UNION TOWNSHIP

WHEN AND BY WHOM SETTLED.

     Since the first settlements were made in this township, two or three generations have enjoyed the fruits that have resulted from the toils, industries and perils of these old pioneers.
     The township was settled by emigrants from Virginia and Pennsylvania, the first of which was made about 1808 or 1809 by Alexander Collison.  The next settlement was made by Reuben Slavens, on what is now known as the John Andrews farm.  There were also other settlements made by new arrivals about this time, and soon there was quite a neighborhood on what is commonly known as Owl Creek.  In the spring of 1817 William Galford opened a clearing near where the Pleasant Valley church is situated, where he built a log house and reared his family.  His son,  H. S. Galford, now owns the farm, which has been cleared and farmed for sixty-six years.

TOPOGRAPHY

MINERAL DEVELOPMENT.

EARLY FACTS AND INCIDENTS.

     The first death in the township of an adult was Alexander Collison.
     The first marriage was that of Ezra Rockwell to Elizabeth Southworth.  Mrs. Rockwell is yet living at an advanced age.
     The first postoffice established in the township was in 1853, and Abisha Rockman was appointed Postmaster.  It is known know as the Galford postoffice, kept by H. S. Galford, who succeeded the first occupant, only two having served since the office was established.

ORGANIZATION, BOUNDS, ETC.

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

CHURCHES.

EDUCATIONAL.

BIOGRAPHICAL