Hi Eliz - I see a Peter Howe listed as a charter member of the American Union, Chapter R.A.M., No. 1. And I find this biographical item in the Muskingum township section under the heading Settlement in Wiseman's Bottom: Squier Prouty and his wife, Diantha Howe, emigrated to Ohio shortly after the first settlement was made at Marietta. They were natives of Vermont. Mr. Prouty being a blacksmith located about a quarter of a mile south of Devol's dam, and after building a shop, worked at his trade whenever there was an opportunity. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty had two daughters - Rachel and Louisa, both of whom are deceased. Squire Prouty moved away years ago, and the name is without representation in the township. Peter Howe and his wife, Orin Fuller, were from Vermont, and were among the first settlers on the Muskingum. They reared a large family, the only representative of which is Orinda, the wife of Rice Loring, of Belpre. There were 14 children in all. The Howe's lived about a mile south of John Russell's pla ce. Mr. Howe afterwards removed to the vicinity of New England, this State. I do not know whether the Howe farm referred to in the Ellenwood information is this farm but perhaps this information will help you determine if it is. There are a number of Buchanan's listed in the index. I'll look up specific names if you like. Lucy In a message dated 8/31/03 5:45:30 PM, ElizHgene@aol.com writes: << Was that Peter Howe? My Buchanans of Many Spellings <G> were there too as were my Proutys. >>