by Donna Ufferman / on 11 October, 2023
Additions to Library
Two recently published books have been added to our inventory: Haunted Cemeteries of Ohio by E.R. CutrightThe Ghostly Tales of Ohio’s Haunted Cemeteries by Kate Byrne. This is a children’s […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 4 October, 2023
Guidelines for Teachers in the One-room School
Taken from the book “The Silent Bell” by Charles Mosher The female teachers who staffed the one-room schoolhouses of the past were usually single women who were strictly supervised by […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 4 October, 2023
Deed and Indenture Records
This information taken from the book, Gateway to the West, Knox County, Ohio Deeds. Book available for review in the MCGS Library. Interesting article outlining early indenture servant records. 5/31/1828 […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 4 October, 2023
Local Man is Victimized by Gypsies
Taken from the Morrow County Sentinel dated September 25, 1952.Article found by library volunteer while doing requested research–Scammers of the 1950’s The gypsies who traveled through Morrow county about three […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 4 October, 2023
Youth Reports Flying Saucer
Taken from the Morrow County Sentinel dated October 2, 1952. Found by a library volunteer while doing obituary research. First flying saucer reported in recent months in Morrow county was […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 22 April, 2023
First Families Luncheon 2023
The 35th Annual First Families Luncheon was held on April 22, 2023 at the Trinity UM Church. After enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by the Church Ladies, the Induction Ceremony […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 22 March, 2023
First Families Luncheon – April 22, 2023
You are invited to our First Families Luncheon to be held April 22, 2023 where we will recognize Morrow County pioneer families. The luncheon will be held at The Trinity […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 1 March, 2023
I Met Miss Spring in the Garden
By Alice E Van Sickle I met Miss Spring in the garden;I followed her footsteps small,Found her throwing swelled buds on the lilac treeAnd answering a robin’s call. Her hair […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 1 March, 2023
Desperadoes hit Sparta between 1840-1850
Several notorious desperadoes were in the township between 1840 and 1850. They were connected with a gang of counterfeiters who passed counterfeit $2.50 gold pieces upon the citizens until finally […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 8 February, 2023
Bishop William Logan Harris
Did you know— A local Morrow Countian gave the opening prayer and benediction at the funeral of General Ulysses S Grant??The article from the National Tribune, dated August 13, 1885 […]