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Jackson Twp. - LEVI SAMPSON Was one of the early settlers of this township.  He was a man of limited education, but possessed a large stock of good common sense, sterling integrity, and a perseverance that overcame all obstacles.  His life, whilst it was one of labor and toil, and in the early years of his residence here, one of privations, was so good naturedly enjoyed by him, and so cheerfully did he meet all the hardships and disappointments of pioneer life, that he was known amongst hsi neighbors as "Sunny Sampson."  He became quite wealthy and had a well improved farm and good buildings.      In 1851, just previous to the adoption of the present State Constitution, he was appointed Associate Judge, in place of Michael Price, resigned.  Judge Sampson died a number of years ago, regreted by his neighbors. †Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - Page

Big Lick Twp. - JOHN SHOEMAKER came from Fairfield County to this township, in February, 1829, having the year previous entered lands in section seventeen.  There were but a very few families in the township at that time, among whom were Samuel Sargeant, on the limestone ridge, and John Long in the immediate neighborhood of Mr. S's settlement.  Mr. Shoemaker was present and assisted at the organization of the township in 1831.      He is still a resident of the township, and is of the very few who came here at that early day.  The cultivation of the soil has always been his occupation.  Honest, industrious and hospitable he has always commanded the respect of the community.  His sterling good sense has always made his advice valuable.  He is reaping the fruits of his long years of toil and privation, happy in the consciousness of the unvaried rectitude of his life. †Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - Page 224 (Sharon Wick's Note:  John Shoemaker family can be found at 1860 Census Hancock Co., Ohio - Big Lick Twp - in Film Series M653 Roll 982 Page 222 - Dwelling 352 Family 342 with wife, and 5 children children.)

Union Twp. - LEVI SHOWALTER still resides in the township, a hale, hearty old man, with the same frank, brusque manners, sterling honesty and neighborly spirit of old.  Respected and trusted by all who know him, his path on the downhill side of life, seems a pleasant one. †Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio By D. B. Beardsley, Findley, O. - Publ. Springfield, O. Republic Printing Company - Page 443