This page is part of the Warren
County Ohio GenWeb project
You are our
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
visitor since 11 February 2005 -- thanks for stopping by!
| Contributor::
|
Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 11 February 2005 |
| Sources: |
The History of Warren County Ohio Part III. The History of Warren County by Josiah Morrow Chapter X. Historical Notes and Collections. (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
| Comments:: |
|
| Related Links: |
Page |
The Duke of Saxe-Weimar, with his party, passed through Warren County in 1826. Having arrived at Cincinnati by steamboat, and, desiring to visit the interior of the State, he procured a carriage and four horses in Cincinnati, for which he paid $6 per day. On the 3d day of May, 1826, he started up the State road leading from Cincinnati to Chillicothe, and traveled the first day over a muddy road about twenty miles, to the residence of Gov. Morrow, then Chief Magistrate of the State, to whom he had a letter of introduction from Gov. Johnson, of New Orleans. In his book of travels, the Duke says: "The dwelling of the Governor consists of a plain frame house, situated
on a little elevation not far from the shore of the Little Miami, and
is entirely surrounded by fields. The business of the State calls him
once a month to Columbus, the seat of government, and the remainder of
his time he passes at his country seat, occupied with farming, a faithful
copy of an ancient Cincinnatus; he was engaged at our arrival in cutting
a wagon pole, but he immediately stopped his work to give us a hearty
welcome. He appeared to be about fifty years of age; is not tall, but
thin and strong, and has an expressive physiognomy, with dark and animated
eyes. He is a native of Pennsylvania |
| Page 419 |
and was one of the first settlers in the State of Ohio. He
offered us a night's lodging at his house, which invitation we accepted
very thankfully. When seated round the chimney fire in the evening, he related
to us a great many of the dangers and difficulties the first settlers had
to contend with. * * We spent our evening with the Governor and his lady.
Their children are settled, and they have with them only a couple of grandchildren.
When we took our seats at supper, the Governor made a prayer. There was
a Bible and several religious books lying on the table. After breakfasting
with our hospitable host, we took our leave."
In the records of the Shakers at Union Village, mention is made of a visit from the Duke under the date May 4, 1826. |
NOTICE: All documents and electronic images placed on the Warren County OHGenWeb site remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. These documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or their legal representative, and contact the listed Warren County OHGenWeb coordinator with proof of this consent.
This page created 11 February 2005 and last
updated
15 May, 2005
© 2005 Arne H Trelvik
All rights reserved