Allegany County, NY History

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The Allegany County chapter in Mather & Brockett's Geographical History of the State of New York (1848). Unfortunately, Allegany County got short shrift from Mather & Brockett. The chapter, including the county map, is a mere three concise pages long, and those seeking colorful historical detail will not find it here. Nonetheless, it's worth having to complete the historical record. We also include the pages from the volume regarding original ownership, patents, etc. of New York State for further information. 3++ pages, in PDF format, download now for $1.75.

The Allegany County chapter from French's Gazetteer of the State of New York (1860). Here is a look at Allegany County a bit over a decade after Mather & Brockett's treatment of the subject. The localities mentioned in this chapter, many of which are still extant today, are: Alfred, Alfred Center, Bakers Bridge, Tip Top summit, Allen, Allen Center, Alma, Almond, Center Almond, North Almond, Amity, Phillipsville, Belvidere, Andover, Shoemakers Corners, Angelica, Belfast, Rockville, Transit Bridge, Birdsall, Birdsall Center, Bolivar, Honeoye Corners, Burns, Canaseraga, Whitneys Crossing, Caneadea, Oramel, Houghton Creek, Centerville, Clarksville, Clarksville Corners, Cuba, North Cuba, Cuba Summit, Friendship, Nile, Genesee, Little Genesee, Ceres, Granger, Short Tract, Grove, Swainsville, Chautauqua Valley, Hume, Cold Creek, Fillmore, Mill's Mills, Mixville, Independence, Whitesville, Spring Mills, Greens Corners, New Hudson, McGrawville, Hew Hudson Corners, South Valley, Rushford, East Rushford, Scio, Ward, Philips Creek, Wellsville, West Almond, Willing, Beanville, Halls Port, Wirt, and Richburgh. 10+ pages, PDF format, download now for $2.75

See also: Hotchkin's History of Western New York State, available on CD-ROM.

Allegany County, NY History

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