probate Court – January 28, 1887 – Samuel T. Anderson and Thomas
Higgins, administrators of the estate of Robert Anderson, are instructed to contact the heirs of Robert Anderson concerning the sale of his property as called for in his will.
44 Mortgage Deed dated August 29, 1888 – Mortgage issued by Adolph Wolfe, for $100
to Samuel T. Anderson and Emily Anderson using the 60 acres a collateral. The mortgage was cancelled September 8, 1904.
45 Mortgage Deed dated March 20, 1889 – Mortgage issued by Adolph Wolfe, for $100
to Samuel T. Anderson and Emily Anderson using the 60 acres a collateral. The mortgage was cancelled March 20, 1891 with the transfer of 35 feet off of the south side of the 60 acres to Adolph Wolfe.
46 Receipts for payment of property taxes:
a. November 11, 1851 – Daniel Jordan paid $22.55 on 130 acres, being parts of Section 18 & 24, Town 1, Range 11.
b. July 1, 1879 – Samuel T. Anderson paid $14.21 on 60 acres of Range 11, Town 1, Section 18. In addition he paid $0.51 tax for 2 dogs and $2.09 in Personal Property Tax, for a total tax bill of $16.81.
c. July 2, 1895 – Samuel T. Anderson paid $33.36 on 57.87 acres of Range 11, Town 1, Section 18. In addition he paid $2.63 in Personal Property Tax, for a total tax bill of $35.99.
47 Receipt for payment of $0.72 for his assessment of the costs in the repair of 1890 feet
of the Day and Williamson ditch in Springcreek Township, Miami County – May 2, 1892 – signed by John Keyt Jr., Township Clerk. Also, there is a list of the property owners of Springcreek Township that are being assessed fees to repair the ditch and their assessments.
SUB-SERIES III A: Papers concerning the dispute between Samuel T. Anderson and
the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway Co. over flooding of Anderson’s land as a result of the building of the railroad embankment.
File 48 Articles of Agreement dated August 31, 1876 – P. C. St. L. Ry. Co. agrees to pay
$20.00 to Samuel T. Anderson for damages and promises to keep the culvert under the railroad open to drain Anderson’s Land.
49 Hand written and type written agreement dated May 26, 1891 – Samuel T. Anderson
will deed a strip of land 35 feet wide across the southern part of his farm to the P. C. St. L. Ry. Co. and in return the company will pay him $100 and build a good fence across his property.
50 Two letters to Samuel T. Anderson from Wm. C. Cushing, Engineer Maintenance of
Way, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company dated June 12, 1891 and July 6, 1891. The first letter confirms the railroad’s willingness to enter into the agreement of May 26, 1891. The second letter explains the delay on the part of the railroad in entering the agreement because the papers have not been returned by the railroad’s legal department.
51 List of damages done by the railroad to the property of Samuel T. Anderson as a result
of continuing flooding of Anderson’s property. The damages listed extend from July 1891 to August 1893. Anderson is claiming itemized damages for a total of $271.00.
52 Two letters to Samuel T. Anderson from Wm. C. Cushing, Engineer Maintenance of
Way, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company dated April 1, 1893 and June 28, 1893, in which the company refuses to install a second culvert or dig a ditch to divert water to an existing culvert. The stated reason is that these actions are expensive and not called for in the deed agreement for the 35 feet transferred to the railroad.
53 Itemized list of petition and actions taken by Samuel T. Anderson and his neighbors in
reference to the Williamson County Ditch, requesting that it be widened, strengthened and tiled. These notes cover the period March – July 1894.
54 Legal opinion given to Messars. Pence, Anderson and others concerning the costs and
assessments for the Williamson Co. Ditch No. 181.
55 Settlement Agreement in the suit filed in Miami County Common Pleas Court by
Harvey L. Anderson (son and heir of Samuel T. Anderson) against Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company – dated November 9, 1907. By the agreement the defendant (railroad) will alleviate all drainage problems on the Anderson land in return for an additional 45 feet off of the south side of the land.
56 Option for Sale of Land by Harvey L. Anderson, Abbie A. Anderson (his wife) and
Emily Anderson (Widow of Samuel T. Anderson) to Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company. A plot map of the Anderson farm and a second copy of the sale document are included in this folder. The railroad receives 0.413 acres for $1.00 and also agrees to run Troy-Sidney Road over the railroad’s tracks at a cost of $1499.00 for a total price of $1500.00. The document is dated April 28, 1910.
SERIES IV: Other Deeds
BOX 2
File 1 Indenture dated December 19, 1833 – Jacob Simmons and Mahelable Simmons sold
50 acres in the northwest quarter, Section 12, Town 1, Range 11, Springcreek Township, to William Patterson and John Patterson for $420.00.
2 Deed of Sale dated December 17, 1842 – Abraham Mattox and Drusilla Mattox sold
70 acres more or less in Section 12, Town 1, Range 11, Springcreek Township, to Edward H. Cummings for $1050.00.
3 Warrantee Deed dated December 6, 1851 – Henry & Elizabeth Rouzer and George &
Rebecca Clark sold a lot north of the West Addition to the City of Piqua in Section 18, Town 6, Range 6 being the lot immediately north of the residence of James D. Keyt. The lot contained a blacksmith shop and was sold to John L. Buckingham for $600.00.
4 Warranty Deed dated November 24, 1853 – John L. & Susanna Margaret Buckingham
sold the north half of the lot north of the West Addition to the City of Piqua in Section 18, Town 6, Range 6, the lot being east of Lot #331 on River Street in the City of Piqua. The lot was sold to James Quayle for $225.00.
5 Warranty Deed dated July 17, 1856 – John L. and Susannah Buckingham sold the
south half of a lot north of the West Addition to the City of Piqua in Section 18, Town 6, Range 6 being the lot immediately north of the residence formerly owned by James D. Keyt. The lot contained a blacksmith shop and was sold to John R. Moffett for $551.00.
6 Hand written deed on a sheet of paper dated November 5, 1879 – Robert O’Ferrall
sold the north half of the lot north of the West Addition to the City of Piqua in Section 18, Town 6, Range 6, the lot being east of Lot #331 on River Street in the City of Piqua. The lot was sold to Robert Anderson. A price was not listed in the deed.
SERIES V: Business Papers
File 7 Samuel T. Anderson: bills, receipts and other documents:
a. Receipt for payment to Dr. Thomas M. Beamer for medical attendance and medicine from January 8, 1862 to August 28, 1862 - $7.00.
b. Promise to pay Samuel Anderson $100.00 – May 27, 1863.
c. Bill from J. Cron for $6.00 – October 17, 1871
d. Receipt for payment of $5.00 on a note – February 7, 1877
e. Receipt for payment of $10.00 on a tombstone – March 16, 1878
f. Receipt for payment of $5; $5; and $10 on three separate occasions between February 7, 1879 and August 25, 1880.
g. Receipt for payment of interest and premium on a $100 loan -$4.03 – February 23, 1880
h. Receipt for payment by Robert Anderson Sr. of $100.28 to pay judgement and costs in the case of Smith vs. Anderson – January 26,, 1880
i. Receipt for $4 from A. Friedlich and Son – December 31, 1887
j. Bill from William Frost, Manufacturer of Drain Tile for 20 Rods of 2 ½” tile – $3.50 – January 7, 1888
k. Promise to pay Adolph Wolfe $200 in two years – August 29, 1888
l. Receipt for payment of $2.50 issued by C. Yenney & Co. Groceries – June 28, 1890
m. Promise to pay $71.16 – November 12, 1890
n. Receipt for payment of stall rent – $0.50 – September 16, 1892
o. Statement showing payment of account from Farrington, Slauson & Nelson Grain Co. - $11.38 – January 7, 1893
p. Receipt for $16 interest on note – August 17, 1893
q. Statement showing payment of account from W. A. Duncan Farm Implements - $2.50 – October 4, 1894
r. Two receipts for payment of assessments from Miami Farmers’ Mutual Fire Association – December 1897 and December 1899
s. Statement of Costs for probate of the Will of Samuel T. Anderson from the Probate Court of Miami County - $11.00 – September 6, 1904
8 Harvey L. Anderson: statements and receipts both personal and as executor of the
estate of Samuel T. Anderson, his father.
a. Receipt for purchase of Lot 23 in the Johnston Cemetery - $26 – September 1, 1904
b. Statement from Forest Hill Cemetery, Cemetery Trustees for digging the grave at Johnston Cemetery - $23.50 – September 1, 1904
c. Statement from Campbell, Sperry & Co. funeral charges - $65 – September 7, 1904
d. Receipt of payment in full from Harvey L. Anderson of $190 in lieu of horse & buggy and a cow mentioned in the will of Samuel T. Anderson. Receipt is signed by Emily Anderson (wife of Samuel) on September 17, 1904.
e. Receipt from Forest Hill Cemetery Trustees for laying the foundation for a monument and setting the stone in Johnston Cemetery - $5.00 – August 2, 1905
f. Paid invoice from J.C. Gardner Co. for purchase of a Plymouth Sedan for $295 minus credit for used car of $95 for a total of $200 paid by H.L. Anderson, August 16, 1932.
g. Statement from Dayton Power & Light Company for the purchase of 14 poles for a total of $200. March 29, 1920.
h. Receipt from Piqua Granite & Marble Co. for payment of $150 for a tombstone. The payment by Abbie Anderson (widow of Harvey L. Anderson) was made by transferring stock in Border City Savings and Loan to Piqua Granite with a value of $150. April 1, 1933
9 Robert Anderson: Insurance policy and receipt
a. Real and personal property insurance policy issued to Robert Anderson by Ohio Farmers Insurance Company - $3000 – issued January 23, 1869 for five years.
b. Receipt for payment of a note owed to John O’Ferrall - $875 – December 5, 1879.
10 Jordan family business papers:
a. Article of Agreement between Miss Kezia Jordan and those who subscribed to her services. She agreed to teach the children of the subscribers reading, writing, geography, English grammar and arithmetic. Price $1.50 per child per term – March 29, 1850. Springcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio.
b. Promise to pay Dr. Daniel Jordan $25 for services rendered by Henry Zimmerman – September 23, 1837
c. Receipt for payment for coffee and pepper by D. Jordan purchased from F. W. Reiter – August 8, 1854
d. Receipt for payment for services rendered by Daniel Jordan - $5 – March 29-April 4, 1860 – F. W. Wation receipt dated September 17, 1860
e. Receipt for payment of $9 by D. Jordan to B. Boryaec Co. – October 9, 1860
f. Payment by W. B. Jordan to United States Express Co. for shipping a package - $5 – April 18, 1862
g. Payment from the Estate of Daniel Jordan to J. M. Scott - $4.75 – June 24, 1862
11 James Scott receipts as Clerk of Springcreek Township School District #7:
a. James Scott paid Attorney S. S. & J. McKinney $1.50 to execute a deed for a lot for a school house in District #7 – September 10, 1879
b. James Scott paid $4 for survey of the school lot in District #7 to J. H. Rouzer – September 15, 1879
c. James Scott paid John Hager $2.50 for cutting wood for the school house in District #7 – January 11, 1880
d. James Scott paid William A. Avey $0.50 for chain surveying school lot in District #7 – January 15, 1880
SERIES VI: Miscellaneous documents
File 12 Discharge certificate – William Anderson was discharged from the Hamilton Rifles, a
Company of Three Months Volunteers at the completion of his term at Camp Hamilton, May 13, 1861.
13 Document granting a one month furlough to Newton Anderson from Capt. F. E.
Johnston’s Company of the 147th Regiment, Ohio National Guard Infantry, a unit of 100 day volunteers. He enlisted on May 2, 1864 for 100 days. The furlough was granted for the period from August 13, 1864 to September 13, 1864 at which time he was to report to his company at Fort Ethan Allen, Virginia.
14 Marriage Certificate – Samuel T. Anderson married to Harriet Jordan, March 20,
1867. They were married at the Reformed Church, Dayton, Ohio by Rev. David Winters. Included in this file is a newspaper announcement of the marriage.
15 Obituaries of Mrs. Ella Higgins, Mrs. Maria Furnas and Mrs. Kittie Cozier Garbry
16 Legal claim by John George Jordy to a share of the estates of General John Jacob
Summars, a general in the French Army under King Louis XVI of France. One estate is in the Department of the Rhine in the Kingdom of France and the other estate is in Hungary in the Empire of Austria. The document appoints Daniel Jordan and George A. Jordan as attorneys for John George Jordy to pursue his claims for a share of these two estates. The document is dated May 13, 1833 and is witnessed by John Folkerth and David Jordan.