Rufus Putnam, Increase Mathews, and Levi Whipple purchased and laid out the site of Springfield (now Putnam) in the summer of 1801. It was named for the beautiful spring that still flows from the side of Putnam Hill and for many years provided water for the community. Legislation changed the name of Springfield to Putnam in 1814; later Putnam would be annexed into Zanesville. Today, the area is recognized as a prominent historic district in Zanesville.
Between 1803 and 1805, Philip Munch and his young bride Barbara came to Springfield (Putnam) from Virginia. Philip was a merchant and established his business in Putnam. He sold dry goods and operated a meat market. In later years his son William helped him run the business, and it was called Munch and Company. Munch, like his contemporaries – the Buckinghams, Mathews, Nyes, and other families, was among the first professional businessmen in Putnam.
The family appears to have prospered in the early years of the 19th century, since they began to acquire a considerable amount of property. On October 24th, 1808 Philip Munch purchased lot 72 from Rufus Putnam. On August 4th, 1810 he purchased lot 66 from Henry Ford. Philip bought additional lots in Putnam and the surrounding area. He bought the north half of lot 67 in 1810 and lot 55 the same year. He also purchased 44.98 acres of land in 1810. Philip Munch purchased lot 71 in Putnam in 1817. The Munch family added to their land holdings sporadically into the 1830s. A plat map of the Putnam area of Zanesville in 1900 shows a Munch presence remaining on lot 72 at that late date.
The 1850 Federal Population Census lists Philip Munch, age 71, and his wife, Barbara, age 63. His son William lived in the adjoining residence and is listed as 35 years old. His household included his wife Elizabeth 27 and three sons: William 4, Francis 2, and Walter 1. The picture changes somewhat in the 1860 census. Philip Munch 80, Barbara Munch 71, Lucy Munch 25, and a domestic servant Mary Ann Perry 25 make up Philip’s household. William Munch’s family now includes William 45, Elizabeth 38, Thomas P. 12, William M. 10, Alfred E. 8, and Isabella 6. Lucy Munch appears to be a daughter of Philip and Barbara.
Further insight into the family is gained through the apparent death of Philip in 1861. A number of property transactions suggest the existence of other sons and daughters, but this cannot be verified since the actual will of Philip is no longer part of the records at the courthouse. In August of 1861, a number of individuals sold apparent interests in the business and property back to William. David Munch sold lots 66 and 72. Henry Munch sold the same lots as did Louis Munch. Elizabeth A. Koontz received lot 77 from Henry and William Munch. Two other names appearing in the transactions are Thomas Graham, who bought part of lot 66 from Louis, and S. C. Haver, who bought part of lot 72 from Henry Munch. These individuals may well have been Philip’s sons and sons in law. The flurry of real estate transactions certainly suggests heirs.
Both Philip and his son William seem to have prospered through the years. In 1850 Philip’s property value was listed as $3,610, and William’s as $581. In 1860 the combined values of real estate and personal property were Philip $6,000 and William $2,600.
Excerpt from “The Munch Site: Archaeology in the Historic Putnam District of Zanesville, Ohio, by Gary Felumlee, Marinda Snyder, and Timmie Tate.”
Contributor: Patrick O (46957758)
Between 1803 and 1805, Philip Munch and his young bride Barbara came to Springfield (Putnam) from Virginia. Philip was a merchant and established his business in Putnam. He sold dry goods and operated a meat market. In later years his son William helped him run the business, and it was called Munch and Company. Munch, like his contemporaries – the Buckinghams, Mathews, Nyes, and other families, was among the first professional businessmen in Putnam.
The family appears to have prospered in the early years of the 19th century, since they began to acquire a considerable amount of property. On October 24th, 1808 Philip Munch purchased lot 72 from Rufus Putnam. On August 4th, 1810 he purchased lot 66 from Henry Ford. Philip bought additional lots in Putnam and the surrounding area. He bought the north half of lot 67 in 1810 and lot 55 the same year. He also purchased 44.98 acres of land in 1810. Philip Munch purchased lot 71 in Putnam in 1817. The Munch family added to their land holdings sporadically into the 1830s. A plat map of the Putnam area of Zanesville in 1900 shows a Munch presence remaining on lot 72 at that late date.
The 1850 Federal Population Census lists Philip Munch, age 71, and his wife, Barbara, age 63. His son William lived in the adjoining residence and is listed as 35 years old. His household included his wife Elizabeth 27 and three sons: William 4, Francis 2, and Walter 1. The picture changes somewhat in the 1860 census. Philip Munch 80, Barbara Munch 71, Lucy Munch 25, and a domestic servant Mary Ann Perry 25 make up Philip’s household. William Munch’s family now includes William 45, Elizabeth 38, Thomas P. 12, William M. 10, Alfred E. 8, and Isabella 6. Lucy Munch appears to be a daughter of Philip and Barbara.
Further insight into the family is gained through the apparent death of Philip in 1861. A number of property transactions suggest the existence of other sons and daughters, but this cannot be verified since the actual will of Philip is no longer part of the records at the courthouse. In August of 1861, a number of individuals sold apparent interests in the business and property back to William. David Munch sold lots 66 and 72. Henry Munch sold the same lots as did Louis Munch. Elizabeth A. Koontz received lot 77 from Henry and William Munch. Two other names appearing in the transactions are Thomas Graham, who bought part of lot 66 from Louis, and S. C. Haver, who bought part of lot 72 from Henry Munch. These individuals may well have been Philip’s sons and sons in law. The flurry of real estate transactions certainly suggests heirs.
Both Philip and his son William seem to have prospered through the years. In 1850 Philip’s property value was listed as $3,610, and William’s as $581. In 1860 the combined values of real estate and personal property were Philip $6,000 and William $2,600.
Excerpt from “The Munch Site: Archaeology in the Historic Putnam District of Zanesville, Ohio, by Gary Felumlee, Marinda Snyder, and Timmie Tate.”
Contributor: Patrick O (46957758)
Rufus Putnam, Increase Mathews, and Levi Whipple purchased and laid out the site of Springfield (now Putnam) in the summer of 1801. It was named for the beautiful spring that still flows from the side of Putnam Hill and for many years provided water for the community. Legislation changed the name of Springfield to Putnam in 1814; later Putnam would be annexed into Zanesville. Today, the area is recognized as a prominent historic district in Zanesville.
Between 1803 and 1805, Philip Munch and his young bride Barbara came to Springfield (Putnam) from Virginia. Philip was a merchant and established his business in Putnam. He sold dry goods and operated a meat market. In later years his son William helped him run the business, and it was called Munch and Company. Munch, like his contemporaries – the Buckinghams, Mathews, Nyes, and other families, was among the first professional businessmen in Putnam.
The family appears to have prospered in the early years of the 19th century, since they began to acquire a considerable amount of property. On October 24th, 1808 Philip Munch purchased lot 72 from Rufus Putnam. On August 4th, 1810 he purchased lot 66 from Henry Ford. Philip bought additional lots in Putnam and the surrounding area. He bought the north half of lot 67 in 1810 and lot 55 the same year. He also purchased 44.98 acres of land in 1810. Philip Munch purchased lot 71 in Putnam in 1817. The Munch family added to their land holdings sporadically into the 1830s. A plat map of the Putnam area of Zanesville in 1900 shows a Munch presence remaining on lot 72 at that late date.
The 1850 Federal Population Census lists Philip Munch, age 71, and his wife, Barbara, age 63. His son William lived in the adjoining residence and is listed as 35 years old. His household included his wife Elizabeth 27 and three sons: William 4, Francis 2, and Walter 1. The picture changes somewhat in the 1860 census. Philip Munch 80, Barbara Munch 71, Lucy Munch 25, and a domestic servant Mary Ann Perry 25 make up Philip’s household. William Munch’s family now includes William 45, Elizabeth 38, Thomas P. 12, William M. 10, Alfred E. 8, and Isabella 6. Lucy Munch appears to be a daughter of Philip and Barbara.
Further insight into the family is gained through the apparent death of Philip in 1861. A number of property transactions suggest the existence of other sons and daughters, but this cannot be verified since the actual will of Philip is no longer part of the records at the courthouse. In August of 1861, a number of individuals sold apparent interests in the business and property back to William. David Munch sold lots 66 and 72. Henry Munch sold the same lots as did Louis Munch. Elizabeth A. Koontz received lot 77 from Henry and William Munch. Two other names appearing in the transactions are Thomas Graham, who bought part of lot 66 from Louis, and S. C. Haver, who bought part of lot 72 from Henry Munch. These individuals may well have been Philip’s sons and sons in law. The flurry of real estate transactions certainly suggests heirs.
Both Philip and his son William seem to have prospered through the years. In 1850 Philip’s property value was listed as $3,610, and William’s as $581. In 1860 the combined values of real estate and personal property were Philip $6,000 and William $2,600.
Excerpt from “The Munch Site: Archaeology in the Historic Putnam District of Zanesville, Ohio, by Gary Felumlee, Marinda Snyder, and Timmie Tate.”
Contributor: Patrick O (46957758)
Between 1803 and 1805, Philip Munch and his young bride Barbara came to Springfield (Putnam) from Virginia. Philip was a merchant and established his business in Putnam. He sold dry goods and operated a meat market. In later years his son William helped him run the business, and it was called Munch and Company. Munch, like his contemporaries – the Buckinghams, Mathews, Nyes, and other families, was among the first professional businessmen in Putnam.
The family appears to have prospered in the early years of the 19th century, since they began to acquire a considerable amount of property. On October 24th, 1808 Philip Munch purchased lot 72 from Rufus Putnam. On August 4th, 1810 he purchased lot 66 from Henry Ford. Philip bought additional lots in Putnam and the surrounding area. He bought the north half of lot 67 in 1810 and lot 55 the same year. He also purchased 44.98 acres of land in 1810. Philip Munch purchased lot 71 in Putnam in 1817. The Munch family added to their land holdings sporadically into the 1830s. A plat map of the Putnam area of Zanesville in 1900 shows a Munch presence remaining on lot 72 at that late date.
The 1850 Federal Population Census lists Philip Munch, age 71, and his wife, Barbara, age 63. His son William lived in the adjoining residence and is listed as 35 years old. His household included his wife Elizabeth 27 and three sons: William 4, Francis 2, and Walter 1. The picture changes somewhat in the 1860 census. Philip Munch 80, Barbara Munch 71, Lucy Munch 25, and a domestic servant Mary Ann Perry 25 make up Philip’s household. William Munch’s family now includes William 45, Elizabeth 38, Thomas P. 12, William M. 10, Alfred E. 8, and Isabella 6. Lucy Munch appears to be a daughter of Philip and Barbara.
Further insight into the family is gained through the apparent death of Philip in 1861. A number of property transactions suggest the existence of other sons and daughters, but this cannot be verified since the actual will of Philip is no longer part of the records at the courthouse. In August of 1861, a number of individuals sold apparent interests in the business and property back to William. David Munch sold lots 66 and 72. Henry Munch sold the same lots as did Louis Munch. Elizabeth A. Koontz received lot 77 from Henry and William Munch. Two other names appearing in the transactions are Thomas Graham, who bought part of lot 66 from Louis, and S. C. Haver, who bought part of lot 72 from Henry Munch. These individuals may well have been Philip’s sons and sons in law. The flurry of real estate transactions certainly suggests heirs.
Both Philip and his son William seem to have prospered through the years. In 1850 Philip’s property value was listed as $3,610, and William’s as $581. In 1860 the combined values of real estate and personal property were Philip $6,000 and William $2,600.
Excerpt from “The Munch Site: Archaeology in the Historic Putnam District of Zanesville, Ohio, by Gary Felumlee, Marinda Snyder, and Timmie Tate.”
Contributor: Patrick O (46957758)
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