Re: My Previous latter, re: Montgomery... Here are the references...
Thanks
Dick Carter
rcar37(a)prodigy.net
Taylor Township
Taylor Township was created in December 1846 being carved out of Montgomery
and Jennings Townships and presumably named after Zachary Taylor who was the
field commander during the contemporary Mexican War.
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Montgomery Township
Montgomery Township was one of the three originals created March 4, 1819 and
contained the entire north half of the county. It underwent many boundary
changes until September 1861 when the final change was made. It was
presumably named after Major General Richard Montgomery an American
Revolutionary officer who captured Montreal and was killed leading the
assault on Quebec (Dec. 31, 1775).
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Jennings Township
Jennings Township was created in September 1846 from a portion of Montgomery
Township and the five easternmost sections of Jackson Township. The boundary
has had slight modifications of its boundaries with both Jackson and Morgan
Townships. The present boundary dates from September 1861. It was named in
honor of Governor Jonathan Jennings by his relative Theodore Jennings who
purchased 1,000 acres there in 1841
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Jackson Township
Jackson Township was created in January of 1834 from the northern part of
Morgan Township. It gave up its five eastern most sections to Jennings
Township in September 1846. It presumably named after Andrew Jackson.