Brief History of Noble Twp.

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At the time of the establishment of Auglaize County, Wayne township of Mercer County, came within the territorial limits; and as there was already a Wayne township in the eastern part of the county, the one acquired of Mercer changed its name to that of Noble in honor of Elisha Noble, one of the ablest and most influential settlers. It borders on the Black Swamp region and Mercer County on the west, has a level surface and fertile soil. The latter is for the most part a black loam, broken by sand in different localities. The St. Marys River enters about midway on the south line, pursues a serpentine course throughout, and finally crosses the north line about a half mile from the northeast corner. The canal follows the general course of the river.

The township is well supplied with roads, but owing to the low nature of the surface, they cannot be kept in a passable condition. In 1880 development was yet in its infancy and gravel roads were being contemplated to add greatly to the development of the township. The flatness also necessitated a large amount of artificial drainage. There are no villages within the township limits, but the south line extended almost to the corporation of St. Marys.


Early Settlers of Noble Twp.

The following list is of the first settlers in Noble Township. Other lists will soon be online listing first settlers for each township. For the time being, we will limit the inclusion of settlers up until about the year 1850. Once we have finished this task, we may extend the time-span. If your ancestor doesn't appear here, check the county and other township lists. If you have information about the settlement of your ancestor, please submit it for inclusion on these lists. Your submission must include reference to a source document (i.e. deed, Bible record, legal document).

Key to Source Abbreviations:

Settler

Origin

Settled

Year
Settled

Source /
Researcher

Notes

Brewer, Nicholas Highland Co., OH Noble 1834/36 ATL80, p. 38 b. 1812, md. Sarah Noble in 1830 in Highland Co., she d. Jan 1870, 5 sons 5 dau.
Daniels, Jesse
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Denny, Solomon
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Johns, Israel Kentucky Noble 1828 ATL80, p. 38 b. 1803, arrived with wife & 3 ch, 10 ch total: Mrs. A. B. Covert, William Johns, Esq., Azariah Johns, Sarah J. McDonald
Johns, Israel
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Noble, Elisha
Noble 1836 ATL80, p. 38 b. 1782, Co. Comm. of Mercer & Auglaize Co., d. 1864
Ross, David
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Valentine
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Vanmeyce, James
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Vanmeyce, John
Noble
ATL80, p. 38
Woodruff, David
Noble
ATL80, p. 38


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