Asa Eastwood Papers 1804-1872

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Asa Eastwood Papers 1804-1872

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Papers of the farmer, member of New York State Assembly, early settler in Onondaga County (1781-1870). Collection includes correspondence (1812-1846); diaries (1806-1870); legal papers (1804-1872); and genealogical material.

0.8 linear ft.

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6361558

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Eastwood, Asa.

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Asa Eastwood (1781-1870) was an early settler and a prominent citizen of Cicero in Onondaga County, New York. He grew up in New Jersey and New York City, and in 1800 he shipped out on the frigate Constellation to fight the French. Upon Eastwood's return in 1801 from the navy he undertook a variety of ventures in New York, including driving a horse and cart and keeping a grocery. He was married and began to have a growing family. Eastwood's income was frequently supplemented by his s...

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

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The legislature had final authority over all land transactions and agreements with Indians. Petitions concerning such transactions and agreements were addressed to the legislature and referred to the assembly, which in turn referred the petition to various three-member committees or to the surveyor general or the comptroller. From the description of Petitions, correspondence and reports relating to Indians, 1783-1831. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 84144073 I...

Eastwood family.

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