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First Settlers of Paulding County

Era: 20th Century (1920–2000)
Source: Paulding County Fair Centennial booklet, 1872-1972.
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A township-by-township name list of Paulding County’s first settlers (Auglaize, Benton, and Blue Creek Townships visible in the excerpt in hand), compiled for a 1972 Paulding County Fair Centennial booklet marking a century since 1872. A research finding aid rather than county-history narrative — see the full PDF for the complete list.