Old Chillicothe
Old Chillicothe by William Albert Galloway is a facsimile reprint of the 1934 edition, published by Commonwealth Book Company, Incorporated on December 24, 2021. This 398-page book presents an account of Ohio Shawnee life and culture, intertwined with elements of pioneer history and genealogy, primarily focusing on the Xenia, Ohio, area.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the interactions between the Shawnee and early settlers, reflecting the author’s familial connections to significant historical figures, including James Galloway, Sr., who participated in George Rogers Clark’s expedition against the Shawnee. The narrative also highlights the author’s relationship with Tecumtha’s great-grandson, which lends credibility to the historical accounts presented. This edition offers insights into the cultural and historical landscape of the United States, particularly in relation to the Shawnee community.
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Facsimile reprint of the 1934 edition. An account of Ohio Shawnee life and culture with some pioneer history and genealogy. It is mostly focused on the Xenia, Ohio, area. The author was the great grandson of James Galloway, Sr., a member of George Rogers Clark’s 1782 expedition against the Shawnee, but later a friend of Tecumtha (Tecumseh), whose great-grandson was a friend of the author and attests to the book’s accuracy.
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