History of Allegany County, N.Y. : with illustrations descriptive of scenery, private residences, public buildings, fine blocks, and important manufactories, from original sketches by artists of the highest ability, and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents Description: History of Allegany County, N.Y. : with illustrations descriptive of scenery, private residences, public buildings, fine blocks, and important manufactories, from original sketches by artists of the highest ability, and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents. New York: F.W. Beers, 1879. View this book online Subject(s): Allegany County (N.Y.) -- History New York (State) -- Allegany County Table of Contents: Title page Front matter Table of Contents Outline history of the State of New York : Chapter I Capter II : Exploration and settlement on the Atlantic Coast and the Hudson River Chapter III : The Dutch regime in New York--rival claims of the English--the latter prevail Chapter IV : French and I ndian wars--dissensions in the colonial government-execution of leisler Chapter V : Count Frontenacs campaigns-piracy-misgovernment of New York--French frontier posts Chapter VI : THF alleged plot to burn New York--French and Indian hostilities--the contest for the Ohio Valley Chapter VII : The result of four English expeditions against the French--Montcalms successful campaigns Chapter VIII : Extinction of French power in America--the New York judiciary--the New Hampshire Grants Chapter IX : Approach of the revolution--New Yorks patriotic attitude--the first battle fought in 1770 Chapter X : Landing tea prevented--congressional action--the battle of Lexington--Canada invaded Chapter XI : Hostilities transferred to New York--the battle of Long Island--Burgoynes campaign Chapter XII : The battle of Bennington--failure of St. Legers Movement--Burgoynes defeats and surrender Chapter XIII : Clintons Hudson River Campaign--France recognizes the United States--wars with the Indians Chapter XIV : Arnolds treason--close of the revolution--adoption of the constitution--internal improvements Chapter XV : Causes of the last war with Great Britain--expeditions against Canada--border hostilities Chapter XVI : The Erie Canal and Railroad--the state administration--New York in the Civil War The history of Allegany County : Chapter I Chapter II : The Iroquois--their migrations--their national and tribal relations Chapter III : Numbers and locations of the Senecas--the "Neutral" nation--the Eries Chapter IV : Feasts, dances and religious customs and ceremonies of the Indians Chapter V : Reminiscences of the Caneadea reservation and its principal men Chapter VI : Anecdotes of the Senecas of Canedea--their friendliness during the war of 1812 Chapter VII : The title to the soil of Western New York--Phelps and Gorhams purchase--Morriss reserve Chapter VIII : The Holland purchase and purchasers--surveys, sales and first settlement Chapter IX : The pulteney estate and Charles Williamson--the church tract and Judge Philip Church Chapter X : Poineer experiences--emigrating, building and clearing--sociabilities--wild animals Chapter XI : Pioneer farming--first schools and teachers, meetings and preachers--the public health Chapter XII : A boys adventures in Allegany County in the early years of this century Chapter XIII : Hunting and trapping in allegany sixty years ago--Moses Wards narrative continued Chapter XIV : Allegany County in the War of 1812--the militia system--"General Training" Chapter XV : Organization and boundaries of Allegany--county towns and buildings--officers and representatives Chapter XVI : The history of political parties and leaders in Allegany County Chapter XVII : History of the political and religous press of Allegany County Chapter XVIII : Travel and transportation-roads-the Genessee Valley Canal and Erie and other railways Chapter XIX : Sketch of the history of capital crime and its punishment in Allegany County Chapter XX : County agricultural society--religious associations--medical and temperance societies--statistics Chapter XXI : The outbreak of the great rebellion--uprising of the loyal masses in Allegany County Chapter XXII : Allegnays first contribution to the union armies--the 23rd volunteer infantry Chapter XXIII : Camp, field and marching experiences of the 27th volunteer infantry Chapter XXIV : Three years campaigning toward Richmond--the history of the 93rd infantry Chapter XXV : History of the 5th New York Cavalry or "First IRA Harris Guard." Chapter XXVI : Histories of the 86th regiments of New York voluteer infantry Chapter XXVII : Synopsis of the history of the eighty-fifth New York veteran volunteers Chapter XXVIII : The cavalry representation--histories of the 6th, 12th, and the 2nd mounted rifles Chapter XXIX : Artillery companies from Allegany County--histories of the 5th and 13th Chapter XXX : History of the brilliant career of the 130th volunteers, or first New York Dragoons Chapter XXXI : The 130th infantry in the Army of the Potomac and the march to the sea Chapter XXXII : In at the death--the 189th and 194th regiments-- rebel prison horrors Chapter XXXIII : A sketch of the physical geography and geology of Allegany County Town and village histories : The town of Alfred The town of Allen The town of Alma The town of Almond The town of Amity The town of Andover The town of Angelica The village of Angelica The town of Belfast The town of Birdsall The town of Bolivar The town of Burns The town of Caneadea The town of Centreville The town of Clarksville The town of Cuba The village of Cuba The town of Friendship Friendship village The town of Genesee The town of Granger The town of Grove The town of Hume The town of Indepencence The town of New Hudson The town of Rushford The town of Scio The town of Ward The town of Wellsville The town of West Almond The town of Willing The town of Wirt Appendix

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