A History of Knox County, Ohio, from 1779 to 1862 Inclusive: Comprising Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes and Incidents of Men Connected with the County from its First Settlement: Together With Complete Lists Of The Senators, Representatives, Sheriffs, Auditors, Commissioners, Treasurers, Judges, Justices of the Peace, and Other Officers of the County, also of those who have served in a Military Capacity from its First Organization to the Present Time. And also a Sketch of Kenyon College, and Other Institutions of Learning and Religion within the County.

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