May 1, 1812.

So, I missed a day.  To be fair, I had a date with a beautiful older woman –– but more on that later.  For now, let's wrap up.

Once more, from the “Greenville Journal,” Apr. 13, 1870, “PERSONAL REMINISCENCES,” by John S. Hiller:

“The next evening a company of men from Troy arrived at old fort Greenville; another company from Lexington made its appearance on the east side of Mud creek and went out and brought in the body of Rush and buried it the same evening.”  

“The families that had collected there––seven in numbers––remained there one week.  Part of the men that came to our relief stayed with us for some time, and as soon as arrangements could be made, the women and children were removed to the older settlements for safety.  The Rush families all went back to Pickaway county, the men returning as soon as possible.  My father and family went to Piqua, Miami county.  It was then near the middle of May, 1812.  After this the writer knew, personally, but little about Darke county till after General Harrison’s treaty at Greenville.  More anon.”

And that’s where the article ends.  There will be more anon as we look into the history of Darke County, but for the moment, here is where I leave you.