Catherine - about finding Monroe Township in Muskingum County, Ohio - try this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmuski2/ Your question about "what does "township" actually indicate?" ---- Undoubtedly in this reference township is a civil land division within Muskingum County. It is believable that "Mountzion was granted two farms in two different counties". It happens, still, for a number of quite logical reasons. For instance, land in either township already parceled out; geographical features like rivers, lakes, swamps may limit available arable land; land grantee sometimes requested additional or other land. Hope this helps Good luck in your search Clara in NE