I have a picture of a log house owned by Wm. Burrier. States picture is 100 yrs. old. This was written in 1940.
John Hawk was first settler in 1827 then Daniel Ridenour was second, came later in same yr. Then PHILIP BURRIER and Francis Putt came in 1829.
Among the ones that followed was MICHAEL BURRIER.
Trees overloomed at the creeks and travel was difficult. PHILIP BURRIER hauled an abundant supply of stone into the creek for crossings for travelers. It soon became known as Stone Creek because of same. PHILIP BURRIER walked to Zanesville and back with his "flint" (rifle?) and secured his parchment deed from the U.S.A., for his "Certificate of Register" Aug. 15,1837, signed by President Martin Van Buren.
CATHERINE BURRIER had the first loom in the Twp. The loom, made of heavy timbers and logs, recently was weaving carpet and rugs and is in Stone Creek, in the possession of Mrs. Homer Ott. (Written in 1940).
=======Above from an small Centennial booklet on History of the Village of Stone Creek and Jefferson Township. 1840 - 1940.
Compiled by FRED J. BURRIER.