In the early settlement days of the Genesee River Valley, schools were built as the need presented itself. These were neighborhood schools within walking distance of the students’ homes, which … Continue reading The Letchworth Park School
Category: Genesee Valley HIstory
The People of the State of NY vs. Edward Russell
Wyoming County’s First Hanging Note: Thanks to Nancy, one of Along the Genesee’s readers who suggested today’s post. While contractors hired to construct the Portage Bridge were finalizing plans to … Continue reading The People of the State of NY vs. Edward Russell
Crime Along the River: The Killing of Alfred Silverheels
****************************Headline from The Castilian November 18, 1904 INDIAN-WHISKEY JEALOUSYCaused the Murder of Dr. Alfred Silverheels the night of Sep.30.BURIED IN POTATO FIELDJames Jemison Accused Of the Murder by His Wife and Daughter,Is Still … Continue reading Crime Along the River: The Killing of Alfred Silverheels
The Portage Bridge
The iconic vista of the Portage Bridge high over the Genesee River is unforgettable for any visitor to Letchworth State Park. It’s certainly a favorite place for me. And if you’re … Continue reading The Portage Bridge
Genesee Valley Canal
With the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 and its success in moving goods and people across New York State, canal enthusiasm ran high. Western New York residents, with the support … Continue reading Genesee Valley Canal
Scoundrel Extraordinaire – Ebenezer Allan
One of the Genesee Valley’s most colorful and perhaps despicable inhabitants was Ebenezer “Indian” Allan. Born September 17, 1752 somewhere in New Jersey, Allan had likely moved to Pennsylvania by … Continue reading Scoundrel Extraordinaire – Ebenezer Allan
A Portageville Man – Edward Quested
Many of us are exploring family trees to find our origins and how our ancestors found their way to the United States. Investigating my husband’s paternal grandmother’s family brought some … Continue reading A Portageville Man – Edward Quested
The White Woman of the Genesee
If you’ve visited Letchworth State Park or are from Wyoming County, NY you’re probably familiar with Mary Jemison a/k/a The White Woman of the Genesee. Hers is a fascinating story … Continue reading The White Woman of the Genesee
Sam Patch-Daredevil Extraordinaire
We live in the era of extreme sports and it seems there are plenty of daredevils who push right on past the boundaries of good sense, sometimes to their peril. … Continue reading Sam Patch-Daredevil Extraordinaire
The Enterprising Miss North and the Geneseo Jam Kitchen
Many interesting businesses developed in the Genesee Valley in the 19th century and one of those was created by Miss Ellen North of Geneseo. Born in 1857, she was the … Continue reading The Enterprising Miss North and the Geneseo Jam Kitchen
Along the Genesee 