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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 444 Today's Topics: #1 HAMILTON COUNTY - PART 34 [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] #2 1810 Champaign county tax list [Cwmom4@aol.com] #3 Obits: Harrison County: Jane Ligge [Harry Liggett ] #4 Liggett Obits-Coshocton County [Harry Liggett ] ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 23:26:06, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199907020326.XAA12082@mime3.prodigy.com> Subject: HAMILTON COUNTY - PART 34 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII HISTORICAL COLLECTION OF OHIO By Henry Howe, LL.D., 1898 HAMILTON COUNTY - part 34 DR. DANIEL DRAKE was born in Plainfield, N.J., in 1785 and died in Cincinnati in 1852. He was a man of genius and did more to advance the intellectual life of Cincinnati than any one who had lived there. His family first emigrated to Mayslick, KY., where they dwelt in a log-cabin. When a lad of 16 he came to Cincinnati to study medicine, and then finished his course at the University of Pennsylvania. He was at one time a medical Professor in the Transylvania University of Kentucky, and at another in that of the University of Louisville. In 1835 he organized the medical department of the Cincinnati college. In this city was past most of his life. An eloquent summary of the qualities of this distinguished man was given by Dr. Comegys before a medical convention in Cincinnati, wherein he said in conclusion: Nothing seemed to escape him for the adornment of the city and the comfort of the people. The line of elm trees on the south side of Washington Park were planted under his own direction over sixty years ago. He was a voluminous writer on professional and general topics, but the work with which he crowned his life's labor was his Systematic Treatise on the Diseases of the Interior Valley of North America," to which he devoted more than twenty years of travel throughout the vast Mississippi Valley. It was, so to speak, "dug out of the very elements of the continent and society of America." It is a great work of absolutely original research in medical topography, and will always remain a monument to his fame that has no parallel in the science and literature of medicine. "Though Drake has long been dead, yet all of his great undertakings remain and are flourishing. The Cincinnati College is the large law School of the Ohio Valley; the Medical College of Ohio, now a Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati, was never so prosperous; the Clinical and Pathological School of the Hospital is attended by four hundred students. It has a large and growing library and museum, and is now undertaking to establish a pathological laboratory for original research. The beautiful elm trees are now as verdant as ever. The wonderful activity of Drake's mind which led him to undertake the most severe professional labors and throw himself besides into every struggle for the advancement of the interest of society, is readily explained when we consider the philosophic spirit which animated his mind; for he was possessed of that gift of genius which sees beyond all the apparent disparity of phenomena; that severe unity, after which all true philosophy is continually aspiring. To him the universe was not a summation of material phenomena conveying sensuous impressions merely, but a revelation. His was a reverent and devout soul. He felt like Von Barden, who declares that "he who seeks in nature nature only and not reason; he who seeks in reason reason only and not God; he who seeks God out of and apart from reason, or reason out of and apart from God, will find neither nature nor reason nor God, but will assuredly lose them all." All the institutions he planted exhibit his great powers of mind and will always preserve his memory fresh and venerated in the great Western Valley. In the medical firmament bending over the world, reaching from the past and stretching indefinitely away, amidst all the glittering galaxy and burning orbs that represent the immortal dead, the orb of Drake will shine as a star of light forevermore. BENJAMIN DRAKE, a brother of the above, who died in 1841, was the author of several works of value on Cincinnati, Lives of Tecumseh, Gen. Harrison, etc. Another brother, Charles, born in Cincinnati in 1811, represented Missouri in 1867 in the U.S. Senate, and later became Chief Justice of the Court of Claims in Washington. EARLY INTELLECTUAL LIFE IN CINCINNATI As mentioned, no one so stimulated the intellectual life of Cincinnati as Dr. Drake. A great factor was his SOCIAL and LITERARY REUNIONS. And what a galaxy of characters he brought together under his roof! Mr. Mansfield, in his "Personal Memories, has described them, and also 'THE COLLEGE OF TEACHERS," from which we quote in an abridged form: In 1833 my friend and relative, Dr. Daniel Drake, instituted a social and literary reunion at his house, which possessed all the charms of information, wit, and kindness. They were really formed for his daughters, then just growing into womanhood. They were small enough to meet in his parlor and conversational, thus avoiding the rigidity of a mere literary party. We met at half-past seven, when the Doctor called attention by ringing a little bell, which brought them to the topic of the evening, which might be one appointed beforehand and sometimes then selected. Some evenings essays were read; on others nothing. Occasionally a piece of poetry or a story came in to relieve the conversation. These, however, were interludes rather than parts of the general plan, whose main object was the discussion of interesting questions belonging to society, literature, and religion. The subjects discussed were always of a suggestive and problematical kind; so that the ideas were fresh, the debated animated, and the utterance of opinion frank and spontaneous. There, in that little circle of ladies, I have heard many of the questions which have since occupied the public mind, talked over with an ability and fulness of information which is seldom possessed by larger and more authoritative bodies. These were persons of such minds whose influence spreads over a whole country. They were of such character and talent as seldom meet in one place, and who, giving out into the world, have signalized their names in the annals of letters, science, and benevolence. DR. DANIEL DRAKE was himself the head of the circle and a man of great genius, whose suggestive mind furnished topics for others, and was ever ready to revive, a flagging conversation. He studied with Dr. Goforth, the pioneer physician of Cincinnati, and for thirty years a leader in medical science and education. GEN. EDWARD KING, another member, was, in spirit, manners and education a superior man. He was a son of the eminent statesman and senator from Massachusetts, Rufus King, and father of Rufus King, to-day eminent lawyer of Cincinnati, and author of "Ohio," in American Commonwealth series of State Histories. Gen. King married Sarah, a daughter of Gov. Worthington, at Chillicothe, practiced law, became speaker of the Ohio legislature and, in 1831, removed to Cincinnati. He was both witty and entertaining. He died in 1836. His wife, later known as MRS. SARAH PETER (having eight years later married Mr. Peter, the British Consul at Philadelphia), was a most instructive member of the circle. Mr. Peter died in 1853, and then again, until her decease, Cincinnati was her home. Her life has recently been published by Robert Clarke & Co., and illustrates the truth of the statement made by Mr. Mansfield viz. that, "The activity, energy, and benevolence of her mind accomplished in the next forty years probably more of real work for the benefit of society than any one person, and that work has made her widely known at home and abroad." Not any Ohio-born woman has probably done so much. She was one of the founders of the Cincinnati Orphans Asylum, which has cared for thousands of orphan children the last fifty years. She was also active in church and Sunday-school work, in improving church music, and relieving the poor. In Philadelphia she was prominent in founding "The Rosina Home for Magdalens" which still continued its noble work. She devoted a room in her house to a school of design for women, an engaged a teacher to conduct it. From this germ sprang the Philadelphia School of Design, which now has over 200 pupils, and an institution of great utility. She also founded an institution there for the protection of poor sewing women. Her account of her several journeys to Europe and the Holy Land are among the best books of travel. When in Europe, Mrs. Peter urged the art-loving people of Cincinnati to secure good copies of painting and sculpture. In this and other regards she made a broad mark upon its art-history. It was in 1852, while visiting Jerusalem, that Mrs. Peter found herself tending toward the Roman Catholic Church, and she was soon in full communion with it. She was one of the most active and powerful members it had ever had in America. Her devotion to the sisterhoods and the hospitals was untiring and most generous. She was one of the good angels of the sick and wounded soldiers during the civil war. Her passion for charity was so great that she lived herself a simple convent life. She went to the battle-field of Shiloh with a relief-boat, and her ministrations continue until the war ended. This good woman, of so many, noble achievements and of such commanding influence, passed to her rest February 6, 1877. -continued in part 35 ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 06:20:26 EDT From: Cwmom4@aol.com To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <9a0885df.24adec6a@aol.com> Subject: 1810 Champaign county tax list Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I had to chuckle as I read over this list...over 30 of these fellas are in my family tree...I knew that most of my family got their beginnings in Champaign (Logan and Union as well) county, but if was kind of interesting to see them listed all in one place like that. Thanks! ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 10:37:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Harry Liggett To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199907021437.KAA17697@acheron.aldhfn.org> Subject: Obits: Harrison County: Jane Liggett Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Obit: Caroline (Denning) Liggett Mrs. Caroline Liggett died at her home at Cadiz Junction on Sunday, aged 80 years. She is survived by two sons and by one daughter, Mrs. Burton, of Carnegie, Pa. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. R. H. Bankes. Interment in the cemetery at Hopedale. [Cadiz Republican, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, Thursday, November 11, 1926. She was born Dec. 20, 1846, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Couch) Denning and died on Sunday, November 7,1926.] -- ESTATE OF MRS. CAROLINE LIGGETT, deceased Miles W. Liggett has been appointed and qualified as administrator with will annexed of the estate of caroline Liggett, late of Harrison County, Ohio. Dated this seventh day of January A.D. 1927 Barclay W. Rowland, probate judge of said County. [Cadiz Republican, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, Thursday, January 20, 1927.] Submitted 30 Jun 1999 by her great-grandson, Harry Liggett in Akron, OH hliggett@ald.net ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 10:37:18 -0400 (EDT) From: Harry Liggett To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <199907021437.KAA17694@acheron.aldhfn.org> Subject: Liggett Obits-Coshocton County Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" LEGGETT, ELIZABETH Elizabeth Leggett, of Keene, died last Saturday, age 65 years. Her remains were interred Sunday in the cemetery at Clark's Church, near Bllomfield. [The Coshocton Democrat, Thursday, 24 Oct 1882, page 2. Submitted by hliggett@aldhafn.aldhafn.org] --- LEGGETT, James Mr. James Leggett died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Hamilton, in Mill Creek township, Coshocton County, Ohio, June 14, 1888, aged 78 years. Mr. Leggett was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1810 and moved with his family to this county in 1841, and settled in Mill Creek, where he was respected and bellve by all who knew him. His funeral took place in Clark Cemetery Saturday, June 16th. Coshocton Age, Tuesday, 19 June 1888, page l. Another obit appears in the Coshocton Democrat of 19 June 1888. Submitted by hliggett@aldhafn.aldhafn.org] --- LEGGETT, JANE F. The funeral of Mrs. Jane F. Leggett, whose death occurred in Indianapoli, In., on Friday last, was held from her late residence here, Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m. [The Coshocton Age, Friday 27 May 1892, page 5 Submitted by hliggett@aldhafn.aldhafn.org] --- LEGGETT, SAMUEL Mr. Samuel Leggett, of Mill Creek township, died of Consumption two weeks ago. He was a worthy and very intelligend man, but did not live to reach the meridian of averge human life. He was a Justice of the Peace for Mill Creek township, an unwavering adherent of the Democratic party, and always ready and able to give a readon for his political faith. He leaves a wife and one child. (His death is recorded in Coshocton County death records at 21 Oct 1879. His birth was in 1846.) [Coshocton Democrt, Tuesday, 11 Nov 1879, page 3 Submitted by hliggett@aldhafn.aldhafn.org] --- LEGGETT, W.W. Mr. W.W. Leggett, of Dresden, well known to many residents of this county as having been connected with the Woolen Factory of that place, died last Wednesday. He was stricken speechless and helpless. Through all this time he has lain waiting for death. [Coshocton Age, Tuesday, 7 Feb 1888, page 1 Submitted by Harry Liggett of Akron, OH hliggett@ald.net] -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #444 *******************************************