On March 30, 2025, we revisited Abshire Cemetery in Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio, to document and share this historic site as part of our ongoing preservation efforts. Many rural cemeteries like this one have quietly disappeared from public mapping platforms, making access difficult for those researching family history or Continue Reading
Nile Township
The Fieldstone of William A. Patton
Deep in the hush of the Shawnee trees,Where time moves soft on a mossy breeze,A fieldstone rests with chisel worn,Wm A. Patton, a name forlorn. No dates of life, no words to tellIf this was youth or age that fell.Just 1888, hand-etched and plain,A year, a name, and none explain. Continue Reading
Parachutist Is Lost In Plunge Into River
“A 25-year-old Friendship man was lost and presumed drowned late Wednesday afternoon when his parachute carried him into the Ohio River.” “Missing is Roger Bridwell , object of an intense search in the area four miles downstream from Dam 31.” “Dragging operations continued today as Ohio and Kentucky authorities and Continue Reading
Echoes on the Ridge: A 360° Walk to Mitchell-Morrison Cemetery
We invite you to join us on a 360° journey to the Mitchell-Morrison Cemetery, tucked away in western Scioto County near Buena Vista in Nile Township. This quiet cemetery sits on a prominent ridge overlooking the Ohio River and contains numerous early burials—many from before 1860—offering a glimpse into the Continue Reading
The Death Notice of Henry Tieman
“Merciful death finally ended the months suffering of Henry Tieman, aged 73 years, prosperous and well-known German farmer, who passed away at his home on the Alex Elliott place near McGaw Wednesday evening about 6;30″ “Mr. Tieman was afflicted with cancerous trouble and though everything known in medical science was Continue Reading
Mrs. Rosa Brouse Recovers and Returns to Leatherwood School
“Miss Rosa Brouse, of Sugar Grove, who has been sick from contracted colds, during the past week, is convalescent, and able to resume her duty of cultivating the minds of the youth of Leatherwood school this week.”
The Obituary of Constable Orville Abbott
“Orville Abbott, 29, for the last 2 1/2 years constable of Nile township, died in Mercy hospital at 1:45 AM Sunday, following an extended illness with heart trouble. He was born and reared in Adams county, but had been a resident of Friendship for the last seven years. He was Continue Reading
Grass Widow Uses Gun to Assault Party of Wood Choppers
“War has broken out anew on Twin Creek and more blood is likely to be spilled owing to bad feeling resulting from the recent Cooper-Lewis tragedy.” “That blood was not shed Saturday was not the fault of Amanda Darrak, a buxom grass widow, who armed with a shotgun tried to Continue Reading
The Obituary of William Valodin
“William Valodin, a young man of sixteen, and son of JB Valodin, died at the residence of his father on Gay street last Wednesday night, of rheumatic troubles. The deceased had been an invalid for a long period. The remains were taken to the family burying ground in Nile township, Continue Reading
Odle Creek Man Preparing for Death
“Down on Odle Creek Daniel Thatcher, a well-known farmer, has lived all his life. He was born and reared there. The scenes of his childhood have so endeared themselves to the aged farmer that the mere thought of being seperated from these cherished environments, even in death, is unbearable to Continue Reading