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Preserving the history of the Genesee River Valley Region.

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The Last Council Fire

January 19, 2022January 27, 2022 · 4 Comments ·

Six Nations Background Arguably, the most historic event organized by William Pryor Letchworth took place on October 1, 1872. It was held on the Council Grounds overlooking the Glen Iris … Continue reading The Last Council Fire

Crime Along the River: The Killing of Alfred Silverheels

January 18, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

****************************​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 Strange Life and Death of James Blodget – Hermit of Hermitage

January 18, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

We’ll be straying a bit from the Genesee River today, but not too far as we delve into the life of James L. Blodget, the Hermit of Hermitage. Much has … Continue reading The Strange Life and Death of James Blodget – Hermit of Hermitage

The Piano King of Castile, NY

January 18, 2022February 3, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

One of the most influential and successful businessmen in Castile, NY, between 1861 and 1908 was Willis Frederick Graves. Born on January 14, 1831 in the Town of Eagle, Willis was the second child of Ralph Graves, who had … Continue reading The Piano King of Castile, NY

Murder & Mayhem – Death on the Tracks

January 17, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

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

Battle of the District Attorneys

January 17, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

The attorneys who tried the case of the People vs. Robert Brunt a/k/a Robert Van Brunt were no legal lightweights. The prosecutor was Eugene Myron Bartlett, Wyoming County’s young district … Continue reading Battle of the District Attorneys

The Portage Bridge

January 17, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

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

January 17, 2022February 2, 2022 · 1 Comment ·

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

January 7, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

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

January 7, 2022February 2, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

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

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