This is the status that birthed this page... December 28, 2014: Daniel Debolt Dawson diary and some Christmas days: 12/25/1869: Running around pretty near all day. We had a dull Christmas. 12/25/1876: Took my wife and family to John Masons. Loaned Robert my team to take his wife and family out to Masons. Attended with my wife and family the Christmas tree at St. Pauls. Snowed some tonight. 12/25/1878: Thermometer two degrees above zero this morning. We had a turkey roast today. Mary Eldrey and S.J. Cocharan and wife, Will Hayes and family and childen and Sally Stevenson were here. 12/25/1884: Cleaned off the knitting machine and commenced knitting. 12/25/1886: I went out to Samuel Shearers and brought home three hogs for which I am to pay $5.00. Benoni went with me to Shearers. Robbie got a charge of powder, exploded in his face while lighting a fuse. Dan Dawson, son of Catherine D. Dawson was shot and killed by Sam Hayes accidentally while out rabbit hunting. Oh my, what a difference in how we spend Christmas today... Like · · Share Kathy Doutt, Teresa Lynn Hissom, Clark Gailey and 25 others like this. 1 share Tina M Rose Tennant Wow history is just amazing. December 28, 2014 at 2:29pm · Unlike · 1 Rosaleen Gibson Chludzinski So interesting December 28, 2014 at 2:51pm · Unlike · 1 Susan Weaver Nettie, it is so awesome that you have this record of your family (right?) that is so revealing about their life. December 28, 2014 at 3:21pm · Unlike · 3 Carla Chaffee Maddox Nettie, is this the Dawson family out what used to be called Wilson Hill Rd., the road where I lived. George Dawson was probably in your class. December 28, 2014 at 3:50pm · Unlike · 2 Patricia DeFina Love reading this Nettie.. Had to think twice when he mentioned theteam!! Ha ha December 28, 2014 at 3:58pm · Unlike · 2 Cheryl Grove Castellano I was wondering the same thing--was his farm back Dawson Lane, across from Carlas old house? December 28, 2014 at 3:58pm · Unlike · 1 Elaine Lee That kind of thing fascinates me! Knitting machine? December 28, 2014 at 4:22pm · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt This original Dawson farm was on what it now Pleasantview Drive, between Five Points and Fairview. December 28, 2014 at 4:42pm · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt Elaine Lee, he mentions knitting socks, for one item. I have to wonder just how large or small it was. December 28, 2014 at 4:44pm · Edited · Like · 1 Carla Chaffee Maddox Wheres Five Points? December 28, 2014 at 4:46pm · Unlike · 1 Lou Doutt Carla, do you know where our Aunt Lauras store was? That is Five Points! December 28, 2014 at 4:48pm · Like · 1 Lou Doutt Carla, this is Five Points. My Aunt Laura Dawson Rice operated a general store there for many, many years. It is on the left, and their house is on the right. Lou Doutts photo. December 28, 2014 at 4:52pm · Like · 2 Carla Chaffee Maddox I remember that store. Was your aunt any relation to Dick Rice? God this is a small world. December 28, 2014 at 4:55pm · Unlike · 2 Elaine Lee Why did they call it Five Points? I only see four ways to go. December 28, 2014 at 5:38pm · Unlike · 2 Elaine Lee Oh, and I was surprised there even were knitting machines back then. December 28, 2014 at 5:39pm · Unlike · 1 Barbara Rohr Nettie, I bet they never dreamed wed be reading these entries more than 100 years after they were written and finding them so fascinating! December 28, 2014 at 5:51pm · Unlike · 7 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Carla Chaffee Maddox, Dick Rice was Aunt Lauras nephew... His father, Lloyd Rice, was brother to our Uncle Paul Rice... Brother, Lou Doutt, why did they call it five points??? December 28, 2014 at 9:02pm · Like Nettie Doutt Chaffee Barbara Rohr, Ive been writing journals for years myself. Some of it good and some of it NOT so good. I think I should burn them... lol December 28, 2014 at 9:02pm · Like · 2 Elaine Lee No, Nettie, dont burn them. I bet they will be more treasured than you could imagine. December 28, 2014 at 9:03pm · Unlike · 3 Bill Beck See dull because no Black Fridays no last minute shopping. They did not know what they where missing... Or did they? December 28, 2014 at 9:38pm · Unlike · 5 Lou Doutt Nettie Doutt Chaffee I dont know why five points unless they were considering the road where Uncle Ted used to live. Or maybe back then there was another road that branched off up one of the hills. December 28, 2014 at 10:08pm · Unlike · 3 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Ok good answer big bro... December 28, 2014 at 10:14pm · Like · 1 Nancy Rice I always thought it was called five points because of the 4 intersection roads and the driveway of Grandma Rice and pappy. December 29, 2014 at 4:11am · Unlike · 2 Carla Chaffee Maddox Now I wonder how many Dawsons were there and they must have owned a quarter of Beaver County. December 29, 2014 at 5:22am · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt Good answer Nancy Rice! Never thought about that! December 29, 2014 at 8:40am · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Dawson was a very common name in this area... Georgetown was full of them... Ill have to post some pics of my first and only visit to the Georgetown Cemetery with Lou Doutt and Carol L. Patterson last year.. December 29, 2014 at 8:43am · Like · 1 Lou Doutt Nettie, that was a fun day! Carol and I do that quite often, did it even before we met each other. When you get bitten by the genealogy bug you do lots of digging for facts. I remember before computers we had to go to courthouses, libraries, and actually visit people to find out who our ancestors were and what they had done. We were glad that you got to come and see this old cemetery with us. December 29, 2014 at 8:55am · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt Just for the record since we are talking about Dawsons: What I have found is that they had settled in the area where Washington, DC, is now located. Then they migrated into Fayette County, PA. There is a town called Dawson in the mountains there. Also connecting line of Mason founded the town of Masontown. And there were Reeds in that area also. Then the migration into Georgetown! Here is an excerpt about the Dawson Family from a history book about Beaver County: From: Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, PA., by John W. Jordan BENONI DAWSON, eldest child of Thomas and Elizabeth [Lowe] Dawson, was born in Maryland, 1742, died in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1806. After his marriage he moved to Western Pennsylvania [now Fayette county] where he joined the family of his uncle, George Dawson, who had preceded him into that locality. After a short stay with his relatives he continued his westward way and settled in the lower corner of what is now Beaver county, the town of Georgetown being situated on land once his property. He had brought with him his family and all his possessions, including seven slaves, and while in Fayette county sent men ahead with his cattle, having given them orders to clear land for a homestead. He built a mill on Mill Creek. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and is quoted as being a good man to the poor. In the new community his wise and just judgement was widely felt for good, the strength of his character lending weight to his counsel. He married Rebecca Mackall. Children of Benoni and Rebecca [Mackall] Dawson: 1. Thomas, born about 1765, died at Georgetown, Pennsylvania, aged fifty-two years, married Nancy Dawson, and became the father of nine children. 2. Benoni, [see family page]. 3. George, lived on Mill Creek, died aged about fifty years; married Jane Mackall, and of this marriage five children were born. 4. Mackall, lived and died near Georgetown, married and had children. 5. Nicholas, born 1772, died near Calcutta, Ohio, in 1855; married Rachel Moore, born August 31, 1777, died July 19, 1846; they were the parents of twelve children. 6. Mary, married James Blackmore, and became the mother of four children. 7. Elizabeth, married Charles Blackmore, and had three children. 8. Rebecca Mackall, married William White; they were the parents of nine children. 9. Nancy Brooks, married John Beaver, and was the mother of one child. 10. John L., died near Wooster, Ohio; married Mary Cotton; of this marriage were born eight children. 11. Benjamin, [see family page]. 12 Robert D., died aged twenty-one years, unmarried. 13. James M., died without issue. Now Benoni his son has his own listing: From: Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver Co., PA., by John W. Jordan Benoni Dawson, second son and child of Benoni and Rebecca [Mackall] Dawson, was born in Frederick, Maryland, August 20, 1768, died in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1844. He moved from the south to the north side of the Ohio river, and there purchased a farm of two hundred and fifty acres [now owned by Lewis Davidson], clearing and cultivating the same. He served two terms, of six months each, as a frontier guard against hostile Indians, their service being known among those engaged therein as standing on the station. He married Katherine P. D. McKennon, born in Annapolis, Maryland, October 20, 1775, died in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1848, a daughter of Rev. Daniel McKennon, a native of Scotland. [Note: I have rearranged the text from the original, as I believe it was mistakenly entered in the wrong order.] (LAD] Children of Benoni and Katherine P. D. [McKennon] Dawson: 1. Elizabeth, born April 22, 1794, died in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, unmarried. 2. Benjamin, born June 20, 1796, died October 22, 1817; married Sarah Bayne [?] 3. Rebecca, born October 11, 1798, died February 5, 1844; married April 5, 1838, John Cristler. 4. Robert [see family page] 5. James, [see family page] 6. Sarah, born December 20, 1806, died unmarried. 7. Ruth, born July 30, 1809; married, November 3, 1837, Isaac Evans. [Ironically, the farm where my Dad was born and raised is the same DAWSON farm that was known as the L. R. Davidson farm]. It later became the George Daniels farm and then the Hawthorne Valley Golf Course. How about that for coincidences. ] December 29, 2014 at 9:07am · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt Now to continue! From History of Beaver Co., PA., 1888 Robert D. Dawson [deceased], one of Ohio townships prominent men and early settlers, was born at Ohioville July 30, 1801; a son of Benoni and Catharine Dawson. His father was a native of Maryland, and was one of the first settlers of Ohioville. Robert D. was married, Feb. 9, 1826, to Miss Elizabeth, daughteer of Ruel and Mary Ann [Debolt] Reed, who was born Feb. 12, 1803. Ten children blessed this union: Mary Ann, Catharine, Benoni, Ruel Reed, James M., Rebecca , Benjamin, Robert D., Daniel Debolt and William McKennon. Mary Ann and Catharine live at the old homestead; Benoni and Daniel D. live in the west part of the township; Ruel R. in Kansas; Robert D. in Delaware; Rebecca died Oct. 29, 1864; James M., Benjamin and William McK. are also dead. Mr. Dawson moved on his farm North of Ohioville in 1839, where he spent a long and useful life. His wife died Oct. 22, 1864, and he followed her to his final resting place Dec. 2, 1882. From History of Beaver Co., PA., 1888 ======================================== From: Personal and Genealogical History of Beaver County, PA., by John W. Jordan ROBERT DAWSON, second son and fourth child of Benoni and Katherine P. D. [McKennon] Dawson, was born on his fathers farm near Ohioville, Beaver county, Pennsylvania, July 30, 1801. He followed the farmers occupation throughout his entire active career. After his marriage he lived for two years in Ohio township, then took up his residence in Columbiana county, Ohio, later returning to his native place and settling on land now a part of the Ferguson farm, there residing for eight years. He then purchased one hundred acres of land near Fairview, thereon erecting a substantial brick house, still used as a residence by his daughter, Catherine, also building a smaller house of brick, which is also standing at the present time. Before his death, December 2, 1882, he had acquired two hundred acres adjoining, making his farm three hundred acres in extent. Honor and industry were the two cardinal principles of his daily life, the first gaining for him the respect and esteem of his friends and neighbors, the second providing him and his family with plenty of the goods of this world. He continued in the faith of his fathers and was a member of the Episcopal Church, and supported the Whig party in all political issues. He married, February 9, 1826, Elizabeth, daughter of Ruel Reed, who died October 22, 1864. Children of Robert and Elizabeth Dawson, [of whom only one is living]: 1. Mary Ann, died unmarried in 1909. 2. Catherine, aged eighty-five years, lives in the old brick house erected by her father, the only survivor of her generation. 3. Benoni, a farmer of Ohio township, died in 1909. [ *1908] 4. Ruel Reed, a resident of the state of Washington, died in 1908; married Salina Reed, who died in Kansas; they were the parents of seven children, all of whom live in the west. 5. Robert Doyne, a veteran of the Civil War, served in the One Hundredth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was for a long time confined in Libby Prison. 6. Rebecca, died unmarried, October 29, 1964. 7. Daniel Debolt [see family page]. 8. William M., died unmarried in 1887, ============================================ Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County 1899 Robert Doyne Dawson was born July 30, 1801. He received his scholastic training under Master Steele, a private pedagogue. Robert worked upon his fathers farm for some time, but subsequently followed river life between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. He worked in that capacity until his marriage with Elizabeth Reed. Elizabeth was a favorite daughter of Ruel Reed. She was born in Beaver County, PA. in 1803. She bore her husband ten children, namely: Mary Ann, Catherine and Rebecca, who all remained single; Benoni; Ruel; James; Benjamin; Robert D.; Daniel D.; and William McKennon. After his marriage, Robert Dawson relinquished river life and returned to farming. For a short time he was located on his fathers homestead farm. Then, for a brief period, he rented a place. Later, he purchased one hundred acres of land from his father-in-law. After farming that for some time, he sold out and purchased the farm where Daniel Debolt Dawson lived. Here he prospered, and was soon enabled to add three other farms to his original purchase. Thus he became the owner of three hundred and forty acres, which he improved in a superior manner. He built a good brick residence, and his farm was considered one of the finest and best improved in the county. In addition to producing large quantities of fruit, he devoted much attention to stockraising. He was the first to introduce Durham cattle and Leicester sheep in Ohio township, and was among the first to introduce these breeds into the county. He disposed of his stock at Pittbburg and in local markets. Like his honored father, he was a vestryman in the Protestant Episcopal church. In his political affiliations he followed the leadership of the Republican party. At the time of his demise, he was a comparatively wealthy man. December 29, 2014 at 9:10am · Like · 1 Lou Doutt Now Daniel Debolt Dawson was an interesting man! If it were not for his diaries we would not have the glimpse into the past that we have! D. D. Dawson was a brother to our great-grandfather Benoni Dawson. Benonis son, Benoni Reed Dawson, married Anna Cornelia Cochran and thus began our family line. December 29, 2014 at 9:15am · Edited · Unlike · 2 Lou Doutt From: Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, PA., by John W. Jordan. DANIEL DEBOLT DAWSON, fourth son and seventh child of Robert and Elizabeth [Reed] Dawson, was born on the old homestead near Fairview, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1844, died near there August 18, 1908. Here his early life was spent and in young manhood he became a farmer, inheriting a portion of his fathers estate he added some land to his share and became the owner of seventy-five acres. He built a substantial dwelling and remodeled a barn that stood on the property, there residing until his death. With his wife he was a member of the Reformed Church. In political life he had always adhered to the principles of the Republican party, but in later life, when the question of temperance became more and more of a national issue, he took a firm stand for the Prohibition party, using his utmost effort and every influence in its behalf. In the early part of the war of the Rebellion, when it was thought that a few battles would cause the conflict to come to a decisive end, he enlisted for ninety days in Knapps Battallion of Heavy Artillery. When at the expiration of that term of service the end of the struggle seemed so indeterminate, he re-enlisted in the One Hundredth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was at Appomattox Court House just before the close of the war. He married, May 28, 1868, Sarah Jane, born April 6, 1841, a daughter of John and Jane Cochran, natives of near Venice, Pennsylvania. Children of Daniel Debolt and Sarah Dawson: 1. Robert Doyne, a farmer, lives near New Galloway [* New Galilee]. 2. Stewart Cochran, died in infancy. 3. Jennie Elder, married W. H. Speerhas, and lives in Industry. 4. John Alfred [*Alford] a dairyman, of near New Middletown, Ohio. 5. Ruel Reed, a farmer of Alberta, Canada. 6. Cochran, died in infancy. 7. Howard Debolt, [see family page]. 8. Eva Matilda [*Myrtilla] , married Harry A. Henderson, and lives in Ohio township. ======================================= OBITUARYD. D. DAWSON Daniel D. Dawson, aged 64, died at his home near Five Points at 4 oclock yesterday morning. He had been in poor health for some time but his condition was not thought to be serious. His death is attributed to a general breaking down of the system. Mr. Dawson was born Nov. 11, 1844, and spent most of his life in Pennsylvania. When 18 years of age he enlisted in Company F, 87th Pennsylvania Infantry, but was discharged five months later on account of ill health. Again in 1864 he re-enlisted in the heavy artilley, in which he served for three months. Mr. Dawson was married at Midway, Pa., in 1868. On May 28, last, they celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage. About 80 of their old friends attended and a happy day was spent in renewing old acquaintances. Daniel Dawson was a son of Robert and Elizabeth Dawson, of Fairview, Pa. He is survived by a widow and the following children: Robert D. Dawson, New Galilee, Pa.; J. A. Dawson, Petersburg, O.; Jennie Speerhas, Industry, Pa.; R. R. Dawson, East End, East Liverpool; H.D. and Eva Dawson, who live with their parents. There are also 10 grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church for the past 40 years, and lived a Christian life in every respect. Because of his true Christian character and his exemplary life he was loved and respected by the entire community. The funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church, near his home at 12 oclock tomorrow. Interment in the {Mc}Laughlin cemetery. [Typed as it appeared in the newspaper.] [From the Evening Review, East Liverpool, Ohio. August 19, 1908] December 29, 2014 at 9:12am · Unlike · 2 Sissy Devich Love the picture of five points and 168 there. Did my heart good to see it I grew up on that road not far from there. I too always wondered why it was called five points. I found it interesting how the list of all the mundane things that went on that day and also... a murder. That pioneer folk and their ilk certainly did take things in their stride . I never realized that the dolphins were your family as well . I used to walk back Frank Dawsons lanes and get eggs all the time when I was a kid. My family had so many fond stories of the Dawsons Ben and his brood. Certainly a small world... Especially in Beaver County... And even more so Ohioville Pa December 29, 2014 at 9:14am · Unlike · 1 Lou Doutt One other interesting point is that the Benoni Dawson who came across the Ohio River to tomahawk his claim got into a feud with Neil McLaughlin as to who settled there first. Even went to court about it! Then to top it off, D. D. Dawson was buried in the McLaughlin Cemetery. I wonder who knows where that is located? It is about a half mile north of our Dads old garage, on the left side of the road going towards Fairview. I have pictures somewhere from when Reed and I visited that graveyard back in the 1990s. December 29, 2014 at 9:21am · Unlike · 2 Nettie Doutt Chaffee I visited the McLaughlin Cemetery last summer and found Daniels gravesite... The stone has fallen down and I was appalled at that... I wish it was still standing... I couldnt even budge it myself... Funny that he was buried in that cemetery after his fued with Mr. McLaughlin... I guess that is the only piece of land he owns now... He got the last laugh Im thinking... December 29, 2014 at 9:40am · Edited · Like · 2 Jill Jackman Holler Is this diary your reading from a relative ? December 29, 2014 at 9:41am · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Yes, Jill Jackman Holler it is... December 29, 2014 at 9:44am · Like · 2 Jill Jackman Holler I like reading things like that from the past Especially around the area. December 29, 2014 at 9:45am · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Sissy Devich, Frank Dawsons Momma was our Grandma Doutts twin sister, Ethel... So he was a cousin on my Dads side... December 29, 2014 at 10:10am · Like · 2 Chris Martin So interesting. Oh my, I remember my Mom and Mrs. Richards taking me and the girls to play softball a few times at the Rices! I didnt take much of an interest as I only remember going a few times. Hmm, Maybe Mom was trying to get me on a girls team rather than Debbie Balco and I playing ball out in the back lot with all the neighborhood boys? LOL Judy Madgar Janet Keatts, do you remember more about this? Or maybe I stopped going because of our family schedule. ? Im guessing this was around 1965? And going out that road toward OH reminded me of a roller coaster. Cranking up the car over some of those hills was fun! December 29, 2014 at 10:33am · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Rices did have a softball team for girls... I played for a while... I wasnt that good... Lol. I remember Kenny Johnson was a coach... Nancy Rice would know more... December 29, 2014 at 10:42am · Like · 1 Nancy Rice Yea the field was considered our backyard. The girls played there but also the boys. At times there were so many kids there you couldnt keep track of who was there December 29, 2014 at 11:49am · Unlike · 3 Carla Chaffee Maddox This is the best conversation ever on FB with so many old friends and names I recognize. December 29, 2014 at 12:58pm · Unlike · 2 Dennis Haydin I remember the ball field, might have played there a few times, also Eva Dawson who married Harry Henderson was my mothers ( Lois Haydin ) parents who at the time lived on Henderson Rd., dont know what it is called now but not to far from the Rices December 29, 2014 at 10:04pm · Unlike · 1 Chris Martin @Nancy, but was it an organized team that played other area teams? I loved playing softball but never figured out what going to Rices was all about. ? December 30, 2014 at 8:46am · Like Nettie Doutt Chaffee Carla Chaffee Maddox, maybe I should start a Daniel Debolt Dawson Diary FB page? It is interesting learning about the good ole days... I just dont want to tread on toes... December 30, 2014 at 10:41am · Like · 3 Tina M Rose Tennant Mrs Chaffee that would Neva great idea. Let me know if u start that group. December 30, 2014 at 10:50am · Unlike · 1 Carla Chaffee Maddox Nettie Doutt Chaffee. Great idea, but would you need to get approval from other family? December 30, 2014 at 3:51pm · Like Nettie Doutt Chaffee I would think approval would be necessary, Carla Chaffee Maddox... I believe this diary can be found in the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center... I think my generation is the older generation now, there are not many left to ask... December 30, 2014 at 9:16pm · Like · 1 Jim Byrne Nothing has a copyright or is protected after 50 years after the death of the author. You dont need anyones permission to print any of this. Im looking forward to reading all of it. And, yes, I have three patents and two copyrights so I am somewhat familiar with the laws regarding this. Im sure all of these people have passed more than 50 years ago. December 30, 2014 at 9:32pm · Unlike · 2 Thomas Bond My father told me that there was a road to the left of Rices Store, that is no longer there. That is why it is called Five Points. December 30, 2014 at 11:23pm · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Thomas Bond I think you are correct! Now that I remember talking about that road long ago... I think it may have gone behind their house into that valley? Yesterday at 8:57am · Like Lou Doutt Well, this is an interesting conversation. Learning a lot myself! A Facebook page would be more of a history page. His diary started when he enlisted in the military during the Civil War and was probably intended to be a recollection of that time. But like anything else you get accustomed to doing, he kept on after he returned home. We are creatures of habit, you know. But it is a very complete history of his particular branch of the family, and shows very well the day by day happenings of a typical farm family from that era. Yesterday at 9:57am · Unlike · 1 Walt Stratton Im confused... this map shows Five points in a different location. Walt Strattons photo. 13 hrs · Edited · Unlike · 2 Thomas Bond Probably the Five Points in Hopewell. 13 hrs · Like Walt Stratton no, not hopewell... 13 hrs · Like Thomas Bond Five Points should be shown on Rt 168 13 hrs · Like · 1 Lou Doutt You are right Walt, that is where the Fairview R.P. Church is located, they missed it by a few miles! 6 hrs · Unlike · 1 Carl Shank the map I have shows Benoni Dawson having land Deeded? 1793 out Wilson Hill and Thoms Dawson have another parcel just south of Benoni. I was told these were deeded to Revolutionary war Vets for their service. The dates read 5 hrs · Unlike · 1 Carl Shank War. Feb.22,1793 Sur. Feb.23,1847 Pat. Apr,10, 1848 ? 5 hrs · Unlike · 1 Walt Stratton Nettie Doutt Chaffee, Lou Doutt, Thomas Bond . I dont know if my sister-in-law Kathy Doutt has ever told any of you of my Ohioville roots. My grandfather (John Koczwara) and my grandmother (Stephanie Karolewski Koczwara) moved from Penn Avenue in Midland to a farm on Oak Grove Road, in the 1940s. In the 1950s they built a house on Engle Road. Their house is the house to the left of Western Beaver High School. Stephanie was a cook and custodian at the school. John worked at Treadwell (Steel in Midland) then was a groundskeeper at the school. John passed in 1980 and Stephanie sold the home shortly after. In the 1950s, my mom met my dad at a square dance at Fairview Grange. Dad was from Darlington. 3 hrs · Unlike · 1 Lou Doutt Gee, Walt, thank you very much for that! Something else that can be added into the family history! 3 hrs · Like · 2 Susan Liberatore I love the wealth of info learned from the conversations. I love the journal writings. It is a small world and I think we are all related in some form or fashion. Thank you for all the posts. 2 hrs · Unlike · 2 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Carl Shank, where is your map from? I mean the book, etc... I have the Caldwells Atlas of 1876... Is it in that book? And Walt Stratton, where is your map from? I knew you had beginnings in Ohioville as your wife, Karen George Stratton had talked about it before... Interesting how we might all be related, Susan Liberatore... lol 2 hrs · Like Teresa Lynn Hissom wow so good to hear of the past like this 2 hrs · Unlike · 1 Carl Shank this map came out of the court house I was told. Ill try and stop by with it 2 hrs · Unlike · 1 Nettie Doutt Chaffee Interesting, Carl Shank... I just started a page on Daniel Debolt Dawson Diary and Community History... Should be fun and interesting to hear the history of our community... Happy New Year to all of you!! 1 hr · Like · 1 Teresa Lynn Hissom Happy New Year! 1 hr · Unlike · 1 Kathy Doutt Wow Nettie, that was so interesting to read! And I have a side note pertaining to Fairview Grange--I find it so amazing the ties my family has to Fairview Grange specifically. You know all of this of course, but others may not. First--My Father-in-law Eugene was one of the people that put the floor in the basement there. In fact, we have the identical floor tile in our basement, which was my in-laws home, as you know. Im guessing they bought the tile at maybe the same time. I remember my Mother-in-law Glenda telling me that each tile had to be baked in the oven! Second--he and Glenda worked the concession stand when they would have fairs there way back. My son Stephen, for his Eagle Scout project in 2013, had new siding and electrical wiring done for that exact same building, which now is a storage building shared by the Grange and Boy Scout Troup. Inside he stood working where they probably did! Then, as stated above, my brother-in-law Walts parents met at a square dance at the grange. 8 mins · Like Nettie Doutt Chaffee Write a comment...
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