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- VOTERS IN .1828.
From an old record has been compiled the following list of voters in Wayne township in 1828: John McPherson, James Hoge, John Davis, James Sharp, David S?attergood, Robert Urquhart, Allen McLuin, Alexander Hoey, James Johnston, Francis Russell, William Coburn, James Coburn, Samuel Hunter, James Hunter, Patrick McManus, Benjamin Scattergood, Thomas Patterson, Sr., Thomas Patterson, Jr....
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William was a native of Ireland, at the age of twelve came to America with an older brother, who settled in New England. Subsequently William made his way into Northwest Territory, settling in what is now Columbiana County (Ohio) in about 1794, where he secured a tract of timbered land about five miles from Salem and seven miles from Wellsville. Having improved a farm he and his wife lived there until death. Their eight children were James, Thomas, William, Arthur. Samuel, John, Margaret and Sarah.
(From - History of the Upper Ohio Valley with Historical Account of Columbiana County, Ohio. Copyright 1890 and published 1891 by Brant and Fuller. Madison, WI.)
- (Research):A Standard History of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio, An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of the Industrial and Commercial Development states:
Oscar M. Coburn was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, December 25, 1844, and in the same house was born his father, Arthur A. Coburn, in 1810. The grandfather [i.e. William Coburn], a native of Ireland, at the age of twelve came to America with an older brother, who settled in New England. Subsequently Grandfather Coburn made his way into Northwest Territory, settling in what is now Columbiana County, where he secured a tract of timbered land about five miles from Salem and seven miles from Wellsville (presumably around 1794, per date son Samuel came to Ohio). Having improved a farm he and his wife lived there until death. Their eight children were James, Thomas, William, Arthur. Samuel, John, Margaret and Sarah.
From - History of the Upper Ohio Valley with Historical Account of Columbiana County, Ohio. Copyright 1890 and published 1891 by Brant and Fuller. Madison, WI. Under St Clair Township, page 259:
"James Huston, an old and highly respected citizen of Columbiana county now deceased, was born in Virginia about 1789, Samuel and Esther (Waugh) Huston being his parents. James came to Ohio with his parents about 1799 and settled on the farm where his widow now resides, three months before the organization of the state, when the country round about was infested with wild beasts and still more hostile savages. Samuel was a farmer and one of the earliest pioneers. James was drafted in the war of 1812, but secured a substitute on account of having a widowed mother to care for. He was a good farmer, keenly alive to the best interests of his farm, and a good citizen, always identified with any work which promised the public welfare. He was married October 20, 1842, to Miss Francis, daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Crawford) Coburn.
Samuel Coburn came to Ohio with his parents in 1794, and settled near Calcutta. He was born August 5, 1780, and died January 8, 1871. He was a private in the war of 1812, serving during the entire war. He was an excellent agriculturist and an exemplary Christian gentleman. Both himself and wife were devout members of the Seceder church. He held many minor public offices, and his official acts were ever characterized by honesty and faithfulness. His wife passed away in 1843, she being then sixty-four years of age.
from History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Harold B. Barth
Historical Publishing Company 1926
The only battle of the Civil War in Ohio was fought in Washington Township, back of Salineville, when the celebrated raider, Gen. John Morgan, was defeated by Union troops under Major Rue, who chased him for 100 miles across the state.
"Salt boiling" was in the early days an important industry. Salineville, where the industry thrived most largely, received its name from its salt wells. Salt at the beginning of the century was a precious commodity in the west, ranking with the luxuries of the pioneer days. It brought higher prices than even sugar and flour, since it had to be brought over the mountains from the East. Frequently the ruling price was $5 a bushel, and even then the supply was often exhausted for weeks in the little settlements in the sparsely inhabited region. "Packing salt" over the mountains was a business much followed in those days by enterprising traders and until the salt spring of Columbiana County began to give up their yield, was attended with large profits. Stories are still told of the days when early settlers rode many miles to obtain a supply of salt, and prized it to an extent that in later years seemed ridiculous.
Salt springs were early found here and there throughout the southern part of the county, and finally settlers began making explorations, and boring wells for the precious staple. The industry quickly became profitable and was carried on for more than half a century, until the cheapness of the product shipped from Michigan and New York State put an end to the business.
George James, who came to Salineville from Kentucky is said to have bored the first salt well in Columbiana County in 1809. He obtained a strong pressure of water with but little salt, though he drilled two wells, the first was 300 feet (from which there was a strong flow of gas), and the second 900 feet. James Sharp sand three wells at about the same time. Several persons put down wells, but failed to find salt in sufficient quantities. In 1818 John Farmer, who had come to Salineville from New Garden, Hanover Township, bought three abandoned wells that had been put down by three brothers named Burson, and went into the salt business on a large scale. Farmer caught the business at its high tide, and, having considerable capital to invest, made money. The industry reached it height in the vicinity of Salineville in 1835, at which time there were 20 producing wells along Little Yellow Creek. AT that time Farmer's output was more than 50 barrels a week, and he had meantime been joined by his son, James Farmer, later prominent in the development of the coal interests around Salineville, and in the building of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad. Farmer continued the business until 1853, when he sold it to Isaac Kirk, who operated the wells with more or less success until 1865, when the business ceased to be profitable about Salineville.
The business had decreased rapidly after 1835, however, the State reports for 1841 showing but eight salt wells in operation in the county, with a production of 2,800 barrels of salt yearly. Notwithstanding this apparent decline of the industry, a company formed in 1866, composed of about 30 men, most of them from New Lisbon, abandoned a search for oil in that year and turned their attention to the manufacture of salt. The company had been organized to test the rumored oil deposits along the middle fork of the Little Beaver Creek, a short distance northwest of New Lisbon. At about 687 feet depth salt water was struck, and simultaneously a strong vein of gas. The gas and salt water shot up 100 feet above the surface, the gushing process continuing for several days. The search for oil was abandoned, and the manufacture of salt was continued for many years successfully. While the well continued to flow, for about two years, the yield of salt was 15 barrels a day. Then for several years the gas was used for fuel under the boiler, and by the pumping process the yield of salt was increased to 30 barrels a day. The company dissolved in a few years, but R. G. Eells continued to operate the plant with good success until almost 1880, that being the last production of salt in Columbiana County. Peter Young was president of the company; John A. Myers, secretary and Baltzer Brown, James Starr, R. G. Eells and J. A. Morron among the stockholders. Several salt wells were bored during the 40's and 50's between East Liverpool and Wellsville, but the industry never proved successful. In 1880 the county was accredited with nine producing wells, and the production was given at 43,800 bushels. In the following year, 1881, only one well was in operation.
Wayne Township, five miles square, has twenty-five sections and adjoins Centre Township. Through it flows the west fork of Beaver Creek and is much cut up by the numerous streams flowing into it. The surface is rough.
Originally of 36 sections it lost five to Washington and six to Franklin townships when Carroll County was organizes. It was organized in 1806.
The township was settled in 1802 when Adam Poe, father of the fighting Poe brothers, Aaron Hull, James Hoge, Patick McKaig, the Sheehans, Armstrongs and Hutchinsons arrived in it. Aaron Hull is believed to have arrived in the locality a few months ahead of the others.
William Crafton is said to have owned the first grain cradle in the township and John McLeest the initial cart and wagon within its confines. John T. Parker was the first justice of the peace within its borders with Patrick McKaig and Thomas Roseburg following.
Prior to the rural free delivery Gavers and West Beaver were postoffice points.
Jean Meister and Gottlob Northdurft, two early French settlers, enjoyed the distinction of having served in European wars under Napoleon Bonaparte. Daniel Lindesmith was greatly noted as a hunter and expert rifle shot.
The Bethel Presbyterian Church was in existence in 1818 under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Robertson. In 1823 it was formally organized.
NOTE: Mar 2019: no marriage records for a William Coburn between 1780-1800 in FindMyPast
This may be William's last will and testament / probate record: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89M2-GBCJ?i=2356&wc=S24F-L2S%3A266278701%2C266498201&cc=1992421
The will mentions a granddaughter Feby Ann. There is a death record for Phoebe Ann Coburn, 44 yrs, died 20 Nov 1875 (b. about 1831) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9ZR-V985-V?i=65&cc=2128172&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AF6J6-63X
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Abt 1765 - 1830 (65 years)
