Jamestown historical documents, 1817-1903.

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Jamestown historical documents, 1817-1903.

Book of mounted documents collected by a Jamestown attorney. Included are deeds and land surveys; subscriptions for Jamestown Presbyterian Church building, 1839, and for a bell and organ; subscription for a singing school in the Jamestown Methodist Episcopal Chapel, 1843; letter of George Stoneman, 1842, describing life at U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Also assessment roll for Village of Jamestown, 1849; agreement for building a house in Jamestown, 1827; will of Richard F. Fenton, 1872; and list of men receiving Civil War bounty money, Town of Ellicott.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Jamestown Presbyterian Church (Jamestown, N.Y.)

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Price, Albert H.

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Attorney. From the description of Jamestown historical documents, 1817-1903. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155440936 ...