The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1839.[3] It is named for John Paulding, one of the captors of Major John André in the American Revolutionary War. Major Andre was carrying in his boot, the plans for West Point received from Benedict Arnold. Nearby counties in Ohio were named for David Williams and Isaac Van Wart. Major Andre was hung on October 2, 1780
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