Jonathan Alder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jonathan Alder

settler

Date of Birth: 17-Sep-1773

Place of Birth: Gloucester Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 30-Jan-1849

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Jonathan Alder (September 17, 1773 – January 30, 1849) was an American pioneer, and the first white settler in Madison County, Ohio.
As a young child living in Virginia, Alder was kidnapped by Shawnee Indians, and later adopted by a Mingo chief in the Ohio Country.
He lived with the Native Americans for many years before returning to the white community.Alder settled near present-day Plain City, Ohio, where he became a farmer.
He was reunited with his birth family, which moved to Ohio with him, and also had a short career as a military officer during the War of 1812.
A middle school, high school, and school district in Plain City all bear his name.