Richland Co., Ohio

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Mechanics' Meeting, 1831

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source:  Western Sentinel & Richland Co. Weekly Advertiser:  02 November 1831

Agreeably to public notice, a meeting of Mechanics of the town of Mansfield, was held at the house of John Wiler, on the evening of the 23d. inst., James M. Gilkison was called to the Chair, and N.B. Robinson appointed Secretary.  The objects of the meeting having been stated, the following resolution was adopted: 

Resolved, That one person for each branch of mechanics, in furtherance of the objects of this meeting.

Whereupon the following persons were appointed said committee, viz.:

Saddle & harness making ... Henry Grove House Carpenters ... Edward Landon
Blacksmithing ... Thomas Lofflan Shoemaking ... George Krouse
Wagon making ... Jacob K. Whisman Tailoring ... John G. Bloust
Hatting ... Nathaniel Bryan Plough making ... John W. Hooper
Gunsmithing ... Isaac Platt Coopering ... Trueman Coates
Chairmaking ... James Loughridge, Jr. Silversmithing ... John H. Hofman
Windmill making ... R.M. Lamberton Potting ... William Smith
Cabinet Making ... Jacob Lindly Tanning ... Abraham McElroy
Wheelwright ... George Mull Tinning ... Samuel Buckins
Painting ... Joseph Hedrick Baking ... Daniel Keltner
Tobaconist ... William Frederick Stonecutting ... N.E. Ferris
Butchering ... Jacob Pletter [Fletter] Plastering ... John W. Mains
Brickmaking ... Richard Ridgeway Bricklaying ... James M. Gilkison
Printing ... _._. Reed -

Resolved, That the foregoing committee meet at the house of Mr. John Wiler, on Saturday evening 1st. Oct.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published.

On-motion, the meeting adjourned.

-- J.M. Gilkison, Chairman & N.B. Robinson, Sec'y

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