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The names of present members are designated by an asterisk: Thomas S. Smith, admitted February 26, 1821. Horatio N. Weigley, admitted May 27, 1822. (Horatio N. Weigley was a son of Joseph Weigley. He finally discarded law and adopted the medical profession.) Charles Ogle, admitted May 28, 1822. Samuel G. Bailey, admitted August 27, 1822. … Read more
<a href=”http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~parahgs/1860midcrk.htm”><u>1860 Middlecreek Township</u></a>1860 Milford Township Census<a href=”http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~parahgs/1860milfrd.htm”><u>1860 Milford Township</u></a> Attorneys of Somerset County 1795-1820Since the organization of the county about two hundred attorneys have been admitted to practice in its several courts. Of these about one-half are classed as residents. The names of present members are designated by an asterisk: Jacob Nagle, admitted December, … Read more
The Fire of 1876It is probable that if there is ever a history of Somerset written, the month of May will come in for a good share of the attention of the historian. Most of our readers will remember— we are sure all that live within the limits of Somerset county will— that on May … Read more
SOMERSET GAZETTE As early as 1806, a German newspaper, known as the Somerset Gazette, was published in the town of Somerset, but by whom published, when established, or when its publication ceased, are unknown. SOMERSET HORNET According to a brief paragraph which appeared in the columns of the Bedford Gazette early in 1806, Gen. Alexander … Read more
EARLY SOMERSET BOROUGH BANKS About 1853, John T. Hogg, of Fayette county, established the first banking-house in the town of Somerset. William Roddy, who still resides at Petersburg, in this county, was the manager. This house continued business some five or six years, and then closed up its affairs without loss. George Ross & Co. … Read more
SOMERSET Dr. William Gore Elder, was the first physician to locate in the town of Somerset. Dr. Norman M. Bruce appears to have been the next physician to settle in Somerset, who remained any considerable length of time. We find mention of his name in the records as early as 1814, and as late as … Read more
HISTORY OF THE TOWNSHIP Paint, the seventeenth of the twenty-five townships of Somerset County, was named after Paint Creek and formed in 1837 from a part of Shade township. John Fyock is believed to have been the first settler, and to have cleared the first land within the territory which now constitutes Paint township. Joseph … Read more
St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran church was organized in 1874 by Rev. A.J. Nuner, with twenty- nine members. The first church officers were: Reuben Miller – ElderThomas Lohr – ElderDavid Naugle – DeaconJohn Kaltenbaugh – Deacon The pastors have been as follows:Rev. J. A. NunerRev. D. StufftRev. A. M. Hubler The house of worship, built in … Read more
Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran church was organized in 1856 by Rev. L.J. Bell. The original members were:John SeeseJohn StatlerEmanuel J. SeeseAdam FolmerDaniel ShafferFrederick KeiferPeter StatlerPhilip SeeseM. Seese, Jr.Philip E. SeeseJacob Seese, Sr.William VaupelHenry BerkeyDaniel BorderAndrew Shaffer The pastors have been:Rev. L. J. BellRev. J. T. KuhlmanRev. P. SheederRev. A. R. HeightRev. D. StufftRev. J. A. … Read more
Total taxpayers: 433 Freeholders: 246 Tenants: 114 Single men: 73 Baer, Herman L. – attorney Baer, William J. – president judge of the 16th judicial district Beerits, H. C. – merchant Barnett, Thomas – merchant Benford, Alexander – merchant Benford, George W. – merchant Berkeybile, J. J. – merchant Biesecker, Frederick W. – attorney Blymeyer, … Read more