Synopsis of the Cahoon Pioneer Association Celebration

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Cahoon Pioneer Celebration 1878, A: Origsize: 8 1/2" x 11"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI
Cahoon Pioneer Celebration 1878, A

Origsize: 8 1/2" x 11"; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 600 DPI

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Synopsis of the Cahoon Pioneer Association Celebration

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2000.FIC.02.014

Scope and Content

Synopsis of the celebration of the Cahoon Pioneer Association on the lakefront property of the Cahoon Family. Reminisces of how they are losing more of the early settlers. Dr. Lathrop is listed as "Secretary" and gives a detailed and sometimes humorous account of one of the Cahoon Pioneer Celebrations held on the 28th of August, 1878. It seems it was lacking on "meats and drinks" but heavy on "mental bearings", amongst other musings at the picnic. Lists a Committee on music for the Celebration: Mrs. Clayton Johnson, Elyria; Miss Maria Garfield, Sheffield; Mr. Reuben Hall, Dover; Mr. Walter E. Wright, Cleveland; Orator Leverett J. Cahoon. J.M. Lathrop, Secretary. Speech about Cahoon family history at the end by "Mrs. Charles J. Goss" in which she says Joseph Cahoon robbed of recognition for his invention of a nail making machine. No new deaths of the family known since a year ago, when they held the celebration. New children born are mentioned. Descendants referred to as the "Tribe of Joseph," referring to Joseph Cahoon, the first settler in Dover. 2000.FIC.02.014A Written on back first page in blue ink, "Account of Cahoon Pioneer Celebration Prepared by Dr. J.M. Lathrop Not Printed." 2000.FIC.02.014B Dover Township The Cahoon Pioneer Celebration which was inaugurated in 1860, and which we believe has been repeated annually ever since, was held on the 28th of August as usual at the farm of Mr. J.B. Cahoon on the lake shore. This Picnic has come to be regarded by many of our citizens as one of the permanent institutions of the town, and is anticipated with a good deal of pleasure by both old and young. Besides being socially enjoyable, it has been the means of preserving from oblivion very many incidents in our early history, and very many circumstances connected with the individual who made the onslaught when an unbroken wilderness. The picnic dinner was suggestive of the caution of the wise man "put a knife to thy throat if thou be a man given to appetite." After dinner came the "feast of reason and flow of soul" And right here we will remark that from the known character of those who originated this annual festival we have a right to conclude they had more regard for its mental bearings than for "meats and drinks." As we're entertained with a history of the Cahoon family that settled the township by Mrs. Charles P. Gass of Oberlin, a descendant 2000.FIC.02.014C of the family. A number of sentiments were offered all of which were suitably responded to. Perhaps as enjoyable a feature of the proceedings as any consisted in a relation of the incidents of pioneer life by some of the old pioneers themselves. The number of these pioneers is growing noticeably less from year to year, and we are reminded of the fact that we must soon cease to learn from their likes anything of the early settlement of the town and adjoining country. The exercises were interspersed by the singing of suitable pieces. History of Mrs Goss. Again have we convened for the purpose of communicating the anniversary of past events and incidents occurrent in the lives of "Joseph and his tribe," Mr. Joseph Cahoon who is or ought to be represented here by the fifth generation was born in the year 1763 in Providence Rhode Island. He was married at the age of 23 to Miss Lydia Kenyon of the same place. Commenced their married life in Hudson N.Y. while the city was being built up. From there they moved to Salisbury and settled on what was 2000.FIC.02.014D [back of C, listed below] 2000.FIC.02.014E termed a "Royal Grant" a privilege conferred by the English government. Blessed with peace and plenty the result of mechanical industry and steady habits, there were added to his household sons and daughters amounting to a "bakers dozen" whose home education proved a heritage more valuable than lands or money; as proof they were taught one beautiful recompense in life; that in the effort to make others happy they brought happiness to themselves. (Please pardon digression) In 1799 our grandsire come to Ohio, reconnoitering about the south part of the state with a view of choosing a home. not being fully satisfied he went to Newark N.J. spending a few years there, then returned to Salisbury, still cherishing an idea that Ohio must be his future home. In 1810 he set out with all his household and effects, winding his way westward. After a journey of six weeks he arrived near Cleveland. After a short delay he was joined by the Asahel Porter, also by Leverett Johnson who feller the first tree in Dover Township, and subsequently won a blue eyed maiden, the daughter of 2000.FIC.02.014F Mr Joseph Cahoon, becoming his son in law. Mr. Johnson's eldest son fully believes his grandfather was wrongfully deprived the credit due for inventing a process of cutting nails by machinery; which later facilities, in other hands, have developed and rendered invaluable to our country. During the past years we believe none of the familiar faces we love to greet have been taken from our midst, but away in Wisconsin one little vacant chair suggests to the wounded hearts of Frank and Maria Sanford that there is a light in the window of Heaven for them. The eldest brother Kenyon and Emma Sanford wipe away the tears of sympathy and smile upon a beautiful boy. Thomas and Mary Sanford Logan also rejoice in the gift of a daughter. Owen and Ella Johnson are rocking little Flora's crib. Little Fred Snarer stays at home because his father has too many patients. All told there have been five accessions to the "Tribe of Joseph" 2000.FIC.02.014D [attached to C] The Committee on music for the Celebration to take place Aug 28th 1878 are - Mrs. Clayton Johnson, Elyria - Miss Marie Garfield, Sheffield, Mr. Reuben Hall, Dover; Mr. Walter E. Wright, Cleveland Orator Leverett J. Cahoon J.M. Lathrop, Secretary

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Early Family Papers: Cahoon

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Cahoon, Joseph

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Cahoon, Leverett J.

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Garfield, Maria

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Hall, Reuben

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Hollenbach, F.B.

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Johnson, Ella

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Johnson, Leverett

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Johnson, Owen

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Kenyon, Lydia

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Lathrop, J.M.

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Logan, Mary Sanford

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Logan, Thomas

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Porter, Asahel

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Sanford, Emma

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Sanford, Flora

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Sanford, Frank

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Sanford, Kenyon

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Sanford, Maria

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Sanford, Owen

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Snearer, Fred

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Wright, Walter E.

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Johnson, Clayton, Mrs.

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Cahoon, Joel Butler

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Goss, Charles J., Mrs.