While out at Ruggles Beach, I decided to stop at the Berlin Township Oak Bluff Cemetery and pay a visit to Almon Ruggles' grave. But first I grabbed a shot of the Ohio Historical Marker (
above) honoring him for his contributions as a surveyor of the Firelands, a member of the Ohio House, the Ohio Senate and also a judge of Huron County.
It was easy to find his gravestones, and I'm happy to report that they have received some much needed care since my last visit in 2011. They're in great shape.
A pair of
Lorain Journal articles below, part of a series written by Wallace White, provide a detailed history of two surveys that included the Firelands in which Almon Ruggles participated. The first article tells how an uncalibrated chain likely led to an error during the 1806 Pease survey; the second article tells how they had to resurvey the area (in less-than-pleasant conditions) in 1808 with impressively accurate results.
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| March 24, 1960 |
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| April 7, 1960 |
