This township lies on the south side of the county, bordering on Shelby County. Its surface is somewhat rolling, being broken by Pusheta Creek, although the general surface is level and the soil is exceeedingly fertile. The only significant stream is Pusheta Creek, bearing the name of one of the Indian chiefs, who lived upon its banks.

The early inhabitants were largely of the energetic and industrious German stock. Schools and churches dotted the township here and there and spoke of the education and religious priorities of the settlers.

Freyburg is the only village and the first post office. The village housed one hotel, one physician, two stores, one blacksmith shop, one shoe shop, one school and one church by 1880.

The following list is of the first settlers in Pusheta 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:

ATL80 = 1880 Atlas of Auglaize County, compiled by H.G. Howland, published 1880 by Robert Sutton

AUH = History of Auglaize County

C = Census

D = Deed Volume/Page Number