Forman, Joshua, 1777-1849
Biographical notes:
Joshua Forman (1777-1848) was a American lawyer, politician, judge, and businessman. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1808, and was one of the first active supporters of the project that would become the Erie Canal. He was also involved in the founding of the city of Syracuse in the 1820s.
From the guide to the Joshua Forman Letters, 1821, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)
Joshua Forman is credited with being the founder of Onondaga Hollow and Syracuse, New York.
From the description of Joshua Forman papers, 1802-1903. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155417223
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Subjects:
- Business and industry
- New York (State)
- Real property
- Salt industry and trade
- Salt industry and trade
Occupations:
- Businessmen
- Lawyers
- Politicians
Places:
- Syracuse (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- New York (State)--Syracuse (as recorded)
