In the Winter of 1855-6, the Big Sandy and Cincinnati Packet Company was formed through the agency of “the fellow” who wore the “fur cap” on the little
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Local Sketches of Bradrick and Coryville
For a description and information concerning Coryville and Bradrick, we are largely indebted to the kindness of Capt. Jacob Suiter, of Coryville. He is
Big Sandy Valley
Very few, if any, of the readers of the Register, do not know that the Big Sandy Valley is a river that empties into the Ohio about ten miles above Ironton, yet not many of them have ever thought that the shallow sickly looking stream,
Grandpa Irwin’s Recollection
Ironton Register, Thursday, March 02, 1899By H. ImesEditor Register: I have been interested in Grandpa Irwin's early recollection of events in Lawrence County, Ohio. I believe he says his father...
Old Times in Windsor, Rome and Union
On one occasion a raft was passing a landing in Lawrence county and seeing a woman washing at the river’s edge and no man in sight the captain called to her and began to use improper language.
Reminiscences of a Millersport Man
I first saw the light of day at Millersport (Millers P. O.) in Rome township, April 4, 1844. I have a clear recollection of events since the cholera season of 1853.
Burlington Macedonia Church
Burlington, Ohio area religious leaders, George Bryant, Charles Roberts and Henry King organized the Burlington Macedonia Church in 1830.