A Glimpse of the 1800s Posted on October 6, 2023 by daytonunknown Another glimpse into life in the 1800s. This time, it mentions Jonathan Dayton purchasing land in Butler County, along with three others. This article appeared in The Western Spy (Cincinnati) on December 12, 1817. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...