The document provides details about some of the early pioneers who settled in Delaware County, Ohio in the early 1800s. It focuses on Thomas Cellar, who arrived in 1802 and purchased 4,000 acres of land, becoming one of the first settlers. Cellar and others formed the first religious society in 1810, holding services in members' homes until building Liberty Presbyterian Church in 1820 on land donated by Cellar. The Cellar family played a key role in founding and supporting the church community. The document traces the Cellar family tree and their contributions as early settlers and leaders in Delaware County.

1. Early Pioneers in
Delaware County and the
Cellar Family

2. What is a pioneer?What is a pioneer?
 When did Ohio become a state?When did Ohio become a state?
 How many counties in Ohio?How many counties in Ohio?
 TownshipsTownships
 Liberty Township- “This township (Liberty) isLiberty Township- “This township (Liberty) is
noted as being the scene of the first settlementnoted as being the scene of the first settlement
made in the county by white people”made in the county by white people”
(p.414,(p.414, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880))

3. First SettlersFirst Settlers
“”“”The first settlement in the county wasThe first settlement in the county was
made May 1, 1801, on the east bank of themade May 1, 1801, on the east bank of the
Olentangy River, five miles belowOlentangy River, five miles below
Delaware, by Nathan Carpenter and AveryDelaware, by Nathan Carpenter and Avery
Powers.”Powers.”
(p.191,(p.191, History of Delaware County & Ohio,History of Delaware County & Ohio,
18801880))

4. Nathan Carpenter’s Stone CabinNathan Carpenter’s Stone Cabin

5. Next SettlersNext Settlers
 ““In the spring (1802) following Capt. Carpenter'sIn the spring (1802) following Capt. Carpenter's
settlement, his party was joined by two other pioneersettlement, his party was joined by two other pioneer
adventurers, Thomas Cellar and Josiah McKinnie...adventurers, Thomas Cellar and Josiah McKinnie...
 who were also men of wealth of influence, having theirwho were also men of wealth of influence, having their
land paid for....land paid for....
 and bringing with them surplus money. Mr. Cellar hadand bringing with them surplus money. Mr. Cellar had
purchased an entire section (4,000 acres) of land....”purchased an entire section (4,000 acres) of land....”
(p. 416,(p. 416, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 188History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880)0)

6. 4,000 Acres4,000 Acres
““Mr. Cellar had purchased an entire section (4,000Mr. Cellar had purchased an entire section (4,000
acres) of land....” (he paid $1.37 per acre)acres) of land....” (he paid $1.37 per acre)
 Deed to Cellar landDeed to Cellar land
 John Adams, President of the U.S.A. to JonasJohn Adams, President of the U.S.A. to Jonas
StanberyStanbery
 Stanbery to Thomas Salter and Abigail SalterStanbery to Thomas Salter and Abigail Salter
 Salter’s to Thomas CellarSalter’s to Thomas Cellar
““

7. Cellar Family ArrivalCellar Family Arrival
According to the history of Liberty Presbyterian Church, “A story told of (theAccording to the history of Liberty Presbyterian Church, “A story told of (the
Cellar family) arrival gives a picture of the silence of the green valley then.Cellar family) arrival gives a picture of the silence of the green valley then.
Having spent the winter below Franklinton (now Columbus), the (Cellar) familyHaving spent the winter below Franklinton (now Columbus), the (Cellar) family
loaded its goods on a keelboat and the men poled and pushed their way uploaded its goods on a keelboat and the men poled and pushed their way up
the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers. Young Mrs. Margaret Cellar McKinnie, wifethe Scioto and Olentangy Rivers. Young Mrs. Margaret Cellar McKinnie, wife
of Josiah, their two small children, and two of the half grown Cellar boysof Josiah, their two small children, and two of the half grown Cellar boys
drove the livestock overland in a day. They waited in the empty cabin fourdrove the livestock overland in a day. They waited in the empty cabin four
hungry days for the men and the food. At last, on Saturday evening, theyhungry days for the men and the food. At last, on Saturday evening, they
heard the familiar conch shell signal heralding their arrival, and the nextheard the familiar conch shell signal heralding their arrival, and the next
morning two of them ran a mile and a half to meet the boat.morning two of them ran a mile and a half to meet the boat.
They then learned the sound of the conch shell had carried over four miles ofThey then learned the sound of the conch shell had carried over four miles of
trees and rippling stream!”trees and rippling stream!”
((Liberty Presbyterian Church HistoryLiberty Presbyterian Church History))

9. Other Early SettlersOther Early Settlers
““...in the fall of 1803, Henry Perry, from...in the fall of 1803, Henry Perry, from
Wales, commenced a clearing and put up aWales, commenced a clearing and put up a
cabin in Radnor...cabin in Radnor...
(p. 191,(p. 191, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880))
““ Can You Top This ‘Home Alone’ Story?”Can You Top This ‘Home Alone’ Story?”
John Switzer, Columbus Dispatch, March 4, 1993.John Switzer, Columbus Dispatch, March 4, 1993.

10. My Family TreeMy Family Tree
 1740- Thomas Cellar (Ruling Elder, buried at1740- Thomas Cellar (Ruling Elder, buried at
Liberty Presbyterian)Liberty Presbyterian)
 Great, Great, Great, Great GrandfatherGreat, Great, Great, Great Grandfather

12. He was exemplary as a
friend,
and affectionate as a
relative;
and for many years,
fulfilled the office
Of a Ruling Elder in the
Presbyterian Church
Died 1816

13. My Family TreeMy Family Tree
 1791- 1860 George Cellar- one of 9 children of1791- 1860 George Cellar- one of 9 children of
Thomas Cellar (buried at Liberty Presbyterian)Thomas Cellar (buried at Liberty Presbyterian)
 Great, Great, Great GrandfatherGreat, Great, Great Grandfather

16. My Family TreeMy Family Tree
 Robert McCoy Cellar- born 1834- one of 9Robert McCoy Cellar- born 1834- one of 9
children ofchildren of GeorgeGeorge (buried at Liberty(buried at Liberty
Presbyterian Church.)Presbyterian Church.)
 Great, great grandfather- a farmer who lived inGreat, great grandfather- a farmer who lived in
Powell.Powell.

19. Robert McCoy Cellar
Sophia
Cora
William
Addison
Eliza
(Lyda)
Alford Bertrand
Sarah Schanck Cellar
Unborn: Nellie M & Robert W

23. Alford Bertrand
Cellar
Born 1870

24. Alford Bertrand Cellar
Circa 1953
Great Grandfather

25. William Murrin
Cellar
Born 1899
Grandfather
Died 1983

26. Bernard Leon Cellar
Born 1926
Father

27. T.K. Cellar
Born 1952

29. Beginnings of Church in DelawareBeginnings of Church in Delaware
CountyCounty
o ““The old Liberty Church... was formed so longThe old Liberty Church... was formed so long
ago (from 1880) that no one now living can tellago (from 1880) that no one now living can tell
the precise time of its organization. The almostthe precise time of its organization. The almost
universal answer is, ‘Well, it has been in existenceuniversal answer is, ‘Well, it has been in existence
ever since I can recollect.’ It is well known asever since I can recollect.’ It is well known as
one of the oldest church buildings in Delawareone of the oldest church buildings in Delaware
County.”County.” (p.426,(p.426, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880))
o The church was formed in 1810.The church was formed in 1810.

30. Cellars and Liberty PresbyterianCellars and Liberty Presbyterian
Church- Founded 1810, But NoChurch- Founded 1810, But No
Building YetBuilding Yet
““For 10 years the services were held at the homesFor 10 years the services were held at the homes
of the members in the winter, and in the woodsof the members in the winter, and in the woods
in the summer. E.G. Taggart’s history of thein the summer. E.G. Taggart’s history of the
church to 1900 tells us that the presbytery met inchurch to 1900 tells us that the presbytery met in
the home of Thomas Cellar.”the home of Thomas Cellar.”
((Liberty Presbyterian Church HistoryLiberty Presbyterian Church History))

32. Cellars and Liberty PresbyterianCellars and Liberty Presbyterian
Church- Founded 1810, But NoChurch- Founded 1810, But No
Building YetBuilding Yet
 The first religious society organized in Liberty Township was
formed in 1810 by Elders Thomas Cellar, Josiah McKinnie, and
Leonard Monroe. Cellar and McKinnie came to Delaware in
1802. In 1820, The Elders and others built Liberty Church and
laid out a cemetery on land provided by Thomas Cellar. Along
with the Cellar and McKinnie families, early settlers, church and
community leaders are buried here. In 1855, John F. Cellar
deeded the three acres on which the church was located
to Liberty for one dollar. The land was to be used only
for the Church, burying ground, and schoolhouse.

33. Cellars and Liberty PresbyterianCellars and Liberty Presbyterian
Church- Built 1820Church- Built 1820
““The usual congregation numbered 14 members, nine from LibertyThe usual congregation numbered 14 members, nine from Liberty
Township: Thomas and Sarah Cellar, their daughter MargaretTownship: Thomas and Sarah Cellar, their daughter Margaret
and her husband Josiah McKinnie, the Cellar sons, Thomas Jr.,and her husband Josiah McKinnie, the Cellar sons, Thomas Jr.,
Robert McCoy, John Flanagan, George, and Leonard Monroe.”Robert McCoy, John Flanagan, George, and Leonard Monroe.”
(p.418 HDC)(p.418 HDC)
((Liberty Presbyterian Church HistoryLiberty Presbyterian Church History))
The church was built in 1820 by brothers George and John CellarThe church was built in 1820 by brothers George and John Cellar
for $70.00. A paper dated 1824 with 15 names pledging .50for $70.00. A paper dated 1824 with 15 names pledging .50
cents- $2.00 each, “...being desirous of propagating thecents- $2.00 each, “...being desirous of propagating the
gospel...for the purpose of finishing the Presbyterian meetinggospel...for the purpose of finishing the Presbyterian meeting
house in Liberty Township, Delaware County.”house in Liberty Township, Delaware County.”
(Liberty Presbyterian Church History(Liberty Presbyterian Church History))
Thomas Cellar died in 1816 and did not live to see the church built.Thomas Cellar died in 1816 and did not live to see the church built.

47. The School House

48. A Final NoteA Final Note
““A cemetery was laid out adjacent to the churchA cemetery was laid out adjacent to the church
building very early, and is the resting place ofbuilding very early, and is the resting place of
many of the pioneers of Liberty Township. It ismany of the pioneers of Liberty Township. It is
one of the oldest public burying grounds in theone of the oldest public burying grounds in the
county.”county.”
(p. 426,(p. 426, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880))

52. Cellars in DelawareCellars in Delaware

54. A Friendship QuiltA Friendship Quilt
““A friendship quilt owned by Mrs. R.K. Willis ofA friendship quilt owned by Mrs. R.K. Willis of
Delaware has 30 wheels, in each of which a member ofDelaware has 30 wheels, in each of which a member of
the Women’s Association (LPC) embroidered thethe Women’s Association (LPC) embroidered the
names of her family or friends for a small fee. Thisnames of her family or friends for a small fee. This
went into the Missionary Fund. The date was 1903.went into the Missionary Fund. The date was 1903.
Names appearing on the center of the wheels areNames appearing on the center of the wheels are
Cruikshank, Goodrich, Harter, Howard, Engle, Willis,Cruikshank, Goodrich, Harter, Howard, Engle, Willis,
McKinnie,McKinnie, ChapmanChapman, Lowery, Gray,, Lowery, Gray, PerryPerry,, TaggartTaggart,,
GoodingGooding,, CaseCase, Schanck,, Schanck, CellarCellar, Wallace,, Wallace, KnappKnapp,,
Roush, Hills and Seese.” (Roush, Hills and Seese.” (Liberty Presbyterian ChurchLiberty Presbyterian Church
History)History)

57. Thomas Cellar- GunsmithThomas Cellar- Gunsmith
““Cellar was a gunsmith, and had manufacturedCellar was a gunsmith, and had manufactured
guns for the war of independence....guns for the war of independence....
((p.416,p.416, History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880History of Delaware County & Ohio, 1880))

58. Pennsylvania/ KentuckyPennsylvania/ Kentucky
Long RifleLong Rifle

60. Pennsylvania Long RiflePennsylvania Long Rifle
DemonstrationDemonstration

65. EndEnd