This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Diamonddeb Surnames: Classification: census Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.muskingum/6307/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were 9 townships in Washington Co. in 1800, of which 6 -MARIETTA, BELPRE, WATERFORD, SALEM, ADAMS, AND NEWPORT, were within its present limits, and three - GALLIPOLIS, MIDDLETOWN, and NEWTON was outside. To view the 1800 INHABITANTS OF NEWTON (NEWTOWN), visit the "Washington County, Ohio Historical & Genealogy LINKS" website. Click on the CENSUS section. http://hometown.aol.com/debnolandnitsche/index.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.