Excerpt from History of Defiance County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns Etc;, Military Record, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Farm Views, Personal Reminiscences Etc
State of nan-rive: its forests unbroken hr the labors of civilized man; its rinh mines un opened its beautiful lakes and rivers free from all navigation save the Indian canoe. The si lence of solitude rested over its whole extent. Ex cept where the Indian villages gathered the. Sparse population, or the shout oi the hunt or ha tic broke the. Stillness. A hundred years ago the Northwestern Territorv that now comprises the great and prosperous States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Michigan and K''fit-''u-ehein, witha population of it. Was an almost unknown Wilderness, withl a few French settlements scattered among large tribe: oi roaming Indians. Great Britain lift-i receiver! Thi torri''?my bv her ireei''w with France in lit-33. But. She I did not encourage its settlement by the America colonists. L-ler policy was to leave the Indians in undisturbed posseezsion of it, and keep up a profitable commerce with iltz''jl''ij. Such was its condition on the 4ih of Jan) 1770. When independence of Great Britain was declared. During the, war of Indepen dence, Great Britain used these Indian tribes against. The United. Hint-os. By the treaty of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain, this tori''itorv west to the Mississippi and south to the Ohio was re luctantly granted to the United States. It is said that it was onl)r by the firm purpose of J ohu Adams in negotiating that treaty th at the Ohio River did not become the southern boundary of the British posses riionsj instead of the present Canada line. It is a matter of history that Great Britain maintained trad ing posts and forts Within this territorv long after it was ceded to us.and is believed to have aidud and sup ported the Inziian tribes in their doadiv hostility to the first settlements of Ohio.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the untamed wilderness of the late 18th century with this comprehensive historical account of Defiance County, Ohio. Delve into the intricate details of the land's transition from a vast and unexplored territory, inhabited by Native American tribes, to a flourishing county. The author meticulously traces the evolution of Defiance County, beginning with the early ordinances and treaties that shaped its formation. Discover the challenges faced by the pioneers who ventured into this uncharted land, their struggles with the native inhabitants, and their unwavering determination to establish a new society. Explore the establishment of towns, the growth of agriculture and commerce, and the development of infrastructure. This book delves beyond the mere recitation of facts and figures, offering poignant personal reminiscences and portraits of early settlers and prominent figures who played pivotal roles in shaping the county's destiny. Through their stories, gain a profound understanding of the values, aspirations, and hardships that defined the lives of those who called Defiance County home. By shedding light on the historical forces and individual endeavors that shaped Defiance County, this book provides valuable insights into the broader narrative of American westward expansion and the enduring legacy of frontier life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333716271_0
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