Magazine of western history, illustrated, Vol. I, No. 1, November 1884Various
History
Magazine of western history, illustrated, Vol. I, No. 1, November 1884
Various
Local history -- Periodicals; United States -- History -- Periodicals; West (U.S.) -- History -- Periodicals
I will now speak briefly of another matter suggested by what has just
been said. After the death of Benjamin Stevens, of Warren, at the age
of 96 years, a question was raised as to who was the oldest person
residing there or in that or neighboring counties. Daniel Warner, of
Mesopotamia, was reported as saying that he thought himself the oldest
man in the county, being 92 years old. There were also reported in the
newspapers the names of Mrs. Lucy Adams, of Warren, aged 90; John
Langley, of Vernon, aged 93; Hezekiah Howe, of Bloomfield, aged 98,
all old residents of the Reserve. Mr. Howe has resided in Bloomfield
from an early period. His daughter, Mrs. Baker, is said to have been
the third child born in the township. He is probably the oldest
citizen and pioneer of that county.
But Mahoning County has among its citizens the oldest man in this part
of the Reserve, and perhaps in the State. Charles Birch, of
Lowellville, in Poland township, was born in Staffordshire, England,
January 4, 1778 or 1779, being at this time 105 or 106 years old. He
is not positive as to his age within a year, but thinks he was 106
years old in January last. He was a soldier in the British army—was at
the burning of Moscow, fought under Wellington at Waterloo, receiving
two wounds in that battle, and draws a pension from the English
Government. He came to the United Slates in 1851, and is residing with
a daughter. His memory of events in which he was a participator is
still good. Two other questions of interest, and of like import, are
frequently asked:
First—Who is the oldest living pioneer on the Reserve?
Second—Who is the oldest living native born citizen of the Reserve?
We have heard several names as the probable persons, given in response
to each question, but the precise dates necessary to solve the
question are wanting. We request our friends, who can do so, to
furnish us names, dates, place of present residence, etc., sufficient
to enable us to satisfactorily answer the questions.
At our last reunion, after discussion, it was resolved unanimously to
continue the reunions annually. Our citizens have accordingly made
preparations for your reception and enjoyment. We are pleased to see
so many of you here to-day, and we extend to all a hearty welcome.
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