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
****************************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
Two deaths in the village of Castile in the fall of 1913 were connected to the Erie Railroad. The first was a murder in September, and the other was ruled … Continue reading Murder & Mayhem – Death on the Tracks
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