Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio was originally published in 1846. A revised and updated set of two volumes was published in 1900. The following extracts are taken from the latter version.
Introduction - History, population, agricultural and mining data.
Life of an Early Settler - A description of pioneer life by Amos Dunham.
Early History of Pomeroy - A description of Pomeroy in 1846, along with a short history of coal mining in the area by Amos Dunham.
Pomeroy in 1888 - A description of Pomeroy in 1888, including lists of city and county officers, churches, and local businesses.