Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. New Introduction xxi
4. Outline History of The State of New York
5. The American Aborigines— Characteristics and Customs of the Five Nations of New York. 1
6. Exploration and Settlement on the Atlantic Coast and the Hudson River. 6
7. The Dutch Regime in New York—Rival Claims of the English—the Latter Prevail 9
8. French and Indian Wars—Dissensions in the Colonial Government— Execution of Leisler 13
9. Count Frontenac’s Campaigns— Piracy—Misgovernment of New York—French Frontier Posts. 17
10. Thf Alleged Plot to Burn New York—French and Indian Hostilities—the Contest for the Ohio Valley. 21
11. The Result of Four English Expeditions Against the French—Montcalm’s Successful Campaigns. 24
12. Extinction of French Power in America—the New York Judiciary—the New Hampshire Grants. 28
13. Approach of the Revolution— New York’s Patriotic Attitude— the First Battle Fought in 1770. 31
14. Landing Tea Prevented— Congressional Action—the Battle of Lexington—Canada Invaded. 36
15. Hostilities Transferred to New York—the Battle of Long Island—Burgoyne’s Campaign. 40
16. The Battle of Bennington— Failure of St. Leger’S movement—Burgoyne’s Defeats and Surrender 45
17. Clinton’s Hudson River Campaign—France Recognizes the United States—Wars with the Indians. 50
18. Arnold’s Treason—Close of the Revolution—Adoption of the Constitution— Internal Improvements. 55
19. Causes of the Last War with Great Britain— Expeditions Against Canada— Border Hostilities. 61
20. The Erie Canal and Railroad— the State Administration— New York in the Civil War. 68
21. The History of Wyoming County
22. Relics and Theories of the Earliest Inhabitants of Western New YORK. 73
23. Numbers and Location of the Senecas—their Religious Beliefs. 77
24. “The White Woman,” Dehewamis or Mary Jemison—her Family and Possessions 84
25. The Notorious “Indian Allen”— Prominent Characters Among the Senecas. 91
26. The Title to the Soil of Western New York—Phelps and Gorham’s Purchase—Morris’s Reserve. 95
27. The Holland Purchase and Purchasers—Policy of the Holland Land Company. 99
28. Relations Between the Holland Company and the Settlers—Land Office Wars. 104
29. Pioneers from New England; How they Came, Settled and Thrived. 108
30. The Condition of the Pioneers— their Ways and Means of Living. 113
31. Early Schools—the Origin of Teachers’ Institutes— Character of the Pioneers. 120
32. Organization and Subdivision of Wyoming County— Construction of County Buildings. 127
33. List of the County Officers and Legislative Representatives of Wyoming County. 134
34. The Construction and Opening of Railroads in Wyoming County. 137
35. Wyoming County Bible Society, Agricultural Society and Insurance Company 140
36. Origin and Early Incidents of the Civil War—Patriotic Spirit in Wyoming County. 145
37. Histories of the Twentyfirst and Twenty-Seventh New York Infantry. 150
38. The Noble Record of the 17Th New York Infantry—the Death of Charles E. Bills. 153
39. Fifth New York Cavalry, or “First Ira Harris Guard”— “Ellsworth’s Avengers.” 160
40. History of the One Hundred and Fourth New York Infantry. 166
41. The 24Th Independent Battery—A Glimpse at the Horrors of Andersonville. 169
42. History of the Ninth New York Cavalry and Fourth Artillery. 174
43. A Hard Year’s Fighting by the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery. 178
44. History of the 130Th Volunteers, or 1St New York Dragoons. 182
45. History of the 136Th Regiment New York State Volunteer Infantry. 198
46. History of the “Governor’s Guard,” or Second Regiment of Mounted Rifles. 202
47. The History of Political Opinion and Party Fortunes in Wyoming County. 206
48. Wyoming Co. Congregational Conference—s. S. Teachers’ Association & Bible Society— Temperance Reform. 212
49. The Letchworth Rifles—Action During the Railroad Riots— Victories in Shooting Matches. 219
50. The Wyoming Historical Pioneer Association and its Log Cabin Museum. 223
51. A Geological Sketch of Wyoming County. 228
52. Town and Village Histories
53. The Town of Arcade. 235
54. The Town of Attica. 265
55. The Town of Bennington. 317
56. The Town of Castile. 363
57. The Town of Covington. 397
58. The Town of Eagle. 423
59. The Town of Gainesville. 443
60. The Town of Genesee Falls 467
61. The Town of Java 483
62. The Town of Middlebury. 505
63. The Town of Orangeville. 545
64. The Town of Perry. 575
65. The Town of Pike. 629
66. The Town of Sheldon. 653
67. The Town of Warsaw. 669
68. The Town of Wethersfield. 753
69. Appendix. 775
70. Index. 793