History of Wyoming County, N.Y. Description: History of Wyoming County, N.Y. : with illustrations, biographical sketches, and portraits of some pioneers and prominent residents. New York: F.W. Beers, 1880. View this book online Subject(s): Wyoming County (N.Y.) -- History Wyoming County (N.Y.) -- Biography New York (State) -- Wyoming County Table of Contents: Title page Front matter Table of contents Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter I. The American Aborigines--Characteristics and customs of the five nations of New York Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter II. Exploration and settlement on the Atlantic coast and the Hudson River Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter III. The Dutch Regime in New York--Rival claims of the English--The latter prevail Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter IV. French and Indian Wars--Dissensions in the colonial government--Execution of Leisler Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter V. Count Frontenacs campaigns--Piracy--Misgovernment of New York--French frontier posts Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter VI. The alleged plot to burn New York--French and Indian hostilities--The contest for the Ohio Valley Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter VII. The result of four English expeditions against the French--Montcalms successful campaigns Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter VIII. Extinction of French power in America--The New York judiciary--The New Hampshire grants Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter IX. Approach of the Revolution--New Yorks patriotic attitude--The first battle fought in 1770 Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter X. Landing tea prevented--Congressional action--The Battle of Lexington--Canada invaded Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XI. Hostilities transferred to New York--The Battle of Long Island.--Burgoynes campaign Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XII. The Battle of Bennington--Failure of St. Legers movement--Burgoynes defeats and surrender Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XIII. Clintons Hudson River campaign--France recognizes the United States--Wars with the Indians Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XIV. Arnolds treason--Close of the Revolution--Adoption of the Constitution--Internal improvements Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XV. Causes of the last war with Great Britain--Expeditions against Canada--Border hostilities Outline history of the state of New York. Chapter XVI. The Erie Canal and railroad--The state administration--New York in the Civil War The history of Wyoming County. Chapter I. Relics and theories of the earliest inhabitants of western New York The history of Wyoming County. Chapter II. Numbers and location of the Senecas--Their religious beliefs The history of Wyoming County. Chapter III. "The white woman," Dehewamis or Mary Jemison--Her family and possessions The history of Wyoming County. Chapter IV. The notorious "Indian Allen"--Prominent characters among the Senecas The history of Wyoming County. Chapter V. The title to the soil of western New York--Phelps and Gorhams purchase--Morriss reserve The history of Wyoming County. Chapter VI. The Holland purchase and purchasers--Policy of the Holland Land Company The history of Wyoming County. Chapter VII. Relations between the Holland Company and the settlers--Land office wars The history of Wyoming County. Chapter VIII. Pioneers from New England; how they came, settled and thrived The history of Wyoming County. Chapter IX. The condition of the pioneers--Their ways and means of living The history of Wyoming County. Chapter X. Early schools--The origin of teachers institutes--Character of the pioneers The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XI. Organization and subdivision of Wyoming County--Construction of county buildings The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XII. Lists of the county officers and legislative representatives of Wyoming County The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XIII. The construction and opening of railroads in Wyoming County The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XIV. Wyoming County Bible Society, Agricultural Society and Insurance Company The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XV. Origin and early incidents of the Civil War--Patriotic spirit in Wyoming County The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XVI. Histories of the Twenty-First and Twenty-Seventh New York Infantry The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XVII. The noble record of the 17th New York Infantry--The death of Charles E. Bills The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XVIII. Fifth New York Cavalry, or "First Ira Harris Guard"--"Ellsworths Avengers." The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XIX. History of the One Hundred and Fourth New York Infantry The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XX. The 24th Independent Battery--A glimse at the horrors of Andersonville The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXI. History of the Ninth New York Cavalry and Fourth Artillery The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXII. A hard years fighting by the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXIII. History of the 130th Volunteers, or 1st New York Dragoons The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXIV. History of the 136th Regiment New York State Volunteer Infantry The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXV. History of the "Governors Guard," or Second Regiment of Mounted Rifles The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXVI. The history of political opinion and party fortunes in Wyoming County The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXVII. Wyoming Co. Congregational Conference--S.-S. Teachers Association & Bible Society--Temperance reform The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXVIII. The Letchworth rifles--Action during the railroad riots--Victories in shooting matches The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXIX. The Wyoming Historical Pioneer Association and its log cabin museum The history of Wyoming County. Chapter XXX. A geological sketch of Wyoming County Town and village histories. The town of Arcade Town and village histories. The town of Attica Town and village histories. The town of Bennington Town and village histories. The town of Castile Town and village histories. The town of Covington Town and village histories. The town of Eagle Town and village histories. The town of Gainesville Town and village histories. The town of Genessee Falls Town and village histories. The town of Java Town and village histories. The town of Middlebury Town and village histories. The town of Orangeville Town and village histories. The town of Perry Town and village histories. The town of Pike Town and village histories. The town of Sheldon Town and village histories. The town of Warsaw Town and village histories. The town of Wethersfield Appendix

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