[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF THE LEVERETT JOHNSON HISTORICAL MARKER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Leverett Johnson Historical Marker being dedicated in Westlake, Ohio's 
Evergreen Cemetery on September 15, 2011.
  Leverett Johnson became the City of Westlake's first settler in 1811 
at the age of sixteen. On August 15, 1814, he married Abigail Cahoon, 
marking the first marriage in the City of Westlake. Leverett and 
Abigail raised nine children together in a cabin that he built.
  Leverett was an active and dedicated member of his community. He 
served as the township trustee and treasurer for Westlake from 1815 
through 1847. Additionally, he was Westlake's Justice of the Peace from 
1822 through 1833. He continued his political career and served as the 
Cuyahoga County Commissioner in 1829 and was elected to serve in the 
Ohio State legislature five times between 1837 and 1856.
  In 1820, Leverett generously donated a piece of his land to the City 
of Westlake for the purpose of creating a cemetery, the Evergreen 
Cemetery. The Cemetery now serves as the final resting place for many 
of Westlake's early settlers, including the Johnson family. It is one 
of Westlake's most historic locations. Now, 200 years later, the Ohio 
Historical Society is honoring the City of Westlake's founder, Leverett 
Johnson, and his legacy, with an Ohio Historical Marker.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the 
dedication of the Leverett Johnson Historical Marker.

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