In the new constitution was an "Act" providing for a county, upon majority vote, to develop township governments.

In December three commissioners were appointed to divide the county from its six precinct form of government to sixteen townships.

After making his claim he proceeded to build a double log cabin on the west side of the river.

The site of his first cabin is at the foot of a hill at the present Robert Kleckler Farm on North Stubbe Road.

The couple he married were Eunice Waddams, (daughter of William), and George Place, wed on July 4, 1837.

Robey was also the first chairman of the Old Settlers Association and on the executive committee for the Soldiers Monument.

Hubbard Graves arrived in 1835 and was also a notable figure in the history of Waddams Township.

His factory was located at the mouth of Waddams Creek near the mill run by William Soladay and Benjamin Sheckler.

Manny prevailed in the suit, with an opinion by Supreme Court Judge John McLean.