Reminiscences of Adams, Jay, and Randolph Counties . ADAMS COUNTY. 45 CHAPTER FIRST FAMILY IN JAY COUNTY. On the 15th day of February, 1821, Mr. Peter Studabakerand Miss Mary Simison were joined in the bonds of holy wedlockat the house of the Simison family, where Fort Recovery, nowMercer County, Ohio, now stands. The newly married pair re-solved to go still farther on the frontier and hew out for them-selves a home in the wilderness. So they gathered their house-hold goods, and with several friends entered the wilds, soonstriking the Quaker Trace leading from Richmond to FortWayne, whic
Reminiscences of Adams, Jay, and Randolph Counties . ADAMS COUNTY. 45 CHAPTER FIRST FAMILY IN JAY COUNTY. On the 15th day of February, 1821, Mr. Peter Studabakerand Miss Mary Simison were joined in the bonds of holy wedlockat the house of the Simison family, where Fort Recovery, nowMercer County, Ohio, now stands. The newly married pair re-solved to go still farther on the frontier and hew out for them-selves a home in the wilderness. So they gathered their house-hold goods, and with several friends entered the wilds, soonstriking the Quaker Trace leading from Richmond to FortWayne, which they followed until they reached the WabashRiver. This spot was their destination, and upon the low bank,near the waters edge, they prepared to camp. Cutting fourforked poles, they drove one end of each into the ground, laidpoles and brush across the top, and their camp was completed. Afire was kindled at one end. by which the young wife cookedsupper for her company—hei first experience in house, or rathercamp-keeping, by herself. Their simple
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