Settlers reunion, Saturday, 31 Aug 1882, Petty's Mill One of the most interesting features was the excellant music by the Martinstown Brass band and the choir. McAnnellys Martial Band was also present and kept things lively between the speeches. Putnam County was organized February 28, 1845, including a strip of disputed territory now in Iowa, which led to a dispute, which resulted in the conflict of State Officers in the collection of revenue. The prize of oldest residents in the county went to John Corneilison, and his daughter Hannah Vincent. They received $10.00. Following is the list of those who registered, together with the month and year in which they located in Putnam County: ********note by me..The names following with quotes marks are meant to include the month and year. John Corneilison March 1836 Hannah Vincent " Joseph Shadden April 1838 G.W.R. Ledford October 1839 Eliza Ledford " " Isabel M. Humphreys September, 1840 Nancy Taylor " Caroline F. Humphreys " Hamilton W. Berry " John Bragg November, 1840 S.P. Kirby January, 1840 James G. Humphreys March 1840 W.A. Smith November 1840 Bennett West "