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It was laid off August 10, 1808, by Robert Gray and John Devor, and contains 1 Baptist, 1 Episcopal, 1 Methodist, and 1 Christian church, 16 mercantile stores, 1 flouring mill, 1 newspaper printing office, and about 800 inhabitants. Greenville is a point of much historical note. In December, 1793, Wayne built a fort at this place, which he called Fort Greenville. He remained until the 28th of July, 1794, when he left for the Maumee rapids, where he defeated the Indians on the 20th of the month succeeding. His army returned to Greenville on the 2d of November, after an absence of three months and six days. Fort Greenville was an extensive work, and covered the greater part of the site of the town. The annexed plan is from the survey of Mr. James M'Bride, of Hamilton. The blocks represent the squares of the town, within the lines of the fort. Traces of the embankment are plainly discernible, and various localities within the fort are pointed out by the citizens of the town. The quarters of Wayne were on the site of the residence of Stephen Perrine, on Main street. Henry House, now (1846) of this county, who was in Wayne's campaign, says that the soldiers built log-huts, arranged in rows, each regiment occupying one row, and each hut of which there were many hundred -occupied by six soldiers. He also informs us that Wayne drilled his men to load while running; and every night, when on the march, had good breastworks erected, at which the men had been so well practiced as to be able to construct in a few minutes. -Old Edition. GREENVILLE is ninety-four miles west of Columbus, on the C. St. L. & P.R.R., and seventy miles north of Cincinnati. It is on Greenville creek, also the C. J. & M. and D. & U. railroads. County officers in 1888: Probate Judge Samuel L. Kolp; Clerk of Court, Patrick H. Maher; Sheriff, David E. Vantilburg; Prosecuting Attorney, James C. Elliott; Auditor, Cyrus Minnich; Treasurer, Henry M. Bickel; Recorder, Daniel Snyder; Surveyor, Elliott M. Miller; Coroner, George W. Burnett; Commissioners, William M. Smith, Reuben K. Beam, Samuel J. Stapleton. Greenville has five newspapers: Darke County Democratic Advocate, Democratic, W.A. Brown, editor; Democrat, Democratic, Charles Roland, editor; Journal, Republican, E.W. Otwill, editor; Die Post, German Democratic, George Feuchtinger, editor; Sunday Courier, Republican, A.R. Calderwood, editor. Banks: Farmers' National, G.W. Studabaker, president, T.S. Waring, cashier; Greenville Bank Company, W.S. Turpen, president, G.H. Martz, cashier; Second National, A.F. Koop, president; R.A. Shuffleton, cashier. Churches: 1 German Reformed, 1 German Methodist Episcopal, 1 German Lutheran, 1 German Evangelical, 1 Baptist, 1 Methodist Episcopal, 1 Christian, 1 Catholic, 1 United Brethren, 1 Episcopalian, and 1 Presbyterian. The largest industries here are machinery and moulding, the lumber business, and wagon making. Population in 1880, 3,535. On the 3d of August, 1795, Wayne concluded a treaty of peace with the Indians at Greenville. The number of Indians present was 1,130, viz. 180 Wyandots, 381 Delawares, 143 Shawnees, 45 Ottawas, 46 Chippewas, 240 Pottawattamies, 73 Miamies and Eel River, 12 Weas and Piankeshaws, and 10 Kickapoos and Kaskaskias. The principal chiefs were Tarhe, Buckongehelas, Black Hoof, Blue Jacket and Little Turtle. Most of the chiefs had been tampered with by M'Kee and other British agents; but their people, having been reduced to great extremities by the generalship of Wayne, had, notwithstanding, determined to make a permanent peace with the "Thirteen Fires," as they called the federal States. The basis of the treaty of Greenville was that hostilities were to cease and all prisoners restored. Article 3d defined the Indian boundary as follows: The general boundary line between the lands of the United States and the lands of the said Indian tribes shall begin at the mouth of the Cuyahoga river, and run thence up the same to the Portage, between that and the Tuscarawas branch of the Muskingum, thence down that branch to the crossing place above Fort Laurens, thence westerly to a fork of that branch of the Great Miami river running into the Ohio, at or near which fork stood Loromie's store, and where commenced the portage between the Miami of the Ohio and St. Mary's river, which is a branch of the Miami which runs into Lake Erie; thence a westerly course to Fort Recovery, which stands on the branch of the Wabash; thence southerly in a direct line to the Ohio, so as to intersect that river opposite the mouth of Kentucke or Cuttawa river. The following are the reservations within the limits of Ohio granted to the Indians by this treaty. 1st. One piece of land, six miles square, at or near Loramie's store, before mentioned. 2d. One piece, two miles square, at the head of the navigable water or landing on the St. Mary's river near Girty's town. 3d. One piece, six miles square, at the head of the navigable water of the Auglaize river. 4th. One piece, six miles square, at the confluence of the Auglaise and Miami rivers, where Fort Defiance now stands. 8th. One piece, twelve miles square, at at the British fort on the Miami of the lake, at the foot of the rapids. 9th. One piece, six miles square, upon Sandusky lake, where a fort formerly stood. 11th. One piece, two miles square, at the lower rapids of the Sandusky river. These, with the other tracts, were given "for the same considerations as an evidence of the returning friendship of the said Indian tribes, of their confidence in the United States, and desire to provide for their accommodation, and for that convenient intercourse which will be beneficial to both parties." A second treaty was concluded at Greenville, July 22, 1814, with the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnees, Senecas, and Miamies. The commissioners on the part of the United States were Gen. William Henry Harrison and Gov. Lewis Cass. By it these tribes engaged to aid the United States in the war with Great Britain and her savage allies. The prominent chiefs were Tarhe, Capt. Pipe, and Black Hoof. Both of the treaties were held on the same spot, within the present (1846) garden of Abraham Scribner, in Greenville. On the 22d of July, 1840, just twenty-six years after the last treaty, there was a great celebration at this place, called "the Greenville Treaty Celebration," at which the many thousands present were addressed at length by Gen. Harrison. From the year 1805 to 1808 the celebrated Tecumseh, with his brother, the prophet, resided at Greenville. It was the point where they formed their plans of hostility to the whites. During their residence at this place they were visited by many Indians, who were wrought into the highest excitement by the eloquence of Tecumseh and the cunning of the prophet. On the plan of Fort Greenville is laid down "Tecumseh Point," at the junction of the rivulet with Greenville creek, about a quarter of a mile from the court-house. At this place are some Indian graves; here Tecumseh had a cabin, and formerly near it was a spring called "Tecumseh's Spring." In 1832 the remnant of the Shawnees, then moving to their new homes in the far West, from their reservation on the Auglaize, took this place on their route, instead of Cincinnati as desired by the United States agents. They encamped on Tecumseh's Point to the number of several hundred, and remained a day or two to take a final farewell of a place so dear to their memories. ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:26:36 -0400 From: William King Subject: GRAY FAMILY REUNION, BEREA, OH 8/1/1900 GRAY FAMILY REUNION, BEREA, OHIO 1900 PAPER AND DATE UNKNOWN THE GRAY FAMILY REUNION The Gray reunion was held Wednesday, August 1, in Sanford Gray's orchard, at Cedar Point. (Cedar Point Road) Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Varnum Gray and Misses Hannah and Blanch Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray and Miss Clara Gray, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wooldridge and family-Alta, Arthur, Eddie and Glen; Mr. and Mrs M. C. Gray and daughter Alma, Mr. and Mrs Curtis Baker and daughter Clara, Mr. and Mrs. Sandford Gray, Mrs. Ida Rood and children-Eva, Ruth and Franklin of Berea; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Munson and son Ira of Berea; Mr. and Mrs John Wooldridge and daughters Ada and Merle, of Berea; Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks and family-Misses Alice and Nellie, and Edward, of Cleveland; Mrs. Reinhart of Cleveland, Mr. Frank Parker, Middleburg, Mrs. Ann Gray of Michigan, Mr. Ora Gray of Middleburg, Mr. and Mrs. Dona King and sons-Crowley, Clyde and Lloyd, of Berea; Mr. and Mrs. William (Wilbur) Gray and family-Florence, Addie, Freddie and Elmer of Olmsted Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Ford Gray and daughter Ida, Mrs. Wilson and sons of Toledo. A well-set table was enjoyed by all, after which about an hour was spent in visiting and games. The exercises the commenced. Reading of 37th psalm. Singing, Blest be the tie that binds. Recitation, Clara Baker. Recitation, Our Country's Flag, Lloyd King Singing, Birds of the Wild woods, Florence and Addie Gray. Essay, Emma Baker. Recitation, Addie Gray. Song, Safe in the arms of Jesus. Recitation, The clock, Ira Munson. Recitation, Addie Gray. Singing, Alice and Nellie Brooks. Recitation, Allie Wooldridge. Recitation, Frank Parker. Recitation, Addie Gray. Song, Ira Munson. Selected reading, Mrs. Reinhart. Essay, Alice Brooks. After the exercises the following officers were elected: Pres. Sanford Gray; Vice Pres., Maybelle King; Sec., Almeda Wooldridge; Chairman Ford Gray. The time of the next reunion was set for August 1, 1901. After the business was concluded, ice cream was served, after which the closing song, God be with you till we meet again, was sung. ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:55:15 -0400 From: William King Subject: GRAY FAMILY REUNION, BEREA, OH 8/1/1901 GRAY FAMILY REUNION CLEVELAND, OHIO AREA 8/1/1901 PAPER AND PUB DATE UNKNOWN. The Gray Reunion The third annual reunion of the Gray family was held at Puritas Springs, August 1st, 1901. The morning of the first of August was stormy, but before eight o'clock the storm had passed away and the sun shone out in all its brilliancy and clothed the earth with freshness and beauty. About nine o'clock the friends began to enter the beautiful grove from all directions. After a general hand shaking and visiting, the tables were spread beneath the beautiful maples and the relatives to the number of fifty sat down to a bountiful repast. Joy reigned supreme until the noon hour was past, the assembly was call to order and at roll call there found to be fifty present and thirty-five absent. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:-Pres., V. R. Gray; Vice Pres., Curtis Baker; Sec., Mrs. Clara Munson; Treas., Mrs Almeda Wooldridge; Committee for arrangement, Mr. Dona King, Mr. Charles Root, and Mrs. Pearl Gray. After the election of officers a pleasant program was rendered by the younger people A very interesting letter from Burton Green, an absent cousin, was read by Almeda Wooldridge, after which America was sung by the party, and, as the golden sun was setting the party wended their way homeward, feeling glad the day had passed so pleasantly. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #269 *******************************************