LAWRENCE COUNTY OHIO - History of Lawrence Township (published 1882, 1887) *********************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman July 14, 1999 *********************************************************************** From Atlas of Lawrence County, Ohio Hardesty 1882 From Atlas of Lawrence County, Ohio 1887 D.J. Lake & Company Early settlers were Dr. More, Robert Ross, Elias Webb, Abe Pancake and George Willis. James Webb, Sr., one of the early settlers, built the first cabin in 1806. The first couple married were James and Sarah Webb, who were the parents of the first white child born in Lawrence Township, Tull Webb. James Webb, Sr., who had been appointed first justice of the peace in the county, was elected to that office along with Robert Ross, constable, at the first election held in section 27. In 1835, the first school house, a log cabin 12 x 16 feet, was built. In 1882 there were a total of 10 schools located in the township, nine of which were frame. These grade schools were disbanded in the 1950's when the masonry structure was built at Andis. A post office was first established in Section 17 by Edward Kitts, March 26. 1891. The area became known as Kitt's Hill and for many years was the location of both grade and high school. The high school ended with the year 1950 when the consolidated Rock Hill District was established. A post office was operated at Andis for a time, as was a grist mill by J. Webb,a Texaco gas station, and general store by W.J.and George Dilley. Early Settlers are: MORE, Dr. PANCAKE, Abe ROSS, Robert WEBB, Elias WEBB, James WILLIS, George Name Post Office Occupation Nativity Date of Settlement Brace, John Rock Camp Farmer Tioga Co., NY 1846 Baldwin, J.R. Ironton Baptist Minister & Farmer Lawrence Co., OH 1842 Clay, John M. Andis Merchant Pulsaki Co., WV 1853 Ferrel, Judson Rock Camp Farmer Jackson Co., OH 1843 Hall, William Willow Wood Farmer Morgan Co., OH 1858 Kitts, Edward F. Rock Camp Minister & Farmer Noble Co., OH 1866 Massie, Isaac Ironton Infirmary Director & Farmer Lawrence Co., OH 1840 Matney, J.J. Aid Farmer Pike Co., KY 1845 Rowe, W.E. Rock Camp Farmer Pike Co., KY 1860 Webb, Eli Rock Camp Township Trustee & Farmer Lawrence Co., OH 1832 Willis, I.N. Rock Camp Infirmary Director & Farmer Lawrence Co., OH 1839 Willis, Jno. G. Rock Camp Farmer Lawrence Co., OH 1822