1815-1818
Parts of Fallsbury Township are still as remote and rugged as they were in the late 1790’s
and early 1800’s when settlers started arriving in the surrounding areas. Fallsbury did not
see any permanent settlers until around 1815. Most of the settlers from this time were
from the Muskingum County area and migrated up the Wakatomika Creek to Fallsbury
Township. William Wilson was the first land owner, purchasing a parcel in the northeast
quarter of Section 9. in March of 1815. David Bright was the first settler, building his
cabin in 1818.
First Families:
- William Wilson (ca. 1774-ca. 1850)
- Moses Van Winkle (ca. 1765-1837)
- William Van Winkle (1794-1852)
- Paul Van Winkle (1790-after 1850)
- James Van Winkle (ca. 1792-after 1850)
- Dorthy Van Winkle (1796-after 1850) married William Butler
- David Bright (1775-after 1850)
- John Taylor Jr. (1785-1850’s)
- Hezekaih Blunt (1787-after 1850) married Mary Wilson, sister to William.
- John Bland Jr. (1780’s-?) married Elizabeth Van Winkle (unconfirmed), daughter of Moses.
- James Winders (ca. 1785-?) married Lucinda Taylor, sister to John Jr.
