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This volume is a comprehensive history of Buffalo, the seat of Erie County. It includes accounts of its early inhabitants, both Native Americans and settlers. The work comprises historic notices of the Six Nations and Iroquois, as well as sketches of the life of Sir William Johnson and others. Each...
Volume One overview Table of Contents Preface List of Bibliographies Volume Two overview Music — Poetry — Fiction Maps and Pictures Industrial Niagara Preservation of the Falls Open Road — Guides — Railroads — Canals — Bridges Alphabetical List — Bibliography
Published in 1891, this title contains brief but densely packed biographies of dozens of prominent figures in Chautauqua County history. A generous number of portraits and historical photos illustrate the text, and a 60-page history of the county, spanning more than 200 years, concludes the volume...
Refer to either Table of Contents to locate the page number of the section you'd like to see. Preface Historical Table of Contents Biographical Table of Contents Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York was edited by Samuel T. Wiley and W. Scott Garner, and published by...
Digitized histories and directories of Broome County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Broome County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
Digitized histories and directories of Chemung County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Chemung County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
Digitized histories and directories of Chenango County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Chenango County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
Digitized histories of Columbia County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on many individuals who lived in Columbia County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
Digitized histories and directories of Erie County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Erie County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
In the Gazetteer and Business Directory, researchers will find business listings, advertisements, and short articles related to local history. Click here to view the volume, or refer to specific links below. Introduction by Hamilton Child General Contents / Index to Business Directory Index to...
The Historical Gazetteer was edited by William Adams and published by the firm of Lyman, Horton of Syracuse, New York, in 1893. This illustrated local history begins in the prehistoric era and runs through to approximately 1890, by which time Cattaraugus County had grown to 32 towns and villages...
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...
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...
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...