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Establishment
Wayne County, Ohio was formed in 1808 after being surveyed by John Bever, Joseph H. Larwill, and William Larwill in 1807. It was named for Major General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Anthony Wayne was born 1 January 1745 in Waynesborough, Chester County, PA. He was an ambitious officer during the American Revolution and revered as a hero by many. He never resided in Wayne County, Ohio. He died in 1796.
In 1808, the boundaries were as follows:
- On the north — present county line between Medina and Wayne Counties, OH
- On the east — present county line between Stark and Wayne Counties, OH
- On the south — the old Greenville Treaty Line, including a strip that is now Holmes Co, OH
- On the west — part of present day Lake, Mohican, Perry, and Jackson Townships, Ashland County, OH
For judicial and administrative purposes, Wayne County, OH was attached for a short while to Columbiana and Stark Counties, OH until it was officially organized under an Act of Legislature of the State of Ohio dating 4 January 1812. On 11 April 1812, the orginal four townships were: Sugar Creek, Wooster, Mohican, and Prairie.
On 20 January 1824, Wayne County, OH lost part of its southern border to Holmes County, Ohio. Townships that became part of Holmes County, Ohio included Washington, Ripley, Prairie, Salt Creek, and Paint. On 24 February 1846, Wayne County, OH lost part of its western border to Ashland County, Ohio. Townships that became part of Ashland County, OH included Lake, Mohican, Perry, and Jackson.
Historical Townships
| Township | Date | Range, Township |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek | 11 Apr 1812 | R11, T15-T18; R12, T15-T18 |
| Wooster | 11 Apr 1812 | R13, T14-T17; R14, T18-T21 |
| Mohican | 11 Apr 1812 | R14, T17-T21; R15, T19-T23 |
| Perry | 14 Sep 1814 | R14, T17-T21; R15, T19-T23 |
| Prairie | 11 Apr 1812 |
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| Township | Date | Range, Township |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 5 Jun 1815 | |
| N 1/2 Springfield became Plain | 1817 | |
| S 1/2 Springfield became Pike | 1817 | |
| Pike (now Clinton) | 1817 |
| Township | Date | Range, Township |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | R15, T19 & T20 | |
| Ripley | 1821 | R14, T17 & T18 |
| Prairie | 1812 | R13, T13 & T14; R6 & R7, T10 |
| part of Salt Creek | R12, T14 & T15; R5 & R6, T10 | |
| part of Paint | R11, T14 & T15; R4 & R5, T10 |
| Township | Date | Range, Township |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 5 Sep 1814 | R15, T20 |
| Mohican | 11 Apr 1812 | R15, T21 |
| Perry | 14 Sep 1814 | R15, T22 |
| Jackson | 1 Feb 1819 | R15, T23 |
Parent County
Holmes County, Ohio
On 20 January 1824, Wayne County, OH lost part of its southern border to Holmes County, OH. Townships that became part of Holmes County, OH included Washington, Ripley, Prairie, Salt Creek, and Paint. On 24 February 1846, Wayne County, OH lost part of its western border to Ashland County, OH. Townships that became part of Ashland County, OH included Lake, Mohican, Perry, and Jackson. Holmes County, OH was fully organized 4 January 1825. Parts of Holmes County were attached to Coshocton, Tuscarawas, and Wayne for administrative and judicial purposes.
Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County, OH was fully organized 24 February 1846. It was created from Huron, Lorain, Richland, and Wayne counties. Records for “Ashland County” prior to 1846 may be found in any of the records for Huron, Lorain, Richland, or Wayne depending on which part of Ashland County the individual settled. On the following pages, there are charts showing the date of township organization. In addition, various maps showing the changes in Wayne County boundaries are shown.