Old Settlers Festival address, 1864 Feb. 27.

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Old Settlers Festival address, 1864 Feb. 27.

Lovejoy discusses changes in transportation since the first settlers came to the Niagara Frontier and the exploits of Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812.

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Old Settlers Festival (1864 : Buffalo, N.Y.).

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Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

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U. S. naval officer; hero of the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. From the description of Battle of Lake Erie orders, log extract, and victory announcement,, 1813 July 8-10 Sept. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 77481334 Born in South Kingston, R.I., Aug. 23, 1785; famous for his battle on Lake Erie, with his dispatch to General Harrison, "We have met the enemy & they are ours", Sep. 10, 1813; U.S.Congress voted thanks, a medal & rank of Captain, died on the I...

Lovejoy, Henry, 1800-1872.

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Born at Meredith Bridge, N.H. on 20 Mar. 1800; came to Buffalo with his family in 1811. His mother was killed during the burning of Buffalo on 30 Dec. 1813. He worked as a surveyor, and held the office of surveyor of Buffalo for many years. From the description of Reminiscence of Buffalo, 1864. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 184739483 From the description of Old Settlers Festival address, 1864 Feb. 27. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 184739291 ...