A history of jefferson county in the state of new york, from the earliest period to the present time american county histories ny only new york. Jefferson county, new york public records directory. Genealogy resources welcome to jefferson county, new york. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. We also do our best to provide a history of the area, to provide you with an overview of the time in which your ancestors lived. The discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of southern jefferson county, in the state of new york. The books include illustrations of notable buildings, as well as biographical sketches and portraits of prominent residents. New york county, kings county, bronx county, richmond county staten island, and queens county. A direct descendant of french huguenots who settled new paltz in 1678, kenneth e. The first settlers of antwerp, new york new york genealogy. Where can find jefferson county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Lee the first settlers of antwerp, new york read more. Jul 01, 2014 the jefferson county new york genealogical society helps researchers of genealogy learn more about the history of jefferson county, new york, find family links and ask and answer related queries. Jefferson county new york genealogical society jcnygs.
It was an ambitious project, aimed at listing every farmer and locating them on a map pasted inside the back cover of the hard cover volume. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york, from the earliest period to the present time hough, franklin benjamin on. The following is taken from third annual report of the bureau of military statistics of the state of new york, albany. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Welcome to the genealogy trails website for jefferson county, new york our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Frederick white, reputedly the wealthiest man in jefferson county, built the hotel in 181718 to take advantage of the postwar of 1812 hotel trade. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Genealogical and family history of the county of jefferson, new york. History of jefferson county, new york by durant, samuel w. Guide to historical information summary history of jefferson county, ny and its towns. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york by hough, franklin benjamin, 18221885. Albany county, civil war, jefferson county, new york city, political history. This website features free genealogy and history concerning jefferson county new york.
A list of emigrants from england to america, 16821692, 17181759 ancestry. Part 2 the business and residential directories, 341. Jefferson county, new york genealogy genealogy familysearch. Port jefferson informally known as port jeff is an incorporated village in the town of brookhaven in suffolk county, new york on the north shore of long island. History of jefferson county, new york by durant, samuel w at the best online ebook storage. There are some loose pages in the book, also you will find three pages with the same numbers as in. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york from the earliest period to the present time source. Watertown genealogy in jefferson county, ny usa 1,015,348 new york 54,234 jefferson county 745 watertown 6. Jefferson county genealogy is part of the new york american history and genealogy project ahgp. Jefferson county, new york public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york, from. Google books history of jefferson county, new york 1878 source. Nightmare on new years eve 1964 true crime kindle edition by shampine, dave, boyer, daniel t download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
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List of counties in new york simple english wikipedia. Google books the growth as illustrated in the history of jefferson county, new york, from 1793 to 1894 source. He served as county historian, town of gardiner historian and was a founder and president of the huguenot historical society hhs. Jefferson is a town rich in history, dating back to the birth of america itself. Jefferson county vital records can be found at the new york department of health which has copies of birth records after 1881 and death records after 1880, copies of marriage since 1881 and a divorce records since 1847.
Guide to jefferson county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york. Biographies of brownville, jefferson county, new york. A history of jefferson county in the state of new york, from the earliest period to the present time. Jefferson county archives the new york history blog. History of jefferson county in the state of new york, from the earliest period to the present time. The survey map affidavit is required to file any map within the jefferson county clerks office. Jefferson county historical society, watertown, ny the paddock mansion 228 washington st, watertown, new york 601 rated 4. Jefferson county, new york in the civil war ny military. Jefferson county new york will abstracts 1830 1850. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. History of jefferson county, new york internet archive.
He went to columbia university in new york, a school far more prestigious and expensive than the university. It is doubtful whether the honor of having made the first settlement in the territory now forming the town of antwerp belonged to captain william lee or to peter vrooman, for it appears evident that both settled during the same year, 1803, though both were then but squatters on land which they afterwards purchased. Jefferson county is a county on the northern border of the u. Jefferson county historical society, watertown, ny home. Lewis county vital records can be found at the new york department of health which has copies of birth records after 1881 and death records after 1880, copies of marriage since 1881 and a divorce records since 1847.
Tradition has it that lyman and marvel ellis visited that same year the region which now bears their name. The guidebook notes that the buildings wellpreserved interiors are counted among the finest of any federalera public buildings in new york state. We regret that are unable to do personal research for you. Where can find lewis county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The jefferson county new york genealogical society helps researchers of genealogy learn more about the history of jefferson county, new york, find. The author is meticulous in listing the earliest settlers, every town officer, every court action, every church formed, etc. If there is a new york state county that you would like to volunteer to help with transcribing data, typing contributions of data. If a new york state county in which you are interested is marked as adoptable on the nygenweb county selection page and you wish to participate, please contact new york state genweb coordinator robert sullivan. When counties were established in the province of new york in 1683, the present jefferson county was part of albany county. This nonprofit research site is a usgennet certifiedsafesite and affiliate of the american local history network, inc. Biographies, cemeteries, directories, genealogy, history, military records, newspaper records, old. Genealogy trails history group jefferson county new york history source. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of new york state as well as all of the present state of vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the pacific ocean.
History of jefferson county in the state of new york, by franklin b. Watertown city inset shows wards, buildings, larger realproperty tracts not residential lots, and some landowners names. Jefferson white pages phone books in new york ny whitepages. A geographical history of the state of new york, 1853 jefferson county source. Mar 06, 2012 frederick white, reputedly the wealthiest man in jefferson county, built the hotel in 181718 to take advantage of the postwar of 1812 hotel trade. History of jefferson county in the state of new york, from. Alien registration forms form ar2, august 1940 to march 1944 u. Usa 1,015,348 new york 54,234 new york immigration records 427 statewide immigration records. Welcome to jefferson county, new york land records. Not all towns or villages in jefferson county have a subdivision law, but either way the map will still need to be signed by the appropriate planning board chairperson. Five of new yorks counties share boundaries with the five boroughs of new york city and do not have functioning county governments, except for a few borough officials. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the jefferson county egan murders.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Jefferson county, new york genealogy and family history page is a place where you can come in and research your genealogy and family history. Biographies, cemeteries, directories, genealogy, history, military records, newspaper records, old homes, and yearbooks. Wendell, 1866 civil war newspapers this is also available in pdf format. American local history network jefferson county history and genealogy source.
Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. It was an ambitious project, aimed at listing every farmer and locating them on a map pasted inside the back cover of the. Schoharie county, new york genealogy familysearch wiki. Internet archive geography of the state of new york, 1847 jefferson county source. To provide for the preservation of such material and for its accessibility, as far as may be feasible, to all who may wish to examine or study it. A copy of the records of the first baptist church of watertown, new york family history library baptisms in watertown northern new york genealogy. Learn more about how our lovely community was first established, and the interesting role it has played in the story of new york state. Multiple copies of this title were digitized from the library of congress and are available via the internet archive. Edited by william h horton, published by hamilton child syracuse ny 1890. January 2000 in order to promote awareness of the historical richness of the town of hounsfield, jefferson county. New york city is considered the county seat of these five counties. This county was reduced in size on july 3, 1766 by the creation of cumberland county. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
Originally published in 1854, this is the earliest published history of jefferson county, new york. New york almanack news and views from the empire state. The collection includes monographs relating to western new york history. Guide to schoharie county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records this page describes sources of genealogical data about schoharie county, new york genealogy families, including links to smaller localities at the bottom of this page. Officially known as the incorporated village of port jefferson, the population was 7,750 as of the 2010 united states census. Member project of the american local history network for jefferson county, new york state. In 1805, as jefferson county, it was estimated that the inhabitants numbered 1,500. Jefferson county, ny family researching genealogy trails. Afiles immigrant records,april 1, 1944 to may 1, 1951 u. Jefferson county new york genealogy is part of the new york history and. Jefferson county new york genealogy new york genealogy. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Download and read online for free history of jefferson county, new york by durant, samuel w.
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