He established his home in the center of this tract, where he lived with the Wyandot until his death.

A white settlement sprang up, prospered, and grew, and today it is the thriving city of Zanesfield.
Jonathan Zane settled down after peace was declared with the Indians, found himself a wife, and eventually became an influential citizen.

However, he never lost his love for the wild woods.

At times he would take down the old rifle and disappear for two or three days.

He always returned cheerful and happy from these lonely hunts.
Wetzel alone did not take kindly to the march of civilization; but then he was a hunter, not a pioneer.