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The disadvantages and inconveniences under which the settlers of Green for the first ten years were compelled to labor, on account of the few and poor roads, in addition to the hardships common to pioneer life, were many, and very great; one of which was the great distance to flouring mills. At times some were obliged to go to Cuyahoga Falls, in Summit County, for milling, or to Canton, in Stark county. On account of the great distance and bad roads, men would oft times remain for their "grist", in which case many a time weeks intervened ere their return.  

The disadvantages and inconveniences under which the settlers of Green for the first ten years were compelled to labor, on account of the few and poor roads, in addition to the hardships common to pioneer life, were many, and very great; one of which was the great distance to flouring mills. At times some were obliged to go to Cuyahoga Falls, in Summit County, for milling, or to Canton, in Stark county. On account of the great distance and bad roads, men would oft times remain for their "grist", in which case many a time weeks intervened ere their return.  

For instance: Robert {{Surname|Calvins}}, one morning making ready his "Ox team" for a trip to the [[Caton Mills]], loading a little wheat in view of getting it converted into flour, was interrogated by his wife as to what she and the "little ones" were to subsist on during his absence, replied, that there was a little bran in what they call "a sugar trough," covered up with some clap-boards, which she might make use of, and that he thought the potatoes which they had planted, had, by that time taken root enough so that the old ones could be extracted from the hills without destroying the younger growths, that by using them in addition to the bran, they perhaps could get along until he returned. Many instances consequent to want and privation, equally stern and severe might here be given, which, from want of time and space, must be excluded.

For instance: Robert {{Surname|Calvins}}, one morning making ready his "Ox team" for a trip to the Caton (''sic'') Mills, loading a little wheat in view of getting it converted into flour, was interrogated by his wife, as to what she and the "little ones" were to subsist on during his absence, replied, that there was a little bran in what they call "a sugar trough," covered up with some clap-boards, which she might make use of, and that he thought the potatoes which they had planted, had, by that time taken root enough so that the old ones could be extracted from the hills without destroying the younger growths, that by using them in addition to the bran, they perhaps could get along until he returned. Many instances consequent to want and privation, equally stern and severe might here be given, which, from want of time and space, must be excluded.

==First Births==

==First Births==

==First Occupations==

==First Occupations==

In 1815, George {{Surname|Bair}}, the first shoemaker in Green, settled on the north west quarter of section No. 10, the farm now owned by A. H. {{Surname|Myers}}. In the same year Jonathan {{Surname|Casebier}}, settled on the north east quarter of section No. 32, he being the first blacksmith in the township. This being the farm now owned by Daniel {{Surname|Wenger}}. In 1819, the first saw mill was put up in the township, which was built by Thomas {{Surname|Smith}} on the site whereon the grist mill of Smithville now stands. The first frame building in Green, was put up in 1822, on the north east quarter of section No. 19, now the farm of Cyrus {{Surname|Hoover}}. This was a small dwelling house for George {{Surname|Boydston}}. In 1826, the first bank barn was put up. It being built by John {{Surname|Zook}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 28, now the farm of R. {{Surname|Buckwalter}}. In 1827, Peter {{Surname|Flickinger}} put up the first brick house in Green--it being the present residence of J. M. {{Surname|Flickinger}}.  

In 1815, George {{Surname|Bair}}, the first shoemaker in Green, settled on the north west quarter of section No. 10. the farm now owned by A. H. {{Surname|Myers}}. In the same year Jonathan {{Surname|Casebier}}, settled on the north east quarter of section No. 32, he being the first black smith in the township. This being the farm now owned by Daniel {{Surname|Wenger}}. In 1819, the first saw mill was put up in the township, which was built by Thomas {{Surname|Smith}}, on the site whereon the grist mill of Smithville now stands. The first frame building in Green, was put up in 1822, on the north east quarter of section No. 19, now the farm of Cyrus {{Surname|Hoover}}. This was a small dwelling house for George {{Surname|Boydston}}. In 1826, the first bank barn was put up. It being built by John {{Surname|Zook}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 28, now the farm of R. {{Surname|Buckwalter}}. In 1827, Peter {{Surname|Flickinger}} put up the first brick house in Green--it being the present residence of J. M. {{Surname|Flickinger}}.  

==Mill==

==Mill==

In the fall of 1815, John {{Surname|Wade}} got up a "hand mill," whereon to crush corn, for family use. This mill was established upon the farm now owned by D. L. {{Surname|Kieffer}}, and simply consisted of a lower stone of about two feet in diameter, which he had hammered as near round as he could with the pole of an axe, then putting around it a hoop made of a large piece of hickery (''sic'') bark, and, placing a stone of similar shape on top of the lower, through the centre of the upper a hold being picked with one iron wedge, in which hole an upright stick of wood being fastened, with a crosspiece over it in the shape of an auger handle. This mill was executed by lifting the upper stone, then throwing a handful of corn on the lower, and replacing the upper, then grasping each end of said crosspiece, and turning it with vigor, as you would turn an auger handle in the act of boaring (''sic'') a hole. For years some of the early settlers were compelled to resort to this tiresome contrivence (''sic''). Sometimes two or tree of the neighbors would meet there before daylight, and help each other to run it "turn-about", then at night go home with a mite of meal which would last them but a few days! They called it "The Sweat Mill," because by sweat it was run. In course of time there was put up a small mill which was run by horse power, and the Sweat Mill was denounced a "nuisance," and became abandoned.  

In the fall of 1815, John {{Surname|Wade}} got up a "hand mill," whereon to crush corn, for family use. This mill was established upon the farm now owned by D. L. {{Surname|Kieffer}}, and simply consisted of a lower stone of about two feet in diameter, which he had hammered as near round as he could with the pole of an axe, then putting around it a hoop made of a large piece of hickery (''sic'') bark, and, placing a stone of similar shape on top of the lower, through the centre of the upper a hold being picked with an iron wedge, in which hole an upright stick of wood being fastened, with a crosspiece over it in the shape of an auger handle. This mill was executed by lifting the upper stone, then throwing a handful of corn on the lower, and replacing the upper, then grasping each end of said crosspiece, and turning it with vigor, as you would turn an auger handle in the act of boaring (''sic'') a hole. For years some of the early settlers were compelled to resort to this tiresome contrivence (''sic''). Sometimes two or tree of the neighbors would meet there before daylight, and help each other to run it "turn-about," then at night go home with a mite of meal which would last them but a few days! They called it "The Sweat Mill," because by sweat it was run. In course of time there was put up a small mill which was run by horse power, and the Sweat Mill was denounced a "nuisance," and became abandoned.  

==Indian Village==

==Indian Village==

On section No. 21, were seen remains of a small Indian village, of which seven huts appeared as late as 1819. In the fall of that year, on one sunny afternoon, in the golden season of "Indian Summer," after the many-colored forest had shed its "verdant honors," a company of about a dozen of the red-faced tribe returned from the west, once more to look upon their abandoned hamlet. After viewing it and its changed surroundings, and the many changes which had, since their departure, fallen from the hands of the pale-faced race upon things in general, some of them were moved to tears. And, oh! Who could read their feelings! They looked at the fast sinking sun - at once arose - set on fire their last seven huts in Green township, then again wended themselves Westward.

On section No. 21, were seen remains of a small Indian village, of which seven huts appeared as late as 1819. In the fall of that year, on one sunny afternoon, in the golden season of "Indian Summer," after the many-colored forest had shed its "verdant honors," a company of about a dozen of the red-faced tribe returned from the west, once more to look upon their abandoned hamlet. After viewing it and its changed surroundings, and the many changes which had, since their departure, fallen from the hands of the pale-faced race upon things in general, some of them were moved to tears. And, oh! Who could read their feelings! They looked at the fast sinking sun - at once arose - set on fire their last seven hust (''sic'') in Green township, then again wended themselves Westward.

==First States Warrant==

==First States Warrant==

==Religious Services==

==Religious Services==

In 1812, Green had the first sermon preached. Among the earliest institutions of all nations, are those which regard religious worship.  It has so been from the beginning. The uninstructed savage will infer the existence of a God, and His attributes, from the general order and mechanism of nature. The temporary irregularities of the natural world around us, even lead to religious veneration of the unknown Power which conducts it. Incited under these impulsions, and elicited under aspiration at the truth of Christianity, those who made the first settlement upon the soil of Green, sought early to assemble for to worship. So, the first sermon preached in Green, was delivered on the evening of the 8th day of October, in 1812, in the little round-log cabin dwelling of Michael {{Surname|Thomas}}, which was, as already stated, "the first abode of man," in the township. There were but two families in Green at the time; but this cabin not standing very far from the East Union line, some came from that township, making a congregation of sixteen. Early in the evening, after perhaps a dozen had convened at the cabin of Mr. Thomas, a young minister called "The Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Gray}}", who being stationed here as a missionary, was seen coming along on horseback, winding around through underbrush and frost-bitten butter weeds, when all ran out to meet him. Under "fervent greetings warm," he pressed their hands, exclaiming: "I believe I have found my little flock in the desert"! After supper of venison and Johnny cake was served from the table made of split clapboards, the minister took his text from the 9th verse of the 72nd Psalm: "They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before Him." His discourse was congruent, eligible, sweet and impressive - commending his little flock to Him who smiled upon the "Faithful" in the wilderness of old.

In 1812, Green had the first sermon preached. Among the earliest institutions of all nations, are those which regard religious worship.  It has so been from the beginning. The uninstructed savage will infer the existence of a God, and His attributes, from the general order and mechanism of nature. The temporary irregularities of the natural world around us, even lead to religious veneration of the unknown Power which conducts it. Incited under these impulsions, and elicited under aspiration at the truth of Christianity, those who made the first settlement upon the soil of Green, sought early to assemble for to worship. So, the first sermon preached in Green, was delivered on the evening of the 8th day of October, in 1812, in the little round-log cabin dwelling of Michael {{Surname|Thomas}}, which was, as already stated, "the first abode of man," in the township. There were but two families in Green at the time; but this cabin standing not very far from the East Union line, some came from that township, making a congregation of sixteen. Early in the evening, after perhaps a dozen had convened at the cabin of Mr. Thomas, a young minister called "The Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Gray}}", who being stationed here as a missionary, was seen coming along on horse back, winding around through under-brush and frost-bitten butter weeds, when all ran out to meet him. Under "fervent greetings warm," he pressed their hands, exclaiming: "I believe I have found my little flock in the desert"! After supper of venison and Johnny cake was served from the table made of split clapboards, the minister took his text from the 9th verse of the 72nd Psalm: "They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before Him." His discourse was congruent, eligible, sweet and impressive - commending his little flock to Him who smiled upon the "Faithful" in the wilderness of old.

The first house of worship erected in Green, was the old wood-colored churchlet still standing on the eastern border of the village of Smithville. On the 16th day of June, 1830, James {{Surname|Hazlett}}, conveyed by Deed a lot of about 1 1/2 acres of ground to the Presbyterian congregation of Green, in appropriation for a churchyard and burying ground, whereon this little church building was erected in the fall of the same year. The job was undertaken and executed by John {{Surname|Graham}} and Hugh {{Surname|McIntyre}}. Nearly all Christian denominations then here, aided in building this house; and for many years of nearly all denominations from different townships met here to worship. Disputations on doctrinal points were not indulged in then; but, under motives of purity and one-ness of heart, were then the greetings at the "Shrine of Grace".

The first house of worship erected in Green, was the old wood-colored churchlet still standing on the eastern border of the village of Smithville. On the 16th day of June, 1830, James {{Surname|Hazlett}}, conveyed by Deed a lot of about 1 1/2 acres of ground to the Presbyterian congregation of Green, in appropriation for a churchyard and burying ground, whereon this little church building was erected in the fall of the same year. The job was undertaken and executed by John {{Surname|Graham}} and Hugh {{Surname|McIntyre}}. Nearly all Christian denominations then here, aided in building this house; and for many years of nearly all denominations from different townships met here to worship. Disputations on doctrinal points were not indulged in then; but, under motives of purity and one-ness of heart, were then the greetings at the "Shrine of Grace".