Hocking County Ohio Washington Township

Washington Township   The2000 census found 1,160 people in the township.  No municipalities are located in Washington Township. History: Among the early settlers are found the following names:  Adam Engle, Frederic Higley, Henry Iles, Wm. Lashley, Jonathan Kimbal, Samuel Johnson, George Garrett, Wells Garrett, Rev. Mr. Poland, Wm. Buzzard, and 'Squire Watts, the two latter being especially adepts in hunting bears, deer and other wild game.  The most fertile and tillable portion of the township, as well as the best timber, was to be found in the valley of Scott's Fork, which penetrates it from the north nearly to its center, and consequently the earliest settlers were drawn to this portion.  History of Hocking Valley - 1883     1830 Census 1840 Census 1850 Census 1860 Census 1870 Census 1880 Census 1890 ?Census 1900 Census Have you emailed Washington Township Photos your community photos yet? Coming Soon!   BACK       HOME The information contained in this website is furnished for the free use of researchers for the purpose of researching their family histories and genealogies.  Nothing contained in this site may be commercially reproduced or utilized for any purpose, except for private use, without prior written authorization. The information contained on these pages may be printed out for personal use, but may not be copied and posted to another website. This website is considered to be a compilation of facts and is therefore covered under copyright laws. This website is the © copyright 2008 property of Genealogy Trails.  All rights are reserved.  Full rights reserved for original submitters .