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This is a searchable volume of Broome County history with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Chapters: From the Discovery to 1683 The Iroquois The French, English, and Iroquois From 1744 to 1770 From 1770 to the Revolution New York During the...
This volume, published by Duane Hamilton Hurd and J.W. Lewis & Co., contains the histories of Clinton and Franklin Counties and biographies, biographical sketches, and illustrations of some of its most prominent historical figures. Chapter highlights include: • History of Clinton and Franklin...
This historical report on Delaware County is a comprehensive text by Jay Gould, a nineteenth century surveyor, and later a wealthy and notorious investor. It provides a compilation of original settler testimonies and primary sources, such as newspapers, that can be browsed to unveil ‘historical and...
This volume, published by Henry Perry Smith, contains the history of Essex County and the biographies, biographical sketches, and illustrations of some of its most prominent historical figures. Chapters include: • The Subject • Natural Characteristics • Indian Occupation • European Discovery and...
Covering more than 300 years of history, this book provides an in-depth historical account of Livingston County, including detailed information on Native Americans, colonial history and the development of the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. Biographical dedications to significant historical...
Published in 1878 under the direction of F.W. Beers, this text surveys the establishment and geographical and cultural features of Montgomery and Fulton Counties. It opens with a brief general history of the state of New York. Divided into three primary sections, it also includes dozens of...
Use the links below to jump to a specific section or get an overview of the book's contents. Table of Contents Outline History of the State of New York The History of Niagara County City, Town and Village Histories Sanford & Co. published History of Niagara County, N.Y. in 1878.
This book was written by Professor W. W. Clayton and published in 1878 by D. Mason and Co. of Syracuse, NY. It contains information about Onondaga County, including details of events and relations with the Iroquois Confederacy and other Native American tribes. Clayton notes in the introduction that...
This survey of Otsego County’s history and notable personages was written by Duane Hamilton Hurd and published in 1878. Divided into seventy-six chapters (with an additional 110 biographical sketches), it tracks the cultural and political development of Otsego from the early 18th century until the...
Details included in document Detailed and extensive historical overview of Monroe County and Rochester Native American history of the area Colonial settlement of the area Historical photos, illustrations and maps are encompassed Provides extensive biographical information on individuals with an...
Published in 1892, this volume contains the histories of town posts throughout Otsego County, descriptions and lists of officers and former commanders of these posts, and lists of post members. Pages pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic are also included, such as a description of its history...
This book was written by Henry B. Peirce and D. Hamilton Hurd and published in 1879 by Everts & Ensign. It contains histories of the four south-central New York counties of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schuyler. The introductory section includes information about settlers’ conflicts with Native...
This fully searchable text is a comprehensive history of the town of Spafford in Onondaga County. It contains various sketches related to occupations, military history, and the history of the settlers of the area. View the full volume.
Histories and directories of Jefferson County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Jefferson County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
The first section of the book, “Part I,” contains the early history of the county. This section outlines the chronological history of the county up until the Civil War, major cultural developments within Monroe County, and the history of 19 different towns. The cultural section dedicates itself to...