Work Background

Daniel Arney Oil Mill on Arney's Run: 5 miles south of Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio

from the "Centenial History of Lancaster"
"Joel Smith who, in 1826, built a foundry in Lancaster. He took John Arney as a partner in 1845. John traded Smith his farm in Liberty Township (just North East of Lancaster) for his half of the foundry. It states then; 'John Arney, who succeeded him (Smith) in business, came to Lancaster at an early day and was a well known and prominent citizen. In the early days, he built and operatated an oil mill five miles south of Lancaster.'"

Home Background

Shows Home in relation to School at which Rose Ann Cowden taught - John Henry Arney's Wife.

Bought the farm that John Henry Arney owned in the late 1800s.

Bought it from his brother, George Washington Mathias

Near the intersection of Clear Creek and the Hocking River

Residence of John Henry Arney from 1875, possibly earlier, to 1897

Area is now a 'Nature Preserve' in the Clear Creek Metro Park of Hocking County
See Log Cabin Details by Robert W. McCormick

6489 Strathaven Court North
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Not pictured are Paper Mill, Grist Mill, or Foundry on property.

See Paper Mill Details by Ohio Historical Society's Archives Manuscripts Division
1982 Velma Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
614-297-2300
http://www.ohiohistory.org/

Note details of construction. 'Side Porch' with Capboard Sliding added to original 1800s Log Construction before 1923.

Children play are the 'Mathias Family' Children, in 1923.
Male now 85, pictured as 8 year old.

Original Tombstome Replaced due to 1950 Vandalism
Elwood Cemetery, Walnut Street, Lancaster, Fairfield County, OH