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Nelson Township, Ohio

Summary

Located about nineteen miles southeast of Kirtland Township and immediately east of Hiram Township. Settled by New Englanders, 1800. Population in 1820 about 400. Population in 1830 about 900. Agricultural region producing grass, wheat, and fruit. John Whitmer and Lyman Wight established branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in township, spring 1831. JS presided over conference held in township, 6 Sept. 1831, which voted to silence Ezra Booth.

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Township
Nelson Township
County
Portage County
State/Province
Ohio
Country:
United States of America